Sage Audio University Mixing and Mastering Education (Your Questions Answered)

We get quite a few questions about Sage Audio Univerity's (SAU) mixing and mastering education courses, so to help clarify, here are answers to the most common questions:

"What if I have already tried other mixing and mastering courses, and I still can't make my mixes sound good?"

You might be applying the incorrect techniques and strategies while mixing and mastering.

That is exactly what sets this Sage Audio Univerity (SAU) apart from others.

Instead of assuming you already know the correct techniques and strategies, we share a step-by-step strategy for learning how to great mixes and masters every time.

While connecting you with a thriving community and network where you can engage with other engineers who are serious about crafting their skills - which is how you truly learn.

"Why can't I just watch free videos online?"

YouTube is a wealth of information for engineers who want to step up their mixing chops.

In fact, there are lots of videos on the Sage Audio YouTube channel that you may have already found helpful.

As an avid YouTuber viewer myself, I know that you can learn just about anything.

But only if you can afford to spend the time that is necessary to find, consume, and organize the information you're looking for.

For example, you could go to YouTube and search "how to mix with eq," and watch the top 25 videos.

You'll learn 25 different ways of understanding EQ and 25 different ways to use it.

You may find a video teaching you an EQ trick for mixing vocals, a video showing you how to use a high pass filter, and so on.

You'll spend months picking up small tidbits of information here and there.

But with the YouTube method, it's on you to put all that information together in a way that makes sense.

Sage Audio Univerity is not the same thing.

At SAU will start with the basics and move into advanced techniques and strategies in easy-to-understand steps.

You will learn things in a particular order so that you can actually understand the content rather than consuming it in a random order.

Each lesson will lead right into the next.

So, think Sage Audio Univeristy as a faster (and better) way to learn what could take months or years to learn with random free content online.

"What if I don't have the right software?"

The exercises and hands-on training throughout the SAU mixing and mastering courses require a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

This is the software that allows you to record, edit, and mix your music.

There are many DAW software options, and you can use any DAW software that you want.

"What if I don't have any multitrack recordings to practice with?

We provide 35 recorded multitrack sessions for different genres that you can use for practice.

Also, you can use these included multitrack sessions to follow along with each genre-specific walkthrough video lesson that we provide.

"What if I don't Have any expensive plugins?"

You've already got the tools you need.

Virtually every DAW and mixing console comes with a set of stock plugins, or you can download endless free plugins.

Also, we recommend free plugin alternatives throughout the courses so you can download them anytime - if you feel you need them.

There's no need to keep throwing your money at the next plugin that claims to be "the one thing you need."

In order for the quality of your mixes to evolve, your skills need to evolve first.

If given the choice to invest in a new plugin or to invest in your skills - which one do you think will have a bigger impact?

I would choose a skilled engineer with stock and free plugins over an amateur engineer with premium plugins every single time.

"Can I take the courses at my own pace?"

Yes. If you've watched any Sage Audio videos on YouTube, you know that the channel is known for quick videos that get straight to the point - Sage Audio University is no different.

We respect your time, so we've crafted the courses to deliver everything you need in a package that you can consume in the shortest time possible.

You can take the courses at any pace that fits your schedule.

"If I join the membership for Sage Audio University, do I still get 10 free mastered songs per month and unlimited mixing feedback?

Yes! When you join the membership, you get everything we have to offer as a package.

"How much does it cost?"

All Sage Audio University courses are included in the Sage Audio Membership.

"How do I enroll?"

Use this link to enroll: sageaudio.com