Resources⌗

Here you will find curated links, guides, and materials for DAD 222: Audio Production 1.

1. Course & Studio Documentation⌗

• DSU Studio Documentation

2. Audio Workstations & Software⌗

REAPER (Recommended DAW)⌗

• REAPER (Official Site)
• REAPER User Guide (PDF)
• ReaEffects Guide (PDF)

Other DAWs⌗

• Ableton Live
• Logic Pro
• Pro Tools
• FL Studio

3. Tutorials, Communities, & Learning Platforms⌗

REAPER-Focused⌗

• REAPER Mania (YouTube)
• REAPER Forums
• LANDR: 10 Best REAPER Themes

General Audio Production⌗

• SoundGym School — Free, structured courses in recording, mixing, mastering, synthesis, and live sound. Includes ear training and community.
• iZotope Learn — Tutorials and guides on mixing, mastering, and audio repair.

4. Game Audio & FMOD⌗

• FMOD Learning Portal — Official tutorials and project-based guides for interactive/game audio.
• FMOD Studio Tutorial: Adaptive Audio for Video Games (YouTube)

5. Field Recording Techniques⌗

• Master Field Recording: Techniques for Capturing and Organizing Sounds — In-depth guide to binaural/stereo recording, equipment, wind protection, file management, and editing workflow.
• FACT Magazine: A Beginner’s Guide To… Field Recording — Creative and technical primer.

6. Sound Libraries & Effects⌗

• Looper Man
• Freesound
• BBC Sound Effects
• 99Sounds
• Soundly
• Open Air Impulse Responses
• Voxengo Impulse Responses

7. Synthesis & Plugins⌗

• Vital Synth (Download)
• Vital Synth Manual (PDF)

8. Books, Magazines, and Podcasts⌗

Books⌗

• Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (Bobby Owsinski)
• Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio (Mike Senior)
• Mixing Audio (Roey Izhaki)
• Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science (Bob Katz)
• See full list and links

Magazines⌗

• Mix Magazine
• Sound On Sound
• Tape Op

Podcasts⌗

• Working Class Audio
• Song Exploder
• Hanging Out With Audiophiles
• The Mastering Show
• UBK Happy Funtime Hour

9. YouTube Channels & Communities⌗

• Pensado’s Place — Interviews and deep dives with top engineers.
• Puremix — Mixing/mastering tutorials.
• Mix With The Masters — Studio walkthroughs and philosophy.
• Sylvia Massy’s Channel — Creative recording techniques.
• Recording Revolution — Home studio production.
• Produce Like a Pro — Production and engineering tips.
• Making Records with Eric Valentine — Studio workflow and philosophy.
• Reddit: r/mixingmastering Learning Resources Thread

10. Reference & Cheatsheets⌗

• Music Instrument Frequency Cheatsheet (PDF)

11. For Further Exploration⌗

• SoundGym Blog — Ongoing articles on ear training, production, and creative process.

If you have a favorite resource not listed here, please suggest it for inclusion.