Level:
Beginner

Length:

4 hrs
Lectures:
35

Cakewalk by BandLab Course: Music Production for Beginners

Take Your Audio Production to New Heights with the Ultimate Cakewalk Mastery Course

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About The Course

Learn how to record, mix, and master your music using the powerful (and free) Cakewalk by BandLab DAW.

Have you ever wanted to produce your own tracks, build immersive mixes, or turn your musical ideas into professional-quality audio? In this course, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the entire music production process using Cakewalk – covering everything from setup and MIDI recording to mixing, mastering, and exporting.

You’ll start by learning how to install Cakewalk and configure your settings for optimal performance. Then, you’ll dive into recording audio and MIDI, using stock plugins, working with ProChannel, and understanding key mixing techniques. We’ll also cover automation, exporting stems, and introduce you to music theory essentials like pitch, scales, texture, and dynamics, so you can produce music with more intention and expression.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is packed with practical demos and real-world tips. Taught by experienced producers and educators, it’s designed to make your learning journey both structured and creative.

Join us and start producing professional audio in Cakewalk today!
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Curriculum

Introduction to the Course | 05:22

The Start Screen | 08:02

What to Expect | 05:11

The History of Cakewalk | 03:47

Basic & Essential settings Pt. 1 | 10:54

Basic & Essential settings Pt. 2 | 05:40
 
Basic & Essential settings Pt. 3 | 09:19
 
Basic & Essential settings Pt. 4 | 08:06
Workflow & Interface | 07:59
 
Working with Audio and MIDI | 15:34
 
Stock Plug Ins & Effects | 05:11
 
CPU Usage | 05:46
Installation | 19:55
 
Getting Started & Signal Flux | 12:04
 
Your Source is Everything | 12:48
MIDI Pt. 1 | 22:30
 
MIDI Pt. 2 | 09:12
 
How to Record & Importance of BPM | 09:31

The Magic of Mixing | 08:15

Mixing Engineers | 04:58
 
Setting Up Your Mix | 12:22
Plug Ins & Automation | 05:53
 
What is Mastering | 08:10
 
Exporting & Stems | 06:29
 
Quick Tips4 Keys & Piano Roll | 05:29
 
ProChannel | 05:08
 
Cakewalk Conclusion | 03:26

What is Music Theory | 04:50

Fundamentals of Theory: Pitch | 06:05
 
Scales and Modes | 04:22
 
Consonance/Dissonance and Other Concepts | 06:22
 
Timbre, Dynamics, Articulation | 03:29
 
Texture, Form or Structure, Expression, Notation | 07:29
 
Music Theory Conclusion | 01:25
 
Last Words | 00:33