COURSE OVERVIEW
Learn how to mix and master 360-degree spatial audio in our newest, most innovative course, Dolby ATMOS: Elevated*. Inside Florida's most immersive studio room designed for out-of-this-world 7.2.4 Dolby ATMOS mixing, students will transform songs into true 3D audio revealing depth, clarity and detail so the listener feels as if they were completely immersed inside the music!
Under the guidance of 7-time Billboard charting mixing engineer, Skyler Gibbons, students will learn theory, configuration, audio placement and engage in over 36 hours of hands-on experience to provide spatial audio deliverables required by Digital Service Providers (DSP). Dolby Atmos IS the future of audio!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Dolby Atmos Mix Creation – Build immersive mixes in Logic & Pro Tools.
Surround Sound Setup – Configure speaker systems & headphone equivalents.
Spatial Panning & Automation – Navigate the renderer & position audio in 3D space.
Mixing for Atmos – Apply proper techniques for headphones & studio environments.
Dolby Atmos Analysis – Study and interpret a variety of professional mixes.
Hands-on Experience – Create and refine your own Dolby Atmos mix with expert guidance.
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR
Billboard charting mixing engineer, Skyler Gibbons, is the lead instructor for our course on surround sound mixing: Dolby ATMOS: Elevated. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Skyler Gibbons has worked with major labels such as Interscope Records, Warner Records, Sony Music, Columbia Records, he's been featured in video games such as Fortnite, NBA 2K and Madden and he has accumulated over a billion streams across streaming platforms!
1-ON-1 INSIDE THE SKY LAB
This advanced mixing course is offered exclusively in a 1-on-1 format within The Sky Lab—an immersive studio designed for cutting-edge surround sound mixing. Similar to high-end cinemas, Studio S is tailored for music, commercial, television, and film audio. Featuring a “sphere of sound” with 13 Dolby Atmos speakers hidden in fabric walls, a 100” Sony TV, and a digital DAW, it allows mixing and mastering in the industry-standard 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos configuration. The room also supports high-end stereo mixing on an SSL 4000G+ console.
6 CLASS CURRICULUM
CLASS 1: INTRO TO SPATIAL AUDIO & SET UP
Install all programs on students laptop and understand the purpose of each program/why they work
Explore & listen to examples of Dolby ATMOS mixes
Understand the differences between Dolby Atmos & stereo mixes
CLASS 2: DOLBY ATMOS RENDERER
Understand and utilize the Renderer
Learn how to set up speaker system & how to use headphones
Explore & understand time code inside Dolby Renderer
CLASS 3: PRO TOOLS & DOLBY ATMOS
Understand the Dolby ATMOS Music Panner
Learn how to print automated panning information
Navigate Dolby ATMOS binaural settings
CLASS 4: LOGIC PRO X & DOLBY ATMOS
Understand the difference between Logic Dolby Render Vs Dolby Render
Explore Automation in Logic Pro
Understand objects & bed tracks
CLASS 5: DOLBY ATMOS DELIVERABLES
Learn how to align time code to stereo mix
Understand the industry standards
Understand Re-renders and MP4 for artist review
CLASS 6: YOUR SPATIAL AUDIO MIX
Gain hands-on experience and practical usage creating a Dolby Atmos mix (stems & 2 track)
Critique your first Dolby ATMOS mix
Edit, compare & make final adjustments
MORE INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY: Completion of The Art of Sound Recording, The Essentials of Hip Hop or any basic audio engineer experience. Laptop or computer with Pro Tools.
REQUIREMENTS: Laptop or desktop computer with the following programs:
ProTools Studio (or above) (30 day trial available)
Dolby ATMOS Production Suite (90 day trial available)
Dolby ATMOS Music Panner and Binaural plugins (included in production suite)
Logic Pro X (90 day trial available)
Dolby Atmos Album Assembler (90 day trial available)
LENGTH: This is a 6-class (40 total hours) course that is only delivered 1-on-1. Five of the classes are 6-hour sessions. The last class is a full day (10 hours) of practical.
PRICE: $4500 for 1-on-1 instruction. The 1-on-1 tuition reflects a highly specialized curriculum, dedicated studio time, flexible schedule and personalized attention to the individual student. Ask about our payment plans!
TO REGISTER: We require a 50% deposit to reserve your seat. The balance is due by the start date of the course OR you can participate in our payment plan. There are no additional costs.
NEXT COURSE COUNTDOWN: 1-on-1 courses have “ongoing admissions” and can begin whenever you are ready. Scheduling is flexible for holidays.