Mixing Masterclass - Creative Automation

A studio workshop for mixers, producers & self-producing musicians

Hosted by Jan 'Yarn' Muths at Mix Artist Studio, Mullumbimby

In mixing, creative automation is often the secret sauce, that final layer of energy and emotion that brings a track to life.

In this hands-on studio workshop, you’ll explore how to use automation not just for technical fixes, but as a creative performance tool.

Yarn will open up one of his real mix sessions and walk you through playful, practical automation moves, showing how subtle changes in fader rides, panning, and effects can add tension, excitement, and movement to a mix.

What you’ll learn:

• How to “perform” fader rides to bring lead vocals and instruments to life

• Creative effect automation to keep listeners on the edge of their seats

• Tactile mixing techniques that connect your ears to your hands

• Musical ways to drive reverbs, delays, and other FX dynamically

• How to build moments of surprise — like out-of-this-world dub delays

Whether you’re mixing your own songs or working on client projects, this workshop will give you practical, musical tools to turn a static mix into something truly expressive.

Who this workshop is for:

• Self-producing musicians who are ready to go beyond balancing levels

• Music producers and mixers looking to inject more life into their tracks

• Emerging engineers wanting to get hands-on with performance-style mixing

  
  

Workshop Details:

Location: Mix Artist Studio, Mullumbimby

Limited to: 6 participants only

Cost: $179 + booking fee

Format: Live demo with Q&A and discussion

About Your Host:

Jan ‘Yarn’ Muths is the founder of Mix Artist Studio and has been mixing records professionally for over 25 years. He’s also been teaching mixing and music production as a uni-lecturer for 24 years at SAE and Southern Cross Uni. Yarn’s mixing approach is grounded in tactile control and creative intent, helping musicians and engineers bring out the emotional power of every track.

Book now — limited to 6 spots.

Add that missing spark to your mixes with creative automation.