Sound Spa Productions Sonic Vault-Mixing Tutorial Episode 1

Mixing Masterclass with Stevie DeAcutis

Step into the Sound Spa Productions Sonic Vault and learn how professional mixes are built from the ground up. Stevie DeAcutis — producer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Sound Spa Productions — has spent over four decades on both sides of the glass in the music industry, achieving success at the highest levels while wearing every hat in the creative process. His hybrid approach combines the soul of analog with the precision of digital to deliver mixes that stand out in today’s world.

This first full-length episode is a one-hour, real-world session showing how raw tracks are transformed into a polished, radio-ready mix.

What You’ll Learn:

• Instrument balancing for clarity and impact
• Drum editing, bleed control & mic techniques for tone and power
• Parallel compression for punch and energy
• Modulation, automation & panning for depth and dimension
• Vocal effects that enhance presence and emotion
• EQ, compression & effects decisions that serve the song
• Workflow strategies that keep creativity moving
• The why behind every choice — not just the mechanics

This masterclass delivers pro-level insight, real-world techniques, and a philosophy of mixing that will inspire and elevate your own productions.Who It’s For

• Intermediate to advanced engineers looking to refine their mixes
• Musicians and producers who want pro-level results from their home studios
• Anyone who wants to peek over the shoulder of a working mixer/producer