A 5-Day Intensive Mixing & Finishing Course with Jon Kong & Joe Iglesias
Presented by Dead Quiet Studio
For the first time, we’re opening up our full mixing and finishing process in a focused, one-week intensivedesigned for producers who want to deliver club-ready, label-standard records.
This bootcamp is a deep dive into the exact approach we use when finishing records for artists and labels at the highest level of the underground scene.
If your tracks sound good in your studio but don’t quite translate on bigger systems or in clubs, this is designed to close that gap.
Between us, we’ve worked with artists including Carl Cox, Michael Bibi, Marco Carola, Vintage Culture, Rossi., Hot Since 82, Skream, Patrick Topping and Cloonee, and with labels such as Defected, Insomniac, Solid Grooves, Hot Creations, Hellbent, Disorder, Homegrown, Nervous, Armada and more.
Throughout the week, we’ll be breaking down real records we’ve worked on – showing the decisions, techniques and processes that take a track from 70% to fully finished.
What You’ll Get
Over 5 days (Monday – Friday), we’ll cover:
- How to get drums hitting properly on real systems
- Low-end control, balance and weight
- Clean, powerful mixdowns with clarity and space
- Vocals and FX that sit correctly without clutter
- How to mix AI vocals
- How to mix synths
- Final mixdown and demo-level mastering
- Full breakdowns of real, released tracks
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, repeatable system for finishing your tracks to a professional standard – and be able to apply it immediately to your own music.
You’ll understand exactly:
- What your tracks are missing
- Why they’re not translating
- How to fix them properly
So you can start sending music to labels — with confidence.
Who This Is For
This is designed for producers who:
- Already have a workflow in place
- Are finishing tracks but not fully satisfied
- Course updates and announcements
- Want to improve mixdowns and overall quality
- A space to ask questions and get feedback
- Direct interactions with Joe & Jon throughout the week
Course Details
- Monday 11th – Friday 15th May (Course is recorded if missed or cannot attend)
- Start Time: 6pm UK (1pm EST/10am PST)
- Duration: 2 Hours per session (10 Hours total, including Q&A)
All sessions, updates and materials are hosted inside a private Circle group where you’ll also be able to ask questions and interact throughout the week
Inside Circle, you’ll find:
- All live session links
- Full session recordings (available for 3 months)
- Course updates and announcements
- A space to ask questions and get feedback
- Direct interaction with Joe & Jon throughout the week
- A Free WS Low-End plugin
- Free Logic & Ableton Mastering Templates
Reserve your place now
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5 Day Intensive Mixing & Finishing Course (1st Release) |
£300.00 |
21 in stock |
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5 Day Intensive Mixing & Finishing Course (2nd Release) |
£350.00 |
25 in stock |
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5 Day Intensive Mixing & Finishing Course (Final Release) |
£400.00 |
50 in stock |
What if I can’t attend live?
No problem at all. Every session is fully recorded and uploaded here, so if you miss anything you can catch up in your own time.
How long will recordings be available?
All recordings will stay available in this group for 3 months, so you’ve got plenty of time to go back through everything and rewatch at your own pace.
What time do sessions start?
All sessions start at:
• 6:00 PM UK
• 1:00 PM New York
• 10:00 AM Los Angeles
Each session will run for around 2 hours, including a 30-minute Q&A at the end.
Can I ask questions during the sessions?
Yes – every session includes a dedicated 30-minute Q&A, and you can also drop questions in this group at any time throughout the week.
What level is this aimed at?
This is designed for producers who already understand the basics but want to improve their mixdowns and get their tracks to a more professional, club-ready level.
Do I need to use a specific DAW?
No – everything we cover is based on core production and mixing principles, so it applies across any DAW (Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, etc.)
Will I be able to rewatch specific parts?
Yes – once recordings are uploaded, you can go back and rewatch specific sections as many times as you like within the 3-month access period.
Will you be giving feedback on my tracks?
We won’t be doing full track feedback during the sessions, but you’re welcome to ask specific questions about your track or issues you’re facing.
Where will session links be shared?
All session links will be posted here in the group before each session, so keep an eye out for updates.
What should I do to get the most out of this?
• Attend live where possible
• Take notes
• Apply what you learn straight away
• Ask questions during Q&A
This is a practical week, so the more you engage, the more you’ll get out of it.
1. Overview
By purchasing and participating in the Dead Quiet Studios 5-Day Intensive Mixing & Finishing Course, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
2. Booking & Payment
- Full payment is required to secure your place.
- All bookings are confirmed only once payment has been received.
- Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Refunds & Transfers
- All purchases are final. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
- If you are unable to attend the live session, you can watch the recorded sessions which will be available for 2 months after the final day of the course.
- Transfers are not guaranteed and are subject to availability and approval by Dead Quiet Studios.
4. Attendance & Participation
- Dead Quiet Studios is not responsible for missed sessions.
- Access to recordings is for personal use only and may not be shared or redistributed. Legal actions may occur for distributing our content illegally. No screenshots or videos may be taken during the sessions and/or posted on social media or other external websites.
5. Course Content & Intellectual Property
- All materials, workflows, templates and content shared during the course remain the intellectual property of Dead Quiet Studios.
- You may apply what you learn to your own work, but you may not resell, redistribute or teach the material as your own.
- Any templates or resources provided are for personal use only unless explicitly stated otherwise.
6. Conduct
- Respectful and professional behaviour is expected at all times.
- Dead Quiet Studios reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, abusive or unkind to any other member in the course without refund.
7. Results Disclaimer
- The course is designed to provide high-level insight and practical tools, but results will vary depending on individual effort, experience and application.
- Dead Quiet Studios does not guarantee specific outcomes such as releases, signings or career advancement.
8. Technical Requirements
- Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary equipment, software and stable internet connection.
- Dead Quiet Studios is not responsible for technical issues on the participant’s side.
9. Liability
- Dead Quiet Studios shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from participation in the course.
10. Changes to the Course
- Dead Quiet Studios reserves the right to make adjustments to course content, structure or scheduling where necessary.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding your booking or these terms, please contact: info@woodlands.studio / info@expansiveacademy.com
About Dead Quiet Studio
Dead Quiet Studio is a high-end mixing and mastering operation working at the top level of underground dance music.
Led by Joe Iglesias and Jon Kong, their work spans records played and supported globally by leading artists, and released on labels including Defected, Insomniac, Solid Grooves, Hot Creations, Armada and many more.
Built around a precision-engineered, hybrid analogue workflow and mirrored studio setup, Dead Quiet delivers an unmatched level of consistency and translation across club systems, streaming and vinyl.
Dead Quiet isn’t just about mixing and mastering – it’s about finishing records to a level that gets them signed, supported and played.