The Step-by-Step System for Creating Professional-Sounding Mixes in Logic Pro – Without Expensive Plug-ins or Years of Experience
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What if you had a proven system you could follow every time you sat down to mix your music that removed all the guesswork?
Learn the systematic approach to nailing that space, clarity, and punch for your music—consistently—using just Logic Pro's stock plugins.
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Finally - A Mixing & Mastering Course Specifically For
Logic Pro Users
Hey there!
I'm Chris Vandeviver. Producer, mix engineer, and founder of Why Logic Pro Rules.
Since 2017Â I've been helping thousands of home studio musicians get professional results with Logic Pro.
Like you, I was once stuck in the frustrating cycle of endless mixing sessions that never quite sounded "right."
My Journey From Frustrated Musician to Confident Mix Engineer
When I bought my first Macbook with Logic, I thought: "This is it! I'll never need to step foot into a recording studio again."
I had been making music my entire life—playing in bands, touring, and recording whenever I could. The recording studio was my playground where musical dreams came to life.
But bands break up. Studio time is expensive. And I knew I needed a way to create music on my own terms.
So in 2008, I invested in a basic setup:
- A used white Macbook
- A MOTU interface
- Some KRK monitors
- Logic Pro 8
I wrote and recorded 5 songs I was genuinely proud of. Then came the moment of truth—mixing them myself.
The Reality Check That Changed Everything
Those first mixing attempts were brutal:
- Each song took nearly a month to mix
- My tracks sounded muddy and lifeless
- There seemed to be a "pillow" sitting on top of my mix
- The clarity and punch of professional tracks eluded me
I did what most of us do—I blamed my gear. I thought:
- "Maybe I need those expensive Waves plugins everyone talks about?"
- "Is my interface not good enough?"
- "Do I need analog summing to get that professional sound?"
So I spent thousands of dollars and countless hours searching for the magic bullet.
The $0 Solution That Changed Everything
After years of trial and error, I discovered something shocking:
It wasn't my plugins or gear that were holding me back.
It was my approach to mixing.
Once I developed a systematic approach—a repeatable process I could apply to any mix—everything changed.
The truth?
You already have everything you need to create professional-sounding mixes right now.
All those plugins that come with Logic Pro? They're powerful enough to create radio-ready mixes. I still use them today for client work.
The myth of "Googling" Your Way to Great Mixes.
We've all been there:
- Spending hours searching for solutions when we hit a mixing roadblock
- Watching endless YouTube tutorials with conflicting advice
- Reading forum threads where "experts" insist you need expensive gear
- Mixing by trial and error, hoping something eventually clicks
This approach is like trying to navigate across the country without a map. You might eventually reach your destination, but you'll waste an enormous amount of time and energy.
What you need is a system—a reliable roadmap that leads to great-sounding mixes every time.
INTRODUCING...
A comprehensive video course that gives you a step-by-step system to break through the noise and finish your songs with confidence.
This course focuses on the tools you already have—Logic's own plugins and instruments.
No more:
- Second-guessing your mixing decisions
- Endless Google searches for basic techniques
- Wasting money on plugins you don't need
- Feeling disappointed when you compare your mixes to professional tracks
In this course, we'll transform a rough demo into a polished, professional track using:
- Logic's Drummer & Drum Kit Designer
- Logic's Bass and Guitar Amp Designers
- Vocals recorded in a real home studio environment
- Only Logic's stock plugins
What Makes This Course Different
Unlike other mixing courses, I don't just show you a finished mix and expect you to figure out how I got there.
I take you through my entire process, step-by-step:
- Nothing mixed off-camera
- Every decision explained
- Every technique broken down
- Every plugin setting revealed
It's like sitting beside me in the studio for a personal mixing masterclass.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN FINISH THE MIX:
Lesson 1: Prepping Your Logic Projects For a Flawless Mix Session
- How to quickly dial in a rough mix without opening a single plugin
- The exact panning strategy to use for the tracks in your sessions
- The 3 most important instruments in any mix (get these right, and the rest is window dressing)
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Lesson 2: Mixing Drums and Drum Kit Designer
- How to glue your Drummer track's together to sound punchy and locked in
- How distortion is the secret sauce to life and vibe for your Drummer tracks (and how to use it tastefully)
- The sound you can't hear that's stealing clarity from your mixes (and how to fix it)
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Lesson 3: Mixing Bass Guitars
- How to dial in a killer bass tone that's both sturdy and present
- How to get the bass and kick drum to live together in harmony
- The 1176 approach to compression - how a classic compressor can solve our compression woes
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Lesson 4: Mixing Vocals
- The exact vocal chain I use on every mix for powerful lead vocals
- The 2 parallel channels I use on for every vocal to add width and stability
- How I stack multiple compressors to tighten up vocals for good
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Lesson 5: Mixing Guitars and Keys
- The key to EQing guitars for maximum separation
- How to give lead guitars space to soar above the mix
- Compression strategies for both tightening and enhancing dynamics
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Lesson 6: Reverb and Delay
- The different ambiences I use on every mix to enhance space and clarity
- How to create width and depth with delays (and the exact presets to use)
- Why delays can actually be better than reverbs for adding ambience
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Lesson 7: Fine-Tuning the Mix
- How mixing quickly can actually tune your ears to problem frequencies
- How to use automation to add dynamics to your mixes
- How to compare and not despair - the right way to use Mix Referencing that most people get wrong
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Lesson 8: Mastering
- How to "re-engineer" fresh ears for the mastering process
- A complete walkthrough of the mastering chain in Logic Pro
- How to maximize the loudness of your masters (without destroying their dynamics)
What You'll Get:
- 8 comprehensive modules with over 5 hours of video content
- Downloadable Logic project files so you can follow along
- Before and after audio examples for each technique
- PDF mixing and mastering checklists to guide your workflow
- Lifetime access with all future updates included
REAL RESULTS FROM REAL STUDENTS:
"Hey Chris, I bought your mixing tutorial and love it. Thanks for teaching me how to simplify things. I got caught up for years in over doing it with 50 plugins on a track, now my mixes sound so much better in way way less time."
Frank Z.
"The mixing course has been excellent. My mixes went from 0-100 in a matter of weeks after doing the course. My first six tracks were accepted (and complimented on!) by a well-known London mastering studio, which was a great confidence booster, and have had some great radio airplay and sales. Thanks Chris!"
Claire B.
"I had watched many video's online, and even took some quite expensive courses on mixing. This helped me to gain some basic knowledge, but still I wasn't able to finish a complete mix and be happy with the result.
Then I encountered 'Finish the Mix' by WLPR and it was fantastic - a real game-changer, no less. It gave me a solid structure to work a mix from start to finish. Furthermore, it gave me the confidence that I didn't necessarily need expensive plugins, that the problem was really all about the basics and having a solid structure."
Sanne M.
This is what it looks like when you think gear and plugins are the problem:
Those figures include every piece of gear and plugin I ever bought.
$22,616.62
And my setup now is barely bigger than the one I started out with!
Don't make the big mistake I did assuming gear was the problem. Don't wait 10+ years to get great mixes when you can do that right now.
A rock-solid system of core principles is the key to quality mixes and masters.
Get Instant Access to Finish the Mix
Right Now
FINISH THE MIX - Essential Package
$149
- Full 8-module Finish the Mix Video Course
- BONUS: Downloadable Logic Project and audio files
- BONUS: PDF Mixing and Mastering Checklists to Guide Your Workflow
- Lifetime Access and fully downloadable videos, templates, and guides
FINISH THE MIX - Premium Package
$197
Everything in Essential, plus:Â
BONUS COURSE: Flex & Forget ($99 value)
Master Logic Pro's powerful Flex Time & Flex Pitch systems in this comprehensive course. Learn how to:
- Â Fix timing issues without tedious editing
- Â Create perfect vocal performances from imperfect takes
- Â Manipulate audio with surgical precision
- Save hours of editing time with these powerful tools
BONUS COURSE: Vocal Production Masterclass ($99 value)
Transform ordinary vocal recordings into professional, radio-ready performances:
- Â Record vocals that sound great even in imperfect spaces
- Â Clean up vocal tracks with precision editing techniques
- Â Create polished, professional vocal tracks through strategic comping and editing
- Apply EQ, compression, and effects for professional results
Total Value: $347 - You Save $150
FINISH THE MIX - Mastery Package
$297
Everything in Premium, plus:
EXCLUSIVE: Personal Mix Critique ($149 value)
Send me one of your mixes and I'll provide detailed feedback on what's working and specific ways to improve it.
BONUS COURSE: Mastering Breakthroughs ($149 value)
Complete 12-module course on mastering your tracks to professional standards:
- Â Master the essential plugins for professional-sounding masters
- Â Learn how to achieve competitive loudness without sacrificing dynamics
- Â Create masters that translate perfectly across all playback systems
- Â Develop a repeatable mastering workflow for consistent results
BONUS COURSE: Future-Proofing & File Management for Logic Pro Users ($99 value)
Never lose another project or waste time searching for files:
- Â Create a bulletproof organization system for all your Logic projects
- Â Set up proper backup protocols to protect your work
- Â Learn advanced file management strategies used by professionals
- Â Save hours of frustration with proper project archiving techniques
Total Value: $744 - You Save $447
Plus, My Personal Guarantee:
Try Finish the Mix For 60 Days, 100% Risk Free
If you follow the system taught in this course and don't see a significant improvement in your mixes within 60 days, I'll refund every penny. No questions asked.
I'm so confident in this system because I've seen it work for hundreds of students—many of whom started exactly where you are right now.
The Choice Is Yours
You can continue piecing together random mixing tips from YouTube and forums, spending years figuring it out through trial and error...
Or you can follow a proven system that will transform your mixes starting today.
The difference between amateur and professional-sounding mixes isn't expensive gear or magical ears.
It's having a systematic approach that delivers consistent results.
Still Have Questions?
“I'm still new to mixing & mastering in Logic. Is this course too advanced for me?”
I get it! Maybe you're still trying to get the hang of how a mix actually works. The good news is Finish the Mix is optimized with the beginner in mind. The course focuses on core principles, not overly-complicated plugins.“I write [rnb, hip hop, country] will the lessons in this course work for me?”
The lessons in Finish the Mix revolve around a rock-based arrangement. But the lessons can be applied to any style of music.
I regularly use the strategies in this course regardless of the music I'm working on - rock, rnb, hip hop or electronic.
“How long will I have access to the Finish the Mix course?”
Finish the Mix is yours for life. You'll have lifetime access to the course and its materials.
Don't have time right now to watch every video? No problem. Watch the course on your schedule. Not the other way around.
“How is Finish the Mix different from other mix courses online?”
Unlike most courses, Finish the Mix is not an exhaustive walkthrough of every mix processor ever. It's a course focused on a systems and strategies to help you mix quickly and efficiently.
Plus, Finish the Mix is entirely dedicated to mixing and mastering in Logic Pro X.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Chris Vandeviver is a Logic Pro educator, music producer, and audio engineer with over 15 years of experience.
His website, Why Logic Pro Rules, helps thousands of Logic users every month get professional results from their home studios.
Chris has mixed projects for clients worldwide and is known for his ability to explain complex mixing concepts in simple, actionable terms.