HOFA AUDIO BASIC
The online course for the perfect start
Course duration: 3 or 6 months
Practice: 4 detailed analyses of your mixes and assignments
Certificate: Audio Assistant
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Use all 47 HOFA plugins for free for the duration of your course
That's what you'll learn with the BASIC course:
The BASIC course contains 2 of the 12 modules from the topic Recording. You will learn things like:
- Miking of various instruments
- Important microphones
- Workflows
- Microphone technology
The BASIC course contains 3 of the 16 modules from the topic Mixing. You will learn things like:
- Mixing of various instruments and genres
- Mix architecture
- Levels and panning
- EQing and frequencies
- Compression and dynamics
- Reverb and depth
- Effects
- Ear training
The BASIC course contains all modules from the Entering Guide Digital Audio Production. You will learn about things like:
- Workflow of modern audio productions
- Overview of popular DAWs & plugins
- MIDI basics
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 3 modules from the topic Editing. You will learn about things like:
- Tools in the DAW
- Fades and crossfades
- Comping
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 4 modules from the topic Producing Electronic Music & Hip-Hop. You will learn about things like:
- Arrangement
- Sampling
- Important production workflows
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 5 modules from the topic Studies on Instruments and Voices.
This module is about the voice.
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 4 modules from the topic Sound Design. You will learn about things like:
- Sampling, synthesis, effects and recording for sound design
- Creating own sounds
- Working with modern synthesizers
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 5 modules from the topic Acoustics. You will learn about things like:
- Oscillations and waves
- Sound energy, sound pressure level and sound intensity
- Standing waves and room modes
- Absorption and diffusion
- Acoustics in the studio
The BASIC course contains 1 of the 7 modules from the topic Technology in Sound Engineering. You will learn about things like:
- Signal transmission
- Electroacoustics and digital audio technology
- Levels
This course provides you with one studio production. Included are all tracks, project files for different DAWs and a detailed mixing documentation.
▶︎Complete your education
Do you want the full range of know-how for outstanding music productions?
You will learn everything you need with the state-certified audio engineering program AUDIO DIPLOMA. It includes all the HOFA-College online courses and even gives you the opportunity to subsequently study for a bachelor’s degree in just one year.
Start your complete education now and save on costs.
How your online course works:
Learn audio engineering everywhere.
The HOFA Online Campus gives you access to all your learning content via your computer, tablet and smartphone at any time.
This way, you learn multimedia-based with video tutorials, studio workshops, texts, sound examples, complete studio productions & practical exercises – no matter if you are at home or on the road…
Didactic structure.
The online course AUDIO BASIC is made up of 3 progressive levels, giving you the fundamentals of the most important topics in audio engineering and music production.
A new level is unlocked for you every month.
An online course that adapts to you.
When you register, you can set the course duration to 3 or 6 months. This allows you to define your pace and the monthly rate.
If you happen to have more time, you can bring learning content forward. And there is also the option of pausing your course when you need a break.
If you decide to make a one-time payment, you will receive all the content at once. This gives you full flexibility and the best price.
Your certified degree.
You will receive the Audio Assistant certificate at the end of the course. Besides, there will be certificates for all successfully completed topics.
With HOFA to a Bachelor’s degree.
Your Audio Assistant certificate can be fully taken into account for the following DIPLOMA course. With the DIPLOMA certificate, you qualify for the Bachelor’s program in Audio Engineering & Music Production.
For free during the course:
All 48 plugins from HOFA
- IQ-Series EQ, IQ-Series Reverb, IQ-Series Transient, IQ-Series Limiter, IQ-Series Comp, IQ-Series DeEsser & IQ-Series Analyser
- The entire HOFA mastering suite CD-Burn.DDP.Master PRO
- HOFA SYSTEM effect suite with Saturator, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Algoverb...
- All other plugins from HOFA
With the award-winning plugins from HOFA, you have the best tools for your online course and your productions. Of course, the HOFA online courses can also be done with plugins from other manufacturers.
Get started right away.
Start your online course at any time.
You can start your audio engineering online course whenever you want.
With registration, you also choose whether you want to start immediately or at a later date.
Work with the DAW of your choice.
You can complete the course with any DAW: Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper…
At the start of the course, you can have Cubase LE or Ableton Live Intro as a gift.
Try it for 14 days.
After your registration you can try the course for two weeks.
During this time you will have the opportunity to cancel the online course immediately and get your money back.
Affordable & flexible:
one-time payment
With one-time payment, you will get a discount and access to all the content at the start of the course. This allows you to organize your time individually.
A wide range of practical exercises help you reach your goal.
1. Exercises straight from the studio.
You can submit 4 practical assignments in the AUDIO BASIC course: mixes and a producing task.
In our online courses, we use productions of various genres from the HOFA studios and other top studios, but also sessions from home recordings. This gives you access to a wide range of tracks, recordings and musical styles – including titles by well-known and successful artists.
2. Everything can be done at home.
Work on these exercises at home with the equipment you are familiar with and in the DAW of your choice. Afterwards, simply upload the result to the HOFA Online Campus.
We are always there for you to answer any questions you may have about the exercises and assignments.
3. Mix feedback from studio pros.
Your submissions will be heard and analyzed by experienced sound engineers and producers in the HOFA studios.
We provide detailed and individual analyses of your mixes and works and give you valuable feedback on the strengths and weaknesses with specific examples and screenshots.
We are there for you.
Personal support
Throughout the course, a team of professional audio engineers will be there to answer all your questions – by phone, chat & email.
If you have any questions on an audio topic, if there is something you don’t understand, or if you just need help, please feel free to contact us at any time!
Forum & community
In the exclusive HOFA Forum, you can contact tutors and build a network with other students to exchange ideas on a wide range of topics.
Discounts on software & hardware
You can use your Student ID to buy hardware and software from various manufacturers such as Ableton, Adam Audio, Adobe, Avid, Apple, Steinberg, Waves, HOFA-Plugins, HOFA-Akustik, etc. Almost all DAWs and plugins can be purchased with up to 50% educational discount.
Signed and sealed.
Your Audio Assistant certificate.
When you complete the online course AUDIO BASIC, you will receive the Audio Assistant certificate.
State-certified online courses.
All HOFA online courses are evaluated and certified by the German State Central Office for Distance Learning “ZFU”. With this, a meaningful didactic approach, a pedagogically structured programme and fair terms of contract are certified.
Due to the state certification, all training costs might be tax-deductible (depending on your location).
Live from the HOFA-Studios
As a HOFA-College student you can also attend fascinating online workshops on audio engineering held in the HOFA studios. Recordings of the live streams can be found in the Online Campus afterwards.
In addition to the experienced tutors from our studios, many experts from the music business hold workshops as well.
FAQ
Are there any admission requirements for this online course?
No, you can take this online course without a specific school degree or grading (NC).
What happens when I choose a longer course duration?
When you choose a course duration of 6 instead of 3 months, the content will be unlocked every two months. This gives you more time for your online course and you pay less per month.
How much time should I plan for the course?
The 8-25 hours per week that you should plan for the course depend on your chosen course duration, your previous knowledge in audio engineering & music production and your personal learning goals.
Many of our students complete the HOFA online courses parallel to their job.
If I decide to do the DIPLOMA course later, will this course count towards my degree?
Can I cancel the online course?
Due to the short duration of the course, it is not possible to cancel AUDIO BASIC. However, you can revoke your registration within the first 14 days.
You can also pause the course at any time.
When do I have to take which exams?
To receive your Audio Assistant certificate, you need to submit one practical exam and complete the multiple-choice tests in the topics.
There are no fixed exam dates or deadlines. All exams, assignments and tests can be completed at your own pace and from home.
Which certificates do I get?
If you pass the relevant exams, you will receive the following certificates:
- Audio Assistant
- Digital Audio Production
Technical requirements
You will need a pair of speakers or headphones and an average PC or Mac.
Any of the following audio software (DAW) can be used to complete the online course:
Ableton Live | Apple Logic | Avid Pro Tools | Cockos Reaper | Image Line FL Studio | Magix Samplitude | PreSonus Studio One | Propellerhead Reason | Steinberg Cubase | or similar.
An audio interface is recommended, but not essential.
If you are not sure which software and hardware to use, please get in touch with us.
The online course for the perfect start
Course duration: 3 or 6 months
Practice: 4 detailed analyses of your mixes and assignments
Certificate: Audio Assistant
▶Summer Special – save 10% now:
from $134.10 per month
Was: $149 per month
or save 20% with one-time payment:
only $669.60 was: $837
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