Hardcore Music Studio

Record It Right.
The First Time.

Learn the approach that makes your rough mixes sound like a finished record - before you ever sit down to mix.

Get Instant Access

Most engineers treat tracking like something to survive.

Get enough takes. Put mics everywhere. Give yourself options. You can deal with it later - that's what mixing is for, right?

So you capture three kick drum mics because you're not sure which one will work. You stack takes hoping one of them lands. The session wraps and you walk out thinking, "I think I got what I need" - but you're not actually sure.

That's not a tracking workflow. That's a guessing game with extra steps.

When you're relying on editing and mixing to bail you out, you're not just adding hours to every project - you're building on a foundation that was never solid to begin with.

Worse, if the "fixes" you rely on only work in certain genres, with specific gear, or inside one particular DAW - you don't actually have skills. You have workarounds.

And the moment the environment changes, so does your confidence.

"Fix it in the mix" isn't a strategy.
It's what happens when you don't have a clear process at the source.

What you actually need isn't more tricks for after the fact. It's knowing how to get it right before you ever leave the room.

The engineers who consistently walk out of sessions with great recordings aren't more talented.

They just know something most people never get taught.

Pro Tracking is how you learn it.

Regardless of where you're at - even if you've never recorded real drums or real guitar amps before - after this course, you could walk into any studio, follow the framework I lay out, and come out with recordings that sound pro.

You'll cut your tracking time in half, walk away with sounds that are 10x better, and naturally slash your editing and mixing time with each project.

How I got here

I built my career the hard way -
by being in the room.

Jordan at the drum kit

In the early years, I was obsessed with finding behind-the-scenes studio content. I'd spend hours looking for whatever videos or photos bands were posting from the studio - just hoping to catch a glimpse of what mic the engineer was using, or what things sounded like during tracking.

The shift happened when I was working as an intern at a studio in Toronto, watching an A-list producer make a record that would later be mixed by Chris Lord-Alge and go platinum.

What shocked me wasn't the mix - it was what I heard coming out of the speakers during tracking.

The songs already sounded 90% like the finished record, before a single plugin was touched.

He knew exactly what he was going for, made decisions quickly and committed to them, and the session moved with a confidence and momentum I'd never seen before. That's when everything changed.

I switched my focus entirely to getting it right at the source - and the records started speaking for themselves.

I've been producing and engineering full-time for over 15 years. Most of those records were made in a tiny converted space with minimal gear and no formal audio training.

In this course, I'll show you exactly how I did it - nothing hidden and no secrets held back.

Recording session

Pro Tracking hasn't been available on its own in over 5 years.

During that time, the only way to access it was inside my high-ticket program. That changes now.

What engineers are saying

Real results from engineers who've been through it.

Their recordings didn't get incrementally better. They started walking out of sessions with tracks that were already close to a finished record.

Christian and Alessandro
Jordan M.
Brandon G.
Bryant W.
Pro Tracking Course What's inside

The entire recording process. Nothing held back.

Pro Tracking isn't a collection of isolated tutorials. It's the complete recording process captured start to finish with a real band and a real song - with every decision explained as it happens.

You're not watching a simulation. You're in the room. Everything below comes included when you enroll.

01
The Session

Tracking Exposé

A masterclass in tracking paired with real-time fly-on-the-wall observation of a session from start to finish. Watch every mic go up, every signal chain get built, every tone get dialed in - drums, guitar, bass, vocals - and hear how close the rough mix off the board sounds to the final record.

Tracking Exposé goes a layer deeper and covers instrument setup, tuning, and everything that happens before you ever hit record - because mastering your gear isn't enough if you can't get the best out of the instruments themselves.

Jordan tracking bass Cab setup
  • Your vision - how to know what you're aiming for before you ever hit record
  • The ideal workflow for better recordings with less wasted time
  • Signal chain strategy for every instrument
  • Drum setup - head selection, tuning, mic choice and placement for every piece of the kit
  • Signal chains and outboard gear for drum tracking
  • Phase checking - the essentialist approach that actually works
  • Getting takes, comping and punching in seamlessly
  • On-the-fly mixing - get your drums sounding close to a finished record before you track the next instrument
  • Guitar setup - string choice, intonation, tuning
  • How to mic a guitar cab and dial in great tone in minutes
  • Guitar tracking strategy - work in sections and get great performances without editing after the fact
  • Advanced tracking techniques for insanely tight guitars
  • The simple ingredients of a solid bass tone - massive rig not required
  • Choosing the right vocal mic and technique for different vocal types
  • The comp-on-the-fly vocal tracking strategy - great vocals quickly, without wasting the singer's energy
  • How to track scream vocals and where it differs from singing
  • Rough mix off the board vs. final mix - hear exactly what good raw tracks should sound like
Jordan with drummer Jordan with strings
02
The Knowledge

Real World Recording Guide + Cheatsheets + Multitracks

Everything you need to understand why before you apply how. The written guide covers mic technique, signal flow, gain staging, room treatment and an overall approach to recording that lets you make decisions quickly. The cheatsheets give you a fast reference for every instrument in any session. The multitracks let you hear exactly what good source tones sound like in your own DAW.

Pro Tracking Bundle
  • Real World Recording PDF guidebook - mic types, signal flow, gain staging, room treatment and the approach that lets you commit with confidence
  • Go-to gear guide - exactly what you need to optimize your home or project studio, without the expensive trial and error
  • Tracking cheatsheets for drums, guitar, bass and vocals - go-to mics, positions, setup and tuning tips
  • Workflow and signal chain charts for quick reference
  • Multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session - hear what pro source tones actually sound like in your own DAW
03
The Extras

Bonus Training

The core session covers a professional studio environment - but the bonus modules tackle the real-world situations you'll actually face. Each bonus is a focused, standalone lesson built around a specific scenario.

Drums in a small room
  • Tracking drums in a small room - specific strategies for typical small-room problems, tailored to the space you're actually in
  • Drum tracking hacks - tempo hacking tricks, overdubbing for realistic results, and how to get record-quality tracks even when the drummer can't pull it off
  • Mobile recording - studio-quality source tracks without building a studio first
  • Acoustic guitar - differences in approach for B-sides, acoustic versions and singer-songwriters
  • Gang vocals - how to track massive gang vocals even if you don't have a big room or a gang
  • Editing lessons - the entire editing process exposed, no gaps, no mysteries about how raw takes become final tracks ready for mixing
  • Mixing Exposé - follow the song from studio wrap all the way through to the final master
Jordan at vocal mic
Is this right for you?

Just starting out

This course will help you bypass years of trial and error and save you thousands on gear and room treatment. Everything you'll see applies whether you record for clients or you're a self-producing artist.

Already recording

You'll pick up new tracking strategies, speed up your workflow and raise the quality of your work to take the next step toward better projects and bigger clients.

Building a career

This is the foundation. Hundreds of engineers have gone through this course and started getting clients, earning income from their studios and becoming full-time pros with projects lined up months in advance.

Wherever you're starting from, this moves you forward.

More from the community

Engineers who got it right at the source.

Ryan M.
Chris A.
Jesse K.
Brandon G. 2
Joshua J.

Get Pro Tracking today.

Pro Tracking
$299

One-time payment

  • Tracking Exposé - full recording process on video, start to finish
  • Real World Recording PDF guidebook
  • Go-to gear guide
  • Tracking cheatsheets for every instrument
  • Workflow and signal chain charts
  • Multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session
  • Bonus: Drums in a small room · Drum tracking hacks · Mobile recording · Acoustic guitar · Gang vocals · Editing lessons · Mixing Exposé
  • Lifetime access - including all future updates
Get Instant Access

30-day money back guarantee · Lifetime access · Instant access after purchase

30

Day Money-Back Guarantee

Go through the course and apply what you learn. If you don't hear a noticeable improvement in your recordings within 30 days, email me and I'll refund your purchase in full.

Also available via

Black Salt Audio Artist Pass

The Artist Pass is a monthly subscription that includes this course alongside the full BSA Academy library.

Learn more about the Artist Pass

Already a subscriber? You may already have access - check your dashboard.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you decide.

What is included?

The full course includes the Tracking Exposé video series, the Real World Recording PDF guidebook, go-to gear guide, tracking cheatsheets, workflow and signal chain charts, multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session, and all bonus training covering drums in a small room, drum tracking hacks, mobile recording, acoustic guitar, gang vocals, editing lessons, and Mixing Exposé.

I don't record "hardcore" music. Will this work for me?

Definitely. If you record bands with real instruments - drums, bass, guitars, vocals - everything in this course applies to you. If you put mics in front of things, this course is for you.

Do I need expensive gear or a professional studio?

Absolutely not. Even though we filmed in a professional studio, I purposely did not use all of their boutique gear. This course isn't about gear - it's about honing your skills. Pro Tracking is going to help you get 10x better results with the gear you already have. There's even a full bonus lesson dedicated specifically to tracking drums in a small room.

I don't have much experience with recording. Will this work for me?

Yes. The course is built to take you inside a real professional session regardless of where you're starting from. You don't need formal training or years of experience - you need to see how the decisions actually get made, which is exactly what Tracking Exposé gives you.

How is this different from watching YouTube tutorials?

YouTube tutorials teach isolated techniques without context. Pro Tracking shows you the entire process - every decision connected to the one before it - so you understand not just what to do but why. That's what gives you the ability to apply it in any situation, not just the one in the video.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime. Pay once, keep it forever. If Jordan updates the course, you get those updates automatically at no extra cost.

What's the guarantee?

Go through the course and apply what you learn. If you don't hear a noticeable improvement in your recordings within 30 days, email me and I'll refund your purchase in full.

One more thing

I'll be honest.

I obviously can't cover every single possible recording scenario in one course. You won't see me giving you 10 different ways to mic a drum kit or 6 possible options for miking a guitar cab.

But that's on purpose. Because I don't believe that would do you any good.

The goal isn't to become scientists or impress people with technical knowledge. Nobody cares. The goal is simply to understand how to capture great performances and great sounds - which is ultimately what matters when it comes to making great records.

A big-name audio college would cost $30,000 or more to attend, not to mention the years it takes to get through it.

You can go through Pro Tracking for a fraction of that investment and start getting results in a matter of weeks, not years.

Imagine if this course takes you from earning $50 a song to $200, $500 or even $1,000 per song. Or gets you to the point where you can release your own music at a professional level. This could easily be the single biggest return on investment in your career so far - paying for itself hundreds of times over.

It takes a certain type of person to be willing to invest in themselves and their own knowledge. I believe taking decisive action is crucial.

It's all waiting for you on the other side.

-Jordan

Ready to get it right at the source?

Stop fighting your recordings in the mix.

Pro Tracking gives you the approach, the knowledge, and the confidence to walk into any session and know exactly what you're doing.

Enroll Now

Lifetime access · 30-day guarantee

Hardcore Music Studio

Record It Right.
The First Time.

Learn the approach that makes your rough mixes sound like a finished record - before you ever sit down to mix.

Get Instant Access

Most engineers treat tracking like something to survive.

Get enough takes. Put mics everywhere. Give yourself options. You can deal with it later - that's what mixing is for, right?

So you capture three kick drum mics because you're not sure which one will work. You stack takes hoping one of them lands. The session wraps and you walk out thinking, "I think I got what I need" - but you're not actually sure.

That's not a tracking workflow. That's a guessing game with extra steps.

When you're relying on editing and mixing to bail you out, you're not just adding hours to every project - you're building on a foundation that was never solid to begin with.

Worse, if the "fixes" you rely on only work in certain genres, with specific gear, or inside one particular DAW - you don't actually have skills. You have workarounds.

And the moment the environment changes, so does your confidence.

"Fix it in the mix" isn't a strategy.
It's what happens when you don't have a clear process at the source.

What you actually need isn't more tricks for after the fact. It's knowing how to get it right before you ever leave the room.

The engineers who consistently walk out of sessions with great recordings aren't more talented.

They just know something most people never get taught.

Pro Tracking is how you learn it.

Regardless of where you're at - even if you've never recorded real drums or real guitar amps before - after this course, you could walk into any studio, follow the framework I lay out, and come out with recordings that sound pro.

You'll cut your tracking time in half, walk away with sounds that are 10x better, and naturally slash your editing and mixing time with each project.

How I got here

I built my career the hard way -
by being in the room.

Jordan at the drum kit

In the early years, I was obsessed with finding behind-the-scenes studio content. I'd spend hours looking for whatever videos or photos bands were posting from the studio - just hoping to catch a glimpse of what mic the engineer was using, or what things sounded like during tracking.

The shift happened when I was working as an intern at a studio in Toronto, watching an A-list producer make a record that would later be mixed by Chris Lord-Alge and go platinum.

What shocked me wasn't the mix - it was what I heard coming out of the speakers during tracking.

The songs already sounded 90% like the finished record, before a single plugin was touched.

He knew exactly what he was going for, made decisions quickly and committed to them, and the session moved with a confidence and momentum I'd never seen before. That's when everything changed.

I switched my focus entirely to getting it right at the source - and the records started speaking for themselves.

I've been producing and engineering full-time for over 15 years. Most of those records were made in a tiny converted space with minimal gear and no formal audio training.

In this course, I'll show you exactly how I did it - nothing hidden and no secrets held back.

Recording session

Pro Tracking hasn't been available on its own in over 5 years.

During that time, the only way to access it was inside my high-ticket program. That changes now.

What engineers are saying

Real results from engineers who've been through it.

Their recordings didn't get incrementally better. They started walking out of sessions with tracks that were already close to a finished record.

Christian and Alessandro
Jordan M.
Brandon G.
Bryant W.
Pro Tracking Course What's inside

The entire recording process. Nothing held back.

Pro Tracking isn't a collection of isolated tutorials. It's the complete recording process captured start to finish with a real band and a real song - with every decision explained as it happens.

You're not watching a simulation. You're in the room. Everything below comes included when you enroll.

01
The Session

Tracking Exposé

A masterclass in tracking paired with real-time fly-on-the-wall observation of a session from start to finish. Watch every mic go up, every signal chain get built, every tone get dialed in - drums, guitar, bass, vocals - and hear how close the rough mix off the board sounds to the final record.

Tracking Exposé goes a layer deeper and covers instrument setup, tuning, and everything that happens before you ever hit record - because mastering your gear isn't enough if you can't get the best out of the instruments themselves.

Jordan tracking bass Cab setup
  • Your vision - how to know what you're aiming for before you ever hit record
  • The ideal workflow for better recordings with less wasted time
  • Signal chain strategy for every instrument
  • Drum setup - head selection, tuning, mic choice and placement for every piece of the kit
  • Signal chains and outboard gear for drum tracking
  • Phase checking - the essentialist approach that actually works
  • Getting takes, comping and punching in seamlessly
  • On-the-fly mixing - get your drums sounding close to a finished record before you track the next instrument
  • Guitar setup - string choice, intonation, tuning
  • How to mic a guitar cab and dial in great tone in minutes
  • Guitar tracking strategy - work in sections and get great performances without editing after the fact
  • Advanced tracking techniques for insanely tight guitars
  • The simple ingredients of a solid bass tone - massive rig not required
  • Choosing the right vocal mic and technique for different vocal types
  • The comp-on-the-fly vocal tracking strategy - great vocals quickly, without wasting the singer's energy
  • How to track scream vocals and where it differs from singing
  • Rough mix off the board vs. final mix - hear exactly what good raw tracks should sound like
Jordan with drummer Jordan with strings
02
The Knowledge

Real World Recording Guide + Cheatsheets + Multitracks

Everything you need to understand why before you apply how. The written guide covers mic technique, signal flow, gain staging, room treatment and an overall approach to recording that lets you make decisions quickly. The cheatsheets give you a fast reference for every instrument in any session. The multitracks let you hear exactly what good source tones sound like in your own DAW.

Pro Tracking Bundle
  • Real World Recording PDF guidebook - mic types, signal flow, gain staging, room treatment and the approach that lets you commit with confidence
  • Go-to gear guide - exactly what you need to optimize your home or project studio, without the expensive trial and error
  • Tracking cheatsheets for drums, guitar, bass and vocals - go-to mics, positions, setup and tuning tips
  • Workflow and signal chain charts for quick reference
  • Multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session - hear what pro source tones actually sound like in your own DAW
03
The Extras

Bonus Training

The core session covers a professional studio environment - but the bonus modules tackle the real-world situations you'll actually face. Each bonus is a focused, standalone lesson built around a specific scenario.

Drums in a small room
  • Tracking drums in a small room - specific strategies for typical small-room problems, tailored to the space you're actually in
  • Drum tracking hacks - tempo hacking tricks, overdubbing for realistic results, and how to get record-quality tracks even when the drummer can't pull it off
  • Mobile recording - studio-quality source tracks without building a studio first
  • Acoustic guitar - differences in approach for B-sides, acoustic versions and singer-songwriters
  • Gang vocals - how to track massive gang vocals even if you don't have a big room or a gang
  • Editing lessons - the entire editing process exposed, no gaps, no mysteries about how raw takes become final tracks ready for mixing
  • Mixing Exposé - follow the song from studio wrap all the way through to the final master
Jordan at vocal mic
Is this right for you?

Just starting out

This course will help you bypass years of trial and error and save you thousands on gear and room treatment. Everything you'll see applies whether you record for clients or you're a self-producing artist.

Already recording

You'll pick up new tracking strategies, speed up your workflow and raise the quality of your work to take the next step toward better projects and bigger clients.

Building a career

This is the foundation. Hundreds of engineers have gone through this course and started getting clients, earning income from their studios and becoming full-time pros with projects lined up months in advance.

Wherever you're starting from, this moves you forward.

More from the community

Engineers who got it right at the source.

Ryan M.
Chris A.
Jesse K.
Brandon G. 2
Joshua J.

Get Pro Tracking today.

Pro Tracking
$299

One-time payment

  • Tracking Exposé - full recording process on video, start to finish
  • Real World Recording PDF guidebook
  • Go-to gear guide
  • Tracking cheatsheets for every instrument
  • Workflow and signal chain charts
  • Multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session
  • Bonus: Drums in a small room · Drum tracking hacks · Mobile recording · Acoustic guitar · Gang vocals · Editing lessons · Mixing Exposé
  • Lifetime access - including all future updates
Get Instant Access

30-day money back guarantee · Lifetime access · Instant access after purchase

30

Day Money-Back Guarantee

Go through the course and apply what you learn. If you don't hear a noticeable improvement in your recordings within 30 days, email me and I'll refund your purchase in full.

Also available via

Black Salt Audio Artist Pass

The Artist Pass is a monthly subscription that includes this course alongside the full BSA Academy library.

Learn more about the Artist Pass

Already a subscriber? You may already have access - check your dashboard.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you decide.

What is included?

The full course includes the Tracking Exposé video series, the Real World Recording PDF guidebook, go-to gear guide, tracking cheatsheets, workflow and signal chain charts, multitrack downloads from the Kingdoms session, and all bonus training covering drums in a small room, drum tracking hacks, mobile recording, acoustic guitar, gang vocals, editing lessons, and Mixing Exposé.

I don't record "hardcore" music. Will this work for me?

Definitely. If you record bands with real instruments - drums, bass, guitars, vocals - everything in this course applies to you. If you put mics in front of things, this course is for you.

Do I need expensive gear or a professional studio?

Absolutely not. Even though we filmed in a professional studio, I purposely did not use all of their boutique gear. This course isn't about gear - it's about honing your skills. Pro Tracking is going to help you get 10x better results with the gear you already have. There's even a full bonus lesson dedicated specifically to tracking drums in a small room.

I don't have much experience with recording. Will this work for me?

Yes. The course is built to take you inside a real professional session regardless of where you're starting from. You don't need formal training or years of experience - you need to see how the decisions actually get made, which is exactly what Tracking Exposé gives you.

How is this different from watching YouTube tutorials?

YouTube tutorials teach isolated techniques without context. Pro Tracking shows you the entire process - every decision connected to the one before it - so you understand not just what to do but why. That's what gives you the ability to apply it in any situation, not just the one in the video.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime. Pay once, keep it forever. If Jordan updates the course, you get those updates automatically at no extra cost.

What's the guarantee?

Go through the course and apply what you learn. If you don't hear a noticeable improvement in your recordings within 30 days, email me and I'll refund your purchase in full.

One more thing

I'll be honest.

I obviously can't cover every single possible recording scenario in one course. You won't see me giving you 10 different ways to mic a drum kit or 6 possible options for miking a guitar cab.

But that's on purpose. Because I don't believe that would do you any good.

The goal isn't to become scientists or impress people with technical knowledge. Nobody cares. The goal is simply to understand how to capture great performances and great sounds - which is ultimately what matters when it comes to making great records.

A big-name audio college would cost $30,000 or more to attend, not to mention the years it takes to get through it.

You can go through Pro Tracking for a fraction of that investment and start getting results in a matter of weeks, not years.

Imagine if this course takes you from earning $50 a song to $200, $500 or even $1,000 per song. Or gets you to the point where you can release your own music at a professional level. This could easily be the single biggest return on investment in your career so far - paying for itself hundreds of times over.

It takes a certain type of person to be willing to invest in themselves and their own knowledge. I believe taking decisive action is crucial.

It's all waiting for you on the other side.

-Jordan

Ready to get it right at the source?

Stop fighting your recordings in the mix.

Pro Tracking gives you the approach, the knowledge, and the confidence to walk into any session and know exactly what you're doing.

Enroll Now

Lifetime access · 30-day guarantee