domain_music_production.json

{
  "id": "domain_music_production_1.0",
  "type": "domain_knowledge",
  "domain": "music_production",
  "knowledge_entries": [
    {
      "topic": "mixing_checklist",
      "type": "checklist",
      "items": [
        "Gain staging set correctly (-12 to -6 dB peaks)",
        "High-pass filters on non-bass tracks (80-120Hz)",
        "EQ applied (subtractive first approach)",
        "Compression dialed in (threshold, ratio, attack, release)",
        "Panning decisions made (stereo width optimization)",
        "Effects sends configured (reverb, delay, chorus)",
        "Master chain setup (limiter, metering, EQ)",
        "Reference monitors calibrated to 85 dB SPL",
        "Final loudness check against commercial tracks",
        "Headroom left for mastering (minimum 6dB)"
      ]
    },
    {
      "topic": "eq_frequency_guide",
      "type": "reference",
      "frequencies": {
        "20-100Hz": "Sub bass and kick fundamentals",
        "100-250Hz": "Bass body, muddiness zone",
        "250-500Hz": "Low mid warmth",
        "500Hz-2kHz": "Midrange body",
        "2-4kHz": "Harsh zone (cut carefully)",
        "4-8kHz": "Clarity and presence",
        "8-12kHz": "Air and shimmer",
        "12-20kHz": "Brilliance and sparkle"
      }
    },
    {
      "topic": "drum_mixing_workflow",
      "type": "process",
      "steps": [
        "1. Alignment: Align drum tracks using phase relationships",
        "2. Compression: Set to tape saturation (2:1 ratio, slow attack)",
        "3. EQ: Cut mud (200Hz), boost presence (4-6kHz)",
        "4. Parallel: Create parallel compressed bus for punch",
        "5. Room: Balance close and room mics for depth",
        "6. Space: Add reverb send for spatial glue",
        "7. Automation: Ride key elements for dynamics"
      ]
    },
    {
      "topic": "vocal_mixing_chain",
      "type": "signal_chain",
      "components": [
        "1. High-pass filter (80Hz cutoff)",
        "2. EQ (remove mud at 300Hz, add presence at 2.5kHz)",
        "3. De-esser (reduce sibilance at 5-7kHz)",
        "4. Compressor (3:1 ratio, slow attack)",
        "5. Reverb send (pre-delay 40-60ms)",
        "6. Delay send (for space and width)",
        "7. Automation (ride levels for consistency)"
      ]
    },
    {
      "topic": "daw_tips",
      "type": "best_practices",
      "tips": [
        "Use color coding for track organization",
        "Create template projects for common setups",
        "Save snapshots of working mixes",
        "Use busses for group processing",
        "Automate volume for dynamic control",
        "Reference against commercial tracks",
        "Take breaks every 2 hours (ear fatigue)",
        "Mix at moderate levels (75-85dB)"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "created_date": "2024-12-24",
    "creator": "Codette Expert",
    "expertise_level": "intermediate_to_advanced",
    "tags": [
      "mixing",
      "mastering",
      "production",
      "audio",
      "daw",
      "vocals",
      "drums",
      "music"
    ]
  },
  "timestamp": "2026-01-11T07:57:01.798528",
  "status": "integrated"
}