You are given 15 minutes maximum to select a kick. The rule: Phase alignment is king. You will learn how to use a free plugin (like SPAN ) to check the kick’s fundamental frequency (usually 50-60Hz for EDM).

You set all channel faders to -8dB. The master channel must never exceed -6dB. The PDF includes a cheat sheet for optimal peak headroom.

While there are many resources that use the title "28 steps," it is primarily a commercial product rather than a freely available public domain PDF. Here is the most direct information on how to access it: Accessing the Guide Official Purchase