๐๏ธ Mixing Ninja โ Knowledge Base
Course II · Levels 4–6 · Missions 10–18
“From raw to refined. Balance the chaos.”
๐ฏ Purpose
This Knowledge Base serves as the central hub for all SOPs, checklists, assets, and workflows used in the development, production, and maintenance of Mixing Ninja, Course II of Music Production Ninja.
Audience: MPN educators, producers, editors, voiceover talent, designers, and assistants supporting Course II.
Use Case: Refer to this knowledge base during content creation, lesson planning, recording sessions, editing, QA, and publishing.
๐ฆ What's Inside
Each mission includes:
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โ Mission Template (Includes Title, Kaoz Agent, Metaphor, Outcomes, and Mission Breakdown)
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๐ผ๏ธ Slide Deck (Designed in 16:9, sequenced to match Engage–Activate–Study)
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๐๏ธ Voiceover Notes (Includes pacing, Gonzo tone, key transitions, and hooks)
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๐๏ธ Plugin + Demo Checklist (DAW-agnostic task flow for core skills)
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๐ Downloadable PDF Guide (Beginner-to-pro cheat sheets and diagrams)
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๐ง Quiz Questions (3 per part = 9 per mission, matching the Mission Template)
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๐ฅท Badges + Kaoz Agent Artwork (Mission-specific villain faces and reward assets)
๐งญ Course Overview
Mixing Ninja transforms beginners into confident mixers. It’s where students learn the inner workings of sound, process, and precision — defeating the chaos of muddy, lifeless, and disorganized mixes.
| Mission | Title | Theme | Emoji |
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| 10 | EQ | ๐๏ธ Sculptor’s Chisel | ๐๏ธ |
| 11 | Dynamics | ๐ฅ The Pressure Chamber | ๐ฅ |
| 12 | Routing | ๐ง Signal Architect | ๐ง |
| 13 | Delay | ๐ Echo Canyon | ๐ |
| 14 | Reverb | ๐ณ๏ธ The Flat One | ๐ณ๏ธ |
| 15 | Distortion | ๐ฅ The Color of Chaos | ๐ฅ |
| 16 | Loudness | ๐ฅ Punch vs Polish | ๐ฅ |
| 17 | Automation | ๐๏ธ Control Freak | ๐๏ธ |
| 18 | Mastering | ๐งช Alchemy Lab | ๐งช |
๐ Core Principles (STAGES Framework)
All content in Mixing Ninja follows the MPN STAGES framework:
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Simple – One mission = one breakthrough
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Timeless – Built on enduring principles, not fads
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Actions – Every slide and demo moves the student forward
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Gamified – Points, badges, narrative villains
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Exciting – Unexpected visuals, metaphor-driven learning
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Sequential – Concepts build and loop, Ninja-style
๐งฑ Folder Naming Convention
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