1. DAW setup tasks: 16-bit/44.1kHz format, 85 bpm metronome, drum alignment, hi-hat isolation via high-pass filtering, phaser effect replication, piano roll pattern matching
2. Hardware concepts: DI (Direct Injection) box functions, ground lift for hum removal, balanced output advantages, connectors (XLR, TRS), audio interference reduction
3. Sound design and synthesis: dual square wave oscillators for bass, oscillator waveforms (sawtooth, triangle), analogue tuning instability, pitch glide/sliding, timing correction
4. Vocal processing: delay identification and application (1/4 note), compression rationale and side effects, panning and stereo imaging, plug-in vs hardware delay benefits
5. Final mixdown techniques: vocal double tracking with delay, stereo panning of filtered effects, reverb application, noise trimming, mix balance and clean export requirements
6. Amplifier and mic setup evaluation: twin-speaker amp, flat EQ below 10, cardioid dynamic mic at 25 mm from speaker center, signal brightness control, mic placement precision