Let us guide you to becoming a producer with the award winning Ableton Live. This ground breaking piece of software has revolutionised the creative processes involved in putting music together. Pro producers guide you through all the various stages of production from understanding MIDI programming to getting to grips with EQing sounds and mastering your final mix!
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20+ Quicktime video tutorials
300 pages of course notes
Audio samples and song files
Personalised video feedback on your music
Weekly webchat with a pro producer
Student forum - post your questions & discussion topics
Week 1: The Basics
Session & arrangement view What is MIDI? Basic rhythm concepts Working with clips and scenes Using the browser Week 2: MIDI Clips
Basic drum programming MIDI recording Impulse and Simpler (the basic Ableton instruments) MIDI editing MIDI routing (utilising the in/out matrix) Clip envelopes (MIDI) Week 3: Audio Clips
Working with audio clips Warp marking Warping entire tracks and creating loops Playback algorithms Tightening up loose loops Clip envelopes (audio) Week 4: Midi and Audio FX/Creative Browser Use
MIDI FX - how and where to use them Audio FX- how and where to use them Organising projects/ clips/ channels Understanding the file management system Week 5: Recording Arrangements and Recording Audio
Recording arrangements Consolidating audio/ freeze/ flatten tracks The analogue to digital process Recording audio into Ableton Week 6: Automation/Midi Controllers/Midi Mapping
Automation What are MIDI controllers? MIDI clock and synchronisation MIDI controllers and setting them up (MIDI mapping) Week 7: Understanding Abletons Rack Systems
Understanding Abletons rack systems Understanding and using drum racks Creative use of drum racks Multi-track warping Week 8: Advanced Midi programming, Advanced Audio Routing
Advanced MIDI Routing Advanced audio routing Utilising Rewire with Reason and Logic Week 9: Mixing your Track pt.1
Setting up your mix environment Balancing and panning your sounds Utilising EQ to create separation in the mix Using compressors Utilising 'side-chaining' Week 10: Mixing your Track pt 2
Basic guide to structure and arrangement Adding space to your tracks with delays and reverbs Week 11: Mixing Your Track pt 3
Modulation FX Sub grouping Extra tips with third party plugins Week 12: Mixdown, Mastering and Final Test