Dubstep Course - Ableton Live F.A.Q.

Ableton Live Training Course : Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dubstep course suitable for beginners?

No. The Ableton Live course assumes that you have some music production experience with Ableton Live.

What hardware do I need to take the Dubstep training course?

Mac Users

• Mac OS X v10.4 or later
• Power Mac G4 1 GHz Minimum (depending on the audio software requirements)
• 512 MB RAM
• Core Audio compatible soundcard is required
• A MIDI Controller keyboard
  
  

PC Users

• Windows Vista, XP Home or XP Professional
• Intel / AMD / Athlon Processor 1.4 GHz minimum (depending on the audio software requirements)
• 512 MB RAM
• Windows MME compatible soundcard (ASIO compatible soundcard recommended)
• A MIDI Controller keyboard

What software do I need to take the Dubstep course?

• PC web browser - Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox
• Macintosh web browser - Safari or Firefox
• Macromedia Flash Player - download here
  
• Apple QuickTime - For Mac - For Windows
• Uncompressing software for zip compressed files - i.e. WinZip for PC, StuffIt expander for Mac
• Ableton Live 7 or 8
  
  

Is the Dubstep Course accredited?

Point Blank has been teaching music courses for over a decade and we are an approved Education Partner for Ableton Live. You can learn more on the Ableton website here Each student who completes the course will receive certification from Point Blank.

What support do I get on the Dubstep Course?

Throughout your course you will be supported in your training by a professional music producer. You will be able to contact him 24/7 via the student forum and raise any issues that you may encounter on your Dubstep course. All of the tutors are highly experienced in making music with Ableton Live and will be able to offer valuable advice and guidance. You will also be able to particpate in a weekly online masterclass where you can raise specific questions related to the functions and features in Ableton Live.