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Minimal Techno Course - Logic

Overview

If you are into Techno, Tech House or Minimal and want to produce tracks to a professional standard, take this course. This Logic music production course will transform you into an expert producer in just 4 weeks, revealling the essential tips, tricks and techniques needed to create your own authentic drum sounds, synth patches, textures and effects in your favourite style. Upload your music each week for DVR™- expert analysis and video feedback on your work from a pro producer. And with Point Blank music production school partners Plastic City and Lopazz's 800 Achtspur checking out the student tunes each month, you also get an invaluable opportunity to get your tracks heard in all the right places. Another first from Point Blank music college.

Includes a minimum of 240 mins video / 4 x DVR™ (1-2-1 video feedback)/ 4 hours live masterclasses /1 year access / over 80 pages of course notes / 24/7 access to forum / exclusive audio resources to download. Optional: sign your track to Point Blank Music distributed by iTunes, beatport, Juno Download and Amazon.

Preview

Content

Week 1: History & Sound Design

Listening session: analysing the minimal sound
Programming drums in Logic 8 using Ultrabeat
Creating unique drum & percussion sounds
Build your own minimal drum kit

Week 2: Drums & Percussive FX

Step sequencing in Ultrabeat
Pattern switching techniques
Using MIDI Transform to create percussion
Adding swing and groove to your percussion
Automation with Ultrabeat's Step Mode grid

Week 3: Basslines, Riffs & Vocals

Creating minimal bass patches
Creating minimal synth sounds
Programming basslines & riffs
Vocal Layering, panning & EQ tricks

Week 4: Structure and Arrangement

Arrangement tips for minimal tracks
Adding breakdowns & build-ups
Automating FX transitions
Mixdown tips and tricks

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Featured Student

Joolski, 21st June 2011 18:44

The Minimal Tech course i took was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. This course gave me a breath of fresh air and taught me things which i have so desperately wanted to learn. Just a shame PointBlank wasnt around when i started learning to produce 7yrs+ ago!! These courses will get you making music in no time, but the most important point for me is, they get you making music effectively and constructively in your chosen Genre or DAW instead of scratching around trying to learn from Magazines and Trial and Error (Although that can be a good way to do it). I look forward to taking another course in the near future with PointBlank!! Since taking the PointBlank Course i have had a Remix released on Sounds Of Juan Records, and there will be another Remix being released on the 4th July 2011 on Endemic Digital. Also an original production will be released on Sounds Of Juan Records very soon. Watch this Space!! In a NUTSHELL: POINTBLANK IS THE DOGS BIG FAT HAIRY ONES!!!!!!

Eric Ryan, 17th May 11 20:04

"Lesson 3 is amazing. I'm really feeling these bass and synth sounds. Creative juices are following and it's sounding great in here. BIG THANKS to Paul & Danny!! Point blank is one of the best deciscions I have ever made. stoked! :-)))"

Reviews

Emily Williams

Course rating: 10/10

I absolutly loved this course, such an awesome insight into making music with Logic. So many tricks and so much to learn but everything was broken down into smart informative chunks. I have been buzzing from everything I have learnt. I felt that each of the 4 lessons covered so much and I progressed further into logic week by week, it's all set out in such a way that you can learn and understand and not be afraid to try things. Both the tutorials by Danny Lewis and the assignment feed back and communication from Paul Crossman has been top notch, both have been super helpful.... and thanks for the understanding of my MAC falling apart half way through the course!! I feel I now have a much better understanding of logic, feel so much more confident when exploring things and I'm really excited at the thought of making new tunes!!!...hopefully getting better each time I do! Over all, hugely positive- so THANK YOU!

Thanos Boukou

Course rating: 10/10

Everything was fine,Paul was straight to the point,no extra words,the videos was amazing.I really enjoyed the course and i found out that i have a lot to learn.All the technics covered in the course are really what makes a track sounds more PRO! Thanks again,peace

Eric Henriques

Course rating: 10/10

i think Paul did an excellent job being very thorough in our DVRS and i really enjoyed the feedback received from the forums. I look forward to continuing education with Point Blank

Karl Wilhelm

Course rating: 10/10

The course was amazing, it far exceeded my expectations. The information and material provided was exactly what I needed to get down to making music in Logic and in the style I want.

Eric Ryan

Course rating: 10/10

I thought the course was amazing. Danny J. Lewis is an excellent producer/teacher. My tutor, Paul Crossman was great as well. His feedback was beyond inspiring for me. Point Blank has changed my life, and I will be back for another course, or two. :) Thanks for everything!! Eric

Matthew Huggins

Course rating: 10/10

The course was great, the Tutor answered every question i had clearly and accuratly. im really impressed with the quality and depth of course, i will definatly booking the next one soon!

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