Mixing Dance Music Course - Ableton Live F.A.Q.

Is this mixing course suitable for beginners?

The course assumes that students already have a good knowledge of making music with Ableton Live. You will learn how to mix your tracks using the features and effects that are included with Live. No additional music software or plug-ins are required. This course is particularly suitable for those who have already taken a Pro Producer course. It is for intermediate / advanced users only.

What software do I need to take the Mixing Dance Music course with Ableton Live?

• Web browser: We recommend using Firefox (Mac & PC) - www.mozilla.com
• Macromedia Flash Player - http://www.adobe.com
• Apple QuickTime - For Mac - For Windows
• Ableton Live 8 (highly recommended) or Live 7.

What hardware do I need to take the Mixing Dance Music course with Ableton Live?

Mac Users

• Mac OS X v10.4.11 minimum (10.5 or later recommended)
• Power Mac G4/G5 1.8 GHz Minimum (Intel Mac recommended)
• 2GB RAM (4GB recommended)

PC Users

• Windows XP (home or Pro), Windows Vista or Windows 7
• 2 GHz Pentium® 4 or Celeron® compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended on Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Is the music school approved / accredited?

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

What support do I get on the Mixing Dance Music course?

Throughout your course you will be supported in your learning 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 Ableton Live course. All of the tutors are highly experienced in making music with 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.