Trance Course - Logic

If you are a fan of DJ producers such as Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Deadmau5 and Above & Beyond, then this four week course will reveal the secrets behind their sound. Grammy-nominated producer Mike Koglin demonstrates how to create your own drum tracks, bass patches and synth lead lines using Logic Studio. You will learn to arrange and mix your tracks for maximum dancefloor impact.

Course materials include:

One-to-one video feedback on your music

Weekly online masterclass with a pro producer

Over 70 Quicktime video tutorials on Logic Studio

Extensive in-depth course notes

Exclusive Logic Projects for you to download

24/7 access to student / tutor discussion forums

Trance Course Contents

Week 1: Origins, Legends & Making Beats

• Overview: The key elements in a Trance tune
• Sample editing and building kits in Ultrabeat
• Electronic drum sounds
• Programming beats & quantizing techniques

Week 2: The Musical Elements

• Bass: sound design techniques using ES1 & ES2
• Programming tricks for creating Trance basslines
• Creating lead sounds and riffs with ES1 & ES2.
• Pads and string sounds

Week 3: Effects & Textures

• Creative use of FX
• Working with vocals – FX Treatments
• Sidechaining
• Creating downfillers/uprisers
• Using noise and synth oscillators and automation

Week 4: Arrangement and Mixdown

• Arrangement
• Breakdown and buildup examples
• Creating your mixdown
• Guide to using compression and EQ

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Tutor profile

Mike Koglin
Since his Top 20 hit "The Silence", Mike has released numerous tracks and remixes winning support from major players including Tiesto, van Buuren and Above & beyond.

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