DJing with Ableton Live Course F.A.Q.

Ableton Live Course : Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Ableton Live Course suitable for first-timers?

Yes. The course assumes no previous experience. You will learn Ableton Live from the ground up with an emphasis upon using Ableton Live as a DJ performance tool.

What hardware do I need to take the Sound Design 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
• ASIO compatible soundcard required for low latency operatio
• A MIDI Controller keyboard

What software do I need to take the Sound Design 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 6, 7 or 8

Is the Ableton Live 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 Ableton Live course?

Throughout your course you will be supported in your learning by a professional music producer who has extensive music software experience. You will be able to contact him 24/7 via the student forum and raise any issues that you may encounter on your Sound Design course. There will also be a weekly webchat where you can raise specific questions related to the course.