Ableton Live Minimal Techno Course F.A.Q.

Is this Ableton Live Minimal / Tech course suitable for beginners?

The course assumes that students already have some basic knowledge of making music with Ableton Live. You will learn how to produce a minimal / tech house track using the MIDI instruments and effects that are included with Ableton Live as well as the Microtonic plugin. If you are a complete beginner then we strongly recommend taking the Ableton Live Production Course first.

What hardware do I need to take the audio 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 audio 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 (recommended)
• Microtonic

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. Each student who completes the course will receive certification from Point Blank.

What support do I get on the Ableton Courses?

Throughout your course you will be supported in your training by a professional music producer. Each week you will get the opportunity to upload your own music and then watch as they assess your track and offer expert tips, advice and guidance to help you improve your sound. You will also be able to contact him 24/7 via the student forum and raise any issues that you may encounter on your Ableton Live course.  There will also be a weekly webchat where you can raise specific questions related to the features and functions in Ableton Live with fellow students and your tutor.