Ableton Live Minimal Techno Course

If you are a fan of producers such as Luciano, Nic Fanciulli and Carl Craig and you already have some music production knowledge then this course is for you. Using Ableton Live, you will create your own drum sounds, synth sounds, textures and effects under the guidance of an expert producer. Requires Microtonic for the synth based Drum Programming Lessons

Course materials:

Weekly online masterclass with a pro producer

Over 50 Quicktime video tutorials

300 pages of notes

Over 20 Ableton exercises to download

24/7 access to student / tutor discussion forums

Course Breakdown

• Analysing the minimal sound
• Using Ultrabeat to program your drums
• How to create unique percussion sounds
• Building your own minimal drum kit

Drums and Percussive FX

• Using the step sequencer
• Pattern switching techniques
• Creating percussion Using MIDI Plugins
• How to add swing and groove
• Clip Automation techniques

 Basslines, Riffs & Vocals

• How to create minimal synth and bass patches
• How to program basslines and riffs
• Secrets of EQ and panning
• Vocal Layering
• Using pitch shifter and creating other twisted vocal FX

Structure and Arrangement

• Classic minimal arrangement techniques
• Creating breakdowns and build-ups
• Filter sweeps and modulation: Automating FX transitions in Ableton
• Golden rules of the mix down

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Tutor profile

Jonny Miller is an Ableton Live expert with many years of production and remix experience under his belt. Upload your music for expert feedback, tech tips and advice.

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