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Ableton Live
Introducing our 8-week music production course - a comprehensive program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to produce your own music from start to finish. We understand that sometimes it's hard to fully grasp the value of a course before you enroll, so we've created a demo video that showcases what you can expect from our program.
What will you learn in 8-week course
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Overview of Ableton Live software and its features
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Introduction to Live’s Session and Arrangement views
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Setting up Audio and MIDI preferences
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Creating a new project
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Basic navigation and interface of Ableton Live
Week #1
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Setting up an audio interface and connecting microphones
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Recording audio into Live
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Editing and manipulating audio clips
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Understanding Warp modes and applying them to audio
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Audio effects processing and automation
Week #2
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Introduction to MIDI and MIDI devices
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Recording MIDI into Live
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Editing and manipulating MIDI clips
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Understanding MIDI effects and their application
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MIDI processing and automation
Week #3
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Introduction to Ableton Live’s built-in synthesizers
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Understanding synthesis and sound design basics
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Creating a basic sound with a synthesizer
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Modifying and manipulating synthesizer sounds
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Applying effects to synthesizers and automating parameters
Week #4
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Understanding the differences between Session and Arrangement views
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Creating a basic song arrangement in the Arrangement view
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Understanding song structure and arrangement principles
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Writing and composing melodies and chord progressions
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Using arrangement markers to structure a song
Week #5
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Understanding the mixing process and its importance
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Balancing levels and panning in a mix
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EQ and frequency balance in a mix
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Dynamics processing and automation
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Mastering principles and basic mastering techniques
Week #6
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Preparing for a Live performance
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Configuring Live for a Live performance
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Creating a Live set for performance
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Performing with Live’s Session view
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Incorporating live instruments and vocals into a Live performance
Week #7
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Advanced audio and MIDI manipulation techniques
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Creative sampling and resampling techniques
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Advanced synthesis and sound design techniques
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Improving workflow with templates and shortcuts
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Collaboration and sharing projects with other producers
Week #8