ALC 01 12 hours | 6 sessions
Ableton Live Course 01: Foundation
The objective of this module is to establish a solid understanding of music production workflow in Ableton Live 10.
Fundamentals of Sound
- Anatomy of Sound: Compression & Rarefaction
- Waveform Characteristics: Frequency & Amplitude
- Phasing: Constructive & Destructive Interference
- ADSR Envelope
- Harmonics & Timbre
- Mono & Stereo
- Peak & RMS
Analog Mixer Workflow
- Concept: Features & Application
- Microphones: Gain Staging & Signal Flow
- Signal Processing: Inserts, Auxiliary Sends & Returns
- Studio Routing: Analog to Digital Conversion
Digital Audio Workstation
- Introduction to Ableton Live 10
- Audio Interface: Sample Rate, Bit Depth & Buffer
- Audio Recording & Editing
- Introduction to Audio Effects
- Arrangement View: Transport Controls, Mixer Controls, Inserts & Sends
- Session View: Clips & Scenes, Clip Properties, Follow Actions
Warping & Automation
- Warping: Elastic Audio, Warp Modes & Markers
- Automation Envelopes: Drawing Automation & Recording Automation
- The Art of Sampling
ALC 02 24 hours | 12 sessions
Ableton Live Course 02: Intermediate
The objective of this module is to build upon the existing foundation by going deeper into music production concepts and their practical applications.
Introduction to Mixing
- Dynamic Signal Processing: Compressor, Gate & Expander
- EQ: Parametric & Graphic Equalizers
- Spatial Effects: Reverb & Delay
- Time Based Effects: Phaser, Chorus & Flanger
Music Theory
- Fundamentals: Scales, Musical Modes & Chord Progressions
- Time Signature: Simple & Compound Time
- Arrangement Basics: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro
- Music Appreciation & Analysis
MIDI
- History & Evolution
- MIDI Integration: MIDI Controllers & Control Surface
- MIDI Configuration: Preferences & Properties
- MIDI Clips: Recording, Editing & Effects
- Hardware Configuration: MIDI Syncing Synths & Drum Machines
Drum Programming & Sequencing
- Simpler: Sampling & Granular Synthesis
- Drum Rack & Impulse: Kit Construction & Sequencing
- Drum Mixing: Signal Processing, Subgrouping & Internal Routing
Synthesis
- History & Evolution
- Anatomy: Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes & Modulation
- Waveforms & Harmonic Series
- Analog: Subtractive Synthesis
- Operator: FM Synthesis & Additive Synthesis
- Working in Key: Bassline, Harmony, Melody, Groove
ALC 03 24 hours | 12 sessions
Ableton Live Course 03: NINJA
The objective of this module is to explore and understand advanced music production techniques by composing, mixing and mastering an original piece of music.
Advanced Music Production
- Wavetable: Granular Synthesis & Modulation Matrix
- Sampler: Advanced Multisampling & Ensemble Design
- Instrument & Effect Racks: Chains & Macro Controls
- Creative Audio Effects: Echo, Beat Repeat, Looper, Corpus
- Creative MIDI Effects: Arpeggiator, Chord, Scale
- Physical Modelling Instruments: Electric, Tension, Collision
Advanced Mixing
- Session Setup: Organisation & Spatial Analysis of Sound
- Channel Strip Workflow: Subgrouping & Parallel Signal Processing
- Stereo Width Enhancement: Spatial Effects & Mid/Side Processing
- Full Mixdown & Automation: Instruments, Vocals & Stems
- Premaster Export: Rendering Options for Stereo Mixdown
- Critical Listening: Ear Training & Practical Analysis
Mastering
- Mastering Workflow: Fundamentals & Principles
- Multiband Signal Processing
- Mid-Side Signal Processing
- Dynamic Range Metering
- Analog Model DSP: Harmonic Enhancement & Tape Saturation
- Limiter: Brick Wall Limiting, Peak & RMS Control
- Rendering Stereo Master: Dithering, PCM & MP3 Encoding