Includes 1 month of Sound Collective Membership Basic
($225 Value)

  • Discover the fundamentals of music production with Ableton Live.
  • Get hands-on experience navigating the interface and core tools.
  • Explore MIDI, sound design, and effects to shape your unique sound.
  • Create and complete your first original track in Ableton Live.

  • Ableton Live Basics
    • Navigate Session View, Arrangement View, Control Bar, and Browser for an efficient workflow. 
    • Warp audio clips using marketing to sync tempo and unlock creative flexibility.
    • Arrange, trim, and move clips to structure your tracks with ease.
  • MIDI & Sampling 
    • Create and program MIDI clips using virtual instruments.
    • Chop, edit, and transform audio samples to design custom sounds.
    • Build drum patterns using Ableton’s intuitive Drum Rack. 
    • Enhance MIDI sequences with creative and dynamic MIDI effects.
  • Sound Design & Synthesis
    • Explore synthesis using oscillators, envelopes, and filters for original sounds.
    • Understand how audio and MIDI signals flow through your setup.
    • Shape and animate your sound using filters and modulation tools.
    • Start creating unique tones with beginner-friendly sound design techniques.
  • Effects & Audio Processing
    • Balance your mix with EQ and control dynamics using compression.
    • Add atmosphere and depth using reverb and delay.
    • Use automation to bring movement and life to your tracks.
  • Mixing & Finishing
    • Achieve a clean, balanced mix with proper levels and dynamics.
    • Finalize your project by learning how to export and prep your track for sharing.

  • Build Production Confidence
    • Master Ableton Live’s interface, including Session and Arrangement Views, to navigate and manage music projects with ease.
  • Collaborate Creatively
    • Learn to work seamlessly with producers, instrumentalists, and DJs by integrating diverse musical elements in Ableton.
  • Produce Your First Track
    • Complete your own original song using MIDI sequencing, audio sampling, and effects processing by the end of the course.
  • Grasp Music Production Basics
    • Understand essential concepts like MIDI, warping, and track arrangement to build a solid production foundation.
  • Get Ready for Intermediate Learning
    • Prepare nor next-level courses like Intermediate Ableton by gaining practical experience and technical skills.

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