Duration: 3 Months Fast Track
The DAW Skills module will give you a strong grounding in music production skills using Ableton Live – arguably the most immediately creative DAW on the market. You’ll learn how to work with MIDI and audio, virtual instruments, MIDI controllers and effects: techniques, which will be built on as the module progresses.
You will learn Ableton live inside out, along with basic sound design with Lives extensive selection of proprietary instruments, formulae for different genres, and techniques to turn your track from an arrangement into a finished piece.
If you’re interested in becoming a successful music producer, or DJ/producer, then this module will teach you essential skills for success in a competitive market place, and gives a solid platform for those looking to move onto further advanced study. We’ll show you how to get the most from your home studio setup, and how to incorporate hardware instruments into your workflow, if this is a direction you’d like to take.
Whether you’re new to music production or have been already producing your own music for a while, you’ll be learning all the essential skills in a creative environment, from industry active expert tutors with a wealth of releases and remixes under their belts. School of Electronic Music is an Ableton Certified Training Centre and a Native Instruments Training Partner.
Introduction to Ableton Live
Ableton Live workflow, MIDI sequencing, audio sample import and editing, music computer setup and specifications, MIDI controllers, audio interfaces.
Music Production Skills
Critical/analytical listening skills, common production techniques, basic synthesis/sound design, remixing skills, how to structure music of different styles/genres.
Home Studio Skills
Modern audio interface connectivity, functionality and signal flow, audio routing and recording.