Suitability
16+. Read more on our eligibility here.
Sound design is one of the most important skills a producer/artist can have in order to be form their own creative aesthetic, to be able to establish their own unique sound and sonic identity. If you have ever listened to just a few seconds of a track and instantly been able to identify the artist, then it’s pretty likely that the sound design might have had a large part to play in making them so instantly identifiable.
This intensive module builds on this, aiming to help you learn to create a well-crafted palette of sounds through exploring the intriguing world of sound design. You’ll learn key skills to begin making your own unique tones with rich and engaging textures which fit perfectly into your tracks.
You will also gain extensive knowledge of all of the methods of synthesis commonly used in modern music production. We’ll dive into envelopes, filters and low frequency oscillators – the goal is to create your own sounds specifically for your chosen genre, fitting into your creative vision.
You’ll also learn a host of tips and tricks as to how these simple functions have been used historically to their maximum creative potential.
larger-than-life bass sounds used in dubstep and bassline house, but its flexibility lends its self to a multitude of genres from R&B to pop, techno to ambient.
Did you know? sound design is normally taken as a module in part of a larger course. All our ‘Complete Music Production’ Courses and ‘Master’ Course include this module.
There is a big focus on percussive sounds in this module, which can be some of the most complex when it comes to production. We’ll build our own set of custom drum hits, crafted to fit perfectly into your musical style, which will allow you to minimise time going through lists of samples, and cut to a world of creative possibilities.