Master the core features of Ableton Live 11, from navigating the interface to creating your first project. This training covers key tools and techniques, laying the foundation for your music production journey. You’ll learn how to:
A walk through all the essentials of using Ableton Live 11. how to set up your system and use the Ableton Live user interface. how to work with the browser, the Arrangement view, and the Session view. over how to use the MIDI Editor, how to record and edit audio, and how to work with arrangements. covers plug-ins, effects racks, the live mixer, and mapping. practical advice on managing your files.
TThis is part of the course that offers an in-depth exploration of sound, music, and technology, designed for those looking to master both the creative and technical aspects of computer music synthesis. Students will engage critically with the intersection of sound and emerging technologies, examining how digital tools shape contemporary music production. Through hands-on experience with software like Ableton Live 11, learners will build a solid foundation in sound processing, composition, and advanced music technology. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking and clear communication about complex sound concepts, fostering both technical proficiency and creative innovation.
In addition to mastering essential techniques such as audio and MIDI manipulation, synthesis, and automation, students will be encouraged to take creative risks and push the boundaries of traditional music-making. From experimenting with unconventional sound design methods to exploring the possibilities of live performance and generative composition, this course provides the tools and mindset needed to thrive in the evolving world of electronic music. By the end, participants will not only have a deep technical toolkit but also the confidence to redefine their approach to music creation and performance.
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Ableton Live 11 is a music program used to compose, record, arrange, and mix music projects and is equally effective in studio production and live music making. If you’re new to music production or live, Ableton is a fun, innovative working environment that will stretch your creative potential.
Sound is a subtle—but critical—aspect of any physical or web-based product. Even if a sound lasts less than a second, it affects how users feel about a product. If the sounds users hear as they navigate a program or unlock a reward in a game are pleasant, they are likely to feel more favorable about the product as a whole. In tutorials I will shares practical approaches to creating user interface sounds for web and physical products—from creative brief to execution. Nate explores working with professional audio tools and digital audio workstations like Ableton Live and Pro Tools; takes you through the end-to-end sound design process; explains how to interpret a creative brief; discusses audio cues that can inform users and create a better sonic experience; and more.
Additional Secondary Learning objectives:
Working with professional audio tools and digital audio workstations
Staying organized
Interpreting creative briefs
Creating an audio mood board
Exporting audio from Ableton Live
How sounds inform users
Creating action sounds like play, stop, and select
Layering different sounds