Lesson #1: Beat Creation
This is an introduction to creating a beat in Ableton Live.
This will teach you how to navigate basic drum arrangement using Ableton's grid, utilising sampling and drum machines.
This is used in the industry as a starting point for many songs.
Lesson #2: Compression
This an introduction to compression using Ableton's native compressor.
This will teach you how to easily identify the usual parameters of a compressor and when and how you might want to use them.
This is used in the industry from anything as common as gain(volume) control to complicated creative effects.
Lesson #3: Equalizer
This is an introduction to EQ using Ableton's native EQ8.
This will teach you basics of what EQ is, and when and how you might want to use it.
This is used in the industry for any number of reasons, from a basic balancing of frequencies to complicated creative effects.
Bonus Lesson: Pitch Editing
Introduction into Pitch Correction & Autotune Effects.
Lesson Plan
Alex Braithwaite
Alex has been producing for over 10 years, originally under the alias 'Trumpdisco' and currently as 'SUB-human'. After signing the first SUB-human EP to Circus Records he has been traveling regularly across Australia and worldwide. Alex is a multiple Gold Record awarded engineer with works for various artists collecting over 67 Million plays on Spotify alone.
Mixing and Mastering engineer for Slumberjack, What So Not, LDRU, Yvng Jalapeño, Enschway, Carmada, Golden Features & many more. Alex currently teaches as a music educator at United Pop Melbourne the educational arm for Dorian Gray Studios Germany and part of the Global Deutsche POP and United POP network. There Alex teaches Mixing, Mastering, Engineering, & Production. He also designs specialist short courses in electronic music engineering and regularly gives masterclasses which are open to the public.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
UNITEDPOP & DEUTSCHEPOP
✔ Certificates & Diploma Courses in music, media & the arts
✔ Bachelor of Arts in cooperation with the University of West London
✔ Flexible course starts several times per year
✔ Intensive classes or study while working
✔ References & personal portfolio due to hands-on projects
✔ International network & industry links
✔ Study online or at one of more than 20 locations in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, France, Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, China, Indonesia & Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
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What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Will I get a grade or certificate?
No grades will be given in this course but you will receive a certificate of completion once you finish all the lessons.