Music Production Courses Remixing with Ableton

A remix is an alternative version of a song, different from the original version. A remixer uses audio mixing to compose an alternate master recording of a song, adding or subtracting elements, or simply changing the equalization, dynamics, pitch, tempo, playing time, or almost any other aspect of the various musical components.

Ableton Live is increasingly popular with DJ's and music producers including the likes of Sasha, Daft Punk, Coldcut and Richie Hawtin. It is the perfect platform for DJ's who are looking to make the move into music production and offers a unique creative approach to making and performing your music. This course is perfect for beginners and shows you how to create your own tracks utilising audio, MIDI and effects. The Ableton Live Course is taught by a certified Ableton trainer.

Course Contents (Ableton):
Introduction
System requirements & soundcards for Ableton Live
The Ableton interface: Session & Arrangement views
Working with clips and scenes
Loading files from the browser

Audio in Ableton Live
The "elastic audio" concept
Warping audio clips
Warping entire tracks and creating loops
Playback algorithms and clip envelopes

Making Beats with Ableton Live
MIDI recording in Ableton Live
Making beats using Impulse instrument
Making beats using Drum Racks
Adding groove and swing to your rhythm track

MIDI instruments
MIDI controllers and setting them up (MIDI mapping)
Creating bass and lead sounds with VSTi
MIDI recording, editing and overdubbing

Arranging your track
Manipulating clips in Session view
Structuring your track in the Arrangement view
Using automation and controllers
Consolidating audio, using freeze/ flatten tracks
Launch options: Using legato and follow action functions

Remix & Mashup techniques
Sampling law and copyright
Sourcing accapellas and samples
Cleaning and editing samples
Warping accapellas

Routing
MIDI Routing
Multitrack recording

Mixing your Track
Setting up your mix environment
Balancing and panning your sounds
Utilising EQ to create separation in the mix
Creative use of effects (delay, reverb, distortion etc.