EN
This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills to master Ableton Live, an essential tool for music production. Whether you're a beginner or already have experience with digital music, this course will support you on your journey to becoming an accomplished producer.
COURSE CONTENT :
Session 1: Introduction to Ableton Live
- Software overview
- Initial setup: audio settings, adding a MIDI keyboard
- Navigation between Session view and Arrangement view
- Essential keyboard shortcuts
Session 2: Home Studio Equipment
- Configuration of a home studio: sound card, monitors, acoustic treatment
- Positioning of monitors and optimization of the room
- Importance of acoustic neutrality and absorbent panels
Session 3: Ableton Live Arrangement View
- Using the Arrangement view
- Difference between audio, MIDI, auxiliary and master tracks
- Recording and editing MIDI and audio clips
- Volume management, panning, solo and mute
Session 4: Ableton Live Session View
- Exploring the Session view for live performances
- Creation and manipulation of loops
- Transition between clips and live scenes
Session 5: Basics of Music Theory
- Introduction to major and minor chords
- Composition of melodies on chord charts
- Understand key, measures and tempo
- Using the metronome
Session 6: Audio Effects
- Introduction to reverb, delay and EQ effects
- Application of effects to enrich your compositions
Session 7: Automations
- Use of automations to add dynamics and variation
- Practice of automation on different parameters
Session 8: Arrangement and Musical Structure
- Understanding the different sections of a song (intro, verse, chorus, bridge)
- Techniques for structuring a coherent musical piece
Session 9: Audio Recording and Microphone Types
- Audio recording techniques
- Presentation of the different types of microphones and their use
- Gain adjustment for optimal sound recording
Session 10: Introduction to Mixing
- Mixing basics: balancing levels, panning, EQ
- Techniques to improve mix clarity and depth
Session 11: Exporting a Musical Piece
- Export settings (bitrate, sample rate)
- Preparation of files for different distribution platforms
Session 12: Final Project
- Composition of a 1min30s piece using all the skills acquired
- Presentation and constructive criticism of each participant's projects
PREREQUISITES
No technical prerequisites are necessary. A passion for music and the desire to learn are the only conditions to get the most out of this course.
EXPECTED RESULTS
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate Ableton Live efficiently
- Configure a basic home studio
- Compose and arrange musical pieces
- Apply audio effects and automations
- Record, mix and export your compositions
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ENG
GOAL
This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to master Ableton Live, a crucial tool for music production. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience with digital music, this course will guide you on your journey to becoming a proficient producer.
THRILLED
Session 1: Introduction to Ableton Live
- Overview of the software
- Initial setup: audio settings, adding a MIDI keyboard
- Navigating between Session View and Arrangement View
- Essential keyboard shortcuts
Session 2: Home Studio Equipment
- Setting up a home studio: audio interface, monitors, acoustic treatment
- Positioning monitors and optimizing your room
Importance of acoustic neutrality and sound-absorbing panels
Session 3: Ableton Live's Arrangement View
- Using the Arrangement View
- Differences between audio tracks, MIDI tracks, auxiliary tracks, and the master track
- Recording and editing MIDI and audio clips
- Managing volume, panning, solo, and mute
Session 4: Ableton Live's Session View
- Exploring Session View for live performances
- Creating and manipulating loops
- Transitioning between clips and live scenes
Session 5: Basics of Music Theory
- Introduction to major and minor chords
- Composing melodies over chord progressions
- Understand key signatures, measures, and tempo
- Using the metronome
Session 6: Audio Effects
- Introduction to reverb, delay, and equalization effects
- Applying effects to enhance your compositions
Session 7: Automations
- Using automations to add dynamics and variation
- Practicing automation on various parameters
Session 8: Arrangement and Musical Structure
- Understanding different sections of a song (intro, verse, chorus, bridge)
- Techniques for structuring a coherent musical piece
Session 9: Audio Recording and Microphone Types
- Audio recording techniques
- Introduction to different types of microphones and their uses
- Setting the gain for optimal sound recording
Session 10: Introduction to Mixing
- Mixing basics: balancing levels, panning, equalization
- Techniques to improve mix clarity and depth
Session 11: Exporting a Musical Piece
- Export settings (bitrate, sample rate)
- Preparing files for different distribution platforms
Session 12: Final Project
- Composing a 1min30s piece using all the skills learned
- Presentation and constructive criticism of each participant's project
PREREQUISITES
No technical prerequisites are required. A passion for music and a willingness to learn are the only conditions to make the most of this course.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Navigate Ableton Live efficiently
- Set up a basic home studio
- Compose and arrange musical pieces
- Apply audio effects and automations
- Record, mix, and export your compositions