This course will explore creative sound design for Music using Ableton Live
Within this course you will explore various tools which will allow you to work with both recorded and synthesised sounds.
This short course is designed and written for musicians / artists / music producers who are interested in developing new skills in sound design and composition.
The aim of the course is to create a community space for creatives to come together to make and share while providing the space and structure for them to develop some new ideas and techniques
This course is suitable for beginners.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
DAY ONE:
Introduction to Ableton Live
- Why use Ableton Live
- Audio Setup
- Interface: Clip view vs Arrangement view
- Working with Recorded Sound
Creating a Live Setup
- Clips and sound editing
- Warping
- Live setup and Midi Control
- MIDI Instruments
- Using Effects
Shaping and Sculpting Sound
- Automation
- Working with Volume Envelopes
- Sculpting sound with EQ
Sound Design
- Sound Design using Ableton Plugins
- Filters
- Delays
- Granulator
- Pitch Loop
DAY TWO:
Sound Synthesis
- Sound Synthesis in Ableton
Form and Structure
- Creating tension and release
- Sound shapes
Mixing and Arranging
- Arrangement; Balancing the mix
- Giving space to your sounds (Panning)
COST
£240 for one two-day course
COURSE DATES
2 Days In-Person (10- 5 each day, 12 hours)
Available Dates:
- 11-12 September 2025
- 6-7 January 2026
- 23-24 April 2026
WHAT WILL I NEED?
- Ableton Live 12 (30 day free trial avialable)
If you have some of your own recorded sounds that you would like to work with then please bring them. Otherwise, we will provide you with a sound library.
CONTACT US
If you have any question about the course please contact us by email: ICE@gre.ac.uk.
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