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Our brand new Level 2 Advanced Ableton Live Online Course continues where the Level 1 course leaves off, and provides experienced Live users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features and workflow methods available in the Live environment.
At the end of this course students will understand advanced techniques for composing, producing and performing music , including sampling, synthesizing and processing with effects and controllers. Throughout the course, techniques are combined and applied to practical situations to show how technical knowledge can be used to take your music in new and exciting directions. Through learning new skills, students will be able to free themselves from technical restraints and enable a clear path to channel their creativity and artistic vision.

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The course which has been designed and presented by our very own Ableton certified trainer- Rob Jones, and is presented in a series of online videos which you can watch where and when you prefer - with a full complement of accompanying downloadable materials for your future reference.

Also included with the Ableton Live courses is a huge collection of more than 750MB of royalty free samples from Loopmasters worth over £50, and a cult classic 'Bass-station' software synth from our sponsors focusrite worth £25.

By taking the advanced course you will gain a greater understanding of all the possibilities of Live advanced features including using follow commands on clips, automation, gating, side chaining, vocal processing, ADSR envelope modulation, FM Synthesis, sampling , Midi Effects, Macros, and to be able to use all of Lives included instruments and applications.

 

How much does the course cost?
The cost for joining our Advanced course is just £149 GBP, which equates to approximately €165 Euros or $240 USD. We also offer a combined deal for our basic/intermediate and advanced course for just £225, €250 Euros or $365 USD (almost 10 hrs of video training!) Both options can be paid using most major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard etc) or your paypal account.

Where is the course held?
The course is delivered as streaming videos via our website directly to your PC, you can take the course wherever you are located in the world, and at times to suit you. Once you have access to the course you can login to your account anytime to watch the next module and proceed with the course.

What equipment do I need?
To take the course you need to have a computer which is connected to the internet, a copy of Ableton Live/LE and some speakers or headphones connected to the computer. A midi controller keyboard would be useful, but is not essential.

How long does the course last?
The course is presented in 14 modules which each last between 15-20 minutes. We recommend at least 40 minutes practice of the techniques taught in each lesson, so overall it will take around 14-16 hours to complete. We recommend that you take no more than 2 lessons per day, but of course this is completely up to you.

Recent Testimonials

"Hi, I recently completed the basic course after purchasing ableton live and have found this course a god send!! Thanks to the team and especially Rob for responding so quickly to my emails." Martin Granger, Southend-on-Sea

"Hi, I found the course very interesting and covered all aspects of the software in good detail without making it boring. I would recommend it to anyone who is currently using live", Andy Birch, Brighton

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If you already use Ableton live and want to get a greater understanding of how you can make the very most of this amazing software, take the Ableton Live course today and learn all of the advanced techniques from our certified online trainier. We offer a FREE SAMPLE MODULE which you can watch to see if you think our online video training is the right solution for you.

Also please find out more about the course from our FREE INFO PACK which you can download without obligation by registering for a producertech account which will also give you access to our member forums where you can talk to other students and ableton enthusiasts at anytime.

If you want to SIGNUP then please click on the links below and feel free to CONTACT US at anytime if you have further questions that we can help you with.

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Module Information:
  • Introduction to the Course and Advanced Mixing
    Explains a little about the course pace and expected knowledge, then eases students in with a demonstration of fades and arrangement view automation. The module then takes a more detailed look at using Reverb, followed by some vocal processing techniques, including de-essing, EQ and some tricks for fattening up the sound.
  • Sidechaining
    Shows how to use the sidechaining feature available with Live's compressor, Gate and Auto Filter. An explanation of Gating is also included. As well as common techniques like 'pumping', more creative sidechaining is employed to transform the sound of basslines and drums tracks.
  • Advanced Audio Clip Editing
    Focuses on the Launch and Envelope boxes in clip view. The module begins by showing the different ways that clips can be triggered, including Legato mode and how to set Follow Actions, then moves on to using clip envelopes to automate clip, device and mixer parameters, to produce effects progressions as well as create new melodic and rhythmical parts from existing loops.
  • Advanced Sampling - Sampler
    Shows the array of controls available on Sampler, firstly to create multiple synchronised vocal loops and then to craft a bass patch from a tiny segment of a much larger sample. The bass patch makes use of amplitude, filter, pitch and oscillator (FM) modulation envelopes, as well as all three LFOs. Importing multiple samples and how to map them to Sampler's keyboard zones is also shown.
  • Advanced Synthesizing I - Analogue
    Explains what a device rack is, the different types available and the concept of chains and macro controls. Teaches how to build a multiband compressor using a rack and Live's other devices. Shows some examples of Instrument Racks. Runs through Drum Racks and shows how to edit and build beats with them.
  • Advanced Synthesizing II - Operator
    Introduces the more complex of the Live 8 suite's synthesizers. Teaches the effect of FM modulation on a signal and then shows how the oscillator sections alone can be automated with clip envelopes to create a large sound with layers of evolving frequencies to form the basis of a track.
  • Advanced Synthesizing III - Operator continued
    Continues through the synth sections then moves onto patch programming, beginning with a classic FM bell patch and then moving on to percussion, with an 808 kick and snare.
  • Advanced Racks
    Shows MIDI slicing and how to make your own slicing (drum rack) presets, then moves onto more complex rack construction, showing how to build a large rack which contains multiple instruments and effects. Layers of racks are stacked up and device parameters are custom mapped to the different levels of macros to create an instant performance or production tool.
  • Advanced FX I - Creating Glitch with Beat Repeat and Frequency Shifter/Using Dummy Clips
    Shows the parameters on Beat Repeat, then how to use them to create glitch (a popular effect) as well as isolate specific drums and produce melodic phrases. Frequency shifter is also covered and used to make glitch, where the ring modulator is combined with the LFO in sample and hold mode. Dummy clips are also taught, so students can learn how to build up their own library of effects progressions, as well as selecting chains in racks via clip envelopes and MIDI control.
  • Advanced FX II - Vocoder and Grain Delay
    A detailed look at Live's Vocoder, showing traditional and radical usage, including simulating a speak-and-spell, emulating wind chimes, making retro drum sounds and producing basslines, almost all from a single drum loop! Also looks at Grain Delay and how it can be used to create more subtle effects, or MIDI controlled to process beats.
  • Advanced MIDI
    Runs through the range of MIDI effects available with Live, beginning with Chord and Scale and moving on to a more detailed look at Arpeggiator. Then, the effects are combined in different ways to produce different musical phrases, after which there is a demonstration of how to make your own arpeggiator using a regular clip on a MIDI track.
  • Advanced Performance Techniques/Working with Looper
    A more practical module that combines many of the skills learned so far in order to perform a track using a MIDI keyboard mapped to various areas of the Live software. After showing how Looper works, the effect is used in a large multi-layered performance rack and combined in a session with an audio track containing an effects rack and dummy clips, which are controlled using a Novation 25 SL MKII so that a track can be performed without touching the mouse!