Bundle - Ableton House Producer Collection

In this lesson, Paul shows how to create the bass parts in the track, those being the kick drum, and sub and percussive basslines. A pounding kick is made by layering drums together, then adjusting the frequencies and amplitude envelopes accordingly, after which a modulating sub bassline is made with Operator and a pitched down, sliced percussion part is sequenced and processed to add further rhythmic interest and groove. The parts are all then processed together, to help them gel, add extra warmth and fatness to the very bottom end.

This module shows how to create the upper frequency drums and percussion parts, such as hi hats, shaker and claps. Parts are sequenced, mixed and processed, then enhanced with additional loops, which are shaped and moulded to slot perfectly into the track. The timing and groove of drums is then adjusted accordingly, so that all parts are suitable synchronised. Finally, a ride cymbal is added on top, which is panned and delayed to create extra width, as well as sidechained to provide more energy and dynamic interest.

In this module, Paul creates melodic parts to go with the track, starting with a synth lead, made by layering two of Live's instruments together to produce a detroit-style, stabbed chord sound, which is then sequenced into several different MIDI patterns and processed with effects. A vocal loop is then chopped up onto several pads of a drum rack, which is then programmed to create another catchy hook, as well as processed and mixed.

This lesson provides a lengthy guide to laying out the track, initially by creating the basic foundations, then by more detailed editing, to create automated mixer and device parameter sequences, which help develop parts and smoothly blend from one section to another.

In this module, Paul demonstrates how to add effects parts to an arrangement, using conventional and more diverse techniques, to help build energy and create more impact and atmosphere in the track. Simple, affected percussion parts are added, a fill is resequenced and processed, and unique FX sounds are made using Live's instruments and by resampling existing audio in the track.

This module shows how to carry out final checks and alterations to the arrangement, then how to complete the mixing stage, getting the levels exactly right. Once the mixdown is complete, Paul creates pre-mastered (for external mastering) and mastered (for playing out) versions of the track.

Santé creates and imports the main components in the track, sequencing the beats with a drum rack, playing in the bassline with the V-Station and then adding various loops and sounds which form the basic building blocks of the track.

This lesson shows how to process the different sounds using both insert effects such as compressors and EQs, as well as different send effects, to improve the sound of the mix and give the track some professional touches.

This lesson is a thorough guide to arranging the track, showing how each part is constructed and the various editing and automation used to create breakdowns, rises in tension and massive dancefloor-destroying drops, whilst ensuring the track also has good continuity and flow.

This movie shows how to tweak the final mix and some easy ways of preparing your track for uploading or sending to a label, using Live's various mastering effects.

In this opening module, Rob auditions and imports the stems, then works out the original bpm of the track, before editing and organising the project to create the basic building blocks from which the remix is made.

This module starts by making a simple beat, to which various melodic, looped stems are added, which are then analysed and used to work out the key of the song, as well as its groove, from which a bassline is made.

This module applies an extracted groove to the bassline to influence its timing and level, as well as using different groove variations on other rhythmic parts to ensure the overall groove is locked down.

In this lesson, Rob continues working with some of the melodic stems, adjusting clip envelopes and applying various effects, to help shape them into workable parts for the track.

Rob begins this lesson by sampling the main organ from the original track and using it to sequence a new melodic phrase, which forms the main motive in the remix. After this, he shows how a looped percussion sample can be recreated using various Drum Rack techniques.

In this module, the recreated percussion parts are edited and processed to work with the groove, and a cabasa stem is also added to the rhythm section.

This first in a set of 3 lessons sees Rob starting to create the arrangement, beginning in realtime by recording scenes from session view and then making changes and edits to the recorded clips.

This lesson shows how to create a variation section for the main drop and then some techniques for making an epic breakdown.

In this last module, Rob provides a detailed commentary on the finished arrangement, mentioning any particular areas of interest or parts that have changed in the final arranging stage.

Martin kicks off the course by showing you his studio set up, explaining his choice of mixer, monitors, DAW and showing his routing methods.

This lesson discusses mixing, in particular analog and digital summing, as well as taking a look at some outboard gear, including reverbs and compressors.

This module shows the beginnings of a track, starting off with the kick drum. The video takes a look at a couple of kick drum synthesisers, as well as some bass synths to provide the foundation of the track

Martin explains the importance of choosing the correct bass sounds, and uses sidechaining to create a bassline that sits with the kick drum , giving an effective low end for the track.

In this lesson some noise and loops are added to the track, starting to build up the groove.

Martin adds an arpeggio and classic dub techno chord to the track, showing his sound design methods using third party soft synths Promars and Zeta+.

The track continues to develop with the addition of some spaced out vocals and a 909 ride to help drive the track along.

In this module Martin adds a final hi hat in order to complete the foundations of the track, which is now ready to be arranged.

In this module, Martin gives a rundown of the changes he's made to a few of the parts and some new additions since part 1.

After some pre-arrangement project organising Martin creates an FX sound using some percussion and send effects.

Martin copies his clips to Arrangement view and starts to lay out the track, explaining his subtractive technique and the overall approach before beginning to construct an intro.

This module focuses on the main drop, working out the rough position and then making edits to clips to find a good balance. Device parameters are also mapped to MIDI controls so automation sequences can be created.

After recording a long automation sequence with the two main synth lines, Martin makes fine edits to the arrangement and mix, including automating send effects levels, to help smooth transitions between sections.

Some more fine editing is carried out and an outro created, before Martin signs off.

This first module takes a look at the modern deep house sound popularized by producers such as Sonny Fodera. In this lesson, Paul programs a basic beat.

Maddox develops the groove with some offbeat snares and fills.

This module teaches how to process the drums, making use of a custom parallel drum rack.

The deep house groove is completed with the addition of a big FM bassline, made in operator.

The second style featured on the course is a pounding techno sound popular on labels such as drumcode. This first video shows the creation of the basic groove, with filtered shakers driving the rhythm.

Offbeat snares and claps are added to the beat, with a pumping reverb effect.

The drums are completed with the addition of a ride and a sidechained atmospheric sample.

The Neapolitan Techno groove is finished off with a rumbling bassline, sampled from a kick drum.

This module shows the construction of a tech house groove in the style of UMEK and Groovebox.

Paul adds a vocal stab, cymbal, and processes both to sit with the drums.

This quick video shows parallel processing applied to the drums, helping them to sound crisp and powerful.

This time, Maddox focuses on a disco house groove. He kicks off by programming the basic beat.

Maddox some resampled live shakers and a disco loop to the beat, loosening up the overall feel.

This quick module shows the addition of parallel processing to the drums.

The disco house groove is rounded off with an arpeggiated italo style bassline.

The course concludes with a look at experimental, aggressive techno inspired by the Berlin scene. The lesson shows how to create a rumbling, driving rhythm

Some filtered atmospheric effects, and 808 rim, and a ride are added to bulk up the groove.

A heavily saturated 909 rim and another atmospheric sample are added to create a twisted, sinister feel to the techno groove.

This final module shows some final processing being added to the experimental techno beat.

Defazed starts the course with a look at the characteristics of the future house subgenre, such as the tempo, and timbre of bass and lead sounds.

This module looks at programming a beat from scratch using Ableton's drum racks, including tips on adding groove to get the signature swinging sound.

In this lesson, Defazed talks through some of his sound design techniques in Native Instruments Massive synth. There's also some tips on processing, including sidechaining.

Continuing on from the previous module, Defazed shows how to build a new future house bass patch from scratch in Massive, contrasting with the original bass.

This video takes a look at combining the 2 bass sounds to create a new hook, with extra fills and automation to create interesting variations.

This module teaches tips and tricks on structuring build ups and breakdowns, including tips on automating FX and macros on NI Massive.

This lesson looks at structuring both the intro and the outro of the track, adding appropriate atmospheres and FX and ensuring the track is DJ-friendly.

The course concludes with some tips on group processing, including parallel compression and saturation, all used to create a clean, powerful mix.

In the first module, Blandy introduces the course and discusses the completed track.

In module 2, Blandy starts designing the drum parts, beginning with the kick drum, clap sounds and hi-hat.

In the next module, Blandy continues by adding percussion loops and applying processing to fit the different parts together before using his drum fx secret weapons!

In module 4, Blandy starts on the bass, using resampling and MIDI to create a driving bassline to underpin the track.

A stalwart of house and techno, Roland 909 drum sounds can be heard on countless records. In this module, Blandy adds some 909 percussion samples and then processes them to fill out the track.

In this module, Blandy adds some glitchy vocal parts which add excitement to the track. He processes them and applies FX to fit them in the mix.

In Module 7, Blandy introduces a free third party synth, then gives a walkthrough of its features. He then creates a fat synth line and applies processing and FX.

In the second synths module, Blandy designs more synth parts, building up different riffs and stabs, before working on the breakdown.

In the next module, Blandy begins to add stabs and sweeps to the track, creating a rich and exciting texture. He builds up additional layers and processes them to sit together.

In Module 10, Blandy begins the arrangement. He starts by tidying up the project and then starts work on the intro. Using automation, he sculpts the initial section of the track, building the excitement into the first break.

In the second arrangement module, Blandy continues to construct the track, progressing the melodic themes that are introduced at the start of the track. He sets out the sections of the track in bars and then adds fills and vocal parts in a methodical manner.

In Module 12, Blandy creates the breakdown and describes how a breakdown in a tech house track differs to EDM style breakdowns. He changes the texture then adds filters and other processing and keeps the energy high throughout.

In this module, Blandy completes the arrangement, building a middle section, mini-breakdown, additional variations and an outro. He adds new elements, automation and maintains the high energy feel.

In the penultimate module, Blandy walks you through his mixdown process. He describes the tools that he uses on all of his tracks and discusses his mixing workflow, tips and tricks.

In the conclusion to the course, Blandy describes his mastering process and the workflow he's refined over decades in production. He compares the track to commercial releases and demonstrates how to tweak the Ableton stock parameters to great effect.