To Ableton Live 11
3 Class Projects
It takes about 20 days hour(s) to complete each project.
DRB - DRAINS
DRB - Puple Dreams
Compose your own retro wave music
Skills You’ll Learn
An analog sensibility! And with an exciting feeling
Retro Wave (Retro Wave)
Shall we make it with me?
A little easier for everyone,
And to be able to make music in a fun way
“I don't know anything about music, can I make music?” I've heard so many questions.
everyone! It's quite possible. I'm here to help make music easy and fun for everyone. I generously incorporated various electronic composition know-how I have gained from teaching many students at Midicity in this class.
Nice to meet you again!
I am “Lo-Fi (Lo-Fi) hip-hop made with your own sensibility” I've already met my classmates in class! Unlike the first class that dealt with hip-hop (hip-hop) music Electronic Dance Music (Electronic Dance Music) music in this classIt will deal with.
The basic usage is the same as how to handle the first class and the program Important details such as the instruments used and the techniques for composing music will be new!
soft charm,
Mellow Electronic (Mellow Electronic)
Retro Wave (Retro Wave), a mellow electronic (Mellow Electronic) with an atmospheric, emotional, and sometimes exciting feelingis easier to create than other types of music. I'll share everything from instruments to use when making music, samples, etc.!
Retro Wave (Retro Wave)
Retro (Retro) is short for Retrospect (Retrospect) and is more familiar to us as the word “retro.” Retro (Retro) is a phenomenon where past trends become popular again for various reasonsI mean, this happens in various parts of culture. Of course, in music too. 💝
In terms of music, retro refers to sounds and genres that were popular in the 80s and 90sIt has been used a lot as a saying. Also, this genre, which has been popular since 1980, is currently “The Weeknd,” “Dua Lipa,” and “Daft Punk”... Many artists on the Billboard chart have tried it out and revived the retro (retro) craze, and it's probably a sound we're familiar with. ✨
Retro Wave Sound (Retro Wave Sound)
Not long ago, I was a student studying midi Retro wave “atmospheric driving music to listen to when driving at night” There was something I called, and I was totally sympathetic! Retro Wave (Retro Wave), which has an analog sensibility in line with the word retro (retro), is like “Making lo-fi hip-hop with your own sensibility,” which was launched in Class 101 in 2020 Vintage and Lo-Fi (Lo-Fi) soundIt exudes. Of course you'll learn all the ways to make sounds from me 🤠
With retro waves
Why it's a good idea to start studying electronic composition
Unlike recent music that uses a variety of instruments to perform brilliantly Simple performance with 4 to 5 instrumentsRetro Wave (Retro Wave) will be the best genre for you to start composing EDM songs. even The fact is that it is possible to complete wonderful music even if it is composed only of drums and bass! Isn't that really cool??
If you are new to midi music or start composing music lightly, this course will be more fun or more interesting for those who are already composing:)
It has the unique charm of Retro Wave (Retro Wave)!
The appeal of this music is that, like lo-fi hip-hop, the sound quality is deliberately reduced, so it is not clear, but it induces comfort, calms down, and has an emotional mood, so it gives a lot of psychological stability when resting or concentrating. Sometimes they give us a nice Vibe (Vibe) that makes our hearts pounding. We are like this Together with the overall process of creating attractive music, to distributing homemade emotional and attractive sound sources and protecting copyrights I'm going to learn!
STEP 1. Mastering beatmaking
Are rhythm, chords, melody, and BPM all difficult words for you? If you join me, you'll be amazed at how much easier beatmaking becomes.
So that you can get used to Ableton Live 11, which was awkward and difficult at first, so that you can just focus on beatmaking without worry! From the drum (drum), which is the backbone of the beat, to the bass (bass) that supports the bass, and the piano, which is responsible for the overall chords (chords) and melody, I'll show you step by step through all the beginnings and ends of creating a retro wave.
STEP 2. Follow DRB's songs step by step
DRB - DRAINS
Retro Wave (Retro Wave) music that we'll cover together first '1990s' It's. With this music, I'll learn about the structure of the music and the instruments used in the retro wave:)
DRB - Puple Dreams
Next is the second Retro Wave (Retro Wave) musician 'Puple Dreams' It's. I'll analyze the instruments used, such as chords, drums, and bass, and show you how to apply them in practice. Also, let's follow the sound suitable for retro waves using Xfer Serum (Xfer Serum), a one-pick synthesizer from all producers, and noise effects that add a special atmosphere to the music!
STEP 3. Make your own retro wave music
From the skills I learned while following DRB's songs Tone-making methods that match the mood of the song and mixing and mastering methods for higher qualityLet's make your own wonderful music by adding! After that, hip-hop, electronic, etc... It can also be applied to making other genres of music.
STEP 4. Taking your music out into the world
Once you've created a great piece of music, it's time to take it out into the world, right? How to release a sound source, register it with the Copyright Association, or upload it to YouTubeI also included all of them. We'll learn all about how to share good music and get copyright protection!
STEP 5. Producers' One Pick!
Learn to use Xfer Serum and Splice
The secret of sound from professional composers! I'll introduce you to their favorite virtual instruments and Sample Share (Sample Share) sites, and show you the most efficient way to use them! (Learn how to use Serum from the basics)
I'll be your own midi composer teacher!
It deals with one genre called Retro Wave (Retro Wave), but if you are stubborn about classes The basics of making electronic musicYou'll be able to get ready! Let's indulge in Mellow Electronic (Mellow Electronic), which has an exciting tremor?
🎹 Meet the DRB producer's special kit configuration!
1) Select the basic kit.
- Coaching ticket package: If you want personalized teaching, choose a 1:1 coaching ticket!
2) Select additional equipment for a more complete class.
- [DAW] Ableton Live 11 Suite (electronic delivery products)
- [Master keyboard] Incurable LaunchKey mk3
- [Headset] Shure 440
- [Speaker] Adam T5 set
- [STUDIO SET] FOCURSRITE BEGINNER SET
Basic kit
- Special 1:1 coaching rights from DRB producers
We will give you personalized teaching with a 1:1 coaching ticket. Self-composed music is a very creative job of making music from what you usually feel, but it often happens that it doesn't embody the sound or feeling you have imagined. But when I was studying with me, I thought, “Ah... I can create the sound I imagined in such an easy way! ' I realized that.:)
If you have questions about the features covered in the course, ask them in the course, and ask questions that arise from working on your own music project!
<Coaching order>
Choose the type of coaching (text or video) -> Upload the project you have worked on -> Check the DRB -> Edit the project and create a text or video -> Send it to students
<Coaching methods>
- For 1:1 coaching, you can choose between text counseling or video coaching where you can receive answers using the Class 101 system.
- In the case of video coaching, an average of 2 to 3 minutes of video answers are produced per question.
- You can ask 5 questions in 1 coaching ticket.
- Text answers will be between 100 and 200 characters per question. If your answer requires an explanation using an image, we'll include the image.
- After coaching is completed, your 'Self-Composed Music Project File' is compressed and sent back to the student.
- Since it is not possible to cover all of your own songs in the course, I hope you will solve the difficulties you have when working through coaching.
- Please “collect all and save” and “compress” the project you want to upload for coaching. (See lecture)
- The coaching ticket can be used for 20 weeks from the date of purchase.
- If not used within the period, no refund will be given.
Additional components
1. [DAW] Ableton Live 11 Suite (electronic delivery products)
- Map all parameters to hardware controllers such as knobs, faders, and buttons
- Effects, instruments, and sounds Sound fundamentals through a variety of creative features
- This product will be sent by email as a downloadable product and cannot be refunded after purchase.
📍 The price sold in Class 101 is the price supplied to the educational institution when an educational institution such as a school or academy wants to include the purchase of an Ableton Live license in a student or general class. Other than educational use, it is not possible to purchase it for commercial use at this price.
3. [Master keyboard] Incurable LaunchKey mk3
- Beginner MIDI Controllers
- Improve your workflow with 16 RGB pads
- Master keyboard that works automatically, perfect for Ableton Live
3. [Headset] Shure 440
- Headphones optimized for studio recording and home recording
- Accurate playback across all frequency bands
- Get the best performance on professional sound equipment
- Comfortable fit with a design that completely covers the ears
4. [Speaker] Adam T5 set
- 2 speakers in 1 group
- Cable included
5. [STUDIO SET] FOCURSRITE BEGINNER SET
[Audio interface] NI Komplete Audio 2
- The complete all-in-one full package for music work
- XLR microphone input for vocalists, instrument input for guitar players (2 terminals)
- Support for stereo sound capture, support for high-resolution sound quality, and flexible combo connectors
- Ableton Live 10 Lite version included
📩 The package is subject to some changes, and we will be fully informed if there are any changes.
Curriculum
Creator
DRB
Hello! I'm producer D.R.B. I am currently active in Korea and the UK, and I run a media music education institution in Korea called < Midi City Practical Music School>.
And currently, Class 101 runs the <Lofi Hip-Hop Music Making Class>. In this class, I've created a class so that you can make music of your favorite genres < in an easy and fun way:)
My future classes will be produced so that people who are new to midi music or who think they are a beginner can < create the genre they want to make with good quality < >. Now let me introduce this class!!
This class is <retro wave>!