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Top-line melody techniques

Top-line melody techniques

Learn how to craft compelling top-line melodies with techniques for generating ideas, finding rhythmic pockets, and developing memorable hooks. Explore ways to refine your vocal phrasing, lock in with

Embracing imperfections

Embracing imperfections

Embracing imperfections can unlock the most unique and emotional moments in your vocals. Learn how to experiment with different vocal styles, comp takes to build dynamic performances, and create a sen

Writing basslines with step sequencing

Writing basslines with step sequencing

Create basslines with step sequencing to quickly develop ideas and stay in key. Learn how to experiment with note placement, shape grooves using simple sub sounds, and use Ableton’s scale settings to

Liven up your productions with drum breaks

Liven up your productions with drum breaks

Fraser T. Smith

Discover how to bring energy and character to your productions using live drum breaks. Learn how natural groove, dynamics, and human imperfections can transform a beat, and explore techniques like ext

Creating a chord progression

Creating a chord progression

Fraser T. Smith

Learn how to craft compelling chord progressions by experimenting with rhythm, harmony, and extensions. Fraser T walks you through his creative process, from generating initial ideas to refining struc

Be prepared for inspiration

Be prepared for inspiration

Inspiration can strike at any moment, but being prepared is what turns ideas into finished work. Learn how discipline, commitment, and mastering your tools allow you to capture creative sparks effortl

Design unique kick drum sounds

Design unique kick drum sounds

Learn how to craft powerful, layered kick drums that cut through the mix. This Class covers EQ techniques, distortion tricks, and sidechaining methods to create deep, punchy low-end and crisp attack.

Using Scale to create melodies in Ableton Live 11

Using Scale to create melodies in Ableton Live 11

Learn how to use Scale Mode in Ableton Live 11 to create melodies with confidence. Poppy Roberts walks you through setting up MIDI clips, selecting keys and scales, and using Scale Mode to guide your

How to use Drum Racks in Ableton Live

How to use Drum Racks in Ableton Live

Learn how to build custom beats in Ableton Live using Drum Racks. In this Class, Poppy Roberts walks you through loading samples, programming MIDI, customising presets, and using macro controls to sha

Breaking down a perfect DnB kick sound

Breaking down a perfect DnB kick sound

Craft a powerful drum and bass kick by layering sounds, shaping transients, and fine-tuning frequencies. Learn to balance synthetic and acoustic elements, control low-end clarity, and subtly shape dyn

Trusting your taste and overcoming setbacks

Trusting your taste and overcoming setbacks

Learn to trust your taste and push through creative setbacks. Embrace the process of making mistakes, refining your craft, and closing the gap between your ambition and your skills. Discover how consi

Finding inspiration

Finding inspiration

Learn how to spark creativity and develop unique concepts for your music. Explore techniques for finding inspiration through visuals, storytelling, films, and playlists while allowing ideas to evolve

Step sequencing drum patterns

Step sequencing drum patterns

Build drum patterns with precision using step sequencing techniques. Learn how to create groove with swing settings, layer hats and claps for rhythm, and use delay and drive to add texture. Shape dyna

Get your track club ready without mastering

Get your track club ready without mastering

Get your house track club-ready with essential processing techniques. Learn how to refine your low end, apply subtle compression, boost key frequencies, and use limiting to keep your mix solid, dynami

Understanding Warp Modes in Ableton Live

Understanding Warp Modes in Ableton Live

Learn how Ableton Live’s Warp Modes shape and manipulate audio. From Beats and Tones to Complex Pro, discover how each mode preserves timing, pitch, and texture to suit different sounds. Perfect for p

What are common requests from vocalists?

What are common requests from vocalists?

Understand the common requests vocalists have when working with producers. Learn how to adjust tempo, simplify beats, and change key to better suit an artist’s vision—all while maintaining the track’s

Creating unique sounds from hardware

Creating unique sounds from hardware

Discover how to craft unique sounds using hardware synthesis. Learn to record, manipulate, and process raw audio, audition different sections for creative basslines, and enhance textures with sidechai

Adding thematic noises

Adding thematic noises

Learn how to add unique textures to your track by recording and manipulating everyday sounds. Explore creative techniques for capturing and transforming organic noises into rhythmic and atmospheric el

Step sequencing chords and adding movement

Step sequencing chords and adding movement

Learn how to step-sequence chords in Ableton Live and add movement with effects, automation, and creative layering. Explore techniques like using return tracks, filtering delays, and resampling to evo

Create unique instruments with found sounds

Create unique instruments with found sounds

Discover how to craft unique, cinematic sounds by layering and tuning found recordings. Producer Hodge shows how combining organic sounds with digital instruments can elevate your music, helping you c

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