About the course
With years at the helm of his self-titled soundsystem, Toddla T knows exactly what it takes to make tracks that will get any crowd moving – from the carnival to the club. He'll take you step-by-step through how you can make these big tunes, right from the idea generation through to nailing the mix so it sounds amazing on any system.
What you’ll learn
From Kingston to Notting Hill, sound systems have had a massive impact on the face of electronic music. DJ and producer Toddla T takes you through the unique music-making process that goes into making tunes for these immense speakers. You'll learn how to make amazing carnival-infused tracks that sound incredible whether you're hearing them blasting out of a massive sound system or a little radio.
Get ready to learn:
- Why sound systems are so important to electronic music and what makes their music so special
- How to infuse your club tracks with carnival and soundsystem influences
- How to create music that will sound great played back on any system
- How you can reference and check your music to take the guesswork out of mixing
Who’s this course for
Suitable for Beginner experience levels.
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Toddla T
DJ and producer Toddla T’s music mixes up a broad range of genres, bringing together his wide range of influences from growing up in Sheffield – creating a heady mix of hip-hop, dancehall and house. Since he began DJing aged just 14, he quickly rose up the club ranks and has played at some of the most prestigious venues across the country.
His 2009 debut album on 1965 Records came with collaborations from a wide selection of top artists including Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Roots Manuva, Joe Goddard, and Hervé.
Toddla shot to new levels of fame as the host of his own shows on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Since then, he’s taken part in fabric's mix series and has remixed a variety of major artists, including Hot Chip, Jack Penate, Ladyhawke, and Tricky.