About the course
In this course, you'll learn how to capture, process, and integrate contact microphone recordings into your productions with Hodge.
What you’ll learn
From layering organic textures to crafting custom instruments and designing immersive soundscapes, explore techniques to take your music to the next level.
You'll need a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), such as Ableton Live, as well as some contact microphones for capturing recordings.
Get ready to learn:
- Creative approaches to music production using contact microphones
- Techniques for capturing and processing contact microphone recordings
- Creating unique, atmospheric sounds ideal for music production or soundtracks
- Practical skills for layering, sampling, and sound design
Who’s this course for
Suitable for Intermediate experience levels.
This course is designed for music producers looking to explore innovative techniques and create unique sounds and textures. Familiarity with recording and editing audio is recommended.

Hodge
Hodge is a DJ and producer who is a mainstay of Bristol Techno/UK Bass music, with a signature sound that marries his love of hard-hitting, club-focused bass music with experimental electronic sounds. Hodge has developed his production skills over the span of his career, with an enviable work rate and efficiency. He’s collaborated with many big players in the UK dance music scene including Peverleist, Randomer, Laurel Halo and Peder Mannerfelt. His debut album ‘Shadows in Blue’ showcases his versatility as a producer across multiple styles.