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Course Description

An introductory course to electronic music production. Students will use audio software such as Ableton Live, basic synthesis, MIDI, effects, vocals, and samples. Bring your own laptop.

This introductory course addresses electronic music production and sound design using free and readily available tools. Students will learn basic sound and music technology, as well as the history of electronic music with examples from different styles. They will also learn how to create their own electronic music project from scratch, including sequencing, sound design, and mixing. In addition, it will be taught how to deliver projects through platforms such as Soundcloud, Bandcamp and Spotify. Finally, different methods of electronic music performance will be covered.

What are you going to learn?

• Produce your electronic music

• Record sound and music

• Basic sound design

• Use software like Ableton Live

• Work with MIDI and audio

• Basic notions of mixing and mastering

• History of electronic music

• Different styles of production

• Introduction to live sets

• Distribute your projects

Requirements

• You will need your computer with audio software installed, ideally Ableton Live but others are fine too

• Please bring your own headphones

• Mobile to record audio is enough and if you have a MIDI controller bring it with you

• You do not need previous experience