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Ableton Live - DJ / Performance

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Overview

If you want to learn how to integrate Ableton Live into your band or solo performances or use it to play killer DJ sets, read on. In only 4 weeks, Point Blank music production school will guide you through the intuitive and creative DAW that is Ableton Live. This course opens up a world of exciting possibilities, blurring the lines between bands, producers and DJs. The Ableton Live - DJ / Performance course will give you the inside track on how to mix and manipulate tracks in real time, use MIDI controllers, DJ mixers or keyboards to control the full range of features in Ableton Live, incorporating Serato and The Bridge. Upload your music each week for DVR™- expert analysis and video feedback on your work from a pro producer from Point Blank online music production school.

Includes a minimum of 240 mins video / 4 x DVR™ (1-2-1 video feedback)/ 4 hours live masterclasses /1 year access / over 80 pages of course notes / 24/7 access to forum / exclusive audio resources to download. Optional: sign your track to Point Blank Music distributed by iTunes, beatport, Juno Download and Amazon.

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Content

Week 1: Manipulating Audio

Audio set-up for performance. I/O settings.
Master Channel, cue and monitoring set-up
Audio clip functionality (volume / reverse /transpose)
Warping Modes, clip launch options
Warping full tracks & acapellas
Creating mash-ups using Ableton Live

Week 2: Controlling Ableton

Choosing the right MIDI controller
Akai MPD24 / APC40 / APC20
MIDI mapping and key mapping
Types of effect and their uses
Send & Return effects. Master effects
Performance FX: EQ3 / Auto Filter / Beat Repeat
Creating and saving performance templates

Week 3: Advanced Performance Techniques

Recording a DJ mix set
Editing and finalising a set
Delay feedback, manipulating loops
Guide to the best free plug-ins
Using Looper
Using Novation Launchpad

Week 4: At the Gig

Types of on-stage set up
Tempo Control
Synching two laptops
Using The Bridge and Serato
Using video in Ableton (VJ techniques)
Performing with a band
Self promotion tips

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Featured Student

Johnny Triton Course Rating 10/10

"I would just like to say this course has been amazing to say the least! I've been waiting for this moment my whole life. I always knew I was destined to do this and now that I've had a taste I am HUNGRY for more! The EUREKA moments were during the DVR's!!! Man I got so excited during my last DVR...I've really seen light at the end of the tunnel during this course, thanks to you Freddy! My last project is getting better every day. I'm working on it until three o'clock in the morning every day, then start my working day at nine till five before I go at it again. Been sleeping only 5 hours every night for the last two weeks and loving every second of it! This is a special moment for me. To get where I am today with my studio set up and just about to finish this course, I have come a loooong way!"

Reviews

Ben Carver

Course rating: 10/10

The course as well as the instruction from freddy exceeded my expectations. This was my second course through point blank and it was just as great as the first.. The amount and quality of the tuition is simply first rate and i hope to take many more classes with Point Blank.. There is nothing quite like having a professional review and critique your personal work... it is the best way to learn in my opinion. The most helpful aspect for me is the ability to ask specific questions and get specific answers. No amount of youtube videos and other tutorials are as helpful as being able to get answers and techniques from a pro.

Robert Julius

Course rating: 10/10

This was an excellent introduction to working with Ableton as an artist who wants to perform live. The way Point Blank teaches is to educate the whole musical life of all students. I had fun working.

Charles Hiscock

Course rating: 10/10

This course was amazing and over exceeded my expectations. Freddy is an excellent tutor, his videos and notes are perfect, his feedback every week was so helpful and educational. I'm so happy I took this course I definitely have a huge respect for you guys and what you do for us just learning. Lots and lots of respect from Calgary Canada and I'll see you guys in the near future... Peace Charles Hiscock

Brian Wilson

Course rating: 10/10

The course was great. Freddy is excellent. Thanks for everything!

steve hernandez

Course rating: 8/10

to bad you can't tick more than one .. Really enjoy this curse was worth the time the teacher handle some of my most technical issues like my hard to use template and warping problems

Joseph Harris

Course rating: 8/10

Nothing to suggest, a great course that really gave me a understanding of Ableton Live basics/intermediate/advanced controls which i can now work on and develop to try and give them my own twist

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