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Abstract Composition in Ableton and Max For Live -On demand

Ableton and Cycling 74’s Max For Live offer a vast playground of programming opportunities to create unique compositions and rich sound designs. In this workshop you will create musical and […]

Level

Beginner

Duration

Self-paced

Format

On-demand

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Part 1 - Percussion from feedback samples

Course overview

Ableton and Cycling 74’s Max For Live offer a vast playground of programming opportunities to create unique compositions and rich sound designs. In this workshop you will create musical and sonic ideas using abstract techniques of composition. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring generative composition and complex sound design.

Learning outcomes

Discuss the relevance of using generative processes in certain musical contexts

Explore how we can use these processes to create musical ideas

Look at ways to capture these ideas to use for future projects

Exploring various sound design techniques to add colour and shape

Who is this course for?

  • This course is for people with a programming background who are interested in generative composition and complex sound design.

Requirements

  • A computer and Internet connection
  • A good working knowledge of computer systems
  • A basic awareness of audio processing
  • Good familiarity with Ableton and Max For Live
  • Access to a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite, or Ableton Live 10 with a Max For Live license

Course content

Section 1

Course Overview

What you will learn in this course • Requirements

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  • What you will learn in this course
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Section 2

Abstract Composition in Ableton and Max For Live - On demand

Part 1 - Percussion from feedback samples • Part 2 - Generate chords using Midi effects • Part 3 - Using MaxForLive for generative midi • Part 4 - Build a sequencer in MaxForLive

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  • Part 1 - Percussion from feedback samples
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  • Part 2 - Generate chords using Midi effects
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  • Part 3 - Using MaxForLive for generative midi
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  • Part 4 - Build a sequencer in MaxForLive
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Instructors

Ned Rush

Ned Rush

Instructor

Duncan Wilson (aka Ned Rush) is a musician, producer and content creator based in the UK. Whilst perhaps largely known for his Youtube channel, he has also released music independently as well developing content for Isotonik Studios.

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Who is this course for?

This course is for people with a programming background who are interested in generative composition and complex sound design.

Requirements

A computer and Internet connection A good working knowledge of computer systems A basic awareness of audio processing Good familiarity with Ableton and Max For Live Access to a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite, or Ableton Live 10 with a Max For Live license