Creative Coding

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

1h 45m of video content

Format

Self-paced video

Added

03/11/2021

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

Course Overview

2 lessons

What you will learn in this course
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.
Session Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session a successful student will be able to:
- 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.
Requirements
Level: Intermediate
Requirements
- A computer and internet connection
- A good working knowledge of computer systems
- A basic awareness of music theory and 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.