MIDI Programming in Ableton Live - On-demand
Learn to compose musical rhythm sections more effectively via MIDI.
Course Instructor: Simone Tanda
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By turning off the quantize function on his MPC J Dilla ushered a new era of groove in electronic music production. Composing beats using both rushing and dragging feels while also making sure that notes remained musically coherent.
What you'll learn
- Develop an understanding of pulse, subdivision and polyrhythms
- Acquire an understanding of the Groove
- Using the Groove Pool and Warping to program beats with both MIDI and audio content
- Identify & apply the right quantization values to apply to your programming
Requirements
- A computer and internet connection
- A web cam and mic
- A Zoom account
- Access to a copy of Live Suite or Standard (i.e. trial or full license)
Course content
- ---- Part 1 - Intro - Lesson's Aims
- ---- Part 2 - Straight and Swing Feel-Groove Ex
- ---- Part 3 - Ableton - Create Straight and Swing drum patterns
- ---- Part 4 - Define the appropriate terminology - BPM, Rhythm, Subdivision, Groove
- ---- Part 5 - Polymeter VS Polyrhythm
- ---- Part 6 - Recap
- ---- Part 7 - Ableton - Create Groove by using MIDI Warping
- ---- Part 8 - Ableton - Using the Groove Groove Pool
Who is this course for
- This workshop intends to equip you with the skills to program hip hop beats and music ideas with a drunk drummerfeel inspired by producers and musicians such as J Dilla, Questlove, Flying Lotus, or Kaytranada.
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About the workshop leader
Simone Tanda is a musician, producer, multi-media artist, tech consultant, and educator. Based across London & Berlin he is currently creating music for his own project, as well as multidisciplinary artists, film, and commercials.
