MIDI Programming in Ableton Live - On-demand

Learn to compose musical rhythm sections more effectively via MIDI.

Course Instructor: Simone Tanda

Course level

FREE

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

Creative Rhythmical Programming with MIDI - On-demand

---- 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.