Music Production with Ableton & Cubase for Beginners

Online-course Electronic Music Production with Ableton and Cubase is designed by Frantic Noise to give you the building blocks you need to understand the work and role of the music producer.

This program is designed by Frantic Noise (Matías) — the master of psytrance and a highly-experienced teacher. Matías is excited about inspiring young and curious electronic musician; teaching them about what’s involved in the work of the producer including the machines and applications. His broad experience means he is an ideal teacher to demonstrate the work of the electronic musician and create an environment where participants see artists in action.

The course will teach you

• — Sound Design and Music Theory
• — Rhythm Theory
• — Synthesis (Modular, Analog, Software/Hardware)
• — Audio Effects
• — Arrangement and Composition
• — Mixing and Mastering
• — Skills for DJ performance
• — The Requirements for Live Set-up

Teachers will also discuss the different EDM styles across the world and the culture that surrounds them. They have extensive experience producing and performing all kinds of music and will be there to share their guidance and experience and help you find your own unique sound.

Who is the course for?

• — The Music Production Course for Beginners is designed to welcome a wide variety of students.
• — The course is open to students of all musical backgrounds.
• — You don’t need any prior experience or knowledge of music production.
• — You must be interested in creating music using a computer as the main tool.
• — You must be able to attend all the sessions, or commit to catching up on the course content via replay.
• — You need to have an interest in electronic and underground music.

Course Program

1. Theory of Sound
2. Ableton Live 1: intro
3. Rhythm Theory
4. Sampling Techniques
5. Concept of “WARP”
6. Synthesis 101
7. Ableton 2: Automations & Macros
8. FM Synthesis History
9. Music Theory
10. Wavetable Synthesis
11. Analog-Digital Sound Theory
12. Ableton 3: Audio Effects 1
13. Live Set
14. Dj techniques
15. Mixdown
16. Creative Process
17. Studio Setup
18. Mastering

What you need

• — Laptop
• — Ableton 10 (download trial version)
• — Cubase (download trial version)
• — Sound Card and headphones
• — No prior knowledge of production is required

Frantic Noise

Frantic Noise, AKA Matías Benamo, is a world-renowned electronic music producer, currently based in Costa Rica. He is a teacher at Patsav, a past teacher at Sonica Academy, a Director at Escuela MAE and the Co-founder of Dark Prisma Records.

As Frantic Noise, Matías creates unique, multi-textured and highly-recognisable soundscapes that have been thrilling dancefloors across the world for many years. His spellbinding basslines and bewitching spectrum of noises create a deep, textural sonic journey that plays with, and disrupts, the illusion of rhythm and time.

Matías is a passionate advocate of the underground electronic music scene and a leading ambassador promoting the culture across the world. Matías’ dedication is evident in his commitment to passing on knowledge and inspiring the next musical generations. He has been running his own workshops for the last 10 years across Latin America, Europe and India as well as countless individual classes.

• Dark Prisma Records
• Soundcloud

Will O Wisp

Will O Wisp is the brainchild of Gaston Mellino, an electronic music artist from Buenos Aires. Gaston is an influential pioneer in psychedelic trance, responsible for introducing modular synthesis into the genre. His music is a complex mix of joyous and brutal sonic experiments, forever pushing the boundaries of psychedelic trance, redefining and expanding its reach and vision.

• Dark Prisma Records
• Soundcloud

Orestis

Orestis is a key figure in the European psychedelic trance scene and has been a respected DJ in his native Greece — and throughout the world — for nearly 20 years. Orestis’ background in metal, gothic, darkwave and hardcore sounds coupled with his passion for electronic music give his creations a unique sound; combining deep atmospheric influences, strong percussive elements and ever-evolving spectacular soundscapes.

• Sonic Loom Records
• Soundcloud

Fabio Leal

Fabio Leal is a Pioneer DJ Certified Trainer and an established and highly-inventive performer. Fabio DJd extensively throughout his native Brazil for many years before relocating to Ireland to continue to explore and share his musical vision. Fabio is celebrated for his wide-ranging musical passions and the infectious enthusiasm he has for the music industry. His in-depth knowledge of the commercial and promotional opportunities available in the industry, coupled with his technical and creative skills make him a valuable addition to this course.

• Zenon Records
• Soundcloud