Electronic Music Production & Sound Design
Create. Design. Produce. Mix. Master.
Learn how electronic music is built from the ground up — from creating your own sounds and programming synths to arranging complete tracks, mixing your production and understanding the fundamentals of mastering.
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This is a practical Electronic Music Production Course designed for aspiring producers, DJs, musicians and electronic music enthusiasts who want to create their own original music.
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You'll learn how to design basses, leads, pads, plucks and other electronic sounds using synthesizers such as Serum, Wavetable, Analog etc. build arrangements, shape drums and bass, create movement with effects and automation, and develop a structured mixing and mastering workflow.
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Whether your goal is to create original tracks, remixes, mashups or electronic music in your own style, this course gives you the creative and technical foundation to start producing your own music.
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Learn the tools. Understand the sound. Develop your style. Create your music.
Turn Your Ideas Into Electronic Music
Electronic music production isn't simply about knowing which buttons to press. It's about understanding how sounds are created, how rhythm and melody work together, how energy develops throughout a track and how individual elements are shaped into a complete production.
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Our Electronic Music Production & Sound Design Course takes you through that journey step by step.
You'll begin with the fundamentals — understanding DAWs, MIDI, audio, samples, loops, instruments and plugins — before moving into sound design and synthesis.
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From there, you'll learn how to create basses, leads, pads, plucks, chords and other electronic sounds, arrange your ideas into complete tracks, build effective transitions and drops, and develop the mixing techniques needed to make the individual elements work together.
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The course then introduces the fundamentals of mastering, including frequency balance, headroom, compression, saturation, EQ, stereo imaging and limiting. The goal isn't simply to finish a project.
The goal is to help you understand how electronic music is constructed so that you can eventually create music of your own.a
Who Is This Electronic Music Production Course For?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to create electronic music and develop practical music-production skills.
Aspiring Music Producers
Want to learn how to create original electronic music and develop your own production workflow.
DJs Moving Into Production
Already know how to DJ and want to move beyond playing music into creating your own tracks, edits, remixes and mashups.
Electronic Music Enthusiasts
Interested in techno, EDM and other electronic genres and want to understand how the sounds and arrangements are created.
Beginners in Music Production
Starting from scratch and looking for a structured path instead of trying to learn production from disconnected online tutorials.
Musicians & Artists
Want to transform musical ideas into modern electronic productions using software instruments, MIDI and digital audio.
Producers Who Want Better Sound Design
Already making music but want to understand synthesis and learn how to create and customise your own sounds.
Remix & Mashup Creators
Want to learn how to work with stems, samples, existing material and electronic production techniques to create your own interpretations.
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No matter where you start, the objective is the same — develop the skills to create music of your own.
What This Course Is — And What It Isn't
This course IS about:
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Electronic music production
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Sound design and synthesis
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Creating basses, leads, pads and plucks
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Working with synthesizers
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Working with samples and loops
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MIDI programming
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Electronic music arrangement
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Drum programming and mixing
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Bass mixing
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Synth and keyboard mixing
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Effects and transitions
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Reverb and delay
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Sidechain compression
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Automation
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Frequency balance
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Gain staging and headroom
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Basic mixing
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Basic mastering
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Creating original music
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Producing remixes
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Creating mashups
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Developing your own production style
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This course is NOT:
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An Ableton Live software tutorial
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A DAW interface course
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A sound-design-only course
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A mixing-only course
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A mastering-only course
You will learn how to use your DAW creatively to actually produce electronic music.
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If you are completely new to Ableton Live, our Ableton Live Essentials course can provide the software foundation before you move into this program.
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Learn the DAW. Then learn how to create with it.
What Will You Learn?
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Electronic music production
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DAW workflow
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Audio and MIDI
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Samples and loops
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Virtual instruments
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Plugins
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Sound synthesis
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Ableton stock synth sound design
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Serum sound design
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Arturia sound design
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Bass design
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Lead design
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Pad and string design
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Pluck and chord design
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Arpeggiators
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LFOs and envelopes
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Filters and modulation
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Wavetables
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Unison
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Macros and modulation
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Project organisation
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Electronic music arrangement
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Intro and outro construction
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Build-ups and drops
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Breakdowns
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Drum mixing
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Bass mixing
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Synth mixing
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Reverb and delay
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Sidechain compression
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Automation
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Stereo imaging
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Frequency balance
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Gain staging
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Mixing
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Basic mastering
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Loudness and peak control
You May Require
When you join us at DJ Training Academy for your LEARN ABLETON LIVE COURSE training sessions, all the necessary gear & software will be provided at time of training. However, for our studio & home practice sessions, you'll need the following:
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Music Production Gear: For beginners, we suggest not buy anything till you think is essential for your growth. One can aways buy a Ableton Push2 or any Ableton compatible midi grear along with your course.
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Studio or DJ Headphones: While any pro-grade headphones will suffice, we highly recommend Sennheiser HD Plus DJ Headphones or Sennheiser HD Studio Headphones for optimal performance.
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Music Production Software: While any music production software would work great along with this course but we recommend Ableton Live Suite, as this would be our go to DAW for full course. All the techniques we teach would apply in any professional DAW. CLICK HERE TO FREE DOWNLOAD ABLETON LIVE SUITE TRIAL VERSION
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PC or Laptop: Ensure your device meets the following bare minimum specifications. CLICK HERE
Having the right equipment at home will enhance your practice sessions and accelerate your progress as you embark on your DJing journey.
Course Curriculum
Module 01 — Getting Started with Ableton Liveโ
Start with the fundamental concepts behind modern electronic music production.โ
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Topics include:
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What Is Electronic Dance Music (EDM)?
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What You Need to Get Started
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What Is a DAW?
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Digital Audio Workstations
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DAWs You Can Use
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Loops and Samples
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Virtual Instruments
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Plugins
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Audio & MIDI
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Return Tracks
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Understanding Your DAW
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Developing Your Style and Genre
Module 2: Plugins, Projects & Production Tools
Understand the software instruments and production tools that form your production environment.โ
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Topics include:
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Understanding Plugins
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Plugin Installation
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Downloading & Installing Plugins
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Plugin Alternatives
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Understanding Plugin Formats
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Using Ableton Live Projects
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Working with Stems
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Managing Production Projects
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Using Third-Party Instruments & Effects
Module 3: Sound Design with Seerum
Dive deeper into modern wavetable synthesis and learn how to shape sounds from the oscillator level upward.โ
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Topics include:
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Understanding Serum
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Serum Interface & Workflow
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Wavetable Oscillators
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Oscillator Unison
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Oscillator Phase
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Sub Oscillator
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Noise Oscillator
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Filters
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Advanced Filter Presets
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Envelopes
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LFOs
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Custom LFO Shapes
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Macros
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Matrix Modulation
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Effects
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Global Settings
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Advanced Unison
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Chaos & Modulation
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Creating a Sine Bass
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Creating a Saw Wobble Bass
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Creating LFO Motion Pads
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Creating Classic Plucks
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Creating LFO Sequences
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Editing & Customising Sounds
Module 4: Production Workflow & Project Organisation
Develop an efficient workflow that keeps your projects organised and helps you move from ideas to finished tracks.โ
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Instrument Grouping
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Colour Coding
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Project Organisation
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Creating Reverb Returns
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Hall Reverb
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Drum Reverb
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Long Reverb
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Production Workflow
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Starting a Track
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Developing Ideas
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Finishing Tracks Efficiently
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Sidechain Compression
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Creating the EDM Pumping Effect
Module 5: Song Arrangement
Learn how to turn individual sounds and musical ideas into a complete electronic music arrangement.โ
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Topics include:
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Understanding Electronic Music Structure
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Creating the Intro
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Building Energy
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First Build-Up
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First Drop / Chorus
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Drop Arrangement
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Volume Tweaks
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Breakdown
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Second Build-Up
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Second Drop
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Outro
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Transitions
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Energy Management
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Creating Movement Throughout the Track
Module 6: Mixing the Drums
Learn how to shape and balance the drums that form the foundation of an electronic production.โ
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Topics include:
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Using a Reference Track
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Analysing a Reference
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Volume Balance
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Drum Tuning
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Kick EQ
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Kick Compression
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Kick Distortion
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Kick Limiting
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Cymbal Processing
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Clap & Snare Processing
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Tom Processing
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Drum Group Compression
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Drum Group EQ
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Drum Group Distortion
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Drum Group Limiting
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Creating a Balanced Drum Bus
Module 7: Mixing the Bass
Learn how to make your bass elements powerful, controlled and compatible with the kick and rest of the mix.
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Understanding Low Frequencies
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Sub Bass EQ
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Sub Bass Processing
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Parallel Processing
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Distorted Bass
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Bass Frequency Management
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Kick & Bass Relationship
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Low-End Balance
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Phase & Stereo Considerations
Module 8: Mixing Synths & Keyboards
Learn how to place your melodic and harmonic elements correctly within the mix.
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Supersaw Chords
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Lead Processing
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Volume Balancing
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Support Leads
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Strings & Pads
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Piano
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Arpeggiators
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Frequency Management
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Stereo Placement
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Creating Space Between Instruments
Module 9: Mixing Other Effects
Learn how to use transitional and impact effects to add movement, energy and atmosphere to your productions.
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Intro Impacts
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Riser Effects
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Huge Snares
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Big Claps
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Whoosh Noise Effects
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Transitional Effects
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Layering Effects
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Processing Effects
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Creating Space and Movement
Module 10: Reverb, Delay & Creative Effects
Learn how time-based effects create depth, space and movement in electronic music.
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Understanding Delay
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Delay Timing
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Reverb Fundamentals
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Applying Reverb
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Automating Reverb
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Creating Effective Reverb Spaces
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Making Reverbs Sound Better
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Filter Automation
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Creating Movement with Effects
Module 11: Production Techniques & Secret Weapons
Explore practical techniques that can add energy, character and impact to electronic productions.
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OTT Compression
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Creative Compression
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Parallel Processing
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Layering
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Sound Enhancement
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Dynamic Processing
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Creative Effects
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Production Tricks
Module 12: Quality Control & Stereo Imaging
Learn how to critically evaluate your production before considering it finished.
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Stereo Width
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Mono Compatibility
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Mono & Stereo Balance
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Frequency Balance
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Making Final Tweaks
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Identifying Problem Areas
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Reference Track Comparison
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Checking the Low End
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Checking Stereo Information
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Preparing Your Mix for Mastering
Module 13: Mixing & Mastering Fundamentals
Understand the final stages of production and learn the fundamental techniques used to prepare an electronic track for release.
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Understanding Frequency Balance
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Headroom
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Gain Staging
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Introduction to Mastering
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Stereo Width
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Multiband Compression
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Low-Frequency Processing
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Mid-Frequency Processing
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High-Frequency Processing
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Peak Compression
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Tape Saturation & Distortion
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Master EQ
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Mid/Side EQ
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Controlling Peaks
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Achieving Controlled Loudness
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Limiting
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EDM Frequency Balance
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Final Quality Control
By the end of this course, You'll be able to...
โ Understand the fundamentals of electronic music production
โ Navigate the complete music-production workflow
โ Work with MIDI, audio, samples and loops
โ Understand synthesizers and synthesis fundamentals
โ Design your own basses, leads, pads, plucks and other sounds
โ Create sounds using Sylenth, Serum and Helm
โ Use oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs and modulation
โ Create movement and variation using automation
โ Build electronic music arrangements
โ Structure intros, build-ups, drops, breakdowns and outros
โ Mix drums for clarity, punch and balance
โ Shape and control your low end
โ Mix bass and kick together effectively
โ Position synths, leads, pads and other musical elements within a mix
โ Use EQ, compression, distortion, saturation and limiting
โ Use reverb and delay creatively
โ Create EDM-style sidechain pumping
โ Use reference tracks to evaluate your production
โ Understand stereo width and mono compatibility
โ Prepare a mix for mastering
โ Understand fundamental mastering techniques
โ Create your own original electronic music
โ Produce remixes and mashups
Most importantly, you'll develop the skills to turn an idea into a complete electronic music production.
Create Original Music, Remixes & Mashups
Your production journey doesn't have to follow one path.
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You may want to create your own original techno track.
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You may want to reinterpret an existing record with your own production style.
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You may want to combine elements from different tracks to create a mashup.
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Or you may simply want to experiment with sounds and discover your own creative direction.
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The skills taught in this course can be applied across all of these workflows.
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You'll learn the underlying principles of sound design, synthesis, arrangement, processing and mixing so that you can apply them to the music you want to create.
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Your music. Your ideas. Your sound.
Why Learn Ableton Live at DJ Training Academy?
Learn Production in a Structured Way
Music production involves hundreds of tools and techniques. We organise them into a logical learning path so you know what to learn and when to use it.โ
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Learn Sound Design — Don't Depend Only on Presets
Understanding synthesis gives you the ability to create and customise sounds instead of relying entirely on pre-made presets.
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Production + Sound Design + Mixing
The course connects the entire workflow — from creating the sound to placing it in an arrangement and making it work inside the mix.
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Practical, Hands-On Learning
The concepts are taught in the context of electronic music production, making them immediately relevant to techno, EDM and related genres.โ
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Develop Your Own Sound
The objective isn't to make every student produce the same track. It's to give you the tools and understanding to develop your own production identity.
Course Format & Fee
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02 sessions a week
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40 classes
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05 months
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Hands-on production training
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Sound-design exercises
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Real production projects
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Practical mixing exercises
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Arrangement exercises
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Reference-track analysis
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Guided production workflow
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Personal feedback
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Course completion certificate
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Each session will be live with real mentor
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Each session lasts 1.5 hours, ensuring focused guidance and tailored instruction for every student.
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Sessions are subject to availability, days may vary depending on scheduling constraints.
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Sessions may be conducted individually or in a group, based on the number of students enrolled.
Total Fee: โน99999
New to Ableton Live?
Before learning how to produce music, it helps to understand your DAW.
If you're completely new to Ableton Live, our Ableton Live Essentials course is designed to teach you the software itself — including the interface, Browser, Session View, Arrangement View, MIDI, audio, recording, editing, plugins, racks, automation and file management.
Once you understand the DAW, you can progress into Electronic Music Production & Sound Design and focus on the creative side of producing music.
Learn the software → Learn production → Create your music.
FAQs
Q. Is this a complete music production course? Yes. Unlike the Ableton Live Essentials course, this program focuses on actually creating electronic music, including sound design, synthesis, arrangement, mixing and basic mastering.
Q. Is this course only for techno? No. The course uses electronic music and techno/EDM-oriented production techniques, but the skills can be applied to house, progressive, techno, EDM and many other electronic genres.
Q. Can beginners join? Yes. The course introduces the fundamentals before progressing into sound design, arrangement and mixing.
Q. Do I need previous music production experience? No. Beginners can start with the fundamentals.
Q. Can DJs join this course? Absolutely. DJs often have a natural advantage when learning arrangement, rhythm and electronic music structure, and the course provides a pathway from DJing into production.
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