A NOTE ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course has been available for longer than one month, and is no longer "live." All recordings from the "live" labs that previously took place have been uploaded to the course materials.
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SHE IS THE PRODUCER IV
For producers of all experience levels, remixing can be a great way to jumpstart creativity and to amplify your artist profile. She Is The Producer IV covers everything there is to know about the art of remixing, and prepare you to expand your creative and professional landscapes. From bootleg edits to official contracted releases, learn how to prepare, refine your workflow techniques, add your own secret sauce, and ultimately how to transform original songs into remixes that are uniquely your own. Topics include: starting, deciding on elements, using Ableton Live to warp stems, creating groove, adding your personal touch with sampling and sound design, production technique, and much more.
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK I: GETTING STARTED
WHAT IS A REMIX | DIFFERENT TYPES OF REMIXES | TRACK BREAKDOWNS | WORKFLOW TECHNIQUES | CHOOSING WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO ADD | WARPING
WEEK II: SAMPLING, GROOVE, AND ARRANGEMENT
CREATING THE ARRANGEMENT | SAMPLING | CREATING THE GROOVE | DRUMS | BASS
WEEK III: MAKING IT YOUR OWN
TWEAKING SYNTHS | SOUND DESIGN | EFFECTS AND AUTOMATION | PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES | ADDING CREATIVE TOUCHES | SHAPING YOUR UNIQUE SOUND
WEEK IV: FINISHING TOUCHES
FINAL TOUCHES | TRANSITIONS | MIXING TECHNIQUES
Example Curriculum
- Week 2 - Zoom Link
- Week 2 - Livestream Class Recording (120:30)
- Week 2 Notes - SAMPLING, GROOVE, AND ARRANGEMENT
- Video: Arrangement, Drums, and Groove (32:15)
- Drums: Creating an 8 bar pattern using MIDI & Audio (Video) (24:43)
- Video: Sampling (18:03)
- Music Theory - Melody and Harmony (Video) (31:31)
- Recording Session View scenes to Arrangement View (Video) (4:40)
- Editing the Arrangement (Video) (16:26)
- Week 2 Assignment
- Week 2 Quiz
