TUNED WAVE PRESENTS

ULTIMATE
COURSE

Term One

DAW (Ableton Live)

Learning how Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) work enhances music creation by improving efficiency, organization, and structure. It enables better collaboration with other musicians through clearer communication of musical ideas and empowers you to produce unique and expressive sounds using the DAW’s tools.

 

INTRODUCTION

•MIDI & MAKING BEATS

•MELODY & HARMONY

•AUDIO WARPING

•RECORDING & EDITING

•AUDIO EFFECTS & CONTROLLERS

•PUSH

•INSTRUMENTS

•TRACK ARRANGEMENT & AUTOMATION

•MIXING TOOLS:

•EQ & COMPRESSION

•FINALIZING THE MIX

Music Theory

Music theory is essential for understanding and expressing the elements that make music impactful. It enhances your ability to create unique sounds, collaborate effectively with other musicians, and improve your workflow. Additionally, it provides insight into the history of electronic music, helping you articulate and innovate in your productions.

 

 

•SCALES AND MODES

•MIDI SEQUENCING AND DRUMS PROGRAMMING

•CHORD PROGRESSIONS

•MELODIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES

•RHYTHMIC THEORY

•HARMONIC RHYTHM

•MODAL INTERCHANGE AND HARMONIC BORROWING

•SOUND DESIGN AND TIMBRE THEORY

•ARRANGEMENT PRINCIPLES

Composition

Understanding music composition is essential for turning loops into finished, dynamic tracks. It shifts focus from technical to musical elements, helping you structure your music effectively. Even without lyrics, mastering composition and arrangement is crucial for elevating your music and competing professionally.

 

INTRODUCTION

•MIDI & MAKING BEATS

•MELODY & HARMONY

•AUDIO WARPING

•RECORDING & EDITING

•AUDIO EFFECTS & CONTROLLERS

•PUSH

•INSTRUMENTS

•TRACK ARRANGEMENT & AUTOMATION

•MIXING TOOLS:

•EQ & COMPRESSION

•FINALIZING THE MIX

Term Two

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

This module helps elevate your music to compete with top producers. Building on earlier production techniques, it refines your skills and expands your knowledge. You’ll learn the secrets of top producers and how to apply them, whether for a remix or original track. The focus is on advanced techniques and industry insights to ensure your music stands out.

 

•REMIX ANALYSIS


•EXTENDED & CREATIVE EDITS


•WRITING & ARRANGING VOCALS


•ADVANCED DRUM PROGRAMMING


•ISOLATING VOCALS


•WORKING WITH PARTS & STEMS


• SAMPLING & RESAMPLING


• CREATIVE EFFECTS & AUTOMATION


• MIXDOWN & AUTOMATION


• REMIX CHALLENGE


• REMIXING AS COMPOSITION

Art of Mixing

This module teaches you how to mix audio from start to finish, helping elevate your music, regardless of style. Whether aiming for a label or DJ support, a solid mix is crucial. Using Native Instruments, Waves, and Ozone plugins, our sound engineers guide you to achieve a bright, punchy, and professional sound.

 

•INTRODUCTION

•SIGNAL FLOW AND ROUTING

•EQ (FAB FILTER, WAVES)

•DYNAMIC PROCESSING

•EFFECTS AND PROCESSING

•BALANCING LEVELS

•PANNING AND STEREO

•AUTOMATION

•MIX BUSSES

•EQ & COMPRESSION

•FINALIZING THE MIX

Sound Design

In Sound Design, you’ll unlock your creative potential using cutting-edge music software. With Native Instruments’ Reaktor, you’ll learn to craft unique sounds using modular synths you’ve built. By course end, you’ll apply your synthesis and sound design skills across DAW devices and plugins for limitless sonic possibilities.

 

•FUNDAMENTAL SOUND DESIGN

•PRINCIPLES AND PARAMETERS

•MODULAR SYNTHESIS – ENVIRONMENTS

•MODULATION

•SUBTRACTIVE & FM SYNTHESIS

•RING MODULATION

•WAVETABLE & GRANULAR SYNTHESIS

•PHYSICAL MODELLING

•SAMPLING/RESAMPLING

•DRUM DESIGN

•PROCESSING & USING EFFECTS

•SEQUENCING

•SOUND RECONSTRUCTION

Term Three

Live Performance

AS YOU JOURNEY DEEPER INTO THE ART OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC, THE OPTIONS FOR HOW TO PERFORM YOUR MUSIC LIVE ARE CONSTANTLY MULTIPLYING. FIND OUT HOW OTHER ARTISTS MAKE THE LEAP FROM STUDIO-BASED PRODUCER TO DJING TO LIVE PERFORMANCE AND LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN LIVE SET FROM SCRATCH. THIS IS A FASCINATING AND INNOVATIVE AREA AND ONE WHICH YOU NEED TO MASTER TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN TODAY’S MUSIC SCENE. WATCH AN AMAZING MASCHINE PERFORMANCE FROM A PB STUDENT AS PART OF THIS COURSE.
LIVE PERFORMANCE DJING WITH ABLETON REMIXING STUDIO PRODUCTIONS DESIGNING YOUR LIVESET AUDIO EFFECTS & CONTROLLERS REALTIME COMPOSITION FROM A SONG TO A SET LIVE SAMPLING & LOOPING COLLABORATION PERFORMING A LIVE SET

Mastering

Unlock the secrets of mastering with our in-depth, expert analysis. Enhance your tracks with advanced EQ, compression (including multi-band), limiting, and mid/side processing. Develop your ear and master your own music using Waves and iZotope. Skills learned are applicable to any mastering setup.

 

•ENVIRONMENT

•WHAT IS MASTERING

•DIGITAL THEORY

•FREQUENCY SPECTRUM & EQ

•DYNAMICS PT1 – COMPRESSION

•DYNAMICS PT2

•DE-ESSERS, CLIPPERS & LIMITERS

•DYNAMICS PT3 – MULTIBAND & PARALLEL

•MASTERING IN ACTION

•ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

•AUDIO RESTORATION & NOISE REDUCTION

•LEVEL & TONAL COHERENCE

•ALBUM MASTERING

•MASTERING FOR DIFFERENT MEDIA

Release and Promotion

Music promotion is vital for an artist’s career, connecting your work with the audience. Without it, even great music can go unnoticed. By strategically sharing your tracks, engaging with fans, and using various platforms, you boost your reach and impact. In the competitive industry, promotion is essential for success.

 

•Release strategy

•Promotion techniques

•Metrics and analytics

•Release day and beyond

•Email marketing

•Playlist placement

•Google and Facebook ads

•Social media

•Press kits

•Blogs and magazines

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