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Welcome to my Masterclass!

Livestreams, Downloads, Exercises

All past livestreams (categorized):
→ Livestream archive
Future production livestreams will be announced on Patreon.

Sample pack, presets, racks, and more:
→ Downloads

I recommend going through the following classes from the beginning, and if any questions come up, you can send me a message on Patreon.

Preparation

  1. Working with This Course
  2. Audio Equipment
  3. Important Concepts
  4. Theory and Practice
  5. Getting to Know Your DAW
  6. Additional Tools
  7. Setting up Your Default Project
  8. Project Efficiency and Organization
  9. What Makes a Track Sound Professional
  10. Developing your Style
  11. The Frequency Spectrum
  12. Common Mistakes

Sound Design

  1. Bass Sound Design
  2. Wavetable Synthesis
    1. Vital (VST Plugin)
    2. Wavetable (Ableton Live)
    3. Phase Plant (VST Plugin)
    4. Malström (Reason)
  3. Granular Synthesis
    1. Fruity Granulizer (FL Studio)
    2. Granulator II (Ableton Live)
    3. Grain Scanner (Ableton Live)
  4. Post Processing
  5. Modulation and Automation
  6. Effect Methods
  7. Effects – EQ, Filters, Compression, Distortion
  8. Effects – Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb, etc.
  9. How I Used Effects
  10. Flow
  11. Movement
  12. Sub Bass
  13. Sound Design Troubleshooting – Weak Sounds, Harsh Frequencies
  14. Sound Design Troubleshooting – Stereo Width, Too Dry/Wet, Clicking Noises

Mixdown

  1. Mixdown Concepts
  2. Gain Staging
  3. Equalization
  4. Sidechaining
  5. Stereo Width
  6. Balance/Levels
  7. Groups/Buses
  8. Mixdown Troubleshooting

Building the Track

Concepts

  1. Staying in Key
  2. Using Samples
  3. Variation

Elements

  1. Drums
  2. The Kick
  3. The Clap/Snare
  4. Cymbals & Percussion
  5. Drum Flow & Patterns
  6. Fills
  7. FX Sounds
  8. Drums, Fills & FX Troubleshooting

Sections

  1. Arrangement
  2. Intro
  3. Pre-Drop Sample
  4. Drop & Bassline
  5. Bridge
  6. Second Bassline

Mastering

  1. Introduction to Mastering
  2. Mastering Technique
  3. Loudness
  4. Finalizing your Track (Checklist)

DJ Mixing

  1. Learning to Mix
  2. Mixing Equipment
  3. Mixing Techniques
  4. Preparing Your Library
  5. Building a Set
  6. Preparing Your Devices
  7. Performance – Preparations, Tag List, Cues, Sync
  8. Performance – Key, EQ, Effects, Microphone

Making a Living

Income

  1. Shows
  2. Management
  3. Releases
  4. Merchandise
  5. Other Sources of Income

Growth

  1. Growing as an Artist
  2. Label Demos
  3. Making an EP / Album
  4. Promoting a Release
  5. Social Media – Appearance, Platforms, Content, Features
  6. Social Media – Paid Promo, Storytelling, Footage, Interaction
  7. Playing to Your Strengths

Life as an Artist

  1. Motivation
  2. Staying Organized
  3. Pressure & Deadlines
  4. Dealing with Social Media
  5. Role Models
  6. Health – Staying Active, Sleep, Food
  7. Health – Mental Health, Introspection, Failing
  8. Working with Others
  9. Helping Others
  10. Dealing with Critique
  11. Artistic Versatility

Life as a DJ

  1. Traveling
  2. Dealing with Nerves
  3. Anxiety

Final Word

  1. Final Word