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Producer (Radikon) said about the Deep & Tech House Songstarters Suite
“If you want to learn how to make a track in the style of my song ‘Vale’, then check out the course on Production Music Live. They explained everything using only Ableton Live and it’s really, really interesting. Go check it out!”
- Ben Böhmer
Berlin based producer & live act. @benbohmermusic
“Stil vor Talent wanted to release a Sample Pack Collection for quite some time now. With PML we have found the right partner and with Cioz the perfect producer to kick off this series. When I got the first copy of the pack I was blown away by the usability of the samples and loops - every sound is inspiring!”
- Oliver Koletzki
Berlin-based artist, DJ and Stil vor Talent label-owner
“I regularly recommend PML to my audience. The quality and affordability of their courses is pretty hard to beat!”
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Tutor / Ableton Certified Trainer
“I have been an underground Techno Girl forever, but of course I love to work with high quality samples & sounds to get better results quicker. PML stuff definitely helps!”
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DJ / Producer @stinebenz
“When I heard the samples from the Deep Premium Pack II back in the day I was instantly hooked and knew I have never heard better sounding and better fitting drum samples for the sound I wanted to do.”
- Johannes Menzel
Techno Producer from Berlin Germany His song "Retaliate" got played by no one else than AMELIE LENS, UMEK, and many other top Techno DJs right now. @johannes.berlin
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- Bart Skils
Producer / DJ (Drumcode) said about PML's Weska Sample Pack
“When I produce a new track I spend hours recording little fillers and organic grooves or phrases that make a song unique. With Organica you have a professionally recorded and great sounding library of natural sounds at your fingertips.”
- Felix Raphael
Producer & Live Act (Stil vor Talent, YION) said about our Organica Production Suite
"Acid lines have always fascinated me. The evolving filter movements, the piercing pluck sequences and the hypnotising repetitions that makes a night in a Techno club so unforgettable. Let me show you how to create the most popular acid/303 sounds and sequences, so you are ready to write your own!"
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(Einmusika, Lost & Found)
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(Drumcode, Terminal M)
"The Kicks & Ambiences of this pack are amazing. You can create your main loop within minutes. Good job!"
- Oscar L
Producer / DJ (Suara, Toolroom) said about PML's Weska Sample Pack
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Classics: Course - Pop Track from Start To Finish (Chainsmoking Style)
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Learn the Pop Production Process
About this Course
After having taken this class you'll have seen a complete production process first hand. Starting from nothing we are creating drums, sounds, fx, chords, arrangements, until we have a finished, mixed & mastered track.
Everything will be explained in detail as we go through all important stages of the production. Pick up tricks and skills, save valuable time, learn new techniques and apply them to your own productions right away.
Software Requirements: Ableton Live 9.7 Standard (or higher)
What You Get
- A complete start-to-finish production course with lifetime access
- 35+ Studio sessions with Francois / PML
- 6h+ online video sessions with lifetime-access
- Bonus: Ableton Project Files created in this course (using Ableton Live 9 Standard + NI Massive and / or Serum)
Track We Produce
Course Overview:
What you you will learn from this course
After having taken this class, you'll have seen a complete production process first hand, starting from nothing and working through all the different important stages of the production process, from start to finish. The track is inspired by artists like Chainsmokers with their widely known song "Closer". We are producing two versions. Version 1 works completely with MASSIVE, Version 2 works completely with Serum. So if you are using one of those two synths, you're ready to follow along. Also: you can use both synths and then use the best parts of each one
- Idea generation (Session + Arrangement View)
- MIDI writing techniques
- Writing powerful drums
- Writing Chords
- Sound Design
- Creating effects, techniques
- Filtering, EQing, Envelope shaping
- Layering and sound stacking
- Creating melodies
- Arrangement
- Mixing: We are completely mixing the track
- Mastering: in the end we are fully mastering the track with a custom Ableton effect rack chain.
This course will take you through:
Course Curriculum
- Drums (1): Basic Beat with Kick, Snare, Hihat (14:10)
- Drums (2): Session View vs. Arrangement View (Beginner oriented) (1:47)
- Drums (3): Adding More Elements (12:08)
- Drums (4): Adding Effects To Drum Elements (1) (13:09)
- Drums (5): Adding Effects To Drum Elements (2) (15:45)
- Drums (6): More Tweaks (Adding Snips, Toms, Snare Rolls) (12:29)
- Instruments (1): Chord Writing Session (Beginner Style) (14:12)
- Instruments (2): Piano + Strings (13:11)
- Instruments (3): Bass Sounds with MASSIVE (7:11) Free Preview
- Instruments (4): Bass Sounds (Optional SERUM Version) (6:03)
- Instruments (5): Main Synths with MASSIVE (13:41)
- Instruments (6): Main Synths (Optional SERUM Version) (5:47)
- Instruments (7): Lead Melody with MASSIVE (13:04)
- Instruments (8): Lead Melody (Optional SERUM Version) (4:14)
- Instruments (9): Staccato Strings (10:06)
- Basic Mini Arrangement (10) (9:09)
- Instruments (11): Layering Strings + Pads (I) (17:12)
- Instruments (12): Layering Strings + Pads (II) (11:33)
- Instruments (13): Layering Strings + Pads (Optional SERUM Version) (7:25)
- Groups Setup (14) (2:34)
- Instruments (15): Background Piano + Strings (11:40)
- FX (16): Transition FX and Risers (available now) (13:33)
- FX (17): Vocal Chops and Choir Ahh's (available now) (23:20)
- How To Ableton I - Basic Setup (11:07)
- How To Ableton II - Browser, Instruments, Effects, VSTs (14:21)
- How to Ableton III - Interface, Session View, Arrangement View (15:35)
- How To Ableton IV - Producing a simple Deep House Track from Scratch in Ableton (Beginners) (62:14)
- Ableton Live 9 vs. 9.5/6/7: Simpler 9 vs. Simpler 9.5 (7:53)
- How The Compressor Works (15:35)
- What is Side-Chaining? (10:36)
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FAQs and Requirements
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you
decide
when you start and when
you finish.
How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the courses for as long as you like - across
any and all devices you own.
What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files
What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be
unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 48 hours and we
will give you a full refund - due to the digital download nature of the optional sound
packs, we can only refund the courses parts. No refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per
person.
How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the
basic course option, a download link will be provided above or below the video of the first
or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup & Downloads'). In case you're getting
the course with one of the pack options, the additional packs will be delivered to you via
email.
Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on
another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be getting a
mail
saying "Redeem your copy
of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your account" link in that mail and you will end up on
the
course-platform. There,
you'll need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared for
you. You can then always
log in here:
If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.
There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.
I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some
courses / packs and want to upgrade? Get
in touch for
your custom offer!
Will future courses be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a
snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time of your purchase. Future
courses / packs will not be automatically included.
Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment
for the courses/packs currently included in the bundle
What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you with any
questions, get in touch via:
support@productionmusiclive.com
- Basic understanding of using Ableton (like loading files, creating MIDI clips, etc - check our other mini Ableton refresher in Part 8 for the basics)
- Ableton Live 9.7 Standard (or higher) - you can also follow along with 9.2 (the only difference is the Simpler, an extra video explains it)
- VST: NI Massive (1.3xx or higher) - or you can use Serum (1.113 or higher)
- no other 3rd party plugins needed
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WE ARE PML
PML is the Online Academy for Music Production with Ableton Live and Label for Sound Packs focused on electronic dance music. Our tutors and sound designers are industry professionals, touring artists with releases on labels such as Spinnin’, Diynamic, Afterlife, Innervisions, Terminal M, Anjunadeep, Lost & Found, Drumcode, Einmusika, among others. Join our growing community :)
