Francois – Module 2: Pop / Chainsmoking Track From Start To Finish

Francois – Module 2: Pop / Chainsmoking Track From Start To Finish

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What 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”.

What’s required?

• Very very basic understanding of using Ableton (like installation done, loading files, etc – check our other mini Ableton refresher in Part 6 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) and / or Serum (1.113 or higher)
• no other 3rd party plugins needed

The course will take you through:

• Idea generation
• Writing powerful chords and MIDI writing techniques
• Writing drum patterns
• Writing melodies
• Sound Design and manipulation
• Creating pitch effects, vocal fx, and noise techniques
• Filtering, EQing, Envelope shaping
• Layering and sound stacking
• Creating melodies
• Creative arrangement (taking your 8 Bar loops and turning them into a full song)
• Mixing: We are completely mixing the track
• Mastering: in the end we are fully mastering the track with a custom Ableton effect rack chain.