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Ableton Live 12: EDM Music Production – Ultimate Course
35 students
What you'll learn
- Build EDM tracks in Ableton Live 12 from idea to export.
- Program drums with Drum Rack, Groove Pool and velocity.
- Create basslines with Wavetable/Operator and MIDI tools.
- Use Warp modes to sync and reshape external loops.
- Design leads/pads with Instrument Racks and Macros.
- Apply EQ Eight, Compressor/Glue, Saturator for punch.
- Add movement with automation, Arpeggiator and FX.
- Export WAV/MP3 with correct sample rate, bit depth and dither.
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Course content
28 sections • 29 lectures • 6h 58m total length
Requirements
- Ableton Live 12 (Standard or Suite recommended).
- Computer that meets Ableton’s minimum specs.
- Headphones or monitors for accurate listening.
- Mouse/trackpad; basic computer skills.
- Optional: MIDI keyboard for faster idea capture.
- Included project files & samples—no prior plugins needed.
- No prior theory required; willingness to practice.
Description
Make energetic, release-ready EDM using Ableton Live 12. This course gives you a clear, practical path from a blank project to a finished track—without expensive third-party plug-ins. We start by setting up Live for speed (preferences, audio/MIDI, templates), then jump straight into Drum Rack, the Groove Pool, and smart velocity to build punchy rhythms. You’ll craft basslines with Wavetable, Operator, and MIDI tools, and learn when to layer subs and mid-bass for body and bite.
You’ll master Warp modes to lock external loops to tempo, slice audio into MIDI for creative re-arrangements, and design leads and pads with Instrument Racks and Macro controls. Next, we shape the song: Locators, arrangement strategies, tension and release, build-ups, breakdowns, and drops that land with impact. To keep your mix clean, you’ll apply EQ Eight, Compressor/Glue, Saturator, Utility, and Auto Filter, plus the essential sidechain setup (including ghost-kick options) so the kick and bass breathe together.
Automation makes the track evolve—clip envelopes, track automation, and modulation for movement without clutter. You’ll add width and space using Hybrid Reverb/Reverb, Echo/Delay, and tasteful FX, then organize large sessions with color, naming, Group Tracks, and tidy file management. We wrap up with a practical export checklist: headroom targets, sample rate, bit depth, and dither choices for high-quality WAV/MP3 bounces.
By the end, you will:
Build complete EDM tracks in Ableton Live 12 from idea to export
Program modern drums and groovy basslines with native devices
Warp, slice, and convert audio to MIDI for fresh hooks
Arrange build-ups and drops that engage listeners
Apply mixing fundamentals and exports that translate on any system
If you want a structured, hands-on way to produce EDM confidently—this course is your roadmap.
Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want a structured path to producing EDM.
- Producers switching from Logic/FL/Studio One to Live 12.
- Beatmakers upgrading to modern EDM sound design.
- Singer-songwriters adding electronic production to songs.
- Content creators needing royalty-free EDM for videos.
- Musicians seeking a clear idea → arrangement → mix workflow.
- DJs who want to create their own club-ready tracks.