
Overview
Introduction and project overview
Ableton 8
Overview
The theory of sonic branding
Considerations and understanding the brand
Overview
The sonic scaffold
Early experiments (contact mics)
Recording your own sounds
Processing sounds
Overview
Using sound selection to inform the branding
Music theory: Arpeggio
Arpeggio sound design
Chimes and tones
Using pads to emphasise tonality
Generating perumutations
Overview
Gain staging
Sends/Returns
Reverbs
Delays
Reverbs in the series (spatial positioning)
Overview
What is mastering
Leveling the jingle
Introduction
Project overview
Ableton 8
Choosing an appropriate tempo for video
Working with MIDI to generate ideas
Generating longer arrangements
Music theory
What is track laying?
Philosophy behind the music
Arrangement
Mono/Poly example
Moog M32 shaker sound design
Modular tine sound design
Minilogue sound design
Kawai S-100P Performance
Minitaur bassline
Overview
Creating a Vocoder pad
Ostinati
Hi there! Welcome, and thanks for choosing Class Creative’s "Music Theory: Electronic Synth Music Production & Branding"
This course is taught by the legendary composer OGRE Sound.
In this foundation course we will be learning the fundamentals of Music Theory & Music Production, where we will cover the following core skill sets:
Sonic Branding, creating Trailer Music for a brand using various instrumentation, Mixing, and Mastering the tracks
We’ll be utilizing the latest software packages/hardware that top tier composers of today use to create all of your favorite jingles and songs! The software packages that we’ll be covering are:
Ableton Live 8
Boss CE-3
Eurorack Rings
Kawai S100P
Mono/Poly
Moog M32 Shaker
Minitaur Bass
JV1080/VP03
Contact Microphone
Condensor Microphone
Minilogue Arpeggio
Minilogue Tines
The great thing about this course, is that we has something in store for everyone. Whether you are just a beginner interested in Sonic Branding/Trailer Music, or a Master professional looking to brush up on your current skill set, this course has material you surely won’t want to miss!
This course features award-winning composer Robin Ogden (OGRE Sound) whose work can be found in HBO’s Vice Principals, an audio consultant for BBC, and various award winning indie title game compositions. Robin is also featured in the documentary The Rise of the Synths and is currently releasing music with Grammy winning soundtrack label Lakeshore Records. His work is grounded in a multitude of analog synthesizers, contact microphones, and custom handmade instruments.
As with all Class Creative’s courses, we’ve laid out a structure that covers the full spectrum of industry standard music composition workflows from start to finish.
Please remember, if this is your first time creating music composition/production, we highly recommend that you follow the outline carefully, according to how our instructors have structured the course. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on any details!
However, if you are an advanced user and are looking for something specific to add to your repertoire feel free to dive in and skip to any sections you’d like to focus on.