Producing A Future Bass Track From Start To Finish Ableton

Name: Producing A Future Bass Track From Start To Finish Ableton
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Using Ableton Live & NI Massive to produce a professional Future Bass track step by step

Created byFrancois Rengère

Last updated 8/2016

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What you'll learn

produce your own professionally sounding Future Bass track with Ableton Live and Massive
have a clear understanding of the track production process
write, sound design, program beats, arrange, mix and master your own track

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 5h 41m total length

Introduction & Hello1:41
Setup & Downloading The Files1:59
Download, unzip, and load the finished project, samples, and presets for quick access in Ableton. Open the Massive presets from the course presets folder and route them into your tracks.
Playing the final product2:19
Produce a future bass track from start to finish in Ableton and learn how to play the final product.

00 Idea Generation - Part 1: Writing Chords15:40
Read & Download: No Preset Loaded vs Init Patch
01 Idea Generation - Part 2: Creating The First 8 Bar Loop in Session View22:58
02 Switching to Arrangement View & Adding Layers20:37
Switch to arrangement view to organize and extend MIDI clips, layering bass, chords, arpeggios, and drums, while applying high-pass filters and side-chain compression for a polished future bass track.

03 Adding Snares12:59
Add snares to a future bass track in Ableton by duplicating synth parts, shaping with Massive, applying compression with sidechain, adjusting notes and low cut, and layering vocals.
04 Adding Vocal Chops15:46
Create vocal chops in Ableton using simpler devices, a vocal sample, and low-cut filtering. Shape length, start, and attack, then layer and vary velocity for a dynamic drop.
05 Adding Fills, Warps, Stretches17:14
Learn to craft snare fills in Ableton by loading samples into simpler, adjusting velocity, sustain, and attack, then apply warps and MIDI patterns for dynamic future bass grooves.
06 Sound Design, LFOs, Arpeggios22:57
Design and sculpt a future bass pad and arpeggios in Massive, using LFO automation, unison, filter envelopes, chorus and delay effects, and sidechain dynamics for a dynamic stereo sound.
07 Adding Chilled Parts, Scales16:04
08 Adding Plucks12:35
09 Four To The Floor Part13:58
10 Creating A Big Fill FX8:21
Create a fill fx in Ableton by layering a snare on four-to-the-floor beats, printing a midi clip, cutting the riser, and adding fast notes with mini percussion (pml) and reverb.
11 Sound Design: LFO E-Organ9:49
12 Heavy Drop + Lead Sound11:14
Craft a heavy drop and lead sound for a future bass track in Ableton by layering high-end organ and a fast lead, then shape intro and build-up toward mastering.
13 First Buildup and White Noise Edits5:50
Learn to craft a build-up in a future bass track by designing white noise, shaping it with filters and envelopes, and automating macro controls and cutoff.
14 Adding an Intro11:58
Design an intro with new instruments, four-bar pads, and Massive sounds, shaping chords, applying filters and automation, then layer a piano-like sound for a future bass build.
15 Creating Custom Pianos, Resampling, Reversing FX18:05
16 Transitions 1 - Frequency Shifting7:42
Master transitions in a future bass track by perfecting the intro bass with a massive preset, adding vox samples, and automating a frequency shifter on the master for the build-up.
17 Transitions 2 - Fade 2 Grey FX6:53
18 Transitions 3 - Adjustments6:43
Learn to craft a dynamic future bass transition by placing a snare before the drop and layering it with white noise, then automate and adjust arpeggios and gain.

19 Mixing Part 118:12
Master mixing by balancing all track elements—from the intro pad to the heavy drop—using frequency masking, EQ, and spectrum analysis, then glue the mix with compression ahead of mastering.
19 Mixing Part 214:07
20 Mastering Part 111:16
Master your track with a mastering chain on the master channel, using 80 Hz low cut in mid/side and a three-band multiband compressor to balance highs, mids, and lows.
20 Mastering Part 29:56
Apply a two-compressor mastering chain across the full frequency range to boost punch and sustain, then use a limiter and a high-shelf to preserve bass, highs, and headroom.
21 A/B Mastered Version4:39
Discover how to craft a future bass track from start to finish in Ableton and evaluate an a/b mastered version.

Requirements

Basic understanding of using Ableton (like loading files, creating MIDI clips, loading instruments,..)

Description

Producing a Future Bass track from start to finish inspired by artists like Flume, San Holo, Cashmere Cat, Odesza

Required:

Basic understanding of using Ableton (like loading files, creating MIDI clips, loading instruments)
Ableton Live 9.2 Standard (or higher)
VST: NI Massive (1.3xx or higher)
no other 3rd party plugins needed (SERUM would be optional)

The course will take around 5+ hours and walk you through:

Idea generation (first in Session View, later we switch to Arrangement View)
Writing powerful Future Bass chords and advanced MIDI writing techniques
Writing fat and powerful drums
Writing melodies
Sound Design (with NI Massive - and optional with Operator and Serum)
Making vocal chops and glides
Creating chord slides, glides, pitch effects, LFO shapes and techniques, frequency shiftings
Filtering, EQing, Vibrato, Envelope shaping
Layering and sound stacking
Creating crazy little fills and breaks for huge drops
Creating Future Bass arpeggios and melodies
Adding sphere with resampling and reversing sounds
Creative arrangement (taking your 8 Bar loops and turning them into a full song)
Mixing: We are completely mixing the track using techniques like "Frequency Masking", Mid-Side mixing, and many more
Mastering: in the end we are fully mastering the track with a custom Ableton effect rack chain.
Bonus: Serum sound designs, more vocal chops, ..

What students say (about our other 2 courses):

"Fantastic tutorial on composition! I'll be checking more of your guys stuff out" - Nathan L.
"I just wanted to send you a small email saying this course really has been a game changer. I have learned so much in such a small time frame. Everything was explained so well I could actually follow what you were saying and copy it to my own music" - Colton M.
"Actually I've been producing for over 6 years and I wanted a fresh perspective on music theory. 10/10 is what I give you guys! Great job, easy to follow - simple explanation. Great work. Thanks. Tom." - Thomas W.
"I am overwhelmed by your work. You can tell how much effort and time you spend on each video/track. I just wanted to say thank you for all the tips and tricks you have shown us!"
"The first course you provided is awesome! Give us a new one :) Love it!" - Woy R.
"I think your course "Producing a Modern Track from Start to Finish in Ableton" was phenomenal. Please make more courses like this!“ - Eduardo A.

Who this course is for:

Students looking for a step-by-step session starting with a blank project
Students who know the very basics of Ableton Live
Students who are looking to produce massive Future Bass / EDM beats

Producing A Future Bass Track From Start To Finish Ableton

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Course content

Part 1: Setup & Intro3 lectures • 6min

Part 2: Idea Generation - Session View3 lectures • 59min

Part 3: Building The Track - Arrangement View16 lectures • 3hr 18min

Part 5: Finalizing - Mixing & Mastering5 lectures • 58min

Bonus Videos (soon more)2 lectures • 20min

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