"Chainsmoking" Pop Track From Start To Finish (Full 6h+ Course)

Producing A Pop Track w/ Ableton Live 9 Standard + NI MASSIVE (1.3.xx) and/or Serum (1.113xxx) (Beginner Level)

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What you will learn from this course:

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Producing a Pop Track

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".

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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

What song is being produced in the course?

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.

What you're getting:

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A complete start-to-finish production course

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35+ Studio sessions with Francois / Production Music Live

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6h+ online video sessions with lifetime-access

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Bonus: Ableton Project File created in this course (using Ableton Live 9.7 Standard + NI Massive or Serum)


Course Curriculum


  Part 1: Setup & Intro
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  Part 2: Building The Basics - Drums
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  Part 3: Adding Instruments + FX
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Your Instructor


Francois
Francois

I'm Francois, classically trained musician and music producer from Germany with an insatiable passion for great sound design, audio engineering and electronic music production. I've released tracks on labels such as Universal Music, Parquet Recordings, Portrait Digital Recordings, Somatic Sense, Jannowitz Records and others. Maybe you've seen one of my tutorials on our YouTube channel "Production Music Live". I also have a personal Youtube Channel called "Francois Beats". I like exploring new ways of working, acquiring new skills and sharing my knowledge.

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More of what students say (about our other courses):

  • "The new Deep House course is freakin' amazing guys :)" - Malcom S. (public post to our Facebook page)
  • "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.
  • "Your courses are awesomeness personified!! Really amazing practical tuition aimed at getting you producing entire tracks from concept to final mix. The best Ableton learning resource I have found so far by far." - Malcom S. ( another public post to our Facebook page)
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