- Publisher: ProducerTech
- Product: Ableton Live 12 MIDI Tools Masterclass
- Release: FANTASTiC
Are you ready to take your music production skills to the next level? In ProducerTech’s Ableton Live 12 MIDI Tools Masterclass, Course Director and Certified Ableton Live Trainer Rob Jones will guide you through the groundbreaking MIDI Generators in Ableton Live 12. These new tools don’t just transform existing MIDI patterns—they can also generate entirely new MIDI patterns on the fly, giving you more creative freedom and flexibility than ever before.
Whether you’re a beginner seeking to understand the basics or an advanced producer looking for new ways to transform your workflows, this course has something for everyone. Learn how to harness the power of Rhythm, Stacks, Shape, Seed, and Euclidean to unlock a universe of possibilities for your music production.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to MIDI Generators
Ableton Live 12’s MIDI Generators offer a powerful suite of tools to completely revolutionize your production. In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Generate unique MIDI patterns with ease using Ableton’s new generator tools.
- Transform existing MIDI clips into exciting new ideas and textures.
- Create complex, evolving melodies, rhythms, and harmonies that breathe life into your productions.
Course Director Rob Jones breaks everything down step-by-step, offering detailed lessons that cater to both beginners and advanced users.
Course Breakdown
Module 1: MIDI Generators Basics (10:57)
- Start by mastering the fundamentals of Ableton Live’s MIDI Generators.
- Explore how these tools interact with MIDI notes, understanding which areas of a clip they act on.
- Learn how to adjust various parameters to create diverse patterns and unleash your creative potential.
Module 2: Rhythm (39:05)
Dive into the first generator: Rhythm. Learn how to create compelling drum patterns and percussion grooves.
- Lesson 1 (11:54): Getting Started with Rhythm – Learn the basics of Rhythm, including step length, pattern length, and density.
- Lesson 2 (15:41): Creating Interesting Percussion – Discover how to use Rhythm to craft dynamic, evolving percussion patterns.
- Lesson 3 (11:30): Velocity Controls – Learn how to manipulate velocity for enhanced expressiveness and impact in your percussion sounds.
Module 3: Stacks (33:56)
In this module, you’ll explore Stacks, the generator designed for chord creation.
- Lesson 1 (15:43): Introduction to Stacks – Understand the controls that allow you to create basic chords and progressions.
- Lesson 2 (18:13): Making Complex Chord Progressions – Learn how to build evolving and intricate chord progressions for a richer harmonic structure.
Module 4: Shape and Seed (23:37)
Explore Shape and Seed, the final two MIDI Generators for creating melodies and harmonies.
- Lesson 1 (12:36): Introduction to Shape – Understand the basics of creating melodies with Shape.
- Lesson 2 (11:01): Introduction to Seed – Learn how Seed can generate dense, evolving harmonies and melodic patterns.
Module 5: Sound Design Examples (108:30)
Put your new knowledge to the test with a series of sound design examples. These lessons show how to use the MIDI Generators to create a variety of percussive and melodic patterns.
- Lesson 1 (16:28): Natural Bongos – Craft organic percussion loops using Rhythm and Stacks.
- Lesson 2 (14:05): Arp-style Bass – Create rhythmic, arpeggiated basslines with Shape and Rhythm.
- Lesson 3 (16:19): 303 Lead – Use Seed and Shape to design a squelchy, acid-style lead.
- Lesson 4 (26:29): Berlin Chop Lead – Build a dynamic, evolving lead sound using all the tools learned in previous lessons.
- Lesson 5 (11:26): Mighty String Lead – Create a powerful, string-like lead using a combination of tools.
- Lesson 6 (12:06): Seed Atmos Layer – Add an atmospheric, evolving layer to your track with Seed.
- Lesson 7 (06:59): Longer Melodies – Learn how to generate and manipulate longer melodic structures using Shape and Seed.
Bonus Module: Euclidean (22:03)
The Euclidean Generator is a bonus tool that allows you to create unique basslines with rhythmic complexity.
- Learn how to use Euclidean principles to create innovative basslines that break the traditional 4/4 groove.
- Explore how Euclidean rhythms can add dynamic, offbeat patterns to your tracks.
Why Take This Masterclass?
- Master the Latest MIDI Tools: Learn how to fully leverage the MIDI Generators in Ableton Live 12 to quickly create complex patterns, melodies, and rhythms.
- Flexible Workflow: Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these tools will speed up your production process and open new avenues for creativity.
- Comprehensive Lessons: With over 4 hours of streamed tutorials, you’ll get practical, hands-on experience with each tool in the Ableton Live MIDI suite.
- Real-World Applications: Gain practical knowledge through sound design examples covering everything from basslines to leads and atmospheric textures.
- Instant Access to Live Projects: As a student, you’ll get access to the actual Live projects used in the course, allowing you to see exactly how everything was made.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from Rob Jones, an experienced Ableton Live trainer, who has helped producers around the world improve their music production skills.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Beginners looking to explore the new MIDI Generators and get hands-on experience with Ableton Live 12.
- Intermediate and advanced producers who want to dive deeper into creative workflow techniques and learn how to implement MIDI Generators into their projects.
- Sound designers and composers who want to expand their toolkit and explore new methods of creating melodies, rhythms, and harmonic progressions.
Enroll Now and Transform Your Production Skills
Ready to level up your MIDI programming skills? With the ProducerTech Ableton Live 12 MIDI Tools Masterclass, you’ll learn how to transform your workflows, generate unique musical ideas, and take your sound design to a whole new level.
Download and unlock the full potential of Ableton Live 12’s MIDI Generators!
