Start To Finish
James shares with you his complete creative process of making a melodic techno track from start to finish.
Arrangement
Follow along to learn how the full track is being arranged. Explore subtle automation, effects and fine detail on transitions.
3 Hours 14 Minutes
Every aspect of composition revealed. From programming drums to writing a melodic hook.
Inside this course you will learn how to...
Kick
Tune & process the kick to make it sit perfectly within the mix.
Bass
Pick the right sound and tweak to make it yours. Assign effects to Macro for creative automation. Create a frequency specific sidechain compressor.
Drums
Program drums & percussion inside the MIDI editor. Creatively cut and layer loops. Add swing to the groove. Process the drums as a group.
Percussive Noise
Synthesize, process and program a percussive noise groove.
Melodic Synth
Pick the right sound. Assign macro for easy control. Create melodic motif using the MIDI editor.
Bass Growl
Add a signature bass growl sound to build anticipation. Use saturation to increase texture.
Synth Ambience
Process synths to create to create depth and ambience.
Textures
Use a layer of noise or recorded sample to add textures to the music.
Signature Lead
Compose a ‘hook’, memorable lead sound that makes the track recognisable.
Arrangement
Introduce & remove elements throughout the track to create a full arrangement. Automate various parameters to smooth transitions.
FX
Add effects to give your track the final touch.
EQ
Tidy up the project with the frequency specific cuts.
