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Deep House Course - Ableton Live

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Overview

If you want to make the kind of Deep House music that keeps the floor packed all night long, check out this Deep House course developed by Point Blank’s legendary producer Danny J Lewis (Enzyme Black, Defected, Spiritual South). If you are a fan of Deep House producers like Kerri Chandler, Nathan G, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Maya Jane Coles and Moodymann, this is a chance for you to enjoy learning production techniques and secrets designed to help you achieve your own credible and authentic sound. Currently holding the reins as instructor on this class is the extremely capable Ski Oakenfull (Galliano, Incognito, Joey Negro, Primaudial Records) making this a unique opportunity to learn to make house music personally from guys at the top of their craft. If you want to learn with Ski, sign up now. You’ll soon be knocking out timeless sounding, quality house music cuts.

Includes a minimum of 240 mins video / 4 x DVR™ (1-2-1 video feedback)/ 4 hours live masterclasses /1 year access / over 80 pages of course notes / 24/7 access to forum / exclusive audio resources to download. Optional: sign your track to Point Blank Music distributed by iTunes, beatport, Juno Download and Amazon.

Preview

Music from this course

Content

Week 1: Beatmaking & Percussion

Adding texture & atmosphere with found sounds
Building custom drum kits
Programming and groove/quantize
Using 'real' and programmed percussion
Sound design - Drum Synthesis

Week 3: FX and Basic Structure

Insert vs Send FX
FX sound design
Clip Envelope Automation
Creating sweeps/risers/falls
Basic arrangement

Week 2: Bass, Chords and Riffs

Sound design - deep house stabs
Sound design - deep house bass sounds
Sound design - deep house lead sounds
Layering Vocals
Programming basslines/chords/riffs/hooks

Week 4: Arrangement and Mixdown

Structure and arrangement
Adding fills/finishing touches
Basic Mixing
DIY Master
Exporting your final track

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Reviews

Tatiana Borges Alvares Sanches

Course rating: 10/10

I'm very happy with the course. I already did some other online courses in different schools, and i can say im really surprise with the quality from Point Blank course in comparation with the other online schools i tried. I love the the material covered in the course, the tutor was great, very capable and very supportive. And i loved the DVR feedback, it really helps and it is a personal thing for each students. For me it was really important to have that. Im already enroll myself to another Point Blank course, and im sure it won't be the last one. Cheers, T

PaulKC

Course rating: 9/10

The course was full of great insight, tutor feedback and video/written tutorials. Geared with a clear mission in mind - steer budding deep house producers in the right direction in order to actually finish a track from start to end, with flair. Although already aware of some of the techniques taught, they had never previously been put into a context that really helped to carve out a full and cohesive track. 100% recommended. Paul KC

Nick Weselosky

Course rating: 9/10

The course was wicked, I learned a lot! Danny is a great tutor and answers every question to the fullest!

Mark Sime

Course rating: 9/10

Really enjoyed the course - While i had a knowledge of ableton and its capabilities the course really helped me in changing my thinking in the approach i take in producing house, or any music for that matter. Danny was very helpfull with all my questions as well as other students via the forum. The videos were really good and there were plenty of 'penny dropped' moments. I would serously consider another course , very soon !

Richard Rivera

Course rating: 10/10

The course has more than exceeded my expectations. It has been great to receive unbiased and honest feedback from Danny. The lessons that he put together were really easy and clear to follow. Just amazing how much knowledge is packed into this 4 week course.The assignments were great, having the sense of direction needed to actually finish a track. It's so easy to get stuck. But, the integration of new techniques every week kept things moving forward. The main goal I had before starting the course was to improve my workflow. I acheived that and much more. I still have a long way to go down production lane, but thanks to Danny and this course I know I reached a new level of understanding and direction. Thank you to everyone at Point Blank. Cheers Danny! Richy Rivera