Music Hackspace Abstract Composition in Ableton and by Ned Rush [TUTORiAL]

Ableton and Cycling 74's Max For Live offer a vast playground of programming opportunities to create unique compositions and rich sound designs. In this workshop you will create musical and sonic ideas using abstract techniques of composition. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring generative composition and complex sound design.

Learning outcomes
Discuss the relevance of using generative processes in certain musical contexts
Explore how we can use these processes to create musical ideas
Look at ways to capture these ideas to use for future projects
Exploring various sound design techniques to add colour and shape

Who is this course for?

• This course is for people with a programming background who are interested in generative composition and complex sound design.

Requirements

• A computer and Internet connection
• A good working knowledge of computer systems
• A basic awareness of audio processing
• Good familiarity with Ableton and Max For Live
• Access to a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite, or Ableton Live 10 with a Max For Live license

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