Harness Copy, Trim, Duplicate and Warp Your Music!

Ever wondered why your tracks sound like your software? Delve into the world of audio and harness copy, trim, duplicate and warp functions. Exploit existing audio and loops to build unique sampler instruments and stamp your distinct sonic identity. Includes upskilling in compositional elements such as structure, basslines, melody, and arranging.

This course forms part of Digital Media Academy’s Tech Accelerator program, our deep learning journey for 13-18-year-olds. Tech Accelerators fuse expert instruction with real-world partnerships to get you university- and industry-ready. Over sequential Levels, you’ll curate a portfolio of Real-world Client Briefs from our leading tech and creative partners, attend Industry Masterclasses, get one-to-one Pro Mentor support and build a Career Network. Tech Accelerators: Fuel your 21st-century career.

Standards Alignment

This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!

Course Requirements:

• Laptop or desktop computer running Windows or macOS that meets the minimum specifications of the hardware and software listed below.
• Built-in or external microphone
• Built-in or external speakers or headphones
• Google Chrome browser
• Additional computer screen/monitor (recommended)

Hardware:

• 2+ octave MIDI controller (recommended: Akai MPK mini mk3)

Software:

• Ableton Live 11 Standard
  N.B. You are eligible to save 40% on Live Standard or Suite if you are in full-time education. You will need to verify your educational status within four weeks of purchasing.

By the End of This Course:

Graduate with up to three two-minute songs using loops, samples and MIDI, demonstrating your ability to warp audio from other tempos and transpose audio from other keys.

Throughout this course:

Deep dive into the following areas of Audio & Sampling, as meticulously planned by our expert industry professional curriculum designers:

• Copying, Pasting & Duplicating Audio
  
• Trimming Audio & Snapping to the Grid
  
• Percussion Loops
  
• Layering Loops
  
• Instrumental Loops
  
• Vocal Loops
  
• Sends & Buses
  
• Warping
  
• Transposing Loops
  
• Masterclass
  
• Intro to the Sampler
  
• Creating your Own Samples
  
• Creating a Sampler Instrument
  
• Loops in Live Mode