Hi Guys,
Thanks for a great first class. I think we're off to a good start. So, next class is next week, October 4th.
First week assignment - play around with importing your own music to Ableton, and "warp" those markers so the songs are lined up with the master tempo. Then look for interesting loops in that song, cut and paste that track down one vertical "Audio Track", and find other loops that you like (this is deconstructing the song into loops). Now you can trigger a bassline or vocals when you're DJing.
Remember, with Ableton we're always DJing with loops.
Next bring in another track (or 2 or 3) and do the same thing. Play with how and where you introduce these songs into your mix. That's it. If you like what you have, play it for the class. We'll talk more about mixing techniques and monitoring next class, as well as how to use physical controllers.
Also, don't forget our "Breakers" segment - that's where you break new tracks/artists that you have dug up, or your own music or compositions. This is part of your grade, so don't forget. Ideally, it's new stuff, but it doesn't have to be. If you've dug rare stuff, you can drop that too.
Just use the comment section of this post to post questions, and Al and I will respond to them.
-G
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