PML Complete Melodic Techno Start to Finish Academy Vol.2
Take your Melodic Techno tracks to the next level. Explore the sound of the season in the style of artists like Artbat, Innellea, Anyma, Stephan Jolk, Yuven, Massano, Mau P, Marino Canal, Kevin de Vries, Final Request, Argy, Agents of Time and many more.
We’ve included a massive state of the art sound library plus you’ll be getting a complete education in creating Melodic Techno tracks from Start to Finish, instructed by tutors releasing on top labels such as Anjunadeep, Diynamic, Lost & Found, Atlant, Katermukke, Einmusika, Radikon, Steyoyoke, Armada Music. You’ll be guided through all important stages of the production process as well as how to distribute your music through labels.
What You Are Getting
- 7 Step Online Course Program
- 15 Fully Produced Educational Ableton Project Files
- A Full size MT Sample Pack with 450+ Samples and Loops
- 150+ Serum Presets
- 150+ Midi files
- 1200+ Samples (One Shots & Loops) to enhance your sound palette
- 4 Problem Solver Sample Packs
- Melodic Techno Essentials (100+ One-shots and Loops)
- Bass Loops (40 Bass loops for Melodic Techno)
- Progressive Vibes (160+ One-Shots and Loops)
- Vocal Textures (30 Vocal Samples)
- 4 Bonus Packs including 3 Melodic Techno Sample Packs (500+ One-Shots and Loops) and 1 Serum Preset Pack
Software Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 or higher(works with Ableton 12), Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended)
The Full Process
This Academy Program is built for every Melodic Techno producer that wants to take the next step and sign with a label. 7 different tutors will show their production techniques and tell you how to increase your chances of getting signed.
Part 1: Start to Finish – Making a Track
Complete start-to-finish production course. Watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want. Tantum (Radikon) creates a complete track from start-to-finish.
22+ studio sessions, 4 hours of online video lessons.
- Create ideas from scratch
- Program drums for the club
- Sound design with Serum
- Write chord progressions & melodies
- Build creative FX
- Create tension and breaks
- Captivating Vocal effects
- Arrangement: From loop to full track
Part 2: Mixing and Mastering
Industry professionals Ruede Hagelstein (Watergate, Anjunadeep) and Alex Inggs (trndmsk, Lossless) mix and master the track from Part 1.
16+ studio sessions, 3 hours of online video lessons.
- Achieve a balanced mix with gain staging
- Drum and lead processing
- Vocal mixing
- Create clarity, punch and depth
- Glue the track together
- Explore Multiband Compression, additive EQ and the double limiter technique
- Achieve a competitive and loud master
Part 3: Low End Hacks
Final Request (Diyanmic Music, Atlant, Black Rose Recordings) shares all his kick and bass hacks to create powerful and tight low ends.
7+ studio sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.
- Create a kick drum in Serum
- Create a bassline in Serum
- Understand phase alignment
- Learn to analyze with Oscilloscope
- Discover his favorite side chain tools
- Balance Kick and Bass
- RMS and Peak level
Part 4: Synthesis and Melody Writing
PML Tutor Yannek Maunz demystifies the Sound Design and melody writing process.
37 studio sessions, 8 hours of online video lessons
- Sound Design Basics in Serum
- Advanced Sound Design: Create Melodic Techno patches in the style of Afterlife, Anyma, Innellea and many more
- Patch layering for unique sound design
- Understand Serum’s Multiband compressor
- Explore distortion to add grit and warmth
- Learn to write captivating melodies for each preset. Discover patterns and methods used by the pros.
Part 5: Arrangement
Producer Dahu (Radikon) breaks down arrangement techniques to escape the loop and finish more tracks.
10 studio sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.
- Advanced arrangement structure
- Call and response techniques
- Creative transition fx
- Breaks and Drops
- Create movement and micro shifts
- Keep it minimalistic
Part 6: Remixing
Tutor Rude Hagelstein (Watergate) takes you on a Remix journey. Discover his approach and start remixing the track from part 1.
12 studio sessions, 3 hours of online video lessons.
- Review Stems
- Re-sampling methods
- Create a new idea
- Build grooves and melodic themes
- Arrangement and automation skills
- Mixing insights
Part 7: Labels and Artists
Armada A&R Sanne instantly improves your label applications, and releasing artists Final Request & Tantum share career tips.
3 interview sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.
- Industry insights with Aramada A&R
- Improve application process
- Do’s and don’ts for getting signed
- Production tips by releasing artists
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