Advanced DAW for Songwriters: Ableton Live

SW-281

This course will reinforce production concepts and expand upon prior skills developed in SW-181. Topics will cover a wide variety of useful tools for songwriters including drum programming, virtual instruments and software synths, mixing and FX processing, and utilizing Ableton's flex time tools. There will also be a focus on recording and processing vocals. This will cover correct mic techniques, comping, editing, tuning, and final processing and fx. Throughout the course students will also work with DAW specific features and shortcut keys to integrate into their workflows. 

Credits
2
Prerequisites
SW-181
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Independent Recording and Production
Songwriting
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
SONG
Course Chair
Rodney Alejandro
Taught By
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