This tutorial was completed around a week before Hurricane Sandy reached the US. As someone who was personally affected by Hurricane Sandy in a big way, I can only state the obvious, that there’s nothing more humbling than nature. – Raz Mesinai

We hope that help comes to those who need it the most as soon as possible. Please read: Hurricane Sandy Relief Info.

We recently kicked off a new video tutorial series called Sound Alchemy with Ableton Live featuring Dubspot instructor, composer and producer Raz Mesinai. In this series, Raz creates Effect and Instrument Racks in Ableton Live, taking inspiration from natural sonic phenomena. If you missed the previous episodes of Sound Alchemy, here’s part 1 and part 2. In the third installment of Sound Alchemy, Raz utilizes Ableton’s versatile Analog synthesizer to create the sound of an approaching storm.

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Our music production program is custom-tailored to fit your musical style. You can choose from several Digital Audio Workstations including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, or Propellerhead’s Reason.

After completing this program, you will leave with 4 completed tracks (EP), a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

UPCOMING Music Production w/ Ableton Live Courses Starting In New York City:

January 7, 2013 in NYC – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 3:15-6pm

January 30, 2013 in NYC – Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:15-9pm

What’s Included:

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

“So far the experience through Dubspot is incredible, and I can’t wait to go through the next levels. It’s just getting better each week, and I can not wait to start putting an EP together, not just being able to put a successful track together!” - Dan Carter, United Kingdom

Become fluent in the language of sound design with this comprehensive program. Our six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers most common synthesis methods available for music production in the DAW of your choice.

Discovering the right sound is like finding a needle in the digital haystack. Learn the fundamentals to make this easier, and gain the depth of knowledge to make a good sound better. Factory content is great, but everyone has it – your mix needs something special.

UPCOMING Sound Design Courses Starting In New York City:

January 30, 2012 in NYC – Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:15-9pm

What’s Included:

Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete 8
Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Instruments
Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming

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