- Audioreakt is proud to present their first Ableton Operator Presets Bank. Ableton Live 10.1 minimum is required /! We created 135 Ableton Operator presets to take your techno production to the next level. You can find inside presets for Arp, Bass, Synth, Key, Pad, Texture, Sfx and Drums.
- This is the first of a 4 part video series of tutorials about Ableton's amazing Operator Instrument. In this video I explain how the instrument is laid out s.
- The tracks require an instrument (e.g. Ableton Operator) to be loaded onto them in order for the programmed MIDI notes to tell it what to play. For example, you might want a piano sound, but drawing in a couple of notes would only get you half way.
Operator – the four oscillator FM synth that comes bundled with Live Suite – is a powerful and versatile sound design tool ready to be used and abused in the service of generating huge bass tones, textured pads, rising transition noises, warm keys, and so much more.
In the first installment of Techno Fundamentals, electronic musician and Dubspot Instructor John Selway explains and shows you how to create interesting, deep, and lush bass sounds with Ableton Live‘s versatile software instrument Operator. In part two John looks at the 'one note lead' idea using Ableton Live‘s Analog instrument. Commonly used in techno and other styles of electronic dance music where melody takes a backseat to rhythm, the 'one note lead' is a simple yet very effective composition technique.
I first thought to call this series 'Techno Basics', as I am showing some simple ways to get started with making beats and doing sound design for techno. But even just a few basic elements quickly develop into complex textures and open the door to bigger production concepts. Also, I'm keeping an ear to the past, taking techniques and sounds I've worked with in the late 80′s and 90′s and bringing them up to date with the modern tools in Ableton Live. I think it's a great way to learn about techno production, having some perspective on where it all comes from. So 'Fundamentals' refers to the musical and production techniques as well as the past of techno and how it relates to current music.
In this first tutorial, I'm introducing the idea that a single element can sound like more than it is, and that small changes can get a big result. Now I'm not specifically referring to 'minimal', but the idea that less is more applies. Making the most out of a few elements is always a great way to go. Lately I've been diving into early to mid 90′s techno styles again, the era of techno where I got my start and that I know very well, and which is what gave me the idea to use FM synthesis with Operator as an example for the tutorial. Much early techno uses FM sounds, tracks by Detroit pioneers such as Derrick May (Rhythim is Rhythim's 'Sinister') and Juan Aitkins (Model 500′s 'The Chase') feature FM synths prominently – excepting the drums which are almost invariably Roland TR-909, TR-808 or other similar machines of the time. Also in the early to mid-90′s, artists like Cajmere (aka Green Velvet) used the distinctive FM tones almost exclusively for bass and lead sounds in classic tracks such as 'Conniption' which the sound in my tutorial is partially inspired by.
Operator is one of my favorite devices in Live, it's made FM synthesis more approachable and useful for me. My example in the video is to start with the most basic sound that Operator makes, the default with a single sine wave, and show how quickly it can evolve into something complex and dynamic. Also, without going into too much detail about exactly how FM works, it gives some experience into that kind of synthesis just by playing around and hearing the distinctive quality that happens when one oscillator is modulated by another at very high frequency.
A lot of the life in the sound I create in the video comes from the real time control of the Operator parameters. I'm showing how a sound evolves in a musical way, and choosing how and when subtle or extreme changes happen is where the magic is. A simple yet energetic beat and one interesting, dynamic sound, playing together in an undeniable groove, are enough to capture imaginations and move bodies. In the next installment there will be more of a focus on arranging, using the evolving sound to shape and build out a track.
- John Selway, Electronic Music Producer & Dubspot Instructor
Starting October 24, November 12, December 4 in New York
and the week of DECEMBER 4th ONLINE!
Start dates and information about payment plans can be found here.
If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.
The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. Burp suite requirements. 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.
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
This program is about learning Ableton Live by going through the entire process of being an artist, by developing your own sound through a series of sketches and experimentation. You will also learn the ins and outs of this powerful software through a series of exercises designed to help you master the steps involved in producing your own music. After a level of getting familiar with the tools that Ableton has to offer, you will then develop your sonic ideas into full length songs – one per level. You will be exposed to a variety of approaches to arrangement and composition, storytelling techniques, ways of creating tension and drama in your music. At the end of the day, it is the sum total of your choices as an artist that define your sound, and levels 2 – 6 will give you the experience of actually completing tracks to add to your portfolio.
NYC
- Ableton Live Core & Advanced: 6 levels
- Dubspot's complete Ableton course load
- 132 hours of hands-on instruction
- Additional instructor-supervised lab hours
ONLINE
- Ableton Live Core & Advanced: 6 levels
- Dubspot's complete Ableton course load
- 60-80 hours of high quality videos
- 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
- Direct video & audio feedback from instructors
Operator is a powerful instrument that brings an eclectic spectrum of sonic possibilities and musical inspiration to Ableton Live users. True to the Ableton philosophy, Operator invites creativity through a fusion of depth and usability, allowing even the most complex sounds to be created quickly. Whether you long for evolving synthetic textures, rich expressive leads, gritty percussion, rhythmic atmospheres or anything in between, Operator has the cure.
Hearing is Believing
Operator delivers a wide range of sonic possibilities through an extensive array of synthesis tools. Powerful analog-style subtractive synthesis and detailed FM effects are all possible due to Operator's hybrid approach to synthesis. Ableton 10 cost.
Operator's dynamic collection of musical presets was created by an expert team of sound designers to be versatile, inspiring and immediately playable. As you will soon hear, punchy basses, soaring leads, pulsating rhythmic effects, smooth pads, faithful digital emulations and even classic analog percussion can all be achieved with Operator.
Ableton Live Operator
New in Operator
Ableton Live 9 Operator
Operator, Ableton's renowned do-it-all synthesizer, has been given a major overhaul with Live 8. We opened up the hood, took a long hard look inside and did some serious hot-rod stuff. New filter types, more modulation routing options and additive wavetable synthesis with drawable partials make Operator more powerful and flexible than ever. Watch the movie to see what's new..
