First 20 minutes of class

History and Overview

2-Step Garage music is a genre that originated in the late 1990s, characterized by its shuffled beats beats and RnB vibes. It emerged during a period of innovation in the UK music scene, where producers sought to create a new sound that would take the energy of garage and infuse it with swung, break influenced beats. This genre marked a significant shift in dance music and played a pivotal role in shaping the modern electronic music landscape. Today, it continues to inspire and influence various subgenres, demonstrating the lasting impact of its sound.

Key Elements of 2-Step Garage

In this session, we will explore the key elements that define 2-Step Garage. Shuffled beats, soulful vocal samples, RnB Guitar Chords, and the use of syncopation in creating this signature sound.

Arrangement and Song Structure

Understand the arrangement and song structure principles specific to 2-Step Garage. Learn how to create dynamic and engaging compositions that keep the energy flowing throughout your tracks.

Custom 2-Step Drum Rack

Included with this session is a custom Drum Rack with built-in space, parallel compression and soft clipping busses. All sounds are mixed, panned and ready for prodution.

2-Step Garage Template Project

Included with the session: 3 different Ableton 2 Step Projects. You'll also receive access to meticulously crafted presets, like the classic square bass sound, ensuring your productions have that authentic 2-Step Garage vibe.

What's Included with this session

• 2 hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• 3 Ableton Projects
• Custom Drum Rack Kit
• Wavetable Square Bass Preset
• Drift Fat Chords Preset
• Drift Dreamy Arp Preset

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Yeuda Ben-Atar, a world renowned Ableton Certified Trainer, hails from Los Angeles, California. Originally from Israel, Yeuda’s passion for music led him to the United States, where he discovered his true calling with Ableton Live in 2007, embarking on a journey of mastery.

He approaches Ableton in a unique way; producing and performing with video game controllers under the moniker Side Brain.

One of Yeuda’s most remarkable qualities is his exceptional knowledge and speed, combined with his unparalleled ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and engaging manner.

With years of experience as a music production instructor and educator, Yeuda has contributed his expertise to prestigious institutions throughout the United States, including USC, UCLA, UCSD, Colburn Music School, Berkley School of Music, Cal Arts, NAMM, Skywalker Sounds, Bedrock LA, Sonos Studios, Sweetwater Headquarters, 1500 or Nothing studios, Grammy U, Pensado’s Place, Vintage King, Museum of Making Music, Lynda.com (now known as Linkedin Learning), and Perfect Circuit Audio, among many others.

His projects have included working with and teaching artists such as Timbaland, Ludacris, Lavel Kali(Beyonce, Drake) DJ Numark and Jurassic 5, Beck, Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Ed Sheeran, Rick Rubin, Giorgio Moroder, Simi, Bootie Brown (Pharcyde), Dave Pensado, Madison Mcferrin and countless others.