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Sampler Overview

Unlock the full creative potential of Ableton’s Sampler in this advanced workshop for producers ready to go beyond Simpler.

We’ll start with a clear breakdown of Sampler vs. Simpler, vs. Drum Sampler Vs. Granulator, then explore practical sound design workflows including:

• How to Sampler: Essential navigation, setup and features.

• Selector Kits for expressive sample switching, fast workflow with software and hardware, and how to make your own.

• Multi-Sampling Instruments and custom instrument building with per note samples, velocity layering and round robins.

• Round Robin for live performance and generative sample cycling.

• Infinite Notes and sustained textures with Sampler dual looping system.

• Generative Instruments using modulation and randomness

• Note Off Triggering for reverse, FX, tail behavior, strum and pluck artifacts and prepared pianos.

• Deep Modulation Techniques for evolving, animated sounds

If you’ve only scratched the surface of Ableton’s sampling tools, this workshop will open the door to endless sonic possibilities.

What's Included with this session

• 2+ hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• PDF with a list of Tutorials, Sampler Instruments & Sampling Tools

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.