First 20 minutes from class

Drum Sampler Techniques Overview

Discover how to turn simple one-shots into dynamic, expressive performances using Ableton's Drum Sampler. This session is ideal for all skill levels, focusing on both essential techniques and advanced creative workflows to elevate your beat-making and sound design.

Key Learning Points:

• How to Drum Sampler: Get a solid foundation in setting up and using the Drum Sampler for improved, intuitive workflows.

• Slicing Techniques: Learn how to slice samples manually or generatively for maximum flexibility.

• Playback Effects: Explore built-in effects like FM, ring modulation, and punch to shape your samples.

• MPE Slide Modulation: Control FX with Slide Modulation sequencing.

• Velocity Slicing: Trigger different slices based on velocity.

• X/Y Control: Control Drum Samplers X/Y pad from your phone (iPhone/Android).

• Per-Note Pitch Bend: Explore creative uses of pitch bending across individual notes.

• One Track One Clip Challenge: Put it all together with a creative challenge focused on making full beats using a single track and a single clip.

One Clip One Track Challenge

 
 
During class we created a tune using only one clip and track exploring the potential creativity of Drum Samplers with automations, MPE modulation, layering and creative sequencing. This project is included with the video and session downloads.

What's Included with this session

• 2+ hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• Drum Sampler Project from Class (One Clip One Track Challenge)
• Slicing Preset
• PDF with a list of Drum Sampler Tips & Tricks, Max for Live devices, Tutorials and Sample Packs

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.