20 minutes from class

EDM Arrangement Overview

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and techniques to master EDM arrangement using Ableton Live.

1. Introduction to EDM Arrangement
   • Understanding the structure and elements of EDM tracks
   • Key principles of arrangement for EDM genres
2. Active Listening
   • Analyzing popular EDM tracks for arrangement techniques
   • Identifying common elements and structures
3. Sampling from Web Platforms
   • Techniques for legally sampling from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music
   • Importing and analyzing tracks in Ableton Live
4. Arrangement Automation
   • Using automation to enhance transitions and build tension
   • Practical examples of automation techniques in Ableton Live
5. Transition Techniques
   • Smoothly transitioning between different sections (intro, verse, drop, breakdown, etc.)
   • Creative use of effects and automation for seamless transitions
6. Creative Pre-Drops and Fills
   • Techniques for building anticipation before drops
   • Fill Techniques
7. Creating Tension
   • Methods for building and releasing tension throughout a track
   • Utilizing arrangement and automation to create emotional peaks

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of EDM arrangement techniques using Ableton Live.

This workshop is designed for both beginners and advanced producers alike who want to enhance their skills in crafting professional-quality EDM tracks.

EDM Arrangement 

Included in this session is an Ableton Project we made in class.

We created a Garage beat using loops in the Session View, then arrange it in the Arrangement view and worked on transitions, buildups and breakdowns so you can follow along with the video.

SB Classic Wash Out

Based on Bass Kleph's Easy Wash Out and similar to the Endless Smile plugin from Dada Life. This rack allows you to easily create tension by introducing Reverb, Delay, Filter combination that intensify as you turn on the Wash Out! Macro.

Song Sketch

In this session we also check out Song Sketch 2 Pro. Which allows you to take clips in the Session view and through various templates arrange your clips in the Arrangement View Automatically!

What's Included with this session

• 2 hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• EDM Arrangement Project from Class
• SB Class Wash Out Audio Effect Rack

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.