First 20 minutes from class

 

Juke/Footwork Overview - Scroll Down for an Audio Demo of the Track We Made in Class.

In this session we dive into the jittery world of Juke and Footwork production. From rapid-fire drums to hypnotic vocal chops, you’ll learn the techniques that define the Chicago sound while building your own original tracks.

Key Learning Points:

• How to Juke/Footwork – Explore the signature sound, tempo, and feel that make the style unique.

• Intricate Rhythms – Program fast, syncopated patterns and layered percussion.

• Step Divider Sequencing – Use advanced sequencing workflows to create rolling, chopped-up drum variations.

• Sampled Chords – Build lush stabs and progressions from sampled material.

• Vocal Chops – Cut and rework vocals into rhythmic hooks and call-and-response patterns.

• 808 Subs – Design heavy sub-bass lines that hit hard and drive the groove.

• Track Arrangement – Structure your track with breakdowns, builds, and drops to keep the energy moving.

Whether you’re new to the style or looking to refine your sound, this workshop gives you the tools to produce authentic, club-ready Juke and Footwork in Ableton Live.

 

Juke/Footwork Project from Class

 

Included with the session is the Footwork project from class. Follow along, remix, make it your own, and save all the tools used in the workshop.

 

Ableton Template

This Template includes everything you need to start creating full Juke/Footwork tracks: Arrangement Locators, Selector Kits for quick drum switch ups, Sequencers, Vocal chops, Fat 808 bass, Chord Samples and FX!

After unpacking the apl file (Ableton Live Pack) ->Open the Project and Go to File -> Save Live Set as Template

 

Laser Machine

Included in this session is an extremely useful and versatile laser making machine using Operator.

 

 

Break Bus Driver Rack

An exclusive Audio Effect Rack you can use on all your breakbeats tracks and/or Drum groups.

This rack combines saturations, compression, short reverbs, rhythmic delays and transient shaping.

This rack will make your drums sounds fatter and fuller.

Macros:

Drive – Waveshaping distortion from the Drum Buss

Crunch – Mid/High Distortion

GAINNN – Controls the makeup gain of the Glue Compressor before the last stage of Soft and Hard Clipping

Saturate – Analog Drive before final clipping

Room Space – Drums Plate reverb

Groove Echo – Syncopated 1/4 notes for added groove

Tilt Filter – Tilt EQ to adjust the balance of the highs and lows

Comp – Last compressor stage

 

What's Included with this session

• 2 hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• Juke/Footwork Ableton Tempalte
• Fully Arragmnet Juke/Footwork Track We Made in Class
• Laser Machine Instrument Rack
• Break Bus Driver Audio Effect Rack
• PDF with a list of Tutorials, Max for Live Devices, Sample Packs and Documentaries.

 

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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.