20 minutes of class

Samurai Beats Overview

In this workshop we explore the micro genre Samurai Beats – a fusion of Hip Hop beats with an evocative Asian vibe. Discover the art of seamlessly blending traditional and modern elements to create a sonic tapestry that transports listeners to a serene yet rhythmic landscape.

1. Which Instruments to Use:
   • Dive into the instrument selection process, discovering the perfect combination of sounds to capture the essence of Samurai Beats. Explore a curated palette of instruments that bring authenticity to your compositions with multi-sampled instruments like Kontakt East Asia
2. Learn How to Use Asian Music Scales:
   • Understand the melodic relationship of Asian music scales and implement them effectively in your compositions. Learn how to infuse your beats with emotive and culturally rich melodies.
3. Using Articulations & Key Switches:
   • Learn how to use key switching to switch instrument articulation for maximum expressivity.
4. Asian Percussion:
   • Explore the wide variety of asian percussion sounds and how to incorporate them into your beats
5. Arranging Samurai Beats:
   • Develop your arrangement skills, discovering how to structure your compositions to create a captivating journey for your listeners.
6. Essential Keyboard Shortcuts:
   • Edit MIDI faster with these essential Grid Keyborad Shortcuts
7. Granular Sampling:
   • A glimpse into today's most popular sampling/looping technique

Drums Booster 2

My go to for all my drum processing needs. Easy way to boost your drums and make them big and phat.

A combination of compression, transient shaping, and saturation with added parallel spatial effects.

This rack is using the free CLIP SHIFTER plugin.

More info HERE.

Drums Lofier

Premium Rack from my Composition Power Tools Pack. Turn any drum kit into a lofi kit.

It comprises a variety of techniques carefully crafted to transform the drum sound, creating a vibe reminiscent of the latest Lofi Hip Hop tracks. The primary methods employed include filtering, EQ adjustments, distortion, and compression.

More Info Here

What's Included with this session

• 2 hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• Samurai Beats Ableton Project
• Drums Booster 2 Audio Effect Rack
• Drums Lofier Audio Effect Rack
• List of Free Samples and Free Plugins

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.