Masterclass: Ben Böhmer - In The Studio
See How Ben Böhmer Produces Music About this Masterclass Ben is one of the most played artists in Melodic Techno/House according to Spotify (over 2,4 Mio monthly listeners atm) and probably the most requested PML artist to share his production process in a masterclass. Now you can follow Ben explaining how "Beyond Beliefs" came together - from the first idea to the final mix. Software Requirements: No software is required to take this masterclass. 2h+ of lessons covering idea generation production process favourite effects and processing techniques how Ben selects sounds & samples arrangement & mixing Bonus Session: Ben is making a track from scratch with Felix Raphael singing the vocal More free bonus sessions "Beyond Beliefs" : The Track Deconstructed in this Masterclass In This Masterclass Dive into the production work flow of one of the biggest artists in melodic house, Ben Böhmer Ben explains his method for creating kick drums from scratch that always fit with the track. While explaining his mix, Ben shows you how he pans elements across the stereo field to create a wide and balanced track. Learn how to layer effects and ad libs to create next level details in your productions. Discover how Ben uses sound design and mixing to create a warm, analog feel in his music. To keep elements interesting and evolving with sound design, it's crucial to add the right FX and automations. Course Curriculum Part 1: Diving into the Elements of the Track Free Preview 1.0 Introduction (0:34) 1.1 Welcome & Starting with the Arpeggio Foundation of the Track (9:48) 1.2 Looking at the Main Theme of the Track (9:32) Free Preview 1.3 Sound Design of Synth Waves (12:58) 1.4 Chords and Harmonic Structure (7:17) 1.5 Kick and Bass Processing (7:19) 1.6 Drum Programming (12:18) 1.7 FX and Vocal FX Processing (9:48) Part 2: Arrangement of the Track 2.1 Arrangement Part 1: Intro, Theme, Breakdown (10:08) 2.2 Arrangement Part 2: Buildup, Drop, Outro (11:18) Part 3: Mixing the Track 3. Mixing Session & Thank You (12:01) Part 4: Bonus Material 1. Ben Böhmer - Making A Track Idea From Scratch (with Vocals from Felix Raphael) (34:21) 2. Ben Böhmer - Interview (about new Album and Workflow) (4:15) Part 5: Free Bonus Material - Performing Live with Ableton 1. Ben Böhmer - How I Play Live With Ableton Live (Setup Explained) (31:56) 2: Ben Böhmer - Ableton Live Performance / DJing 3: How to use Ableton Session View for Live Performances (with Attila) (26:17) Part 6: Free Bonus Material - Tracks in the Style of Ben with Ableton 1: Tutorial: Ableton Project "Balloon" in the Style of "Beyond Beliefs" (with Francois) (41:59) 2: Tutorial: Ableton Project "Sun Vibes" in the Style of "Vale" (with Francois) (39:05) 3: Tutorial: Ableton Project "Blue Circle" in the Style of "Purple Line" (with Francois) (66:10) 4: Tutorial: Ableton Project "Cloud 94" (with Francois) (35:42) 5: Quick run-through: Ableton Project "Bright Lights" in the Style of "Space In Between Remix" (with Francois) (13:49) Ben Böhmer Walk Through of "Beyond Beliefs" pmlApiHelpers.replaceThumbnailWithHtml("dpwaphcont", "dpwaph", ``) Ben Böhmer Hey guys, I am happy to give you a detailed look into my track “Beyond Beliefs” from my Album “Begin Again”. The whole album was written & produced during lockdown and the process helped my to cope with the crazy worldwide situation. Making music can be so liberating and fulfilling, which is why I put together this online course with Production Music Live. I want to inspire people to create their own music and want to show that it does not need expensive gear to make great tracks. I made “Beyond Beliefs” completely in the box in Ableton and in this Walk Through we go through every track of the song, check all effects, midi and processing and I show you why the arrangement is special. I hope you learn something new in this course and wish to see you soon on stage. 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Does he show his patches/presets in Diva? New plugins? The Masterclass goes fully in-depth on every detail of the production. We are looking at every single Diva (and Omnisphere) patch and also effect plugins we didn't have time to look at in this short Youtube session (Ben uses a variety of different 3rd party compressors for example). Also, we are looking at the drums in depth. Additionally as free bonus of the masterclass, we have a session where Ben is making a track from scratch, and Felix Raphael, who passed by the studio, is singing vocals on top, while Ben does a live arrangement of the whole thing. The additional option with two sound packs provides you with 9 fully arranged Ben Style Ableton Project files, Midis and Ben Böhmer sample pack as well as a full Start to Finish course of a track in the style of Ben's track "Vale"." When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. How long do I have access to the courses?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. How do I download files?After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it will be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check your spam folder and if you have any issues, email [email protected]. What type of audio files are the samples?24bit 44.1K WAV Files What if I am unhappy with my order?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the digital download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts. No refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person. 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What if I have further questions?We are available to help you with any questions, get in touch via: [email protected] Software Requirements Option 1: Ben Böhmer Masterclass No Software Required to Take this Masterclass Option 2: Ben Böhmer Masterclass + Ben Böhmer Production Packs Vol 1 & 2 - Ableton Live (incl. Wavetable and Echo (inlcuded in Suite)) 10.1.7 or higher - Xfer Serum 1.286 or higher Email us anytime for further questions or concerns!