Side Brain Dub Techno [TUTORIAL]
In this session we explore all the necessary tools and skills required to create a professional sounding Dub Techno tracks. From textural pads, Techno chord stabs, in-depth exploration of Ableton Echo, and harnessing the art of dub delay techniques. Learn the secrets behind crafting fat Techno sub bass and intricate percussive sequences with various sampling techniques. Explore the sonic landscape through convolution space and layered textures and finally learn how to arrange a Dub Techno track.
This session comes packed with custom made tools for Dub Techno to get you going right away.
These are some of the tools included in this session:
Techno Chord Generator
Custom MIDI effect rack. Simply load it before a synth and you have instant Minor 9th chord with fat voicing. You can thin the chord by removing the lower octave root, fifth, 7th, and 9th. Additionally you can switch between minor chords and sus chords.
Use it with any built-in synth, plugin or max for live instrument.
Dub Echo
This session includes a deep dive into Ableton’s Echo. One of the most powerful delay effects on the market!
We’ll explore it’s capabilities, learn about dub delays, how to combine different delays together, chaining with reverb, and using it as an analog tape machine.
If you want to jump right in and focus on production, I’ve included a dub delay rack that is production ready. Just throw it on any sound (maybe not kick) for some dub goodness.
Techno Stab Synth
An exclusive instrument rack using Ableton’s Wavetable synth for all those essential techno chord stabs. Don’t forget to add the Techno Chord Generator before this for immediate Dub Techno vibes.
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.
