PML Complete Melodic Techno Start to Finish Academy Vol.2

Take your Melodic Techno tracks to the next level. Explore the sound of the season in the style of artists like Artbat, Innellea, Anyma, Stephan Jolk, Yuven, Massano, Mau P, Marino Canal, Kevin de Vries, Final Request, Argy, Agents of Time and many more.

We’ve included a massive state of the art sound library plus you’ll be getting a complete education in creating Melodic Techno tracks from Start to Finish, instructed by tutors releasing on top labels such as Anjunadeep, Diynamic, Lost & Found, Atlant, Katermukke, Einmusika, Radikon, Steyoyoke, Armada Music. You’ll be guided through all important stages of the production process as well as how to distribute your music through labels.

What You Are Getting

7 Step Online Course Program
15 Fully Produced Educational Ableton Project Files
A Full size MT Sample Pack with 450+ Samples and Loops
150+ Serum Presets
150+ Midi files
1200+ Samples (One Shots & Loops) to enhance your sound palette
4 Problem Solver Sample Packs
- Melodic Techno Essentials (100+ One-shots and Loops)
- Bass Loops (40 Bass loops for Melodic Techno)
- Progressive Vibes (160+ One-Shots and Loops)
- Vocal Textures (30 Vocal Samples)
4 Bonus Packs including 3 Melodic Techno Sample Packs (500+ One-Shots and Loops) and 1 Serum Preset Pack

Software Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 or higher(works with Ableton 12), Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended)

The Full Process

This Academy Program is built for every Melodic Techno producer that wants to take the next step and sign with a label. 7 different tutors will show their production techniques and tell you how to increase your chances of getting signed.

Part 1: Start to Finish – Making a Track

Complete start-to-finish production course. Watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want. Tantum (Radikon) creates a complete track from start-to-finish.

22+ studio sessions, 4 hours of online video lessons.

Create ideas from scratch
Program drums for the club
Sound design with Serum
Write chord progressions & melodies
Build creative FX
Create tension and breaks
Captivating Vocal effects
Arrangement: From loop to full track

Part 2: Mixing and Mastering

Industry professionals Ruede Hagelstein (Watergate, Anjunadeep) and Alex Inggs (trndmsk, Lossless) mix and master the track from Part 1.

16+ studio sessions, 3 hours of online video lessons.

Achieve a balanced mix with gain staging
Drum and lead processing
Vocal mixing
Create clarity, punch and depth
Glue the track together
Explore Multiband Compression, additive EQ and the double limiter technique
Achieve a competitive and loud master

Part 3: Low End Hacks

Final Request (Diyanmic Music, Atlant, Black Rose Recordings) shares all his kick and bass hacks to create powerful and tight low ends.

7+ studio sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.

Create a kick drum in Serum
Create a bassline in Serum
Understand phase alignment
Learn to analyze with Oscilloscope
Discover his favorite side chain tools
Balance Kick and Bass
RMS and Peak level

Part 4: Synthesis and Melody Writing

PML Tutor Yannek Maunz demystifies the Sound Design and melody writing process.

37 studio sessions, 8 hours of online video lessons

Sound Design Basics in Serum
Advanced Sound Design: Create Melodic Techno patches in the style of Afterlife, Anyma, Innellea and many more
Patch layering for unique sound design
Understand Serum’s Multiband compressor
Explore distortion to add grit and warmth
Learn to write captivating melodies for each preset. Discover patterns and methods used by the pros.

Part 5: Arrangement

Producer Dahu (Radikon) breaks down arrangement techniques to escape the loop and finish more tracks.

10 studio sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.

Advanced arrangement structure
Call and response techniques
Creative transition fx
Breaks and Drops
Create movement and micro shifts
Keep it minimalistic

Part 6: Remixing

Tutor Rude Hagelstein (Watergate) takes you on a Remix journey. Discover his approach and start remixing the track from part 1.

12 studio sessions, 3 hours of online video lessons.

Review Stems
Re-sampling methods
Create a new idea
Build grooves and melodic themes
Arrangement and automation skills
Mixing insights

Part 7: Labels and Artists

Armada A&R Sanne instantly improves your label applications, and releasing artists Final Request & Tantum share career tips.

3 interview sessions, 1 hour of online video lessons.

Industry insights with Aramada A&R
Improve application process
Do’s and don’ts for getting signed
Production tips by releasing artists

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