Electronic Music Production Specialization
Create Musical Compositions With Your Computer. Learn the tools and techniques to create professional sounding music.
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What you will learn
The nature of sound and how natural sound is transformed into an electronic signal that we can record
How to record, edit, and mix live instruments and MIDI in Ableton Live
How to create custom sounds using a synthesizer and how to integrate those custom sounds for your musical compositions
How to record, edit, mix, and add effects to vocal tracks for your electronic music productions
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
In the first course of this specialization, The Technology of Music Production, you will be asked to create a presentation on a topic of your choice. Next, you will produce and record original music using real instruments, MIDI, custom synth patches, and effects such as equalization, compression, and reverb.
Learners should have some basic knowledge about musical concepts and structure. No prior electronic music knowledge is required.
Learners should have some basic knowledge about musical concepts and structure. No prior electronic music knowledge is required.
There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
The Technology of Music Production
Learn about the music production process—including recording, editing, and mixing—and the tools available to you to create contemporary music on your computer.
Introduction to Ableton Live
The new version of Introduction to Ableton Live featuring Ableton Live 10 will launch on April 20!
Electronic Music Performance Techniques
From the Moog analog synthesizers in the 1960s to the contemporary usage of computers, performance controllers, and mobile devices, Electronic Digital Instruments (EDIs) have long been capable of offering artists a new range of musical expression. In this one-of-a-kind course, you'll learn the essential skills you need to perform on an EDI.
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Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.
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