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13 videos on how to produce Nu Disco with Ableton Live

In this series of video tutorial, Sonic Academy pro tutors outline the process for making Nu Disco tunes (a la Aeroplane, Todd Terje and Lindstrom). In 13 concise and easy to understand videos, we cover everything from kick-off to final arrangement, from the creation of your percussion line to programming disco stabs and synth sounds.

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Additional Resource :
LA Convolver (Free Convolution Reverb)

Videos Overview

Tutorial 1 – Creating a drum line 1

Import & sequence a drum loop using Ableton Lives’ Drum Rack

Tutorial 2 – Creating a drum line 2

Add some convolution reverb and EQ to your drums and then import some audio drum loops to your project

Tutorial 3 – Adding ARP Synth 1

Create a rhythmical synth pattern using an arpeggiator and Sylenth1

Tutorial 4 - Dropping synth

Program a subtle synth sound using Sylenth1 also making use of Ableton Lives’ Scale and Chord effects

Tutorial 5 – Adding ARP Synth 2

Do a bit of arrangement to the start of your tune and then finish up by introducing another Arpeggio synth pattern using the Sylenth1

Tutorial 6 – Creating a bassline

Create and sequence in a bassline for your tune

Tutorial 7 – Writing parts for guitar

Create a natural sounding sequenced guitar sound for your tune

Tutorial 8 – Creating and inserting disco stabs 1

Program some bright disco stabs into your song using Sylenth1, the chord and scale effect

Tutorial 9 – Creating and inserting disco stabs 2

Sequence your created disco stabs into your song

Tutorial 10 – Perfecting the synth part

Create and sequence another synth part for your song, then arrange out your tune further

Tutorial 11 – Using the Riser and arranging the tracks’ finish

Create a riser effect using modulation envelopes to open the filter cutoff on the Sylenth1

Tutorial 12 – Putting in drum hits

Import drum hits into your project and arrange them throughout the song

Tutorial 13 – Incorporating FX into your final track

Import sweeps and crashes into your project, then arrange them to properly fit into your song