Creative Sound Design for Music in Ableton Live

Ableton Sound Deck

About the Course

This short course will explore creative sound design for Music using Ableton Live. Within the course you will explore various tools which will allow you to work with both recorded and synthesised sounds. The course is designed and written for musicians / artists / music producers who are interested in developing new skills in sound design and composition.

The aim of the course is to create a community space for creatives to come together to make and share while providing the space and structure for them to develop some new ideas and techniques

This course is suitable for beginners.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

DAY ONE:

Introduction to Ableton Live

  • Why use Ableton Live
  • Audio Setup
  • Interface: Clip view vs Arrangement view
  • Working with Recorded Sound

Creating a Live Setup

  • Clips and sound editing
  • Warping
  • Live setup and Midi Control
  • MIDI Instruments
  • Using Effects

Shaping and Sculpting Sound

  • Automation
  • Working with Volume Envelope
  • Sculpting sound with EQ

Sound Design

  • Sound Design using Ableton Plugins
  • Filters
  • Delays
  • Granulator
  • Pitch Loop

DAY TWO:

Sound Synthesis

  • Sound Synthesis in Ableton

Form and Structure

  • Creating tension and release
  • Sound shapes

Mixing and Arranging

  • Arrangement; Balancing the mix
  • Giving space to your sounds (Panning)

COST

£240 for one two-day course.

COURSE DATES

2 Days In-Person (10-5 each day, 12 hours)

Available Dates:

  • 11-12 September 2025
  • 6-7 January 2026
  • 23-24 April 2026

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

WHAT WILL I NEED?

  • Ableton Live
  • Your own Laptop
  • Headphones

If you have some of your own recorded sounds that you would like to work with then please bring them. Otherwise, we will provide you with a sound library