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The Complete EDM Production Course - Produce, Mix & Master

Fuad Murad

Welcome to the ultimate EDM production course.  With over 10 hours of online training, articles, tips and practical steps you can follow, this is the most comprehensive EDM production course available on Udemy and possibly anywhere online. 

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Welcome to the ultimate EDM production course.  With over 10 hours of online training, articles, tips and practical steps you can follow, this is the most comprehensive EDM production course available on Udemy and possibly anywhere online. 

Save yourself months of going through low quality YouTube tutorials and get all the information you need in one place.  Ask questions, get answers, and make suggestions for new videos that you would like to see added to the course.

We'll cover the basics like audio and midi, loops and samples, various software, plugins.  We'll also dive into sound design, using synths, arrangement, workflow, mixing, mastering and how to tap into your creativity.

The track used in this course is produced in Ableton Live, please don't worry.  Everything shown in this course can be applied using whatever software you use including Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, Pro-Tools, Reason or any other DAW you may use.  

Go From Beginner EDM Producer to Advanced.  You'll go from beginner to advanced quickly and learn how to be confident in your production skills while enjoying the entire process.

The course is very easy to follow and everything is explained in full detail without being boring or difficult to understand.

By the end of the course, you will have developed an idea for a new track, setup your digital audio workstation (DAW), completed your arrangement, and mixed and mastered it to perfection.

Inside the course you'll learn how to:

  • Avoid common mistakes that make many beginners want to quit producing music

  • Generate tons of ideas for new tracks at any time

  • Properly analyze tracks from professional producers 

  • Use reference tracks to make your own tracks sound amazing

  • Make arrangements that are catchy and radio friendly

  • Create interesting and powerful breakdowns, buildups and drops

  • Design sounds that work together 

  • Use samples and presets so you can produce more music fast

  • Use EQ, compression, reverb, delay, limiting, distortion, tape saturation, layering and more

  • Mix and master your tracks to a professional level

  • And much much more.

 

All the tools and plugins used in the course are completely free.  No need for expensive plugins, software or gear.

You'll also get

  • Lifetime access to the course

  • The best support and all your questions answered

  • Udemy certificate of completion for download

  • A 30 Day “No Questions Asked” money back guarantee

  • Fully mixed and mastered Ableton Live Project

  • Complete construction kit including sounds, samples, and Sylenth1 presets.

Enroll today to become a professional EDM producer.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Produce your own edm track from scratch or from a construction kit.
  • Upgrade your edm production skills to get signed and get more followers
  • Make your tracks sound professional with mixing and mastering
  • Create catchy arrangements, buildups, drops, intros and more.
  • Learn how to start and finish new tracks quickly and easily.
  • Learn how to design and recreate sounds in a synthesizer.

Syllabus

Students will understand what this course is about and get to know the instructor.
Introduction
What is Electronic Dance Music or EDM?
What You Need to Get Started
Read more
Equipment Recommendations (PDF Download)
An introduction to definitions, tools and information about music production and the tools and software used to create it.
What is a DAW? The Digital Audio Workstation.
List of DAWs You Can Use (PDF Download)
Loops and Samples
What is a Virtual Instrument
What are Plugins?
Get to Know Your DAW
How to Determine and Develop Your Style and Genre
How To Determine Your Style and Genre (PDF Download)
Audio and Midi
Return Tracks
find the links to download all the plugins used in the course and alternatives for Windows users.

Learn how properly install and use plugins in your DAW

Plugin Download & Alternatives
Download Construction Kit & Ableton Live Project
How to Use Ableton Live Projects and Stems

Download the final mixed and mastered version of the song used in the course so you can use it as a reference or as a guide as you follow along and to compare to your own work.

**New Video** Updated Ableton Live Projects & Plugin Alternatives
We'll learn about sound design, how to choose samples, putting together sounds, layering and arrangement
Download and Import Presets
Course Structure and Objectives
Sound Design - The Arpeggiator (ARP)
Sound Design - Sine Wave Trick (Beginner Friendly)
Sound Design - Piano
Sound Design - Piano & ARP Tweaks
Sound Design - Sub Bass
Sound Design - Creating Bass Sliding Notes and Funky Transitions
Sound Design - Drop Bass
Sound Design - Drop Bass Tuning
Sound Design - The Lead
Sound Design - Tweaking the Lead
Sound Design - Lead Support
Sound Design - Strings/Pads
Sound Design - Plucks & Chords
Sample Selection
Sample Selection - Part 2
Learn how to recreate all the sounds in the course using HELM, a free synthesizer.
Helm Synth Walkthrough Part 1
Helm Synth Walkthrough Part 2 (Envelopes)
Helm Synth Walkthrough Part 3 (LFOs)
Helm Synth Walkthrough Part 4 (Other Stuff)
Designing the Sub Bass
Designing the Distorted Bass
Designing the Lead
Designing the Lead Support
Designing the Supersaw Chords
Designing the Strings
Designing the ARP
Converting Sounds to Stereo
Well discuss organizing your projects, settings up reverbs and delays, finishing track quickly, using reference tracks and gain staging.
Instrument Grouping and Color Coding
Setting Up Reverb - Hall Reverb
Setting Up Reverb - Drum Reverb
Setting Up Reverb - Long Reverb
How to Start and Finish Tracks Super Fast
Gain Staging
Setting Up Sidechain Compression (The EDM Pumping Effect)
We'll create and arrange the different sections of the song including the intro, buildups, breakdowns, drops and outro
The Intro
The First Buildup
The First Drop (Chorus)
The First Drop - Tweaking Volumes
Breakdown and Buildup
The Second Drop
The Outro
Learn how to use EQ, compression, distortion, limiting, and other tools and plugins to make sure your drums and percussion sound good.
Using and Analyzing a Reference Track
Volume Balance
Tuning
The Kick Drum EQ
The Kick Drum Compression
The Kick Drum Distortion
The Kick Drum Limiting
Cymbals
Clap and Snare
Toms
Drum Group Mixing: Compression
Drum Group Mixing: EQ
Drum Group Mixing: Distortion and Limiting
Mixing The Bass
Sub Bass: EQ
Sub Bass: Parallel Processing
Distorted Bass: Part 1
Distorted Bass: Part 2
Mixing Synths and Keyboards
Supersaw Chords
Lead
Volume Tweaks
Support Lead
Strings/Pads
Piano
Arpeggiator
Mixing Other Effects
Intro Impact
Riser Effect

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores workflow, arrangement, mixing, and mastering
Covers various software and plugins, including Ableton Live
Provides lifetime access to the course
Taught by an experienced producer
Includes hands-on exercises and projects
Requires students to have access to specific software and plugins

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Organize Course Materials
Consolidate all course materials into a central location to have everything you need to succeed handy
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  • Create dedicated folders for each module
  • Compile lecture notes, assignments, and other resources
  • Prepare a physical binder or digital notebook for class notes
Review Music Theory Basics
Brush up on your basic knowledge of music to ensure you can tackle more advanced concepts presented in this course with confidence
Browse courses on Music Theory
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  • Revisit topics on musical notation
  • Review the major and minor scales
  • Practice sight-reading simple melodies
Review Sound Design Techniques
Refresh your understanding of sound design to enhance your ability to create engaging and impactful soundscapes
Browse courses on Sound Design
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  • Explore different types of synthesis techniques
  • Practice manipulating and processing sounds using effects
  • Analyze the sound design of professional EDM tracks
Four other activities
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Practice Using Free Software
Gain proficiency in the free software tools used in the course to expand your production capabilities
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  • Download and install the free software mentioned in the course
  • Complete tutorials and online courses on using each software
  • Experiment with different features and functions
Follow Tutorials on Key Genres
Enhance your understanding of specific EDM genres by following tutorials tailored to each style
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  • Identify specific genres you want to explore
  • Search for online tutorials on creating music in those genres
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
Create Mashups and Remixes
Demonstrate your creativity and technical skills by combining elements from different tracks into your own unique productions
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  • Select tracks that complement each other musically
  • Experiment with different arrangements and transitions
  • Add your own personal touches, such as effects, synths, or vocals
Produce a Complete EDM Track
Showcase your comprehensive skills by creating a fully produced EDM track from start to finish
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  • Develop a concept and choose a genre
  • Create a detailed arrangement plan
  • Compose original melodies, basslines, and drums
  • Mix and master your track to a professional standard

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