About Course
Discover the creative power of modulation and elevate your productions with Modulation in Ableton Live, an advanced sound design course taught by electronic music producer and educator Thavius Beck. Designed for producers looking to breathe life into static sounds, this course explores the full range of modulation tools built into Ableton Live, revealing how to add movement, variation, and depth to your music using the DAW’s native devices.
You’ll start with a foundational understanding of modulation in music, learning how Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs), envelopes, and control voltage can manipulate any parameter over time. Thavius walks you through Ableton’s modulation devices—including LFO, Shaper, Envelope Follower, Expression Control, and advanced Max for Live tools—showing how each can be used to transform everything from synth patches to effect chains. You’ll also explore mapping and routing techniques using tools like MultiMap, Map8, XY pads, and more to shape your sound with precision and creativity.
As the course progresses, you’ll go beyond the basics into sequencing modulation, adding randomness, probability, and rhythm to your movements. You’ll learn how to combine modulation sources for complex, evolving textures, using tools like Mono Sequencer, Device Randomizer, and Envelope Follower in performance and production. Whether you’re creating experimental textures, driving beats, or lush evolving pads, Modulation in Ableton Live gives you the knowledge and inspiration to push your sound design further than ever.
Discover the creative power of modulation and elevate your productions with Modulation in Ableton Live, an advanced sound design course taught by electronic music producer and educator Thavius Beck. Designed for producers looking to breathe life into static sounds, this course explores the full range of modulation tools built into Ableton Live, revealing how to add movement, variation, and depth to your music using the DAW’s native devices.
You’ll start with a foundational understanding of modulation in music, learning how Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs), envelopes, and control voltage can manipulate any parameter over time. Thavius walks you through Ableton’s modulation devices—including LFO, Shaper, Envelope Follower, Expression Control, and advanced Max for Live tools—showing how each can be used to transform everything from synth patches to effect chains. You’ll also explore mapping and routing techniques using tools like MultiMap, Map8, XY pads, and more to shape your sound with precision and creativity.
As the course progresses, you’ll go beyond the basics into sequencing modulation, adding randomness, probability, and rhythm to your movements. You’ll learn how to combine modulation sources for complex, evolving textures, using tools like Mono Sequencer, Device Randomizer, and Envelope Follower in performance and production. Whether you’re creating experimental textures, driving beats, or lush evolving pads, Modulation in Ableton Live gives you the knowledge and inspiration to push your sound design further than ever.
Course Content
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05:32
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Envelope Modulation With Max For Live
06:45
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Volume Envelope Modulation
06:20
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The Shaper In Max For Live
07:55
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Envelope Inversion With R.E.F.
09:42
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Using The XY Pad
06:04
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One Control Knob With MultiMap
08:11
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Mapping Macro Controls With Map8
07:31
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Sequencing Snapshots with TIP
07:02
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Modulation With Device Randomizer
05:57
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Rhythmic Variations With The Step Divider
08:22
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Adding Probability With Dr Chaos
05:22
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MIDI Sequencing With The Mono Sequencer
06:01
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Drums With The Mono Sequencer and Envelope Follower
06:28
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LFO Modulation and Multimap
05:03
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Combining Modulators For Infinite Creative Opportunities
05:54
