[Introduction]
Ableton's Operator is a little intimidating at first, but it's often overlooked for more commercial plugins. It's a versatile instrument and with a little time you can be on your way to making your own patches and basslines. Operator is an FM (Frequency Modulation) Synthesizer with subtractive and additive synthesis. The Operator has 8 individual sections called ‘Shells’ and 1 display section at the centre. Depending on the shell you have selected, the centre display will show you a more detailed set of parameters from which you can modify your sound. For info on Off Centre's Producer Programs: http://www.offcentredj.com/producer-programs.html Oscillators : The noise makers inside the Operator. There are 4 oscillators (ABCD) which have their own parameters that can be tweaked in the centre display. Waveform : Essentially waveforms are a representation of sound and can be complex or simple. In Ableton we can choose from a 22 types of waveforms, design our own or choose from the fundamental waveforms, sine, saw, square and triangle. We’ll choose a sine wave as it has a prominent presence in the lower frequencies. Algorithm : In a nutshell Operator’s Algorithms are different routing options for the oscillators (ABCD). You can see that depending on which one you choose, algorithms can drastically alter your sound. [How to make the Bassline] 1. Generally, the sine wave registers the best in the lower frequencies so, to create our bass sound, we’ll go to our oscillator 'A' and leave the waveform to run a sine wave. 2. We’ll then change the Algorithm to the last configuration so that our oscillators will run independently. 3. Add another oscillator with the same sine wave to boost the fullness of the sound. You could also add a third oscillator and run another waveform on top of the sine waves to add some tones to the sine wave. [Additional Tweaks] Filter : The filter sections controls the Operator’s built-in filters. You can choose from a range of Filter-types (LP,HP,BP,Notch) and then adjust the cutoff with the Frequency knob which sweeps the band with whatever Filter-type you chose. The display will also allow you to change the envelope of the filter and also add curves to your waves with the Shaper Types. Choose from Soft, Hard, Sine or 4Bit to had that little bit of grit or guts to your sound. LFO : By default, The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) shell will modulate the pitch of your oscillators ABCD, but can also modulate the filter cutoff depending on which ones you have turned on in the LFO centre display. Release: In the Oscillator display you can adjust the Release to extend the tail end of the signal. Doing so will lengthen or shorten the amount of time for the signal to decrease after the key has been released. A proper "release" (aka "drop") is one of the most important fundamental DJ techniques not only for scratching, but also for successfully mixing/transitioning from one track to the next. Since this is a cross fader dependent technique, In this video we take an in depth look at the role of each hand. Think tapping your head and rubbing your stomach! Just like any other instrument, it's all about developing hand and/or limb independence. This comes with time and lots of practice.
Next up - try the "Drop Cut": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGVHYg9340E Circles & Squares: http://www.circlesquaresound.com SUBSCRIBE to receive all the latest updates. The end game is to help you reach your creative potential. DJ Program info can be found at: http://www.offcentredj.com/dj-programs.html At Off Centre your DJ education begins with the original industry standard Technics 1200. Along the way you'll incorporate various skills, technologies, and philosophies to create clean, creative, and original mixes. Share the knowledge! Just one of the many ways to take your hand control, scratching, and turntable performance to the next level. SUBSCRIBE to receive all the latest updates. The end game is to help you reach your creative potential.
At Off Centre your DJ education begins with the original industry standard Technics 1200. Along the way you'll incorporate various skills, technologies, and philosophies to create clean, creative, and original mixes: http://www.offcentredj.com/dj-programs.html "Modulation", the technique used in the video will also work with controllers and CDJs. It's a versatile technique to add to your skill set and it will make you a better DJ, no matter what genre you're in to. Share the knowledge! Off Centre DJ School's Instructor Circles & Squares breaks down the intricacies of Sampling in Ableton Live with Part 2 of this multi part series. This video takes you deeper into methods of extracting samples (in this case melodies) and making quick use of them in your midi note editor to build upon your existing rhythmic foundation.
Take virtually any audio file and manipulate the selected source to create something new. Learn more about music production with Ableton: http://www.offcentredj.com/full-producer-program.html http://www.offcentredj.com/ableton-live.html Off Centre DJ School's Instructor Circles & Squares breaks down the intricacies of Sampling in Ableton Live with Part 1 of this multi part series. This video focusses specifically on the technique of "slicing" which is a streamlined method of extracting samples (in this case drums) and making quick use of them in your midi note editor. Take virtually any audio file and manipulate the selected source to create something new. Ableton Live is used to create, record, produce, and even perform music. Learn about linear and improvisational approaches to producing electronic music as we take you through the software’s unique interface. Browse through our latest course offerings HERE Scratch with perfect precision and visualize your sound with these helpful tips on visual cues.
Remember to subscribe to our page for more videos like this. Off Centre's Circles & Squares reminds us that it is important to stretch before you release an assault on your DJ gear. Doing so will help you get those complicated techniques out and prevent long term injury. Sounds silly...and we have a little fun in the video, but as all tablists know, these are some serious manoeuvres.
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