Side Brain Future Garage

This workshop delves into the murky depths of Future Garage, teaching you how to craft atmospheric soundscapes, hollow vocal chopping and off grid garage inspired grooves reminiscent of Burial's work.

How to Future Garage (Burial): We'll break down the key elements that define Future Garage as a whole and then dive deeper into Burial's unique sound. You'll learn how to build the foundation for your own Future Garage tracks.
Off Grid Drum Programming: Ditch the quantize button! This section explores the art of programming non-quantized, swinging drum grooves that breathe life into your beats while giving you complete freedom on your musical timing.
Accents & Displacements: We'll explore moving our main snares/claps/rimshots sound to build more intricate rhythms that are so popular in this style.
Dark Chord Progressions: Using basic music theory knowledge we explore how to create a dark chord progressions.
Vocal Sampling, Chopping & Sound Design: How to match the key, slice, warp, and process vocal samples to create an ethereal hollow vibe.
Field Recordings/Foley Percussion: Learn how to incorporate field recordings and found sounds, like vinyl crackle or Foley effects, to add a sense of realism and atmosphere to your tracks. Explore agressive EQing techniques to create signature drum sounds.
Ghost Textures: We'll explore how to create shimmering, ghostly textures using pads, reverbs, and delays. These elements can add depth and mystery to your soundscapes.
Future Garage Arrangement: This crucial section dives into the art of arranging a Future Garage track. You'll learn how to build tension and release, create evolving soundscapes, and structure your song for maximum impact with automation.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools, skills and knowledge to produce your own Future Garage tracks that capture the essence of Burial's sound.

What's Included with this session

2+ hours of Ableton Certified Training Video

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