Electronic Sound Art Class | Portland

Why settle for ordinary when you can create extraordinary? Crafting your sonic masterpiece has never been more exhilarating! Dive into the world of electronic music and bend instruments to your will with the powerful and versatile software from Arturia. Whether you're a seasoned pro or have just mastered your DAW, this cutting-edge technology allows you to shape your sound with unparalleled precision. Sessions in-person or LIVE online.

Picture this: You're in your favorite digital audio workstation (DAW), armed with Arturia's innovative tools. The possibilities are endless as you embark on a journey through the vast landscape of House, Techno, Tech-House, EDM, and Bass. Unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild as you explore the tricks of the trade, honing your skills to perfection.

Arturia's software empowers you to sculpt your music in ways you never thought possible. The intuitive interface and a plethora of features make it a playground for sound design enthusiasts. From tweaking synth parameters to crafting intricate beats, every aspect of your production is under your control.

What sets Arturia apart is its commitment to providing a comprehensive experience. Dive deep into sound design, experiment with various textures, and watch your ideas come to life. The seamless integration with your DAW ensures a smooth workflow, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – your music.

Whether you're aiming for the pulsating beats of Techno, the infectious grooves of House, the driving rhythms of Tech-House, the explosive energy of EDM, or the deep, resonant basslines that define the genre, Arturia has you covered. Elevate your productions to new heights and stand out in the electronic music scene with the help of this cutting-edge software.

Step into the realm of electronic music production with Arturia, where your sonic adventures await. Unleash your creativity, shape your sound, and let the world hear the music that only you can create. The stage is set, the tools are in your hands – it's time to make waves in the electronic music landscape!

Sponsored by Arturia. All Garnish students get one-year of Arturia software for free!

Getting into Arturia

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• →Setting up your DAW with Arturia's instruments and effects
• →Building a starting template you will keep coming back to

• →What is in Analog Lab and the V Collection, and when to reach for each instrument
• →Setting up your DAW with Arturia's instruments and effects
• →Building a starting template you will keep coming back to

Analog Foundations

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• →Programming the bass and lead sounds that define House and Techno
• →Why the classics still sound the way they do, and how to use that

• →Subtractive synthesis on the classic emulations: oscillators, filters, envelopes
• →Programming the bass and lead sounds that define House and Techno
• →Why the classics still sound the way they do, and how to use that

Wavetable and Granular

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• →The modulation matrix: turning a static patch into one that moves
• →Designing textures and pads with a sense of depth

• →Pigments' wavetable and granular engines, and what each is good for
• →The modulation matrix: turning a static patch into one that moves
• →Designing textures and pads with a sense of depth

Drums and Step Sequencing

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• →Layer elements to create unique and massive drum sounds
• →Swing, groove and pocket for Tech-House and EDM

• →Learn to step sequence from the pros
• →Layer elements to create unique and massive drum sounds
• →Swing, groove and pocket for Tech-House and EDM

Bass that Carries a Club

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• →Saturation and harmonics, so the bass survives a phone speaker as well as a rig
• →Sidechain and movement without losing the low end

• →Make sub-shattering bass parts
• →Saturation and harmonics, so the bass survives a phone speaker as well as a rig
• →Sidechain and movement without losing the low end

Effects, Transitions and Arrangement

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• →Arturia's FX Collection: delays, reverbs, filters and tape
• →Arranging what you have built, and getting it ready for mixdown

• →Master creative use of digital effects to create exciting transitions
• →Arturia's FX Collection: delays, reverbs, filters and tape
• →Arranging what you have built, and getting it ready for mixdown

In Portland this course is deliberately small: a handful of students, one working producer, and plenty of time on the equipment. If getting to the studio is not practical, the same classes run live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.