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About the course
Open up a whole new world of sounds and creative possibilities by getting away from your computer and exploring some unusual sources. UK dance producer Hodge shows you how you can use all sorts of unexpected objects to create a completely unique sonic palette and transform your musical workflow.
Who’s this course for
Suitable for Beginner experience levels.
This course is for any music maker wanting to level up their skills and make progress with their music career.
What you'll learn
Where most people see a boring everyday item, Hodge sees a huge amount of musical potential. He explores how you can completely mix up your productions with the help of some not-so-traditional sounds and shows how you can completely transform these, both inside and outside the DAW, to create something truly unique.
Hodge uses Ableton and his handy field recorder but, as he shows, you can make music with whatever is around you.
Get ready to think outside the box as you’ll learn:
- Why getting out of the box can make music production more fun and tactile.
- Where to find the perfect things to record for your tracks.
- How to process your recordings inside your DAW to create new sounds.
- Where to get great samples and how to change them up to make something new.
- How to use affordable hardware to mix up your creative workflow.
- How to build out your sounds and loops into a full track.
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Your teacher
Hodge
Hodge is a DJ and producer who is a mainstay of Bristol Techno/UK Bass music, with a signature sound that marries his love of hard-hitting, club-focused bass music with experimental electronic sounds. Hodge has developed his production skills over the span of his career, with an enviable work rate and efficiency. He’s collaborated with many big players in the UK dance music scene including Peverleist, Randomer, Laurel Halo and Peder Mannerfelt. His debut album ‘Shadows in Blue’ showcases his versatility as a producer across multiple styles.