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Welcome to EML

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 Welcome to the NUS Electronic Music Lab!  In the coming months, you will learn how to create, record, and perform electronic music.  If you are already experienced, you can join the Experienced track to develop your  Live performance techniques Mixing and mastering Sound design and synthesis Music business and intellectual property If you are just starting out, we will help you get started on the Beginner track with Making beats Creating your own song  Audio effects Recording vocals and live instruments  Sampling Live playing techniques Before we get started, check out what you need to prepare

What you need to prepare

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1. Software to download and install (a) Ableton Live 12  Download the free trial for 30days  https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/  - Get all the features of Live 12 Suite free for 30 days.  you can join our group buy on 7 September to buy your own set of Live Intro, or Live Standard, or Live Suite, with additional discount. (b) ASIO4All audio driver (for Windows users)  Download and install from  http://www.asio4all.org/ Watch this to learn how to install ASIO4All  https://youtu.be/EUzKX32A7hU  2. Hardware that you will need Your own computer/laptop, Windows 10 or 11 or Mac OS X 10.11.6 above Headphones (you won't hear the music fully on laptop) Mouse (much better control than trackpad) Optional MIDI keyboard - if you don't have one, we will teach you how to use the computer keyboard Launchpad or equivalent 3. Samples and Loops for Lesson 1 Here are links to download six sets of free and legal samples and loops. You can choose which set you want to download, or download all of the

What you will learn

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How the sessions work - Every section is 10 minutes teaching, followed by 20 minutes hands on task  - During the hands on time, ask for help! The Exco and seniors and Tutors will help you - You can take breaks any time during the hands on time Three weeks to learn the basics Day 1 Sat 31 August 12pm Part 1: Introduction + Navigation 1pm Part 2:  Loops + Sampling 2pm  end Day 2 Sat 7 September  12pm Part 1: Making Beats + Music 1pm Part 2: Audio Effects 2pm  end Day 3 Sat 14 September  12pm Part 1: Arrangement + Remixing 1pm Part 2: Mixdown 2pm end Schedule for EML  What about the rest of the Semester? Here's the full schedule for Semester 1