Part 1: Making a Melodic Techno Track from Start to Finish
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General Introduction to the Program (+ Downloads) (0:38)
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I - Intro with Start to Finish Tutor Tantum (0:33)
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II - Track Playthrough (6:03)
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1.1 - Main Drum Elements (15:39)
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1.2 - Secondary Drum Elements (17:26)
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1.3 - Bass (15:39)
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1.4 - Bass FX (9:32)
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1.5 - Melodies - Pad (6:39)
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1.6 - Melodies - Ratchet (18:00)
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1.7 - Melodies - Lead (17:49)
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1.8 - Melodies - Chord Progression (9:10)
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1.9 - Melodies - Lead (10:02)
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1.10 - Melodies - Tension Element (11:08)
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1.11 - Creating the Break (10:46)
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1.12 - Vocals (18:31)
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1.13 - Arrangement Part 1 (15:42)
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1.14 - Arrangement Part 2 (25:26)
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1.15 - Break Bass, Automations, FX (33:09)
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1.16 - Mixing Drums (11:00)
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1.17 - Mixing Bass Group (9:55)
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1.18 - Mixing Melodic Parts (22:04)
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1.19 - Mixing Vocals (3:28)
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1.20 - Mixing FX (12:16)
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1.21 - Mastering (21:14)
Part 2.1: Mixing for Melodic Techno
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Welcome to Part 2 (0:21)
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I - Intro with Mixing Tutor Ruede Hagelstein (0:57)
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2.1.1 - Types of Mixing (13:19)
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2.1.2 - Preparation and First Steps (19:52)
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2.1.3 - Kick and Bass (16:22)
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2.1.4 - Vocals, Leads and Pads (22:53)
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2.1.5 - Stabs and Arps (22:05)
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2.1.6 - Drums and Percussions (20:14)
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2.1.7 - FX Details (19:14)
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2.1.8 - Final Adjustments (10:01)
Part 2.2: Mastering for Melodic Techno
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I - Intro with Mastering Tutor Alex Inggs (1:27)
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2.2.1 - File Preparation (4:54)
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2.2.2 - First Listen (6:30)
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2.2.3 - Utility (4:09)
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2.2.4 - Subtractive EQ (8:33)
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2.2.5 - Glue and Multiband Compressor (9:11)
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2.2.6 - Sweetening with additive EQ (3:45)
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2.2.7 - Limiting (5:08)
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2.2.8 - Final Thoughts (3:01)
Part 3: Low End Hacks with Final Request
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Welcome to Part 3 (0:17)
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I - Intro with Low End Tutor Final Request (0:40)
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3.1 - Kick Overview (3:34)
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3.2 - Creating a Kick Drum Part 1 (14:55)
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3.3 - Creating a Kick Drum Part 2 (10:58)
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3.4 - Creating a Bass Part 1 (9:30)
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3.5 - Creating a Bass Part 2 (8:50)
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3.6 - Kick and Bass Part 1 (10:55)
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3.7 - Kick and Bass Part 2 (9:13)
Part 4.1: Synthesis Basics in Serum
Part 4.2: Sound Design in Serum
Part 4.3: Layering in Sound Design
Part 4.4: Multiband Compression for Sound Design
Part 4.5: Melody Writing
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4.5.1 - Root Jump Method Part 1 (21:06)
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4.5.2 - Root Jump Method Part 2 (14:28)
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4.5.3 - The Answer (12:01)
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4.5.4 - The LFO Interplay (6:33)
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4.5.5 - The Ploink Ratat (7:53)
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4.5.6 - Interlude (1:49)
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4.5.7 - Nice Glide (7:02)
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4.5.8 - A Pitched Pluck (11:01)
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4.5.9 - Real Melody (31:58)
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4.5.10 - Big Melody (10:59)
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4.5.11 - Triplet Style Melody (12:18)
Part 5: Arrangement
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Welcome to Part 5 (0:21)
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5.1 - General Thoughts on Arrangement (6:22)
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5.2 - Overview (2:10)
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5.3 - Macro Structure (9:18)
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5.4 - Setting up the Basic Structure (14:54)
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5.5 - Introduction to Melodic Progression (3:27)
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5.6 - Melodic Progression (8:30)
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5.7 - Movement and Variation (10:18)
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5.8 - Additional Tips (7:47)
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5.9 - Final Touches: Risers and Impacts (11:47)
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5.10 - Outro (1:21)
Part 6: How to create a Remix
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Welcome to Part 6 (0:24)
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I - Intro with Tutor Ruede Hagelstein (0:55)
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6.1 - First Steps (1:31)
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6.2 - Bass, Kick and Vocals (13:41)
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6.3 - Vocals & Leads (26:31)
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6.4 - Leads and Breaks (14:02)
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6.5 - Pre Arrangement (23:21)
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6.6 - Arrangement (15:44)
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6.7 - Drums (14:53)
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6.8 - Preparing Final Arrangement (32:13)
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6.9 - Final Arrangement (34:44)
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6.10 - Mixing (5:22)
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6.11 - Resume (1:13)
Part 7: Artist Portraits and Label Insights
Part 8: Free Bonus Sessions
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10 Quick Tips for Melodic Techno Production (9:28)
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Track Analysis - Banshee (002) with Francois (Kevin de Vries Style) (48:37)
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Track Analysis - Exhale (005) with Francois (ARTBAT Style) (32:53)
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Track Analysis - Unbroken (006) with Francois (ARTBAT Style) (58:50)
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Track Analysis - Hopeless Horizons (008) with Francois (Innellea Style) (54:44)
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Track Analysis - Control (014) with Francois ("early" Stephan Jolk Style) (52:57)
