Beatworx - Electronic Music School
Producing Sophisticated Hypnotic Techno With Arthur Robert
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https://beatworx.in/courses/audio-units-masterclass-02/
⏰ Duration: 1h 46m
🎛️ DAW: Ableton Live 12
📂 Download: Free Project File
🎹 Producing Fast Paced Groovy Techno using Ableton Live with Audio Units
Step into the studio with Audio Units as they demonstrate how to create a groovy, modern techno track using Ableton Live 12 and a handful of trusted plugins. Watch them craft each element with precision—sharp percussion, rolling bass, and grooves that instantly connect. Discover their process to groove consistency, dynamic transitions, and delivering tracks with a raw hypnotic punch.
📖 What will one learn in this masterclass?
🦵🏼 Kick: Synthesising a kick from scratch using Live’s built-in DS Kick and processing it to get a beefy, fat, techno-oriented 909 style kick drum.
🎸 Bassline: Making use of Live 12’s MIDI Generators to come up with a sequence, and using Operator to make a groovy bassline.
👑 Lead: Using MIDI Generators to come up with a sequence, processing the MIDI through built-in MIDI Effects and synthesising a groovy lead from scratch. Using Serum’s extensive modulation system to add movement.
🥁 Cymbals & FX: D16 Drumazon 2 for sharp, punchy 909-style hats and cymbals. Using Sylenth1 for its randomizing capabilities to come up with quirky sounds that are then processed into percussive loops, textures, etc.
🎗️ Lead Support Elements: Using the raw MIDI data from the lead to extract supporting elements, including the use of Sylenth1 and Synplant 2 to keep things varied and interesting.
🎹 Synth Tweaks: Using audio loops made from elements within the track and processing them through Granulator III.
🎚️ Mixing: Look at an extensive mixing workflow using EQs, compressors and other effects, that’s done along with ideation process to keep things quick and simple.
📝 Arrangement: Full process from start to finish, going from ideas in Session View to a fully arranged track in the Arrangement View with automations, transitions, etc. in the quickest way possible.
✨ Tweaks: Editing sounds and initial ideas to make them fit the final result, using Cableguys Shaperbox 3 and free plugins from Analog Obsession.
https://beatworx.in/courses/audio-units-masterclass-01/
⏰ Duration: 2h 33m
🎛️ DAW: Ableton Live 12
📂 Download: Free Project File
🎹 Producing Groovy Hypnotic Techno using Ableton Live with Audio Units
Join Audio Units as they guide you through building a hypnotic, loopy techno track using Ableton Live 12 and select third-party plugins. Discover how they layer subtle textures, design immersive sounds, and shape minimal yet powerful arrangements that define their signature sound. From sculpting immersive atmospheres to weaving drum patterns with deliberate precision, this session unpacks their masterful control of tension, space, and subtle repetition.
📖 What will one learn in this masterclass?
🦵🏼 Kick Drum: Processing a straightforward 909 kick drum and using EQ, saturation for tonal balance and beefing up the sound.
🎸 Bassline: Using Operator to achieve a simple yet sophisticated rolling bassline.
👑 Lead: Serum doing the heavy lifting with its wavetable synthesis-driven approach to design a modulated lead.
🔁 FX Loops: Using Sylenth1 for its randomizing capabilities to come up with quirky sounds that are then processed into atmospheres, textures, etc.
⛑️ Hats: D16 Drumazon 2 for sharp, punchy 909-style hats and cymbals.
🎚️ Mixing: Using Pro-Q 4 and other EQs for tonal balance and cleaning up sounds. Using free plugins from Analog Obsession to treat individual sounds. Approaches to group processing for low end, drums, synths, etc.
📝 Arrangement: Full process from start to finish, going from ideas in Session View to a fully arranged track in the Arrangement View with automations, transitions, etc. split over 3 chapters.
✨ Tweaks: Editing sounds and initial ideas to make them fit the final result.
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The other popular way right now is to throw your own events, but that’s a ship you don’t want to get on without a little experience and understanding how the industry works.
Having also been in the events space with our brand Afterworx for over a decade, this is how we have met some of the DJs that played for us the first time and ended up being our residents and mainstays.
Those people who came to our shows and bonded with us over the music.
Currently the events space is overly saturated with an obnoxiously unbalanced ratio of artists to promoters, making it a bit more challenging to navigate the landscape.
Remember, no matter how good you are, no one owes you a gig, you must find your way and earn it. Wish you all the best
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https://beatworx.in/courses/gunjack-masterclass/
⏰ Duration: 1h 9m
🎛️ DAW: Hardware Composition + Ableton Live
Join Gunjack @GUNJACKOFFICIAL for an insightful session where he breaks down his creative process, crafting a Detroit-influenced techno track using both hardware and Ableton Live.
For the price of two courses, you’ll gain access to watch him build two tracks from scratch—one using hardware synths and drum machines, and the other fully in-the-box with Ableton Live. Gain valuable insights into his workflow, gear philosophy, and time management strategies in the studio.
🎓 What will one learn in this masterclass?
The masterclass is divided into two engaging parts:
Part 1: In this session, Gunjack takes you through his hardware-driven creative process, building a track from scratch by composing, arranging, recording, mixing, and finalising it live. His setup includes powerful tools like the Akai Force, Elektron Digitone, Roland TR-8, Roland AlphaJuno, Synthark MSP-AJx, Roland PG-200, and the Boss Space Echo RE-202. He also demonstrates multitrack recording in Ableton Live, capturing his entire jam seamlessly in one go.
Part 2: The second part of the masterclass shifts focus to a fully in-the-box production workflow. Gunjack demonstrates how to compose, arrange, mix, and finalise a track entirely within Ableton Live, emphasizing a fast, efficient, and creative approach to finishing tracks quickly.
Explore both hardware and software workflows as Gunjack breaks down practical, hands-on strategies for producing intense techno tracks with clarity and speed.
Masterclass topics include:
• Rumble Kick
• Chord Sequencing
• Live Drum Sequencing
• Live Multitrack Recording
• Software Editing
• Gain Staging
• Controller Mapping
• Microedits
• Controllerism
• Software & Hardware Composition
• Advanced FX Use
https://beatworx.in/courses/psyk-masterclass/
⏰ Duration: 1h 54m
🎛️ DAW: Ableton Live + VCV Rack
We are beyond thrilled to announce our next masterclass with the head honcho of Spain-based deep techno imprint, Non Series - Psyk 🇪🇸
Join Psyk for an immersive 2-hour masterclass that explores both the foundational principles and advanced techniques of Modular Synthesis, guiding you in the creation of unique, cerebral, and other-worldly sounds.
In this session, Psyk will showcase the use of VCV Rack within Ableton Live as a powerful tool for exploring boundless sonic landscapes. You’ll gain experience with patching modules in an intuitive virtual environment, with skills easily transferable to hardware modular systems. With years of expertise and a distinguished career, Psyk simplifies complex concepts, making them accessible to all.
🎓 What will one learn in this masterclass?
Basic overview of using VCV Rack within Ableton Live and synthesising sounds using Modular Synthesis.
🎛️ Modular Synthesis Overview: Understanding control voltage and how to use VCV Rack in Ableton Live.
🥁 Drums with VCV Rack: Using sequencers and drum generators in VCV Rack to make the foundation groove.
🔗 CV Modulation: Modulating sounds in VCV Rack to keep things interesting and evolving.
⚡️ Using FX in VCV Rack: Creative modules in VCV Rack such as Mutable Instruments Clouds to add texture to sounds.
🎙️ Multitrack Recording: Routing setup to record multitrack audio from VCV Rack.
🏭 Processing: Using plugins and Ableton Live stock devices to process all the sounds.
🎛️ Breakdown of VCV Patches: Overview of multiple Psyk style modular patches in VCV Rack.
https://beatworx.in/courses/red-rooms-and-againstme-masterclass/
Duration: 1h 18m
DAW: Ableton Live
Join Red Rooms and AgainstMe for an unparalleled masterclass, as they come together to create a track from scratch at their Berlin studio. In this unique session, you will witness their exceptional skills in sound design and track conception, as they collaboratively build an intricate and groovy sci-fi piece.
Over the course of this 2-hour session, the duo will expertly produce and arrange a polished track using only stock instruments and effects from Ableton Live. This ensures that you can easily follow along and apply their methods to your own projects.
The masterclass is divided into two engaging parts:
Sound Design and Conceptualization: In the initial segment, Red Rooms and AgainstMe will demonstrate their distinctive approaches to sound creation and ideation. You'll gain insights into their techniques as they craft the foundational elements of the track.
Track Arrangement: The second segment focuses on structuring and arranging the track from the ground up. Watch as they seamlessly integrate their creative processes to transform initial ideas into a cohesive composition. This part of the masterclass offers valuable perspectives on effective collaboration in music production.
Red Rooms & AgainstMe are keen on showing you the following topics:
Creative Process:
Track Ideation, Sound Design, Sequencing, Drums, Percussions, FX Chains, Processing, Mixdown, Arrangement, Tips & Tricks
Low Group:
Kick Drum: Processing & Arrangement
Sub Groove: Processing & Arrangement
Low/Mid Groove: Build, Processing & Arrangement
Group Stage Processing
Drum Kit Group:
Hi-Hats: Processing & Arrangement
Claps: Processing & Arrangement
Rides: Processing & Arrangement
Cymbals/Shakers: Processing & Arrangement
Additional Drum Sounds: Processing & Arrangement
Synths:
Main Synth: Sound Design, Processing & Arrangement
Tension Synth Layer: Sound Design, Processing & Arrangement
Arrangement:
How to layer
Building a breakdown
Building the drop
Building and maintaining tension throughout the entire track
https://beatworx.in/courses/specific-objects-masterclass/
Duration: 2h 55m
DAW: Ableton Live
List of topics in this session:
General focus: Breakdown of an unreleased track and recreating it from scratch.
Track Overview: Talking about the idea behind the making of this track and details about the arrangement.
Sample Organisation: Tips and tricks to organise your sample library using Collections on Ableton Live.
Kick & Bass: Crafting the kick and bass from scratch, glueing them together and general low end processing tips.
Percussion: Layering percussion to create high-intensity samples, arranging grooves to create rhythm. Processing the percussions using EQ, compression, saturation, etc.
Cymbals: Creating variation in energy and mood by using different cymbals like hi-hats and rides.
Main Elements: Finding the right samples for the track’s main ideas and processing them in interesting ways.
Arrangement: Building an arrangement out of the finished loop that has variation and incidentals to create variety and flow.
Effects: Using FX samples for buildups and drops in the arrangement to highlight key moments in the arrangement.
Mixdown: Working on gain levels, EQ-ing and compression of every element to fit everything together for a balanced mix.
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https://beatworx.in/courses/chontane-masterclass/
Duration: 2h 40m
DAW: Ableton Live
List of topics in this session:
Creative Process:
How to start a track
Drum Rack and processing samples
Woking with different sequencers
Creating stabs, pads and background atmospheres
Mixing Process:
Compression and Saturation
How to process drums
Working with various EQs
Stereo field and delays
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https://beatworx.in/courses/ben-reymann-masterclass/
Hypnotic groove dealer from Berlin, Ben Reymann produces an entire track from scratch using everything stock inside of Ableton Live 11 and he's keen on sharing the following topics during his masterclass with us:
General focus: Project setup and grouping, with main focus on drum groups.
Low Group:
- Kick drum; processing & arrangement
- Sub groove; processing & arrangement
- Low/mid groove; build, processing & arrangement
- Group stage processing
Drum Kit Group:
- Hi Hats; processing & arrangement
- Claps; processing & arrangement
- Rides; processing & arrangement
- Cymbals/Shakers; processing & arrangement
- Additional drum sounds; processing & arrangement
Parallel Compression:
- Quick overview
- Return channel setup (EuroMix Hyper Compression)
Synths:
- Quick overview
- Lead synth
- Atmosphere, pad & strings
Support and follow the artist:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/ben-reymann
Instagram: instagram.com/ben_reymann
Danny Wabbit's sound is renowned for his fast paced grooves, hypnotic rhythms and his murky minimalistic atmosphere, whether in his performances or productions, Danny encapsulates the "groove".
We caught up with Danny after his superb set in Bangalore to get his insights into the scene and music in general.
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/dannywabbit23
Beatport.com: beatport.com/artist/danny-wabbit/669311
Instagram: instagram.com/dannywabbit
RA: ra.co/dj/dannywabbit
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https://beatworx.in/courses/introversion-masterclass/
Duration : 2h 30m
DAW : Ableton Live
List of topics in this session:
- Creating a kick and sub-bass
- Different ways of making subs
- Processing the low-end
- Saturation Techniques
- Writing a Bassline
- Checking phase issues
- Processing the Bass
- Melancholic Pads & Leads
- Stock Ableton Plugins & M4L Devices
- Side Chain Techniques
- Arrangement
- Sampling
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https://beatworx.in/courses/lakej-masterclass/
List of topics in this session:
Sound Design:
- Doing more with less
- Layering sounds and Resampling
- Textural sound design
- Atmospheric sound design
Workflow:
- Working in the box
- Incorporating Modular Synths
Processing:
- Distortion
- Track breakdown (A little show and tell of maybe 2 tracks from the latest Semantica album)
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/lakej
Instagram: instagram.com/lakej_
https://beatworx.in/courses/decoder-masterclass/
Decoder is very keen to show you how he makes a track from scratch using FL Studio during this session.
List of topics in this session:
Synths & Sequences:
- Working with overtones
- Blending synth line
- Techniques for sci-fi synths
Drums:
- Creating raw drum grooves using classic drum machines
- Processing drums for extra grit and texture
Mixing & Mastering:
- Quick in the box mastering to test your tracks
- Alternative methods to side-chaining
Support and follow the artist:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/iamdecoder
Instagram: instagram.com/__decoder
https://beatworx.in/courses/quelza-masterclass/
In this session, Quelza is very excited to share all his methods and some secrets. He will be starting with a blank project and attempting to finish it during this session and let the magic unfold in front of your eyes.
Drums:
- Creating unpredictability in music
- Using various audio sources as drums materials
- Create complexity with LFO
Sound Design:
- Creating texture and cinematic audio momentum with any kind of audio source
- Use Step-sequencing as a source of inspiration
- Program randomised sequence and make it sound musical
- Various Glitch techniques for a unique sound
Workflow Optimisation:
- How to work fast and efficiently, by organizing your workflow
- Inspiration secret tips
- Make the mistake become your best friend
Support and follow the artist:
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/quelza
Instagram: http://instagram.com/quelza_m
Milan-based artist Alarico Zucchi, deeply influenced by 90's Techno, started his electronic music journey in 2015 as a DJ and music producer. In 2019, he adopted the alias 'Alarico' to showcase his personal style, captivated by the intricacies of his own sound.
Known for fast-paced rhythms and kinky grooves, he consistently released music since his 2020 debut on Joton’s ‘Newrhytmic Records.’ He also launched “Katana Records,” featuring the edgier side of his Techno vision.
He remains a unique music lover, continuously exploring sound, and pushing boundaries, blending his background in Hip Hop and Japanese culture into his artistic attitude.
We had the chance to ask him a few questions for this edition.
Check out Alarico's best-selling music production masterclass:
https://blog.beatworx.in/2021/08/producing-fast-paced-hypnotic-techno-with-alarico/
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alarico_katana
Beatport.com: beatport.com/artist/alarico/920738
Instagram: instagram.com/alarico___/?hl=en
RA: ra.co/dj/alarico
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Blazej Malinowski is a Polish producer and DJ based in Berlin. Take any of Blazej Malinowski’s numerous projects—his wide-ranging productions, powerful DJ or live sets, events, radio shows or record label Inner Tension—and you will find the same ethos at the core. They’re all built on a passion for creating uplifting moments through electronic music and on open-mindedness to explore, collaborate and evolve. While developing an uncompromising musical identity as a DJ, Malinowski likes to translate his nuanced interpretation of techno, ambient and experimental music into productions and performances.
We had the chance to ask him a few questions for this edition.
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/blazejmalinowskiofficial
Beatport.com: beatport.com/artist/blazej-malinowski/550132
Instagram: instagram.com/blazejmalinowski
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Hailing from one of the most Northern parts of Europe; the icy country of Finland. Carmen Electro fell in love with techno and the underground when living in London, which later brought her to Berlin, and placed her from the dance floor to behind the decks. She is known for groovy, bouncy and hard-hitting vinyl sets that engage audiences the world over.
We had the chance to ask Lotta a few questions for this edition.
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/carmenelectr0
Instagram: instagram.com/carmenelectro
RA: ra.co/dj/carmenelectro
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For this edition, we have Bastian Balders, founder of Balders Audio from Leipzig, Germany. We sat down with him for a chat at one of our events here in Bangalore, right before his performance.
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/bastianbalders
Instagram: instagram.com/bastianbalders
Beatport: beatport.com/artist/bastian-balders/549216
Bandcamp: bastianbalders.bandcamp.com
RA: ra.co/dj/bastianbalders
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For this edition, we have Arthur Robert, an artist originally from Vienna, Austria and currently based in Berlin, Germany. We sat down with him and heard what he had to say about his music style, inspirations and approach to music.
Check out Arthur's best-selling music production masterclass:
https://blog.beatworx.in/2021/09/producing-sophisticated-hypnotic-techno-with-arthur-robert/
Find out more about the artist here:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/arthurrobert
Instagram: instagram.com/arthurrobertofficial
Beatport: beatport.com/artist/arthur-robert/707039
Bandcamp: arthurrobert.bandcamp.com
RA: ra.co/dj/arthurrobert
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Beatworx is an electronic music ecosystem focusing on music education, events, music distribution and much more. To know more about us, visit our channel or our website: www.beatworx.in
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https://beatworx.in/courses/nicolas-vogler-masterclass/
List of topics in this session:
Workflow & Process:
- Sound choice and processing for techno (understanding why less is more)
- Effective time management (arrangement and workflow tip)
- The secret sauce to building techno or any genre
- How to work with samples in a faster way you will never look back
Mixing & Mastering:
- Which level should we mix our tracks to? A brief talk about electronic music - Mixdown levels (plus an EXTREMELY helpful tip)
- Setting up a proper mix bus/master channel and why you should do it.
Support and follow the artist:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/nicolasvogler
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolasvoglertechno
https://beatworx.in/courses/pyramidal-decode-masterclass/
List of topics in this session:
Synths & Sequences:
- Synths and sound modeling
- How to make drone tracks and tools
Drums:
- Sampling for making drums
- Creating kicks and rumbles
Mixing & Mastering:
- Mixdown Tips and Tricks
- How to prepare your premaster
Miscellaneous
- Personal Template Project Analysis
- Track Construction
- How to save your tool and prepare your template project
Support and follow the artist:
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/pyramidal-track
Instagram: instagram.com/pyramidal_decode


