Deadmau5
Teaches Electronic Music Production
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- Full Access to all Courses
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- Watch on your computer and Phone
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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Deadmau5 Unplugged: Crafting Unique Sounds
From a curious child dismantling toasters to the renowned deadmau5, Joel Zimmerman’s journey is a testament to innovation. In his debut online class, Joel reveals his creative process behind melodies, mixing, and mastering to produce distinctive sounds beyond the ordinary sample pack. This course not only imparts Joel’s wisdom but empowers you to compose your own music, demonstrating that you don’t need expensive equipment to make great music.
Course Content.
Step into deadmau5’s world of music production. Meet Joel, the creative force behind the iconic mau5head, as he outlines his electronic music production course.
Discover Joel’s distinctive method of music creation, emphasizing experimentation and optimizing studio time.
Watch the evolution of a deadmau5 track, from a blank slate to the early stages of a composition.
Joel offers practical advice for assembling your home studio, highlighting essential gear and what to avoid.
Learn deadmau5’s techniques for composing melodies, regardless of your musical background, and how to create resolving loops.
Transform basic chord structures into full arrangements, spreading them across various instruments to create bass parts and leads, the deadmau5 way.
With a chord structure and arrangement in place, delve into synthesizing unique instrumental sounds to define your track’s character.
Explore the world of modular synths with deadmau5, discovering unexpected sounds and building patches from scratch, without fear of complexity.
Experience the difference between digital and analog synths in the deadmau5 sound, and hear Joel’s comparisons using the same patches.
Learn how deadmau5 revitalizes dull presets and enhances his tracks with stereo imaging and bass enhancement through effects and processors.
Discover how Joel constructs his kick drum samples, creating the foundation for danceable electronic tracks.
Dive into deadmau5’s advanced rhythmic methods, focusing on snare sounds and examining the drum tracks in “Snowcone.
Combine chord structures, synth arrangements, and drum patterns to craft a compelling electronic track with deadmau5’s guidance.
Understand deadmau5’s approach to remixing others’ work, and his preferences when others remix his tracks.
Master the art of mixing with Joel’s essential techniques to shape tracks and achieve a polished sound.
Learn how deadmau5 masters his music, covering gain structure, EQing, and limiting for a professional finish.
Analyze “Snowcone’s” master chain, understanding the impact of each plugin on the track’s overall sound.
Joel, wearing his label manager hat, discusses what he seeks in new EDM talent and shares branding and promotion strategies.
Learn from Joel’s experiences in dealing with major labels and managing the logistics of a recording career.
Discover how to translate studio creations into engaging live sets, keeping your audience captivated.
Learn the technicalities of managing gear for gigs and tours from Joel’s extensive experience.
For deadmau5, a live show is more than music; it’s an unforgettable experience. Learn how to create this magic.
Having completed the course, receive Joel’s advice on applying your new skills and moving forward in your music journey.
Pricing
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Watch on your computer
- Watch on your Phone
- Bonus class guides & content
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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