Sound Design & Synthesis Course | Berlin
Course — Berlin

Sound Design & Synthesis Course | Berlin

At a glance
Duration
36 hours
Format
In-person in Berlin or Live Online
You leave with
Sounds that are yours - built from an oscillator, not picked from a list
Who it's for
Producers tired of scrolling presets and leaving loops unfinished
Taught on
Ableton's own instruments, by electronic sound design specialists

Sound Design & Synthesis in Ableton Live

Sound Design & Synthesis in Ableton Live – Create the Sounds in Your Head

If you're ready to take a major step toward producing the kind of top-tier electronic music you love, our Sound Design & Synthesis in Ableton Live course is your launchpad. Pulled from our flagship Ableton Producer Program, this 36-hour course is packed with practical tools and deep creative insight to help you move beyond presets and unfinished loops—and finally bring your ideas to life.

In Berlin the Sound Design & Synthesis Course is taught by producers working in one of the world's best-known electronic music cities. Classes are small and hands-on at our studio, and the same sessions can be attended live online, using our specialist music collab software, Muse.

Still flicking through presets hoping to land on something “good enough”? Got half-finished loops stuck on your hard drive? Whether you're a beginner stuck at the sound design stage or an experienced producer ready to go deeper, this course will give you the techniques, structure, and momentum to break through.

You’ll learn how to:

  • →Structure and evolve a track as your sound design develops
  • →Understand the “why” behind synthesis, not just the “how”
  • →Finish a production you’re proud of—ready for mixdown
  • →Build your own unique sounds from scratch
  • →Design basses, leads, pads, drums, and FX that fit your style

All classes are live and interactive, either in-person or online, with the chance to ask questions and get feedback the moment inspiration—or confusion—strikes. That’s why many of our students say there’s no substitute for real-time, in-person learning.

Our instructors are electronic music pros and Ableton power users, not just teachers. They’ll share the workflow tips, tricks, and sound design strategies they’ve developed over years in the scene, helping you bridge the gap between idea and execution.

This course is also perfect for DJs ready to take the leap into production. You already know how to move a crowd—now it’s time to start playing your own music. Even if you don’t play a traditional instrument, you’ll leave this course with the knowledge and confidence to produce music that stands out—and gets noticed.

By the end of the course, if you’ve put in the work between sessions, your track should be complete—and ready to mix.

Testimonials

Student reviews.

“The EMP course is a good time and super informative. I've been writing and producing music for the past year in Logic. There was so much I wanted to transcribe from my mind to my DAW, I just didn't fully know how. Fortunately, the EMP course changed that in just a few short weeks. Very exciting. Not to mention the Garnish LA folks are super cool.”

Patricia Seely

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Tuition

€1299 + €100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or €1499 + €200 Registration

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