Timo Preece is an accomplished audio technologist, multimedia consultant, sound designer, electronic musician, and performer. He graduated with a degree in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and a Masters in Sound Design from the University of Edinburgh, UK. From conceptualizing and building cutting-edge setups for audio/visual performance, to offering inventive solutions for sound design, composition, production, and technology integration, Timo has worked with a wide variety of sound enthusiasts, companies, and world renowned artists.
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Sound Design – Ableton Live Certified Training – Berlin
April 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
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Sound Design – Level 1 (English)
April 23 @ 12:00 – 24th April @ 18:00
Berlin, 2 days, daily 12 pm – 6:00 pm
Sound Design – Level 1
Whether Producing sound for music, video games, films, multi-media installations, etc … unique and forward thinking design is the key element to-defining signature sound.
Tired of presets? Want to take your production to the next level? Interested in digging deeper into cutting-edge techniques?
It’s not about what tools you have, it’s knowing how to use them. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on participation, this course will get participants up to speed with sound design essentials.
Aim:
Learn the fundamentals of sound design and synthesis which can be Applied to Ableton Live or any other digital audio workstation or 3rd party tools.
This course will cover:
- Practical synthesis – programming basics
- Audio manipulation techniques
- Exploring Ableton Live’s improved Simpler device
- Creative uses for warp modes
- Dynamic processing and EQ fundamentals
- Shaping sound with time based processing
Course level 1: beginners
Requirements: none
Max. students: 8 Min. students: 3
Instructor: Timo Preece
About the Instructor:
One of the world’s first certified Ableton Live trainers and longstanding AVID Protools Expert, Timo is a skilled and versatile educator who integrates real world experience and cutting-edge techniques into his approach to teaching. He has developed curricula for several renowned training centers and was director for sound art courses at Ex’pression College and Pyramind. Additionally, he conducts skills oriented workshops and master classes internationally, and teaches online audio technology courses.
Currently, Timo lives in Berlin and works as a freelance sound designer, audio consultant, producer, and performer. He writes audio technology articles for Ask.Audio and develops audio training videos for MacProVideo.