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Tourist-Style Production in Ableton Live 12

Tourist—the project of William Phillips—occupies a fascinating space in electronic music where indie sensibilities meet meticulous sound design. His work blends pitched vocal samples, lush analog-style pads, organic percussion, and atmospheric textures into something that feels simultaneously electronic and deeply human. In this course, you'll learn how to capture this aesthetic by learning not just individual techniques, but understanding how these elements interconnect to create that signature emotional warmth.

5 Modules
16 Lessons
~12 Hours
Tourist-Style Production in Ableton Live 12

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What You'll Learn

This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know, with hands-on examples and real-world applications.

1

Understanding the Tourist Aesthetic

2 lessons

Sonic Analysis and Reference Listening
Setting Up an Efficient Production Template
2

Vocal Sampling and Melodic Chop Techniques

5 lessons

Sourcing and Preparing Vocal Material
Slicing to Simpler for Playable Chops
Maintaining Harmonic Coherence
Processing Vocal Chops for Character
Creating Harmony Layers with Pitch
3

Synthesizer Sound Design for Lush Pads

2 lessons

Building Warm Analog-Style Pads
Adding Movement and Texture
4

Drum Programming and Groove

4 lessons

Core Rhythmic Patterns
Velocity and Humanization
Organic Percussion Layers
Sidechain Pumping and Groove Interaction
5

Atmospheric Sound Design and Texture

3 lessons

Field Recordings and Found Sounds
Creating Atmosphere with Delays and Reverbs
Lo-Fi Texture and Degradation

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