In this tutorial, Dubspot writer Rory PQ shares his insight about white noise and explores a few creative ways white noise can be used in your projects. We have an Ableton Live 9 class starting Feb 03, 2015 Online. Enroll now!
One of the most essential sounds used in electronic music production is white noise. This diverse sound can be used to create or enhance sounds, build or release tension, add energy, or can even be used as a mixing tool.
In this article we will talk about white noise and look at a few creative ways white noise can be used in your projects. In addition, we included a FREE Ableton Live Instrument Rack designed to generate and process white noise using various built-in audio effects capable of producing unique noise sounds for various uses.
White Noise Sweep
White Noise Drone
Download the Ableton Live White Noiser Instrument Rack for free by filling out the form below. Includes the White Noise Effects Project.
There are two versions:
• Live Suite – Uses Live’s Analog to generate white noise
• Live Standard – Uses Live’s Simpler with a white noise sample loaded
Audible white noise is a complex signal that covers every frequency within the range of human hearing in equal amounts of intensity. This range is generally from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Although the frequencies are produced with equal intensity, it’s common to perceive this sound as having more high-frequency content than low. This is because the human hearing is not as sensitive at lower frequencies as it is at higher frequencies. In addition, white noise does not have a pitch. This is because every frequency is being generated simultaneously. The generated white noise will sound the same no matter what note you play. However, you can manually apply pitch using various pitch devices or third-party plugins.
There are various colors used to describe the different types of noise. There are White, Pink, Brown, Violet, Grey, and several others. The most common types of noise used in music production are White and Pink. Pink noise is similar to white noise except that the lower frequencies are empathized to compensate for the unnatural brightness of higher frequencies.
White Noise Example
Pink Noise Example
White noise can be generated in Ableton Live using Operator, Analog, Vocoder, or any other third-party instrument that has a noise generator. In addition, you can use Simpler or Sampler to playback white noise samples.
There are numerous approaches to using white noise in music production. Most commonly, white noise is used to create transitions and sound effects, drum sounds, atmospheres, drones, and soundscapes. It’s used extensively in sound design and synthesis as well. It also excels at adding presence to sounds, grit and distortion-like warmth, and filling out a mix by adding an almost subconscious level of depth that helps glue groups of sounds together.
White noise is a crucial element in music production. Its safe to say nearly every tune you hear these days has dash of white noise. To learn more about how to create many of these sounds check out the Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program. In Level 4 you will learn to expand your sonic repertoire and music making abilities with advanced synthesis concepts and techniques.
The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. After completing this program, you will leave with a portfolio of original tracks, a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.
This program is about learning Ableton Live by going through the entire process of being an artist, by developing your own sound through a series of sketches and experimentation. You will also learn the ins and outs of this powerful software through a series of exercises designed to help you master the steps involved in producing your own music. After a level of getting familiar with the tools that Ableton has to offer, you will then develop your sonic ideas into full-length tracks. You will be exposed to a variety of approaches to arrangement and composition, storytelling techniques, ways of creating tension and drama in your music. At the end of the day, it is the sum total of your choices as an artist that define your sound, and levels 2 – 6 will give you the experience of actually completing tracks to add to your portfolio.
If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.
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On Friday January 30th, the Dubspot LA EDU Sessions continue with a special VDMX performance workshop with visual performer and instructor Michael Allen.
Friday, January 30, 2015, Dubspot LA Room 1
4pm – 6pm PST
Join visual performer and instructor Michael Allen for a workshop on the powerful VDMX software platform. Allen is an in-demand curator of multimedia environments who has worked with artists such as Cut Chemist, Steve Aoki, Digable Planets, and The Pharcyde. He has also held VJ residencies at popular LA clubs including Avalon, Dim Mak Studios, and Cinespace. In this workshop Allen will explain the basics of using VDMX, starting with importing media and the workspace inspector and working into using plug-ins and templates to help you create stunning visual creations.
RSVP on Facebook. This event is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited, please arrive early to sign in.
Ask questions. Watch demos. Test drive workstations.
Anyone who comes by will have the opportunity to ask our instructors in-depth questions about our programs, curriculum and philosophy, and watch live music production and DJ demos. You can even sit down at one of our workstations and take it for a test drive. If you are still trying to decide what you are looking for, we suggest you stop by one of our Open Houses to learn more about the school, understand what the learning process at Dubspot entails and help you decide what is best for you. We can also help with scheduling details and payment options.
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On Friday January 30th, the Dubspot NY EDU Sessions continue with NYC-based techno DJ/producer, sound designer and video game audio director George Vala, who will lead a workshop and discussion on creating sounds and music for video games.
Friday, January 30th, 2015, Dubspot NY Room 6
3:30pm – 5:30pm EDT
Join video game audio director, sound designer, and DJ/producer George Vala for a discussion on creating sounds and music for video games. George will pull from his vast experience to explore music production and sound design techniques for games while drawing parallels to EDM production and live performance.
RSVP on Facebook. This event is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited, please arrive early to sign in.
Ask questions. Watch demos. Test drive workstations.
Visit our New York and Los Angeles locations! Ask our Admissions Counselors in-depth questions about our programs, curriculum and philosophy. Watch live music production and DJ demos and test drive our student workstations. If you are still trying to decide what you are looking for, stop by one of our Open Houses in NYC or schedule a tour in LA to find out more about the learning process at Dubspot. We can also help with scheduling details and payment options.
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