Introduction to Digital Sound Design
A course by Jürgen Branz , Sound Designer and Composer
Explore digital sound design and music creation in this dynamic course.
Explore digital sound design and music creation in this dynamic course.
Explore the world of sound design and sound engineering in this course where Jürgen Branz will guide you through his unique approach to capturing and manipulating sounds. You'll learn how to use everything from advanced synthesizers to everyday objects to create sound effects that will enrich any audiovisual project.
On this sonic journey, you will understand how sounds affect our emotions and how to use this powerful tool to enhance your audiovisual narrative. Using practical and creative techniques, this course is an introduction to the world of sound that will allow you to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (10)
- 623 students
- 16 lessons (2h 8m)
- 15 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Ableton LiveWhat is this course's project?
The final project consists of creating the soundtrack and sound effects for an abstract 3D animation. In this exercise, you can apply all the techniques learned in the course to achieve a coherent and emotional sound result.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at musicians, sound designers, audiovisual content creators and anyone who wants to learn how to design and manipulate sounds for different media.
It is ideal for anyone who wants to expand their sonic capabilities and explore new forms of sonic expression.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you will need high-quality headphones, a mobile phone with a camera and a computer with Ableton Live software installed.
With these tools you can record, edit and produce sounds professionally.
Reviews
A course by Jürgen Branz
Jürgen Branz is a renowned sound designer, sound artist and musician based in Germany.
In his career spanning more than two decades, Jürgen Branz has worked on numerous multimedia projects, from 3D animations to art installations and theater plays.
His ability to transform ordinary sounds into extraordinary aural experiences has been celebrated in numerous creative contexts, demonstrating his ability to connect with audiences through the emotional power of sound.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About me
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Inspirations
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U2
The synthesizer
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The material
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Sound for animation and analysis of the clip
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The Synthesizer
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Foley
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Sample Libraries
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U3
The sound production
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Recording sounds
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Import sounds into Ableton
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Editing and arranging sounds in Ableton 1
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Editing and arranging sounds in Ableton 2
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U4
The music production
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Creating a melody
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Creating a bassline
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U5
Post-production
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Mixdown
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Prepare export
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Export and listen on different systems
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Digital Sound Design
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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ambarx
very good course!! really motivated me to create sounds of my own!
fatimacorchea
Me ha parecido un curso muy interesante, muy bien explicado!
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jorgeestradab
PlusApenas comencé, pero me gusta mucho el proyecto final. Espero poder aprender más sobre Ableton y descubrir las técnicas que se utilizan en el curso.
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spiralya
PlusMuito interessante e básico.
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satsirisingh
Buen curso
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