Track Deconstruction: "About Ta" w/ Kreature
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Course Contents
Introduction
Kick & bass
The drums
Polyrhythms & LFO's
Live Q & A
Q & A
Make Label-Ready Music
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About This Course
Looking at his EP being released by Resonance Records - La Coca EP, Kreature breaks down his track ‘About Ta’ and shows his process when creating this groovy track. He highlights the importance of simplicity in dance music productions.
You will learn:
- Production techniques
- Mixing kick and bass
- Writing bass
- Processing drums
- Writing polyrhythms
Lessons:
1. Introduction
Kreature explains why he chose this track to breakdown, it’s a simple track and he encourages producers to keep it simple and focus on a few elements at a time.
2. Kick & Bass
Starting with the fundamentals of any dance track - the kick and bass. This is how Kreature would process his low end. He uses Fab Filter Pro Q2, & the M1 Organ for bass sounds, Filter Freak, Decapitator, RBass. Bite Bitcrusher NI, SPL Transient Designer.
3. The Drums
Working with a drum group and a total of 7 drum channels, Kreature breaks down his process of working with individual drums. He uses Nicky Romero Kickstart, Decapitator, Pan Man, SPL Transient Designer, Smack Attack, Pro Q2
4. Polyrhythms & LFO’s
Polyrhthyms can make sounds move around in the mix, avoiding sticking to the 4/4 loops commonly used in dance music, Kreature explains how to create polyrhythms from scratch.
5. Live Q&A
Meet Your Teacher
Kreature
Although Ash Burgoyne - better known under his moniker Kreature - has retained his youthful appearance, he’s actually already a veteran in the dance scene, having been involved in music for over 15 years. From humble beginnings as a precocious bedroom DJ, by the time he turned 18, Ash had already secured a career in music, touring as a DJ around South Africa, Australia and Europe.
Growing up, Ash had a broad and eclectic taste, listening to everything from jungle to garage to disco. His productions can be seen to reflect these diverse listening habits, spanning deep house, tech, minimal, techno, acid and down tempo electronica. Quickly earning the respect of his peers, Kreature has released across numerous labels such as Solid Grooves, Under No Illusion, Swerve Digital, Resonance Records and District 9.
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
About This Class
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
In this new class, Emma shares the framework that allowed her to overcome self-doubt and carve her own path as an author, broadcaster, and podcast host. The secret to her success? Fed up with feeling afraid—of failure, of not being good enough, even of success—Emma dug into the science behind self-sabotage and learned exactly how to get out of her own way.
Now, Emma is sharing what she’s learned so that you can do the same: unlock your creative potential while feeling energized and empowered!
Together with Emma, you will:
- Identify the patterns in your life, and let go of habits that don’t serve you
- Cut out comparison to figure out what you really want and need
- Silence your inner critic by talking back to negative beliefs and behaviors
- Own your success and vulnerability—both go hand-in-hand with creativity
Packed with insights and examples from Emma’s personal journey, this class is designed for every creative who needs a pep-talk or extra push to get started—and includes five exclusive downloadable worksheets to support you along the way.
Whether you’re looking to break through block, remove self-imposed pressure, or simply approach each new project with intention, this 45-minute class will unlock your confidence as a creative. Get started and celebrate taking the first step!
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All you need to follow along is a pen and paper. Download the worksheets to follow along with Emma’s exercises, or jot your thoughts in a notebook.
Resources
- Introduction
- Week one