Setting Up Templates & Settings w/ Aiden Lavelle
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Course Lessons
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Introduction
Building a template - fundamentals
Building a template - in practice
Live Q & A
Q & A
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About This Course
Emphasising on the importance of workflow and the ability to access sounds as soon as you need them, Aidan teaches you how to use templates to speed up your creation process.
You will learn:
- Sample Rate & SMPTE
- Building A Template
- Saving A Template
- Customising Toolbar
- Bussing
Lessons:
1. Introduction
Aidan shows us how he routes his hardware audio devices into the template. This avoids setting up channel strips every time you open Logic.
2. Building a Template- Fundamentals :
Working in a new session, Aidan shows the settings most DAWs have when it comes to preparing a session. He looks at Sample Rate, Buffer Size, MIDI Sync and more.
3. Building a Template- In Practice:
Aidan shows you how to improve your workflow with a few simple tips that involve: setting up a sidechain trigger, assigning colours to the tracks and building your own template.
Meet Your Teacher
Aidan Levelle
Over nearly 20 years Aidan has contributed to the wider context of music, film and TV, which has seen him work with some of the biggest artists in the industry. His contribution to music has seen him release work on Parlophone, Global Underground, Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical, Bedrock Records, Rebellion, My Favorite Robot, Olmeto Records, Surrender All, Culprit, Akbal Music and more.
As a DJ he has seen a career that has stretched the globe and has highlights of some of the most revered slots, playing gigs at Miami Winter Conference, Amsterdams ADE, Manchester’s The Warehouse Project, Barcelona’s Sonar Festival, Mexico’s BMP Festival, The UK’s Glastonbury Festival and playing alongside on his journey such esteemed artists as Art Department, Bill Patrick, Bob Moses, Bushwaka, Carl Craig, Craig Richards, Clive Henry, Damian Lazarus, Davide Squillace, Denis Kurtel, DJ Harvey, DJ Three, Droog, Ellen Allien, Francesca Lombardo, Felix Da Housecat, Fur Coat, Ida Engberg, Infinity Ink, Kevin Saunderson, Konrad Black, Laurent Garnier, Maceo Plex, MK, Pete Tong, Mark Jenkyns, Russ Yallop, Sasha, Scuba, Subb-an, Shaun Reeves, Thugfucker, The Martinez Brothers Tiga the list goes on.
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