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Week 4 - 5 Sep 2026 - Clip Launching x Real-Time Decision Making

1. Launchpad / Push layout and Session View 2. Launch modes (Trigger, Gate, Toggle) & Quantization 3. Anticipating and playing clips in real time

Week 3 - 29 Aug 2026 - Performance Concepts: Live Improvisation and Ableton Link

1. Introduction to instruments 2. Introduction to live playing and improvisation 3. Setup for sync (MIDI and Live Link) and welcome jam

Week 2 (22 Aug 2026) Orientation: Electronic Music Instruments

1. Try electronic music instruments These are some of the instruments that we play at the NUS Electronic Music Lab Novation LaunchPad X Korg Minilogue Synthesizer Roland T-8 Aira 2. Receive schedule Link to Schedule

Step Sequencing Drums on Ableton Push

  This process uses the Push's Step Sequencer to visually place notes on a timeline, which is one of the fastest ways to build a loop. Step 1: Set Up the Track and Drum Rack Select a New MIDI Track: If you don't have one ready, press the Add Track button (usually near the top right, looks like two vertical lines) and select MIDI to create a fresh track. Browse for Drums: Press the Browse button on the Push. Use the top rotary encoders (dials) to navigate to Drums and select a Drum Rack you want to use (e.g., a simple 808 or 909 kit, or a custom kit). Press the Load button to load the kit onto the selected MIDI track. Enter Drum Mode: Ensure the Push is in the correct layout by pressing the Note button. The lower 16 pads should light up in different colors, corresponding to the 16 drum sounds in your kit. Step 2: Switch to Step Sequencing View Engage the Sequencer: Press the Clip button (or sometimes labeled Step ) on the Push. Observe the Pads: The 64 pads will now...