CREATIVE COLLECTIVE & LABEL Founded in 2016, Kamp1 was born in New Delhi, India. Inspired by a need to create a collaborative space for musicians and artists to work together towards creative expression, Kamp1 includes a 360-degree Music Production & Djing Course, a label, a co-working space for musicians, a recording facility and a mentorship program spearheaded by KERANO. Kamp1 aspires to create an intimate hub for musicians without the formal setting of a large-scale academy.
COURSE IDEAS The course can consist of a combination of Macro and Micro production, composing and Dj-ing concepts. There should be a uniform overview of the entire course so students interested or potential students can get an overview of what we have to offer. Within the space, the tutors can bring in their own hands on experience and approach. However, would be ideal if we follow rough guidelines to help students achieve a good foundation to express themselves as producers, recording musicians/engineers & DJs Create a facebook page, forum, dropbox account to share weekly project, students + instructors)
Rough Course Overview (Contents & Classes)
1. DJ (Pioneer CDjs, RekordBox & Traktor) 2. Fast Track Build 3. How to Make 4. How to Use 5. Interviews & Master classes 6. Mixing & Mastering 7. Music Theory 8. Production techniques 9. Software Training ( (Logic 9, Logic X, Ableton, FL etc) 10. Sound Design 11. Tech Tips 12. Track Walkthrough 13. Understanding (Reverb, Delay , Compression etc
ALL of the above classes will have sub-divisions and spread out throughout the 3-month course, in a way that they complement each other. And so that with time we can progress onto more advanced concepts and build confidence and a good foundation for the students. I feel the aim should be to instill a more professional, creative and innovative attitude among the students than pursuing a shortsighted instant success vision.
Three Phase Course 1. Beginner
• DJ-ing • Software Training • Fast Track Build (Beat programming, Basslines and lead loops) • Music Theory • How To use (Reverb, Delay, Compression etc) • Interviews & Master-classes (Recording Audio etc) • Tech Tips
2. Intermediate • DJ-ing • How to Use (3rd Party plug ins) • Music Theory • Track Walkthroughs • Tech Tips
3. Advance
• DJ-ing • Mixing & Master • Production Techniques • Tech Tips • Sound Design • Full Track Building
BEGINNER MODULE DJ-ing
(Step by step Topics and excerises) 1. Introduction to setting up CDJ’s, mixer & Monitors (Wires) 2. Going through the interface, browsing though songs, load a track. 3. Cue-ing a track (Includes Cue-ing a track from the first audible drum beat, or transient) exercises about 30 tracks in a session. (Different genres and styles to know where to cue a track) 4. Counting BPM manually, (Purpose of this is to get used to identify different BPMs, between fast and slow songs etc) 5. Beat-matching same track on two decks using jog-wheel (Purpose of this exercise is to introduce students to beat-matching) 6. Beat-matching tracks of different tempos with both screens covered (The purpose of this exercise is to have control of the jog-wheel and tempo fader, to enhance and develop ear for beat-matching.) This technique is not necessarily used in a live set, but it’s a good skills and practice to gain confidence over the decks, and be able to improvise on any deck. 7. Next step would be mix a selection of 10-12 songs, adjusting tempos with the screens uncovered (Once they have developed the ability to mix) 8. Barring, Harmonic Mixing. (Introducing students to counting bars and keys through reckordbox & Mixed in Key. This helps in identifying where to release a track to be able to smoothly transition into the next track to retain energy.) 9. Selecting a 10 track selection, recording a set and set review & feedback from tutors (Irrespective of Key, energy etc) 10. Final set, 20 track mix, with with harmonic mixing
SOFTWARE TRAINING (LOGIC X & 9) • Audio tracks & Software instruments. • Preferences, Choosing audio sources etc. • Explaining the arrange window, inspector column, browser section, mixer window. • Audio Channel: Accessing loops, recording audio, basic audio manipulation. • Software Instruments: Synths (Logic stock synths, Sylenth1) • Setting up send & return effects • Bouncing audio, expiring audio files, importing audio files, time & Pitch Machine, Quantizing MIDI & Audio. • EXS25 sampler, loading samples, making sample instruments. • Q & A sessions, queries, troubleshooting etc.
FAST TRACK BUILD
(Introduction to loops, sampler & Software instruments and Audio) Deep House
Goal: introduction to Deep House tracks to introduce students to different styles. 1. Building a 16 bar drum loop, using only sample instruments & Ultrabeat etc. 2. Adding loops (Drum loops, Fx loops etc) 3. Adding a bass line, (MIDI) 4. Adding tonal loops. 5. Introduction to arrangement, how to avoid common pit falls. ) 6. Gradually Build up to a full track. Similar classes with Trap, Progressive house,
MUSIC THEORY • Scales & Mode. • Chords • Rhythm 1 • Rhythm 2 • Keys and Scales
HOW TO USE (Effect Units)
Introduction and Applying 1. COMPRESSORS
Understanding Compression
1. Introduction to compressor. Basically an automatic volume control. 2. Introduction to basic controls. Threshold, Ratio, Attack , Release, Make-up Gain, etc. 3. Threshold 4. Ratio 5. Ratio & Threshold example. To smoothen dynamics 6. Attack and Release with examples 7. Application of Release. Fast Release suit fast rythyms, slow release sit slow rhythm. 8. High ratio when dynamic range is significant. 9. Compression on drum recordings, bass, guitar& vocals 10. Compression on electronic loops (Using compression to highlight transients etc) 11. Parallel compression.
REVERB • Types of Reverb • Dry/Wet Controls • Early/Late Reflection Controls • Reverb Types (Algorithmic, Convolution, Hardware Emulations, Plate Verb) • Pre-Delay • EQ • Room Size • Diffusion • Modulation • Guidelines for Reverb on Vocals • Reverb on Drums • Verb on Guitar • Verb on Electronic Kits • Plucks Pads • Look at specific reverb units (Lexicon, Valhala, Etc)
SUBSTRATIVE SYNTHESIS 101 • Oscillators • Envelopes • Filters • LFOs • Modulations Envelopes • Creating a Bass • Creating a lead • Creating a String • Creating a Pad
EQ & Modulation Effects (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger etc)
• EQ types, Fliter types (Low Cut, Low Shelf, Parametric, High Shelf, High Cut) • Controls (Frequency, Slope, Q-Factor) • Mixing Kick And Bass • Mixing Leads. • Mid Side Vs Left Right EQ. Uses of Chorus, Flanger & Phaser. (Stereo effects.)
MASTERCLASS • Mic Placements. • Recording instruments & Vocals. • Setting up Drum Kit. • Setting up Guitar Placements. • Live Jam (Drum & Bass) • Track Walk Through.
Tech Tips
(Quick tutorials for creative approach to prduction) • EQ-ing • Layering • Chord Voicing • Arrangements • Melody Writing • Automation & More
ADVANCED Mixing & Mastering • Mixing as you Produce Vs The Final Mixdown • Effective use of EQ, Compression, Reverb for a cleaner Mix • Kick & Bass Separation • Creating Space • Stem Mixing Sessions • Understanding Mastering (Compression & EQ Techniques)
Production Techniques
(Creative Use of Samples, Software Instruments & Plug Ins) • Quick Tutorials looking at Specific Sounds and Techniques.
Sound Design • Tweaking Plug-ins, Synths for achieving specific Patches. • Manipulating audio samples, vocals, drum loops, FX etc for making a project interesting • Use of Effects such as Effectrix, Distortion etc. • ADSR explained in detail • Using EXS24, Battery and Other Samplers.
Full Track Building • Putting together all elements of beat making, using software synths and effects. • Building an arrangement (Progressive House, Electro House, Hip-Hop, Trap, Deep House etc) • Effective use of Production techniques. • Feedback and problem solving. • Sampling audio loops and samples.