Producing Sophisticated Hypnotic Techno with Arthur Robert

Arthur Robert, a Vienna-born and Berlin-based producer renowned for his puristic and groovy techno sound, delves into his unique synthesis techniques in this masterclass, , all executed using only Ableton Live’s stock devices. He begins by demonstrating how to build and process drums through synthesis, crafting compelling rhythms from the ground up. Arthur then explores the creation of intricate sequences, providing an in-depth analysis of sequencer functions, modulation, automation, and intermodulation to develop dynamic, evolving patterns.

Emphasising the importance of groove and atmosphere, Arthur discusses the construction of polyrhythms and atmospheric elements, all while maintaining a minimalist approach to ensure each component serves the track effectively. He concludes by integrating these elements, showcasing how to combine them to produce simple yet impactful techno compositions. This session offers invaluable insights into achieving a signature sound through innovative synthesis within a streamlined, all-in-the-box workflow.

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What will one learn in this webinar?

• Building drum with synthesis
• Processing drums
• Building sequences
• Sequencer analysis
• Modulation / Automation / Intermodulation
• Polyrhythms
• Building atmosphere
• Keeping things simple
• Getting groove right
• Combining all elements to build simple but effective techno tracks

About Arthur Robert

Arthur Robert was born in Vienna, Austria into a Romanian family. His earliest memories include hugging a giant speaker just to feel the bass. At age 16 Arthur taught himself to DJ drum and bass music with vinyl. It was clear electronic music would mark the rest of his life. In his early 20s, Arthur moved to Amsterdam and soon became inspired by techno music.

His first trip to Berlin’s Berghain sealed the deal and Arthur was determined to make electronic music for the rest of his life. Soon after Berlin, he met his partner and together they built the music studio that Arthur calls his home most hours of the day. In the studio, Arthur is continuously perfecting his live set and the tracks he publishes are recorded in one take.

For the sake of this bio, Arthur was left with no choice but to state some keywords that describe his sound. Here they are: live electronics, direct, puristic, groove-based, Detroit-inspired, jungle and breaks influenced. Sometimes Arthur strays away from making techno and enjoys forays into crafting a soundtrack for a film (to be released in late 2019 / early 2020), breaks, and electro.

He also teaches sound design and music production because he finds teaching as invaluable as learning in his continued quest for excellence. Arthur Robert has performed internationally in Montreal, Berlin, Vienna, Amsterdam & Utrecht. He has shared the bill with some notable artists in the industry.

Labels: Figure // Token // Planet X

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Arthur Robert playing at HOR Berlin for Setaoc Mass’ Mass Invites:

Here’s his latest one on Hayes Collective we’re loving at the moment:

What’s included in this webinar?

• Recorded video for unlimited re-watching