In this session, Quelza takes you on a deep dive into sound design, focusing on non-traditional techniques to create unique and dynamic music. He starts by exploring how to create unpredictability in your drum patterns, using various audio sources as drum materials and adding complexity through the use of LFOs. By repurposing different sounds, Quelza demonstrates how to craft unconventional drums that keep the rhythm engaging and fresh.Moving into sound design, he shows how to create texture and cinematic audio momentum from any kind of audio source, transforming everyday sounds into rich, atmospheric elements.

Using step-sequencing as inspiration, Quelza explains how to program randomised sequences while maintaining musicality. He also introduces various glitch techniques to add an element of surprise to your tracks. Lastly, he shares tips on workflow optimisation, teaching you how to work efficiently, embrace mistakes as creative opportunities, and keep your inspiration flowing throughout the production process.

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What will one learn in this webinar?

In this session, Quelza is very excited to share all his methods and some secrets. He will be starting with a blank project and attempting to finish it during this session and let the magic unfold in front of your eyes.

Drums

• Creating unpredictability in music.
• Using various audio sources as drums materials.
• Create complexity with LFO

Sound Design

• Creating texture and cinematic audio momentum with any kind of audio source.
• Use Step-sequencing as a source of inspiration
• Program Randomised sequence and make it sound musical.
• Various Glitch-Techniques for a unique sound

Workflow Optimisation

• How to work fast and efficiently, by organizing your workflow
• Inspiration secret tips.
• Make the mistake become your best friend.

About Quelza

Quelza (real name Léo NaïtAïssa), was born in the late nineties, in a suburb of Paris. Cradled in arts since his childhood, his connection with music was made at an early age.

But it was in 2013 that he made his first encounter with the Parisian electronic scene which made him decide to start producing his own tracks. He only released a few tracks between 2013 and 2016 and preferred to perfect his musical style before publicly releasing his first tracks.

The first appearance between 2017 and 2019 on the French label RND or the Berlin label Voxnox. He quickly got noticed with his singles EP from 2020 until now, with appearances on labels such as Mord Records, New Rhythmic, KSR, and Hayes Collective and made him earn the respect of the most respected artists of the scene.

Leo moved to Berlin at the end of 2018 and performed in some of the most prestigious clubs in the city such as Tresor, Griessmuhleuh, About Blank, and Anomalie. The period of closure of the clubs did not prevent him to make his name in the scene with several appearances on live streams such as Hör or Room Trax. The career of the young artist is only at the beginning and announces a brilliant, passionate, and creative future.“

Labels: Hayes // Mord // KSR // Voxnox // Newrhythmic

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An hour of his fantastic selection played at HOR Berlin:

An outstanding EP on Hayes from Quelza:

What’s included in this webinar?

• Recorded video for unlimited re-watching