Having spent time in class exploring the Auxy (the blue one) and Launchpad apps, you homework is to create an original piece that uses Figure, Auxy, and Launchpad simultaneously. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENABLED 'ABLETON LINK' IN ALL THREE APPS, and that Background Audio is turned on.
Keep in mind that you will want to be thoughtful about how much music/sound is coming from each app, so that the combination of sounds does not become overwhelming. For example, you may wish to create a drum pattern in Figure, add a bass line in Auxy, and trigger one-shot samples in Launchpad. You will quickly see that it takes practice to get used to switching between apps and navigating between parameters in each.
Also, be aware of the KEY that each app is in. In Figure, go to the Global tab to set the key adn chord that is being used. In Auxy, Key and Scale can be set from the Settings page. You do not have the option to set the Key within Launchpad because the sounds are audio samples whose pitch cannot be changed. With that in mind, perhaps you will want to start by creating drum loops in Launchpad, and using Auxy and/or Figure (with both in the same key) to create pitched parts (basses, leads, synths, etc.).
Be sure to save your work within each app so that you can open them all up appropriately to demo your work in class on Tuesday. Please email me if you have any questions. Have fun!!
Keep in mind that you will want to be thoughtful about how much music/sound is coming from each app, so that the combination of sounds does not become overwhelming. For example, you may wish to create a drum pattern in Figure, add a bass line in Auxy, and trigger one-shot samples in Launchpad. You will quickly see that it takes practice to get used to switching between apps and navigating between parameters in each.
Also, be aware of the KEY that each app is in. In Figure, go to the Global tab to set the key adn chord that is being used. In Auxy, Key and Scale can be set from the Settings page. You do not have the option to set the Key within Launchpad because the sounds are audio samples whose pitch cannot be changed. With that in mind, perhaps you will want to start by creating drum loops in Launchpad, and using Auxy and/or Figure (with both in the same key) to create pitched parts (basses, leads, synths, etc.).
Be sure to save your work within each app so that you can open them all up appropriately to demo your work in class on Tuesday. Please email me if you have any questions. Have fun!!
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