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Sound Design 3

Learn the modern synthesis languages of Granular, Physical Modeling, and Wavetable synthesis.
FORMAT
IN-PERSON COURSE
SELF-GUIDED
included with membership
DURATION
12 weeks
2-3 hrs / week
START DATE
MON. 01.26.26
START TIME
7pm cst
LIVE INSTRUCTION
$150 / month

Early Enrollment Bonuses

Enroll in the course before 12/2 and get the following for FREE!
  • Slam headphone & electronics case*
  • Slam sticker pack
  • 30-minute private lesson
  • Winter ‘26 sample pack
*While supplies last | Limit one per member
3 payments of $150/month | Pay Once: $450

Bonuses Cut on 12/2

Enroll in the course after 12/1 and get the following for FREE!
  • Slam headphone & electronics case
  • Slam sticker pack
  • 30-minute private lesson
  • Winter ‘26 sample pack
3 payments of $150/month | Pay Once: $450

Early Enrollment Bonuses

Enroll in the course before 1/13 and get the following for FREE!
  • Slam headphone & electronics case
  • Slam sticker pack
  • 30-minute private lesson
  • Winter ‘26 sample pack
3 payments of $150/month | Pay Once: $450

Bonuses Cut on 1/13/26

Enroll in the course after 1/12, if seats are still available
  • Slam headphone & electronics case
  • Slam sticker pack
  • 30-minute private lesson
  • Winter ‘26 sample pack
3 payments of $150/month | Pay Once: $450
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LEARN SOUND DESIGN 3

BECOME A MASTER OF SYNTHESIS.

In this course, you will learn how to harness the sound design tools used by the world's leading electronic music producers. This includes native Ableton devices such as the Granulator and Wavetable instruments, as well as 3rd party devices such as Vital, Serum, and more.
Everything you need to know to create the sounds you hear in modern EDM and other advanced forms of electronic music:

  • Granular Synthesis within the Granulator III and Polygon VSTs
  • Physical Modeling Synthesis within the Ableton Collision and the Madrona Labs Kaivo VST.
  • Wavetable Synthesis within the Ableton Wavetable as well as the Vital and Serum VST instruments
  • Creating your own original professional sound library and applying it to moving picture and music.
Sound Design 3 - live instruction

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meet your

instructors

Michael pendergast, mikerat

Instructor
MikeRat has been with Slam since 2013, and is now a lead instructor. He's a pillar of the local bass music scene, having played at The Armory, First Ave, and Infrasound. Mike's approach to music production and teaching is to lead with his heart, placing an emphasis on community and camaraderie in the classroom and on the dancefloor. 

james patrick

course author
James Patrick was one of the first Ableton Certified Trainers in the world, helping pilot the trainer program in 2008, and has been a leader among Ableton educators. Since starting Slam Academy in 2012, he has taken on private clients from around the world that range from beginners to some of the most prolific musicians of our time. 

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"LearnWorlds is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities."
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"LearnWorlds is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities."
Walter White
Senior product manager

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Start with the Slam Academy membership to access the self guided version of this course.
If you would like to take the Live Instruction version of this course, become a member to enroll!

membership

  $100 per month

Perfect for self-paced learners who want to access expert resources, direct support, and community.

  • Full Video Course Library - Learn at your own pace with Self-Guided courses on Ableton Live, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering, and more

  • Weekly Group Lessons - open format discussions and personalized feedback with our instructors online

  • 24/7 Community Access - Join our private Discord to collaborate, get feedback, and stay inspired

  • Exclusive Discounts - Save on software and hardware, including 40% or more off of the Ableton Live Suite

  • Studio Access (Minneapolis) - Work with pro-level gear in our fully equipped studios

live instruction

 + $150 per month per course
in addition to membership

Ideal for those who want structured learning with hands-on guidance from Ableton Certified Trainers.

  • 12 Week Live Courses - Attend 2-3 hour weekly sessions with expert instructors in small group settings, either online or in-person in Minneapolis
  • Hands-On Learning - Work on real projects with exercises, assignments & live feedback from expert instructors and industry professionals
  • Interactive Classroom Environment - Navigate the curriculum with guidance, ask questions, get real-time feedback, and grow alongside other students
  • Everything Included in Membership - Membership is required for enrollment access to Live Instruction courses
Memberships auto-renew monthly using the payment method on file until canceled by the customer.
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live instruction

 + $150 per month per course
in addition to membership

Ideal for those who want structured learning with hands-on guidance from Ableton Certified Trainers.

  • 12 Week Live Courses - Attend 2-3 hour weekly sessions with expert instructors in small group settings, either online or in-person in Minneapolis
  • Hands-On Learning - Work on real projects with exercises, assignments & live feedback from expert instructors and industry professionals
  • Interactive Classroom Environment - Navigate the curriculum with guidance, ask questions, get real-time feedback, and grow alongside other students
  • Everything Included in Membership - Membership is required for enrollment access to Live Instruction courses