Get It Now\n
\nFAQs and Requirements
\nWhen does the course start and finish?\n
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online\n course -\n you decide when you start and when you finish.\n
How long do I have access to the courses?\n
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to\n the\n courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.\n
What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files\n
How Do I download my files?\n
After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it\n will\n be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check\n your\n spam folder and if you have any issues, email [email protected].\n
Are the samples royalty free?\n
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to\n use\n all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any\n additional\n royalty fees.\n
What if I am unhappy with my order?\n
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your\n purchase,\n contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the\n digital\n download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts.\n No\n refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.\n
How do I access course files, if any are included?\n
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided\n above or\n below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup &\n Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the\n additional packs will be delivered to you via email.\n
Where will I be able to log into my course?\n
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be\n getting a mail saying \"Redeem your copy of \"Course …\"\". Follow the \"Confirm your\n account\" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll\n need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared\n for\n you. You can then always log in here:\n
If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile\n (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If\n you\n have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we\n will\n manually add it to your existing account.
\nThere is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an\n iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have\n activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos\n offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.
\nI already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?\n
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade to an Everything bundle? Get\n in touch for your custom offer!\n
Will future products be automatically added to my bundle?\n
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time\n of\n your purchase. Future courses / packs may not be automatically included.\n
Is this a subscription to future products?\n
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the\n bundle\n
What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you\n with\n any questions, get in touch via: [email protected]
- \n Software Requirements\n
- Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 (or higher. Compatible with Ableton 12) \n
- Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2) \n
- \n Diskspace\n
- 6.9+ Gigabytes of Sounds + Additional single downloads in the descriptions of\n the\n Academy video lessons \n
Complete Afro House Start to Finish Academy
The Complete Afro House Academy
All Brand New
About This Program
Take your Afro House tracks to the next level. Explore the sound in the style of artists like Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Nightfreak, Rampa, Adam Port, &Me, Maz, and Stylo, Disclosure, and more!
We’ve included a massive state of the art sound library plus you'll get a complete education in creating Afro House tracks. We'll guide you through each stage of the production process as well as how to distribute your music through labels.
What You Are Getting
- 6 Step Online Course Program
- 14 Fully Produced Educational Ableton Project Files
- A Full Size Afro House Sample Library
- 70+ state-of-the art Presets + matching MIDI files
- Full Size Afro House Vocal Sample Pack
- 30+ Piano Midi Song Starters
- 800+ Samples
- Full Afro House Library
- Essential Drums
- Shaker Loops
- Tom Loops
- Indigenous Instruments
Software Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 or higher (works with Ableton 12), Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
Demo Mix of Select Included Educational Ableton Project Files
Afro House Academy Trailer
The Full Process
This Academy Program is built for every Afro House producer that wants to take the next step and sign with a label. 6 different tutors will show their production techniques and tell you how to increase your chances of getting signed.
Part 1: Start to Finish - Making a Track
Complete start-to-finish production course. Watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want. Yannek Maunz creates a complete track from start-to-finish.
18+ studio sessions, 4+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files, Samples and Presets
- Create Kick and Bass
- Percussion techniques
- Writing Piano Chords
- Arrangement techniques: From loop to full track
- Mixing tips and tricks
- Mastering session
Part 2: Groove
Afro House is all about groove. Cape Town Producer Pierre Johnson takes you on a deep dive into percussion and rhythm.
12 studio sessions, 1.5+ hour of online video lessons.- Groove Basics
- Bongo and cowbell
- Kick and tom groove
- Layering techniques
- Groove from instruments
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
This practical chapter explores harmonies and melodies that work.
20 studio sessions, 3,5+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Chord basics
- Minor scale
- Advanced chords
- Chord voicings
- Creating advanced progressions
- Understanding rhythm
- Smooth chord progressions
- Create tension
- Perspective on arrangement
- Practical examples
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
This genre is all about piano! Dial in the perfect tone and develop your own sound.
4 studio sessions, 30 mins of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Velocity
- Piano tone
- Reverb
- Filter
Part 5: Vocal Processing
To produce an afro house hit, you have to nail the vocal production - and we’ll teach you just that.
10 studio sessions, 2 hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Session preparations
- Compression methods
- Proper leveling
- EQ techniques
- Reverb and delay
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Releasing and touring Artists share career and production tips! Discover what really matters.
3 interviews, 45 mins online content.- Tonic Walter
- CIOZ
- Siphe
Educational Ableton Project Files
Jump start your next track with professionally produced, mixed and mastered Afro House Ableton templates. These projects are fully editable! Analyze what it takes to produce a professional sounding track.
{{sample.name}}
{{sample.name}}
The Vocal Samples You Need!
Full Afro House Vocal Pack - Included
We had a hard time finding nice vocals for Afro House so we decided to contact many different singers for this genre and record a custom full size vocals sample pack with all kinds of voices and in different languages. The result is a wonderful vocal pack that will enable you to create memorable Afro House tracks.
Elevate your tracks with our vocal phrases - the perfect song starters! Featuring both male and female spoken words, this pack adds depth and intensity to your music. Dry and wet options available.
-
400+ Vocal Samples(Dry/wet options):
- 129 Phrases
- 32 Vocal Shots
- 60 Toplines
- 10 RnB Toplines
- 10 Ahs Uhs Ohs
- Female & Male
- Dry & Wet Options
- BPM & Key Labeled
Vocal Phrases - Examples
Vocal Toplines - Examples
Vocals RnB - Examples
Vocal Shots - Examples
Academy Curriculum
Improve your skills with online courses by industry professionals including project files and lifetime access. This academy is designed to level up your Afro House productions to label/club-ready quality.
Part 1: Making a Afro House Track from Start to Finish
- I - Intro with Start to Finish Tutor Yannek Maunz (+ Downloads) (4:27)
- 1.1 - Kick Drum (6:30)
- 1.2 - Percussions for Low End (9:09)
- 1.3 - Percussions for High End (23:12)
- 1.4 - Low End Groove - Toms & 2nd Kick (19:48)
- 1.5 - Creating Pads (13:01) Free Preview
- 1.6 - Bass Design (20:10)
- 1.7 - Selecting and Placing Vocals (10:27)
- 1.8 - Writing Piano Chords (24:53)
- 1.9 - Crafting Synth Ideas (7:46)
- 1.10 - Synth Add ons (23:04)
- 1.11 - Reviewing and Remixing (16:52)
- 1.12 - Refining Sounds and Arrangement Preparations (13:24)
- 1.13.1 - Arrangement: Arranging Elements (9:25)
- 1.13.2 - Arrangement: Creating Structure (11:19)
- 1.14.1 - Arrangement: Checking Synths (10:14)
- 1.14.2 - Arrangement: Automations (11:08)
- 1.15.1 - Arrangement: Breaks (12:05)
- 1.15.2 - Arrangement: Final Touches (10:02)
- 1.16.1 - Mixing Part 1 (11:18)
- 1.16.2 - Mixing Part 2 (10:15)
- 1.17 - Mastering Session (16:00)
- 1.18 - Bonus Part (20:59)
Part 2: Groove & Rhythm
- I - Introduction with Tutor Pierre Johnson (0:57)
- 2.1.1 - Foundation: Kick, Tom, Shaker, Snare (Groove 1) (9:20) Free Preview
- 2.1.2 - Percussions: Bongo, Cowbell and Impacts (Groove 1) (15:36)
- 2.1.3 - Bass and extra Shaker (Groove 1) (9:08)
- 2.1.4 - Final Tweaks and Kick Layering (Groove 1) (4:15)
- 2.2.1 Foundation: Kick, Tom, Hats (Groove 2) (13:18)
- 2.2.2 Stereo Width with Panning and Rides (Groove 2) (9:10)
- 2.2.3 Creating Depth with Pads and Bass (Groove 2) (6:16)
- 2.2.4 Rhythmic Synths (Groove 2) (4:44)
- 2.2.5 Groove with Glass Bottle (Groove 2) (4:58)
- 2.2.6 Snare and more Variations (Groove 2) (7:46)
- 2.2.7 Adding Piano Ambient (Groove 2) (5:39)
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
- I - Introduction with Tutor Yannek Maunz (2:02)
- 3.1.1 - Exploring the Minor Scale (4:39)
- 3.1.2 - Building Basic Chords (9:28)
- 3.1.3 - More Advanced Chords (9:17)
- 3.1.4 - Chord Voicing (6:18)
- 3.2.1 - Building Basic Chord Progressions (16:45)
- 3.2.2 - Building More Advanced Chord Progressions (17:31)
- 3.2.3 - Creating Tension (13:00)
- 3.2.4 - Smooth Chord Progressions (6:08)
- 3.2.5 - Understanding Rhythm (12:31)
- 3.3.1 - Chord Progression Example 1 (13:38) Free Preview
- 3.3.2 - Chord Progression Example 1 (14:13)
- 3.4.1 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:42)
- 3.4.2 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:06)
- 3.5.1 - Chord Progression Example 3 (12:46)
- 3.5.2 - Chord Progression Example 3 (8:17)
- 3.6.1 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 1 (10:35)
- 3.6.2 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 2 (17:26)
- 3.7.1 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 1 (18:13)
- 3.7.2 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 2 (12:34)
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
Part 5: Vocal Processing
- I - Introduction with Tutor Ruede Hagelstein (1:01)
- 5.1 - Class Overview (6:40)
- 5.2 - Sorting Stems (11:46)
- 5.3 - Adding Compression (15:58)
- 5.4 - Balance with Leveling (18:06)
- 5.5 - Panning for huge Sounds (26:40)
- 5.6 - EQ for balancing all frequencies (22:31)
- 5.7 - Compression and De-Essing (11:19)
- 5.8 - Reverb and Delay for Dimension (17:29)
- 5.9 - Final Touches and FX Adjustments (6:08)
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Your Instructors
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What Producers Say About Us
Sound and Preset Packs Included
The accompanying ALL NEW Full Size Afro House Sample Pack, Full Sized Vocal Pack and 4 Problem Solver Sample Packs let you produce state-of-the-art Afro House. This is your “good to go” solution for professional Afro House sounds!
Full Afro House Library
-
135 Loops:
- 10 Atmos
- 08 Basslines
- 10 Toms
- 30 Fills
- 10 Hats
- 08 Long synth
- 08 Short synth
- 20 Misc percs
- 07 Rides
- 13 Shakers
- 05 Tops
-
80 One-Shots:
- 10 Bongo/Toms
- 10 Claps
- 10 Hats
- 10 Kicks
- 10 Percs
- 10 Rides
- 10 Shakers
- 10 Snares
Afro House Essentials
-
197 Loops:
- 16 Atmos
- 15 Bass
- 12 Clap Snares
- 21 Cymbals
- 14 Kicks
- 31 Percs/Toms
- 15 Pianos
- 12 Shakers
- 40 Synths
- 15 Tops
- 6 Vocal
-
84 One-Shots:
- 11 Claps
- 14 Cymbals
- 11 FX
- 14 Kicks
- 12 Perc Fills
- 18 Percs
- 4 Signature Sounds
- 67 MIDI Files for Bass, Drones, Piano and Synth
Shaker Loops
Dig into 22 carefully recorded shaker loops - Instant groove and swing!
Tom Loops
Essential tom loops adding a rock solid and groovy foundation.
24 Tom Loops Key and BPM labeled.
Indigenous Instruments
Spice up your drum game with our authentic selection of 50 recordings of Bonga, Conga, Djembe, Foley Shaker, Glass Bottles, Uhadi, Harp, Scrapes, Percs and Talking drums. Bpm labeled.
Serum Presets
Achieve professional production results effortlessly. Beautiful soundscapes inspired by Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Rampa, Adam Port, &me, Alan Dixon, Arabic Piano, Rüfüs Du Sol, and more.
Combine this pack with our MIDI pack. Each preset has a fitting file!
-
70+ Serum Presets
- 12 Bass
- 10 FX/Stabs
- 10 Leads
- 14 Pads
- 23 Plucks
Piano Themes
Mesmerizing piano themes for Afro House. Save valuable production time with these ready to use chord progressions.
- 30 MIDI Piano Theme Song Starters
Get It Now
FAQs and Requirements
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online
course -
you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to
the
courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files
How Do I download my files?
After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it
will
be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check
your
spam folder and if you have any issues, email [email protected].
Are the samples royalty free?
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to
use
all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any
additional
royalty fees.
What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your
purchase,
contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the
digital
download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts.
No
refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.
How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided
above or
below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup &
Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the
additional packs will be delivered to you via email.
Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be
getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your
account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll
need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared
for
you. You can then always log in here:
If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.
There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.
I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade to an Everything bundle? Get
in touch for your custom offer!
Will future products be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time
of
your purchase. Future courses / packs may not be automatically included.
Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the
bundle
What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you
with
any questions, get in touch via: [email protected]
-
Software Requirements
- Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 (or higher. Compatible with Ableton 12)
- Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
-
Diskspace
- 6.9+ Gigabytes of Sounds + Additional single downloads in the descriptions of the Academy video lessons
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Complete Afro House Start to Finish Academy
Complete Afro House Start to Finish Academy
The Complete Afro House Academy
All Brand New
About This Program
Take your Afro House tracks to the next level. Explore the sound in the style of artists like Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Nightfreak, Rampa, Adam Port, &Me, Maz, and Stylo, Disclosure, and more!
We’ve included a massive state of the art sound library plus you'll get a complete education in creating Afro House tracks. We'll guide you through each stage of the production process as well as how to distribute your music through labels.
What You Are Getting
- 6 Step Online Course Program
- 14 Fully Produced Educational Ableton Project Files
- A Full Size Afro House Sample Library
- 70+ state-of-the art Presets + matching MIDI files
- Full Size Afro House Vocal Sample Pack
- 30+ Piano Midi Song Starters
- 800+ Samples
- Full Afro House Library
- Essential Drums
- Shaker Loops
- Tom Loops
- Indigenous Instruments
Software Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 or higher (works with Ableton 12), Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
Demo Mix of Select Included Educational Ableton Project Files
Afro House Academy Trailer
The Full Process
This Academy Program is built for every Afro House producer that wants to take the next step and sign with a label. 6 different tutors will show their production techniques and tell you how to increase your chances of getting signed.
Part 1: Start to Finish - Making a Track
Complete start-to-finish production course. Watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want. Yannek Maunz creates a complete track from start-to-finish.
18+ studio sessions, 4+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files, Samples and Presets
- Create Kick and Bass
- Percussion techniques
- Writing Piano Chords
- Arrangement techniques: From loop to full track
- Mixing tips and tricks
- Mastering session
Part 2: Groove
Afro House is all about groove. Cape Town Producer Pierre Johnson takes you on a deep dive into percussion and rhythm.
12 studio sessions, 1.5+ hour of online video lessons.- Groove Basics
- Bongo and cowbell
- Kick and tom groove
- Layering techniques
- Groove from instruments
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
This practical chapter explores harmonies and melodies that work.
20 studio sessions, 3,5+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Chord basics
- Minor scale
- Advanced chords
- Chord voicings
- Creating advanced progressions
- Understanding rhythm
- Smooth chord progressions
- Create tension
- Perspective on arrangement
- Practical examples
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
This genre is all about piano! Dial in the perfect tone and develop your own sound.
4 studio sessions, 30 mins of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Velocity
- Piano tone
- Reverb
- Filter
Part 5: Vocal Processing
To produce an afro house hit, you have to nail the vocal production - and we’ll teach you just that.
10 studio sessions, 2 hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Session preparations
- Compression methods
- Proper leveling
- EQ techniques
- Reverb and delay
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Releasing and touring Artists share career and production tips! Discover what really matters.
3 interviews, 45 mins online content.- Tonic Walter
- CIOZ
- Siphe
Educational Ableton Project Files
Jump start your next track with professionally produced, mixed and mastered Afro House Ableton templates. These projects are fully editable! Analyze what it takes to produce a professional sounding track.
{{sample.name}}
{{sample.name}}
The Vocal Samples You Need!
Full Afro House Vocal Pack - Included
We had a hard time finding nice vocals for Afro House so we decided to contact many different singers for this genre and record a custom full size vocals sample pack with all kinds of voices and in different languages. The result is a wonderful vocal pack that will enable you to create memorable Afro House tracks.
Elevate your tracks with our vocal phrases - the perfect song starters! Featuring both male and female spoken words, this pack adds depth and intensity to your music. Dry and wet options available.
-
400+ Vocal Samples(Dry/wet options):
- 129 Phrases
- 32 Vocal Shots
- 60 Toplines
- 10 RnB Toplines
- 10 Ahs Uhs Ohs
- Female & Male
- Dry & Wet Options
- BPM & Key Labeled
Vocal Phrases - Examples
Vocal Toplines - Examples
Vocals RnB - Examples
Vocal Shots - Examples
Academy Curriculum
Improve your skills with online courses by industry professionals including project files and lifetime access. This academy is designed to level up your Afro House productions to label/club-ready quality.
Part 1: Making a Afro House Track from Start to Finish
- I - Intro with Start to Finish Tutor Yannek Maunz (+ Downloads) (4:27)
- 1.1 - Kick Drum (6:30)
- 1.2 - Percussions for Low End (9:09)
- 1.3 - Percussions for High End (23:12)
- 1.4 - Low End Groove - Toms & 2nd Kick (19:48)
- 1.5 - Creating Pads (13:01) Free Preview
- 1.6 - Bass Design (20:10)
- 1.7 - Selecting and Placing Vocals (10:27)
- 1.8 - Writing Piano Chords (24:53)
- 1.9 - Crafting Synth Ideas (7:46)
- 1.10 - Synth Add ons (23:04)
- 1.11 - Reviewing and Remixing (16:52)
- 1.12 - Refining Sounds and Arrangement Preparations (13:24)
- 1.13.1 - Arrangement: Arranging Elements (9:25)
- 1.13.2 - Arrangement: Creating Structure (11:19)
- 1.14.1 - Arrangement: Checking Synths (10:14)
- 1.14.2 - Arrangement: Automations (11:08)
- 1.15.1 - Arrangement: Breaks (12:05)
- 1.15.2 - Arrangement: Final Touches (10:02)
- 1.16.1 - Mixing Part 1 (11:18)
- 1.16.2 - Mixing Part 2 (10:15)
- 1.17 - Mastering Session (16:00)
- 1.18 - Bonus Part (20:59)
Part 2: Groove & Rhythm
- I - Introduction with Tutor Pierre Johnson (0:57)
- 2.1.1 - Foundation: Kick, Tom, Shaker, Snare (Groove 1) (9:20) Free Preview
- 2.1.2 - Percussions: Bongo, Cowbell and Impacts (Groove 1) (15:36)
- 2.1.3 - Bass and extra Shaker (Groove 1) (9:08)
- 2.1.4 - Final Tweaks and Kick Layering (Groove 1) (4:15)
- 2.2.1 Foundation: Kick, Tom, Hats (Groove 2) (13:18)
- 2.2.2 Stereo Width with Panning and Rides (Groove 2) (9:10)
- 2.2.3 Creating Depth with Pads and Bass (Groove 2) (6:16)
- 2.2.4 Rhythmic Synths (Groove 2) (4:44)
- 2.2.5 Groove with Glass Bottle (Groove 2) (4:58)
- 2.2.6 Snare and more Variations (Groove 2) (7:46)
- 2.2.7 Adding Piano Ambient (Groove 2) (5:39)
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
- I - Introduction with Tutor Yannek Maunz (2:02)
- 3.1.1 - Exploring the Minor Scale (4:39)
- 3.1.2 - Building Basic Chords (9:28)
- 3.1.3 - More Advanced Chords (9:17)
- 3.1.4 - Chord Voicing (6:18)
- 3.2.1 - Building Basic Chord Progressions (16:45)
- 3.2.2 - Building More Advanced Chord Progressions (17:31)
- 3.2.3 - Creating Tension (13:00)
- 3.2.4 - Smooth Chord Progressions (6:08)
- 3.2.5 - Understanding Rhythm (12:31)
- 3.3.1 - Chord Progression Example 1 (13:38) Free Preview
- 3.3.2 - Chord Progression Example 1 (14:13)
- 3.4.1 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:42)
- 3.4.2 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:06)
- 3.5.1 - Chord Progression Example 3 (12:46)
- 3.5.2 - Chord Progression Example 3 (8:17)
- 3.6.1 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 1 (10:35)
- 3.6.2 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 2 (17:26)
- 3.7.1 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 1 (18:13)
- 3.7.2 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 2 (12:34)
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
Part 5: Vocal Processing
- I - Introduction with Tutor Ruede Hagelstein (1:01)
- 5.1 - Class Overview (6:40)
- 5.2 - Sorting Stems (11:46)
- 5.3 - Adding Compression (15:58)
- 5.4 - Balance with Leveling (18:06)
- 5.5 - Panning for huge Sounds (26:40)
- 5.6 - EQ for balancing all frequencies (22:31)
- 5.7 - Compression and De-Essing (11:19)
- 5.8 - Reverb and Delay for Dimension (17:29)
- 5.9 - Final Touches and FX Adjustments (6:08)
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Your Instructors
{{instructor.name}}
What Producers Say About Us
Sound and Preset Packs Included
The accompanying ALL NEW Full Size Afro House Sample Pack, Full Sized Vocal Pack and 4 Problem Solver Sample Packs let you produce state-of-the-art Afro House. This is your “good to go” solution for professional Afro House sounds!
Full Afro House Library
-
135 Loops:
- 10 Atmos
- 08 Basslines
- 10 Toms
- 30 Fills
- 10 Hats
- 08 Long synth
- 08 Short synth
- 20 Misc percs
- 07 Rides
- 13 Shakers
- 05 Tops
-
80 One-Shots:
- 10 Bongo/Toms
- 10 Claps
- 10 Hats
- 10 Kicks
- 10 Percs
- 10 Rides
- 10 Shakers
- 10 Snares
Afro House Essentials
-
197 Loops:
- 16 Atmos
- 15 Bass
- 12 Clap Snares
- 21 Cymbals
- 14 Kicks
- 31 Percs/Toms
- 15 Pianos
- 12 Shakers
- 40 Synths
- 15 Tops
- 6 Vocal
-
84 One-Shots:
- 11 Claps
- 14 Cymbals
- 11 FX
- 14 Kicks
- 12 Perc Fills
- 18 Percs
- 4 Signature Sounds
- 67 MIDI Files for Bass, Drones, Piano and Synth
Shaker Loops
Dig into 22 carefully recorded shaker loops - Instant groove and swing!
Tom Loops
Essential tom loops adding a rock solid and groovy foundation.
24 Tom Loops Key and BPM labeled.
Indigenous Instruments
Spice up your drum game with our authentic selection of 50 recordings of Bonga, Conga, Djembe, Foley Shaker, Glass Bottles, Uhadi, Harp, Scrapes, Percs and Talking drums. Bpm labeled.
Serum Presets
Achieve professional production results effortlessly. Beautiful soundscapes inspired by Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Rampa, Adam Port, &me, Alan Dixon, Arabic Piano, Rüfüs Du Sol, and more.
Combine this pack with our MIDI pack. Each preset has a fitting file!
-
70+ Serum Presets
- 12 Bass
- 10 FX/Stabs
- 10 Leads
- 14 Pads
- 23 Plucks
Piano Themes
Mesmerizing piano themes for Afro House. Save valuable production time with these ready to use chord progressions.
- 30 MIDI Piano Theme Song Starters
Get It Now
FAQs and Requirements
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online
course -
you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to
the
courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files
How Do I download my files?
After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it
will
be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check
your
spam folder and if you have any issues, email [email protected].
Are the samples royalty free?
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to
use
all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any
additional
royalty fees.
What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your
purchase,
contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the
digital
download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts.
No
refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.
How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided
above or
below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup &
Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the
additional packs will be delivered to you via email.
Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be
getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your
account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll
need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared
for
you. You can then always log in here:
If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.
There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.
I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade to an Everything bundle? Get
in touch for your custom offer!
Will future products be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time
of
your purchase. Future courses / packs may not be automatically included.
Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the
bundle
What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you
with
any questions, get in touch via: [email protected]
-
Software Requirements
- Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 (or higher. Compatible with Ableton 12)
- Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
-
Diskspace
- 6.9+ Gigabytes of Sounds + Additional single downloads in the descriptions of the Academy video lessons
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
The Complete Afro House Academy
All Brand New
About This Program
Take your Afro House tracks to the next level. Explore the sound in the style of artists like Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Nightfreak, Rampa, Adam Port, &Me, Maz, and Stylo, Disclosure, and more!
We’ve included a massive state of the art sound library plus you'll get a complete education in creating Afro House tracks. We'll guide you through each stage of the production process as well as how to distribute your music through labels.
What You Are Getting
- 6 Step Online Course Program
- 14 Fully Produced Educational Ableton Project Files
- A Full Size Afro House Sample Library
- 70+ state-of-the art Presets + matching MIDI files
- Full Size Afro House Vocal Sample Pack
- 30+ Piano Midi Song Starters
- 800+ Samples
- Full Afro House Library
- Essential Drums
- Shaker Loops
- Tom Loops
- Indigenous Instruments
Software Requirements: Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 or higher (works with Ableton 12), Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
Demo Mix of Select Included Educational Ableton Project Files
Afro House Academy Trailer
The Full Process
This Academy Program is built for every Afro House producer that wants to take the next step and sign with a label. 6 different tutors will show their production techniques and tell you how to increase your chances of getting signed.
Part 1: Start to Finish - Making a Track
Complete start-to-finish production course. Watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want. Yannek Maunz creates a complete track from start-to-finish.
18+ studio sessions, 4+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files, Samples and Presets
- Create Kick and Bass
- Percussion techniques
- Writing Piano Chords
- Arrangement techniques: From loop to full track
- Mixing tips and tricks
- Mastering session
Part 2: Groove
Afro House is all about groove. Cape Town Producer Pierre Johnson takes you on a deep dive into percussion and rhythm.
12 studio sessions, 1.5+ hour of online video lessons.- Groove Basics
- Bongo and cowbell
- Kick and tom groove
- Layering techniques
- Groove from instruments
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
This practical chapter explores harmonies and melodies that work.
20 studio sessions, 3,5+ hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Chord basics
- Minor scale
- Advanced chords
- Chord voicings
- Creating advanced progressions
- Understanding rhythm
- Smooth chord progressions
- Create tension
- Perspective on arrangement
- Practical examples
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
This genre is all about piano! Dial in the perfect tone and develop your own sound.
4 studio sessions, 30 mins of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Velocity
- Piano tone
- Reverb
- Filter
Part 5: Vocal Processing
To produce an afro house hit, you have to nail the vocal production - and we’ll teach you just that.
10 studio sessions, 2 hours of online video lessons.Including Project Files
- Session preparations
- Compression methods
- Proper leveling
- EQ techniques
- Reverb and delay
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Releasing and touring Artists share career and production tips! Discover what really matters.
3 interviews, 45 mins online content.- Tonic Walter
- CIOZ
- Siphe
Educational Ableton Project Files
Jump start your next track with professionally produced, mixed and mastered Afro House Ableton templates. These projects are fully editable! Analyze what it takes to produce a professional sounding track.
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The Vocal Samples You Need!
Full Afro House Vocal Pack - Included
We had a hard time finding nice vocals for Afro House so we decided to contact many different singers for this genre and record a custom full size vocals sample pack with all kinds of voices and in different languages. The result is a wonderful vocal pack that will enable you to create memorable Afro House tracks.
Elevate your tracks with our vocal phrases - the perfect song starters! Featuring both male and female spoken words, this pack adds depth and intensity to your music. Dry and wet options available.
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400+ Vocal Samples(Dry/wet options):
- 129 Phrases
- 32 Vocal Shots
- 60 Toplines
- 10 RnB Toplines
- 10 Ahs Uhs Ohs
- Female & Male
- Dry & Wet Options
- BPM & Key Labeled
Vocal Phrases - Examples
Vocal Toplines - Examples
Vocals RnB - Examples
Vocal Shots - Examples
Academy Curriculum
Improve your skills with online courses by industry professionals including project files and lifetime access. This academy is designed to level up your Afro House productions to label/club-ready quality.
Part 1: Making a Afro House Track from Start to Finish
- I - Intro with Start to Finish Tutor Yannek Maunz (+ Downloads) (4:27)
- 1.1 - Kick Drum (6:30)
- 1.2 - Percussions for Low End (9:09)
- 1.3 - Percussions for High End (23:12)
- 1.4 - Low End Groove - Toms & 2nd Kick (19:48)
- 1.5 - Creating Pads (13:01) Free Preview
- 1.6 - Bass Design (20:10)
- 1.7 - Selecting and Placing Vocals (10:27)
- 1.8 - Writing Piano Chords (24:53)
- 1.9 - Crafting Synth Ideas (7:46)
- 1.10 - Synth Add ons (23:04)
- 1.11 - Reviewing and Remixing (16:52)
- 1.12 - Refining Sounds and Arrangement Preparations (13:24)
- 1.13.1 - Arrangement: Arranging Elements (9:25)
- 1.13.2 - Arrangement: Creating Structure (11:19)
- 1.14.1 - Arrangement: Checking Synths (10:14)
- 1.14.2 - Arrangement: Automations (11:08)
- 1.15.1 - Arrangement: Breaks (12:05)
- 1.15.2 - Arrangement: Final Touches (10:02)
- 1.16.1 - Mixing Part 1 (11:18)
- 1.16.2 - Mixing Part 2 (10:15)
- 1.17 - Mastering Session (16:00)
- 1.18 - Bonus Part (20:59)
Part 2: Groove & Rhythm
- I - Introduction with Tutor Pierre Johnson (0:57)
- 2.1.1 - Foundation: Kick, Tom, Shaker, Snare (Groove 1) (9:20) Free Preview
- 2.1.2 - Percussions: Bongo, Cowbell and Impacts (Groove 1) (15:36)
- 2.1.3 - Bass and extra Shaker (Groove 1) (9:08)
- 2.1.4 - Final Tweaks and Kick Layering (Groove 1) (4:15)
- 2.2.1 Foundation: Kick, Tom, Hats (Groove 2) (13:18)
- 2.2.2 Stereo Width with Panning and Rides (Groove 2) (9:10)
- 2.2.3 Creating Depth with Pads and Bass (Groove 2) (6:16)
- 2.2.4 Rhythmic Synths (Groove 2) (4:44)
- 2.2.5 Groove with Glass Bottle (Groove 2) (4:58)
- 2.2.6 Snare and more Variations (Groove 2) (7:46)
- 2.2.7 Adding Piano Ambient (Groove 2) (5:39)
Part 3: Chords & Melodies
- I - Introduction with Tutor Yannek Maunz (2:02)
- 3.1.1 - Exploring the Minor Scale (4:39)
- 3.1.2 - Building Basic Chords (9:28)
- 3.1.3 - More Advanced Chords (9:17)
- 3.1.4 - Chord Voicing (6:18)
- 3.2.1 - Building Basic Chord Progressions (16:45)
- 3.2.2 - Building More Advanced Chord Progressions (17:31)
- 3.2.3 - Creating Tension (13:00)
- 3.2.4 - Smooth Chord Progressions (6:08)
- 3.2.5 - Understanding Rhythm (12:31)
- 3.3.1 - Chord Progression Example 1 (13:38) Free Preview
- 3.3.2 - Chord Progression Example 1 (14:13)
- 3.4.1 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:42)
- 3.4.2 - Chord Progression Example 2 (12:06)
- 3.5.1 - Chord Progression Example 3 (12:46)
- 3.5.2 - Chord Progression Example 3 (8:17)
- 3.6.1 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 1 (10:35)
- 3.6.2 - Advanced Chord Progression Part 2 (17:26)
- 3.7.1 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 1 (18:13)
- 3.7.2 - Arrangement Techniques with Chords Part 2 (12:34)
Part 4: Piano Sound Design
Part 5: Vocal Processing
- I - Introduction with Tutor Ruede Hagelstein (1:01)
- 5.1 - Class Overview (6:40)
- 5.2 - Sorting Stems (11:46)
- 5.3 - Adding Compression (15:58)
- 5.4 - Balance with Leveling (18:06)
- 5.5 - Panning for huge Sounds (26:40)
- 5.6 - EQ for balancing all frequencies (22:31)
- 5.7 - Compression and De-Essing (11:19)
- 5.8 - Reverb and Delay for Dimension (17:29)
- 5.9 - Final Touches and FX Adjustments (6:08)
Part 6: Artist Portraits
Your Instructors
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Sound and Preset Packs Included
The accompanying ALL NEW Full Size Afro House Sample Pack, Full Sized Vocal Pack and 4 Problem Solver Sample Packs let you produce state-of-the-art Afro House. This is your “good to go” solution for professional Afro House sounds!
Full Afro House Library
-
135 Loops:
- 10 Atmos
- 08 Basslines
- 10 Toms
- 30 Fills
- 10 Hats
- 08 Long synth
- 08 Short synth
- 20 Misc percs
- 07 Rides
- 13 Shakers
- 05 Tops
-
80 One-Shots:
- 10 Bongo/Toms
- 10 Claps
- 10 Hats
- 10 Kicks
- 10 Percs
- 10 Rides
- 10 Shakers
- 10 Snares
Afro House Essentials
-
197 Loops:
- 16 Atmos
- 15 Bass
- 12 Clap Snares
- 21 Cymbals
- 14 Kicks
- 31 Percs/Toms
- 15 Pianos
- 12 Shakers
- 40 Synths
- 15 Tops
- 6 Vocal
-
84 One-Shots:
- 11 Claps
- 14 Cymbals
- 11 FX
- 14 Kicks
- 12 Perc Fills
- 18 Percs
- 4 Signature Sounds
- 67 MIDI Files for Bass, Drones, Piano and Synth
Shaker Loops
Dig into 22 carefully recorded shaker loops - Instant groove and swing!
Tom Loops
Essential tom loops adding a rock solid and groovy foundation.
24 Tom Loops Key and BPM labeled.
Indigenous Instruments
Spice up your drum game with our authentic selection of 50 recordings of Bonga, Conga, Djembe, Foley Shaker, Glass Bottles, Uhadi, Harp, Scrapes, Percs and Talking drums. Bpm labeled.
Serum Presets
Achieve professional production results effortlessly. Beautiful soundscapes inspired by Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Rampa, Adam Port, &me, Alan Dixon, Arabic Piano, Rüfüs Du Sol, and more.
Combine this pack with our MIDI pack. Each preset has a fitting file!
-
70+ Serum Presets
- 12 Bass
- 10 FX/Stabs
- 10 Leads
- 14 Pads
- 23 Plucks
Piano Themes
Mesmerizing piano themes for Afro House. Save valuable production time with these ready to use chord progressions.
- 30 MIDI Piano Theme Song Starters
Get It Now
FAQs and Requirements
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online
course -
you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to
the
courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files
How Do I download my files?
After purchase you will receive an email with your personal download link - it
will
be sent to the email you use for the purchase. If you don’t see it, quickly check
your
spam folder and if you have any issues, email [email protected].
Are the samples royalty free?
Yes, they are! When you purchase a royalty-free sample pack, you're allowed to
use
all samples in your private and commercial music without having to pay any
additional
royalty fees.
What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your
purchase,
contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the
digital
download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts.
No
refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.
How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided
above or
below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup &
Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the
additional packs will be delivered to you via email.
Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be
getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your
account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll
need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared
for
you. You can then always log in here:
If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.
There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.
I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade to an Everything bundle? Get
in touch for your custom offer!
Will future products be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time
of
your purchase. Future courses / packs may not be automatically included.
Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the
bundle
What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you
with
any questions, get in touch via: [email protected]
-
Software Requirements
- Ableton Live Suite 11.1.6 (or higher. Compatible with Ableton 12)
- Serum 1.363 (latest Version recommended, works with Serum 2)
-
Diskspace
- 6.9+ Gigabytes of Sounds + Additional single downloads in the descriptions of the Academy video lessons
