How to Compose Your First EP with Tonnerre and KOMPLETE 14 - Native Instruments

Dive into an exclusive Start-to-Finish Workshop with French electronic producer Tonnerre as he reveals the creative process behind his first EP, "Ripples." Learn how to compose and arrange electronic music using KOMPLETE 14, exploring techniques for choosing the right sounds, weaving melodies and instruments together, and creating a minimalistic arrangement that showcases contrast and cohesion. Discover how to use various Native Instruments tools like Piano Noire, Massive X, Monark, and Super 8 to craft unique soundscapes, compose distinctive drum parts, and create dramatic piano concertos. Follow along as Tonnerre demonstrates how to add tension with Sequis, compose dark tracks using Ethereal Earth, and combine Modular Icons instruments with Guitar Rig for even darker sounds. Gain insights into the artistic intentions behind each track and learn how to bring hope back into your compositions using a minimalist piano style approach.

Syllabus

- Intro
- How it all started exploring the Play Series presets
- Artistic intentions for Tonnerre's "Ripples" EP
- The track list
- Using the piano Noire as a central element
- Arrange with custom sounds from Massive X, Monark, Super 8 and effects
- Compose a distinctive drum part with samples and the 40s VO Drums
- Groove the drums and bass together using Monark
- Weave melodies from Analog Dreams and Noire
- Compose an interlude adding Piano Colors unique sonic capabilities
- Compose a dramatic piano concerto part using Noire and adding tension with Sequis
- Compose a dark track using Ethereal Earth
- Make it sound even darker with Modular Icons instruments combined with Guitar Rig
- Let's bring back hope again using a minimalist piano style sound approach
- Outro