How to get started making electronic music with EML

 

How to get started making electronic music with EML

Software to download 

• Ableton Live 12 Suite 30-day free trial - we'll show you how to install at Orientation
• ASIO4All (for Windows users) - same as above
• Ableton Live free packs - install from inside Ableton Live, watch this video
• Chop and Swing (hip hop)
• Build and Drop (EDM, dance music)
• Drive and Glow (synthpop, synthwave)

Equipment to bring for ALL sessions 

• Laptop (either Mac or Windows) with charger
• Earphones / Headphones (preferably wired, not wireless)
• Mouse (it's easier to use in the software than trackpad)
• USB-C to USB-A adaptor (if you want to try connecting a MIDI controller, we have a few demo sets available)

Frequently Asked Questions about joining NUS EML

EML Schedule for NUS Academic Year 2025 - 2026 (lesson dates and show dates0

Official free resources for beginners: Learning music production and Sound design

What is the difference between Ableton Live 12 Lite, Intro, Standard, and Suite?