subSine | Academy of Electronic Music

13/12/2024

It’s been a week since released Saltcoats Air, an EP inspired by The Metro (.saltcoats)—an iconic venue from the 90s rave scene in Saltcoats, Scotland. This EP reflects on the energy and atmosphere of a night out, with tracks that are deep, dubby, and atmospheric, taking you from the warm-up to the walk home.

The EP has received incredible support from , , .af and more, with feedback highlighting its emotional depth and captivating sound.

In the background behind the feedback, you’ll catch a glimpse of photos from the 20-page photobook 📸 accompanying the music, created in collaboration with Glasgow-based photographer .jpeg. It features photos of The Metro and some personal reflections from .

This release marks a significant step in his creative journey, having started at just a few years ago. It’s a thoughtful and nostalgic tribute to a place and time that shaped a community.

The EP is £4 (+ photobook) and available now on Bandcamp: https://midlandstreetechoes.bandcamp.com/album/saltcoats-air-ep

Released on .records.

10/12/2024

Only 1 spot left in our Producer Course this weekend!!🚨

If you’ve already got the basics of Ableton down and want to dive deeper into things like compression, sound design, and live performance, this course is for you.

As we step into the festive season, it's the perfect time to learn new skills and techniques you can apply during the holidays. If you're ready to elevate your music production game, come and join our Ableton Live: Producer course. It’s one of our most popular classes, alongside our Creator course for beginners. 🎛️

The weekend course is perfect for those looking to gain a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time, but don’t worry—you’ll receive comprehensive notes to take away, so you can revisit and clarify anything at your own pace.

If you've already taken this course and want to do it again, check your email for a wee discount!⚡️

We’ll tackle the trickiest parts of music production, and you’ll see major improvements in your work, along with fresh ways to find inspiration. The progress people make is always amazing to see. ✨

If this sounds like something you’d be into, check out more details on our website: www.subsineacademy.com

08/12/2024

Tonight from 8pm we have a beautiful radio show for you, featuring music from past and present students, top-drawer electronica from across the spectrum and a guest mix from artist who has just released an outstanding EP and coffee-table photobook on our .records label.

Hour 1 sees student tracks mixed with both classic and brand new electronic music from ambient through to techno and beyond, all mixed by our host and resident selector .

Featuring tracks from , , , , , .fnk, , , , , and Paul Moffat.

Hour 2 sees take us on a journey through their influences, drawing inspiration from ambient, house and techno to create an hour exploring the music behind his new Saltcoats Air EP on our record label. Out now on Bandcamp and all good stores - link in bio.

Join us from 8pm - 10pm, Sunday 8th December on the one and only .

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26/11/2024

If your 2025 new year resolution is to create an album (which should be), we've got you covered. January might feel a little bleak, but that’s often when creativity strikes hardest— and we’re here to help you channel those winter blues into deep house beats, blues, or whatever inspires you!

Our Ableton Live courses kick off in January, and they’re perfect for both complete beginners and experienced producers. Whether you're into ambient, techno, folk, hip-hop, house, rock, pop, jazz, or classical, our courses will take your skills to the next level.

Sign up before the end of the week to get a 10% discount on all our upcoming courses! Use the code LEARN2025 to get around £50 off.

After the positive reception, we’re bringing back our Ableton Live: Producer Course online this January! Join us from anywhere—your cozy home, or maybe a sunnier spot. It’s been incredible connecting with people worldwide, each bringing unique musical influences and approaches to the table.

Start 2025 with a burst of inspiration and join our passionate community 🚀

✅ sign up via our website (www.subsineacademy.com), you can find a link in our bio!

15/10/2024

🚨New intermediate / advanced online course announcement!🚨

We're very excited to launch a new live ONLINE Music Production Course, starting on Friday, 25th October. Sign up this week to enjoy £50 off the course 🚀

The course will cover areas that often create confusion such as compression and side-chaining, synthesis and sound design, building drum, instrument and audio effects racks as well as using Ableton for DJing and live performance. This course is perfect for those with a basic understanding of Ableton who want to take their skills to the next level.

We know that learning to produce music on your own can sometimes feel a bit lonely. As the autumn kicks in and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to dive deeper into your music production journey and connect with fellow creators. This is the first time we’re offering this course online after years of running it in our classroom!

✨ What to Expect:
- Learn from Simon Stokes, Scotland’s only Ableton Certified Trainer.
- Weekly drop-in sessions with Ana.
- Interactive lessons with live Q&A.
- Access to a supportive community of producers.

Course Details:
📅 Start Date: October 25th, 2024
🕒 Time: 3-5pm BST
💻 Duration: 9 weeks
📍 Location: Online via Zoom

Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up before it's full!

🔗 Link in bio to apply and for more info.

05/10/2024

Big thanks to mal_hombre_voyager for a really interesting dive into how he produces music with Ableton Live.

Some great insights on production, live performance and how the hell you become the only UK based artist to be signed to Jeff Mills’ iconic Axis Records.

Love an artist masterclass. 🚀

Join us at Noise Box @ SWG3 tonight for his live show alongside Petrichor, Urgula and Ona:V.

30/09/2024

Big thanks to drummer Ravish Momin who stopped in on his UK tour all the way from New York to show us how he uses electronic drums in a live setting.

Great to see a completely different way of using Ableton Live!

13/09/2024

We’ve got an exciting weekend coming up at the end of this month.🔥

Renowned for his work with iconic electronic music artists, including Daft Punk, Jeff Mills, Amelie Lens, and more, will be showing some useful tricks to achieve a good mixdown, paying respect to dynamics, transients and time domain, while still achieving loudness. 🔊

Whether you're looking to refine your mixing skills or gain insights into professional mastering, come down to the studio to join Conor for a 2-hour masterclass and our popular Mixdown Weekend Course. 🚀

Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!

Reserve your spot through our website (link in our bio) 🔗✅

13/09/2024

Only 1 spot left in our evening Producer Course, starting next Tuesday!🚨

If you’ve already got the basics of Ableton down and want to dive deeper into things like compression, sound design, and live performance, this course is for you! It’s one of our most popular classes, alongside our Creator course for beginners. 🎛️

We’ll tackle the trickiest parts of music production, and you’ll see major improvements in your work, along with fresh ways to find inspiration. The progress people make is always amazing to see. ✨

If this sounds like something you’d be into, check out more details on our website. Link in bio 🔗✅

10/09/2024

**3 stellar masterclass sessions in a week coming up!**

On 5th October come down to the studio to learn from (Axis Records / Voyager Recordings) about his Ableton Live techniques, before his live performance at Noise Box (). 🎛️💫

Having begun life in Glasgow but currently living down South, he's seen a meteoric rise in the techno scene with his beautiful space-influenced music. Signed to Jeff Mills' legendary Axis Records and with his own Voyager Records doing the damage on the global stage, this will be a fascinating masterclass.

He'll go over his workflow, break down his tracks, and demonstrate how he creates music from scratch. This is a unique opportunity to learn from someone who has refined their sound and emerged onto the global scene as a true artist. 🌌

You'll get the option to buy a discounted entry to NOISE BOX's club night when signing up!

🗓️ Date: 5th October
🕑Time: 2pm-4pm, 4-6pm
📍 Location: Studio, Glasgow

Sign up through the link in our bio, we hope to see you there! 🔗

06/09/2024

We're happy to announce a special opportunity to learn from the innovative drummer and producer, Ravish Momin (), during his UK tour! 🥁

Momin is known for his innovative approach to live performance that integrates electronic drumming with Ableton-based sound design. In this masterclass, he will break down how he uses Ableton Live for live electronic drumming. Whether you’re a drummer or a producer, you'll learn about:

⚡️ Live performance tricks
🔊 Layering sounds in real-time
🎛️ Creative effects processing (reverb, delay, distortion & more)
🎚️ Using MIDI controllers for total control over your setup

This masterclass isn't just for drummers! Momin will cover essential live performance tricks and creative effects processing that can be applied to any musical style.

Date: 30th September 2024
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Studio, Glasgow

As always, the link is in our bio - hope to see you at the studio soon! 🚀

02/09/2024

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our free Glasgow Ableton User Group meetup! 🚀

A special thanks to Ross () for diving into the magic of Stacks (a fun sequencer and synth), Ana () for breaking down her moon-inspired track 🌝, and Mike () for showing us how to recreate any space’s reverb in Ableton!

Finally a big thanks to for getting in touch and showing us his modular set up involving live coding! 👾

It was great to see some new faces and hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. ✨

Looking forward to seeing you at the next meetup! Make sure you sign up to our newsletter through the website to stay updated on everything happening at the studio (🔗 link in bio)

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22/08/2024

Our next Glasgow Ableton User Group meetup is almost upon us! This is a completely free event, open to anyone and everyone.

We’re kicking off at 4pm tomorrow afternoon (Friday 23rd August) here at the studio in Glasgow so if you’d like to come along then please let us know by picking up a free ticket below.

This session will be hosted by Ross (aka ), Ana (aka ) and Simon (aka Petrichor) and will be a welcoming, friendly and relaxed session.

Feel free to chip in, ask questions and you’re also we’d also love it if you wanted to show off your favourite thing that you do in Ableton Live if you’d like to - we’ll have the necessary cables, just bring your laptop.

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11/08/2024

Tonight from 8pm we have another beauty of a radio show for you, featuring music from past and present students, top-drawer electronica from across the spectrum and a guest mix from COPY ().

Hour 1 sees student tracks mixed with both classic and brand new electronic music from ambient through to techno and beyond, all mixed by our host and resident selector .

Hour 2 sees COPY () take us on a deep wave through their current influences, drawing inspiration from ambient, downtempo and techno to merge into one perfectly cohesive hour of a galactic journey inspired by psychedelic experiences.

Join us from 8pm - 10pm, Sunday 11th August on the one and only .

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18/07/2024

Wondering how to improve your mixdowns? Visualise a can of baked beans and allow Rob Etherson to guide you through the dark world of mixing your music - all will be explained...

Getting your tracks release-ready is a difficult task — becoming a professional producer is about knowing when and how to make a thousand small tweaks to your tracks that make a monumental difference. 🎛️🎚️

So what is the connection between a good mix and a can of beans? You may be wondering. Join our highly sought-after Mixdown course next weekend to find out. This course is packed with fun and creative analogies that simplify some of the more complex concepts in music production. You’ll notice an incredible jump in the quality of your music.

Level up your music and give it that polished, professional feel.

27th and 28th July 📅

✅ For more info and to secure your spot, find a link in our bio or visit our website at www.subsineacademy.com

14/07/2024

On Sunday 14th July at 8pm we have an extra special subSine | Sessions radio show showcasing some of the incredible talent that has passed through our doors.

Hosted by Ana (), expect 2 hours of music and interviews with some of our past student who are making their mark on the world of electronic music and beyond.

Featuring music from:


pertegaz





Systrophe
amypeacock
..and loads more! Tune in tonight on from 8pm - 10pm. 🚀

03/07/2024

Who needs sunshine when you have Scotland's summer symphony of rain? Perfect conditions for music production. 🎧

Get a (very rare) 10% discount on all our studio courses! Use the code STUDIO10 to get around £50 off on any upcoming courses before 7th July.

🎛 Unleash your inner artist with subSine Academy’s music production courses! Whether you're into ambient, techno, hip-hop, house, rock, pop, jazz, classical, the list goes on... our Ableton Live courses will elevate your skills. Aimed at complete beginners as well as experienced producers.

🎧 Join our passionate community, connect with fellow artists and learn from Scotland’s only Ableton Certified Trainer. 🚀

✅ Sign up now from the link in our bio.

02/07/2024

Ableton Live 12.1 is adding some tasty new features, now in Public Beta.

The free update will bring new devices, user library auto-tagging, and other improvements. Join the beta to try them now.