The EDM Cookbook

The proven training method that made ill.Gates famous with producers everywhere.

ill.Gates did the timer challenge daily- watch him complete this process 90 times.

From Deadmau5 to Porter Robinson, this timeless workflow style will get your audience ready to dance.

From J Dilla to Pretty Lights, flipping samples on 16 pads is the foundation of this timeless style.

From Tipper to Noisia, sampling your own synths is the key to creating a futuristic sound.

Written step-by-step instructions for each recipe available as a PDF and inside the Ableton side-bar.

From Flume to Shpongle, mutating melodies will transform your sound.

Video examples and references for every step of the process.
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ill.Gates is a pioneering electronic music producer and educator, who has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music for over 15 years. With over 58 million plays across platforms, 8 studio albums, 250+ individual songs, and over 1000 live performances, ill.Gates has established himself as a leader in the underground electronic music scene. He has worked with a diverse range of artists, from underground acts like Mr Bill, Apashe, Chee, Rip Kenny, Danny Asadi, G Jones, to mainstream acts like Gucci Mane, Star Wars, and Alanis Morissette. His "4 Producers 1 Sample" video with Andrew Huang has become a staple in the music production community and his unique blend of philosophy, workflow and original techniques has made him a respected figure in the industry.
As an educator, ill.Gates has a proven track record of helping students achieve success in the electronic music industry. His students include some of the most respected names in the scene, such as Illenium, Morgan Page, and 10X Grammy Nominee Damian Taylor. His unique blend of philosophy, workflow, and original techniques, like '128s' and 'Mudpies', make the complex process of music production easy to understand and execute, and his system is built on behavioral science and intrinsic motivation, ensuring a fun and productive learning experience.
But The EDM Cookbook is about more than my credentials, it's about YOUR potential!
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