Point Blank Tutorial: Recording Tabla in Ableton Live with Sirish Humar Manji

In Point Blank’s latest tutorial spot they explore the blending of modern with traditional using Ableton Live to record Tabla with Sirish Humar Manji…

Combining unique instruments with more traditional techniques has often been the way to create your own sound. In electronic music and beyond, the blending of styles and genres can help you break out of the loop-based and sample-pack production traps.

In this very special tutorial and jam session, Point Blank instructor and lead course developer Ski Oakenfull is joined by tablaist Sirish Kumar Manji to show you how to record an instrument – in this case, tabla – into Ableton Live and combine it with electronic sounds in your productions. Subscribe to the Point Blank channel for more live events and free tutorials.

If you’re keen on learning more about mic placement, recording techniques and Ableton Live in general, Point Blank’s online diploma courses cover all this and more. Taken from anywhere in the world and lasting for up to 64 weeks, they’re some of the most comprehensive courses that Point Blank offer. Graduates include Patrick Topping, Jon Rundell and No Artificial Colours so you know you’re in good hands. Find out more about Point Blank’s award-winning courses across PB’s courses across LA, London and online, or try a free online sample course here.