Ableton Live 8 Explained - Vol 1

This collection of Ableton Live video tutorials, presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough, will explain the features and functions of one of the worlds most revolutionary DAW’s, Ableton Live. Learn the important basics right the first time as Craig takes you through them step by step.

Main Category

• Unlocking Live (05:22) - See how to properly unlock Live and authorize your computer for use.

• Audio Settings (11:31) - Learn all about Live’s audio settings and how to set them up to access your audio hardware.

• Live Sets & Projects (08:02) - Discover how to create, save and open sessions, and learn about the different files that are made when creating a Live session.

• The Browser (08:22) - Craig gives you an in-depth overview of the powerful Live browser’s features and functions.

• Understanding Session View (13:16) - Discover the Session view’s features and functions and how to use them.

• Working with Clips (15:55) - Learn all about the different types of Live building blocks called clips and how to use them.

• Working with MIDI Files (03:50) - See the differences when working with MIDI file clips in Live.

• Working with Audio Files (07:51) - Discover the different Audio file types that Live supports and how to use them in Live.

• Working with Tracks (13:56) - Craig explains the different track types found in Live and how to use them.

• Working with Scenes (08:31) - Learn about the features and functions that make up a Scene in Live.

• Understanding the Mixer (08:58) - Craig goes into detail explaining the Live mixer’s features and functions.

• Recording Audio (12:51) - Learn how to record audio into Live as well as routing signals.

• Audio Effects (12:25) - Discover Live’s built-in effects and how to use them in your sessions.

• Sends & Returns (12:59) - See how to efficiently and creatively use effects in Live via Send & Return tracks.

• Intro to Racks (10:20) - Learn how to create Racks in Live which group together instruments and effects for powerful performance and management.

• Creating MIDI Clips (09:42) - See the best ways to record and or create MIDI clips in Live.

• The MIDI Editor (18:46) - Discover how to edit MIDI in Live using the advanced MIDI editing features and functions found in the MIDI editor window.

• The Arrangement View (16:00) - See how to layout all of your individual parts and clips to create an arrangement for your song.

• Freeze & Consolidate (09:00) - Craig explains how to reduce CPU strain and or turn MIDI clips into audio.

• Exporting Audio (12:11) - Learn to render your finished track so you can burn it to disc or MP3 file to share with the world.

Live 8 Updates

• VST / AU Configuration (06:05) - Learn all about the changes to VST/AU configuration in Live 8.

• MIDI Editor - Creating Notes (01:53) - The MIDI Editor was one of the most updated aspects of Live 8. This tutorial discusses the process for creating notes.

• MIDI Editor - Editing Notes (07:39) - Continuing on the updates and features of the MIDI editor in Live 8, this video discusses the ways you can edit notes.

• MIDI Editor - Navigation (03:41) - Get time saving advice and instruction on navigation within the MIDI Editor interface.

• MIDI Editor - Selecting Notes (03:38) - There are several ways you can select notes for editing or modification. Get the low down with this tutorial.

• Warping (09:17) - Warping is another feature that has seen updates. This tutorial introduces you to Warping in Live 8.

• Warping Drums (08:40) - Get some real world practical examples on how to use the Warping features in Live 8 on your drum tracks.

• Step Record (04:35) - Get a detailed introduction in to the Step Record features of Live 8.