Ableton Live 8 Explained - Vol 2

This collection of advanced Ableton Live video tutorials, presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough, will explain the deeper features and functions of Ableton Live. Craig offers knowledge that is sure to take your Ableton Live skills to the next level and make you a master.

Main Category

• Simpler Basics (18:04) - Learn the basics of this powerful virtual sampler instrument.

• Simpler Envelopes & LFO (15:46) - Discover advanced features of the awesome Simpler virtual sampler.

• Impulse Basics (14:48) - Learn the basics of the fantastic Impulse virtual synthesizer.

• Warp Modes (14:53) - The various Warp Modes allow for more precise control over the way Live manipulates audio data that is being stretched. This tutorial explains each mode and gives examples.

• Using Warping (12:06) - Craig now shows you how to put the different warp modes to use.

• Key Mapping (07:08) - Discover the incredible flexibility of mapping Live’s features and functions to keys on your keyboard.

• MIDI Mapping (13:20) - See how to map Live’s features and functions to your MIDI controller keyboard for easy control and performance.

• Instant Mapping (10:58) - Craig shows you how to utilize Instant Mapping to quickly create macros to control different elements in Live.

• EQ Overview and Usage (19:17) - Get an in depth explanation of Equalization as well as how to use it, all shown using the great sounding Live EQ effect.

• Compression (17:31) - Craig explains and showcases the Live compressor’s features and functions and how to use it.

• MIDI Effects (13:00) - Discover Live’s different MIDI effects features and functions and how to use them to make more interesting MIDI parts.

• Velocity Plug-In (11:40) - See how to use the Velocity Plug-In to alter velocity values to make more dynamic MIDI passages.

• The Arpeggiator (14:52) - Learn all about Live’s complex MIDI arppegiator and how to create cool MIDI parts.

• VST & AU Plug-Ins (08:54) - Craig shows you how to get 3rd party plug-ins up and running within Live.

• Macros (07:08) - Discover how to map macros and use them to control more than one parameter with one knob.

• Zones (12:22) - Learn to use Zones to select and control your different Racks in Live.

• Drum Racks (14:35) - See how Drum Racks are different from other racks in Live and how to use their exclusive features and functions.

• Locators & Time Signatures (07:53) - Craig explains Live’s markers for easy navigation around your song as well as creating time signature changes in your session.

• Automation (13:04) - Learn about Live’s powerful automation features and how to create and edit automation data for real time control of parameters.

• Clip Envelopes (18:00) - Craig shows you how to create and use Clip Envelope automation for powerful parameter control and how it differs from regular automation.

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.