Ableton Live 11: New Features Explained

Ableton pro Thomas Cochran delivers in-depth Ableton Live 11 video tutorials! If you're new to Ableton Live 11 and want to know all about the new features and functions that were added, this is the video series for you. Thomas also provides a Live Project file so you can follow along with the comping video lesson on your Live computer setup. These videos are for those who already know Ableton Live, but want to learn specifically about the new additions to version 11.

MIDI Editing

• Keys & Scales (04:39) - Learn the new scale feature in Ableton live 11 and how it can be used to easily create chord sequences in your projects.

• MPE Support (06:14) - This video shows what MIDI Polyphonic Expression is, how to set up a MPE controller, and how to use this feature even if you don't have an MPE compatible MIDI controller.

• Probability & Chance (09:53) - Thomas shows you how to use the new Probability and Chance features to add randomization to your projects. This video also demonstrates how to use these new features to creatively generate patterns.

• New Selection Features (04:10) - This video shows off a few of the new workflow features that help with selection of Automation and Take Lanes. This video also shows off the new key commands that were added for resizing and editing take lanes.

• Tempo Following (04:17) - Learn how the new Tempo Following features can be used to make Ableton Live a dynamic instrument in performances that follows the natural tempo adjustments of live players.

Audio & Recording

• Take Recording & Comping (09:26) - This video covers all you need to know in order to use the Take Recording and Comping features. Thomas also discusses various ways of using comping to creating MIDI sequences and slicing drum breaks.

• Create Crossfades on Clip Edges (01:29) - In this quick video, Thomas covers a new menu option that was added in Live 11 that allows you to quickly make crossfades on the edges of audio clips.

• Linked Track Editing (03:54) - Learn how Linked Track Editing can be used to quickly edit and slice your tracks, which makes working with complex layered audio and MIDI sequences a lot easier.

• Follow Actions (08:11) - This video shows off the new and updated Follow Actions in the Session View. These new features make performing and setting up complicated Follow Actions a lot easier.

New Devices

• Hybrid Reverb Pt. 1 (09:39) - Learn all about the new Hybrid Reverb device, the basic modes, and how it can be used to create a variety of interesting Reverb effects.

• Hybrid Reverb Pt. 2 (08:54) - This video dives a bit deeper into the individual functions of the Reverb and shows how to take a simple audio sample and turn it into a large ambient pad.

• Spectral Resonator (10:06) - Learn how the new Spectral Resonator can be used to create a very of interesting melodic effects. Thomas shows how to take a simple drum loop and transform it into a melodic rhythmic element.

• Spectral Time (10:40) - This video covers the controls on the new Spectral Time device and shows how it can be used as an interesting delay and reverb effect.

• PitchLoop89 (11:08) - The new Pitch Loop89 device combines an unusual delay with pitch shifting capabilities to allow for some really interesting sound design options. Discover how this effect can be used to make interesting textured delays.

Updated Devices

• Chorus-Ensemble (06:53) - Thomas explores the new and updated chorus-ensemble effect which received a large overhaul in the Live 11 update and now has new modes and controls that allow for new types of Modulation Effects.

• Phaser-Flanger (10:55) - Learn what's new with the Phaser-Flanger device and how it can be used in your productions. This video dives into the new controls that were added to the device for creating advanced modulations.

• Redux (05:44) - Discover the updates made to the Redux effect and how they can be used in your productions for a variety of different effects.

• Macro & Rack Improvements (05:10) - The Racks inside of Ableton now include some enhancements to the interface and some controls that allow for more dynamic live performances. There are also some additions to Racks that allow for randomization of the Macro Controls that can be great for generating new ideas for your songs.

Preferences & Default Settings

• Templates (03:43) - Learn how to setup and add templates to your productions to make starting songs quicker and easier.

• Look & Feel Customization (01:54) - This video covers the new accessibility features that were added to the Preferences that make Ableton's interface easier to work with.

• Improved CPU Metering (04:10) - Learn how the updated CPU metering can be used to optimize your sessions.