Ableton Live 12: Creative Resampling

In this Ableton Live 12 video course, discover how to transform loops, bass lines, and textures. You'll learn practical resampling techniques that unlock new sounds, inspire fresh ideas, streamline your workflow, and more! Instead of relying only on stock loops or predictable sounds, Thomas Cochran teaches you how to transform audio into fresh ideas, textures, and grooves that make your tracks stand out. These Ableton Live videos are designed for Ableton Live users looking for new inspiration and sound design techniques.

Videos

• Resampling Melody Loops (13:44) - This first video shows how to creatively chop synth loops using the Simpler device and its audio slicing mode. This lets you create interesting melodic compositions from simple synth melody loops.

• Bass Resampling with Filters Pt. 1 (09:33) - Learn how to resample a bass line and use filters to add complex modulation to the sound. This video also demonstrates some of the new features in the updated version of the Auto Filter.

• Bass Resampling with Filters Pt. 2 (11:12) - We wrap up the discussion on resampling basses here and cover final filter adjustments and mixing. This video also covers how OTT compression is used to get a finalized bass sound.

• Bounce to New Track for Effects Throws (12:23) - Discover practical ways of using the Bounce to New Track feature to create effects throws. This lets you quickly add creative moments to your productions without the need for complex automation.

• Musical Textures with Time-Stretching (12:30) - Learn how extreme time-stretching with the granular stretch modes in Ableton Live can create interesting musical textures. This unlocks new ways of adding melodies and atmospheres to your songs.

• Varispeed Resampling (08:07) - Finally, Larry shows off the classic varispeed resampling technique on drums and melodies. This is a great way of changing the sound of the instruments in your songs to get thick drums or unique melody loops.