
Ableton Live 10: Tips & Tricks
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0:59
Introduction
Muliplier welcomes you to the course and discusses the purpose of these tips/tricks/workflows/ideas.
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2:03
Mono & Laptop Check
This video explains how to use MIDI map, utility, and EQ 8 to create a physical 'mono check' and 'laptop check' button.
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3:53
Sidechaining Drum to Crackle
Learn how to use a gate in sidechain mode to add an evolving 'crackle'/character layer to a drum sound.
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2:49
Custom Dry/Wet
Get an introduction to chain selection and audio effect racks, and use this technique to add a 'dry wet' parameter to any effect or combination of effects.
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0:48
Group Sidechain Trick
This trick shows how to 'freeze' a track with sidechain effects (such as sidechain compression or gating).
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1:58
EQ 8 vs Auto Filter
Learn how to increase your sound quality by understanding the difference between EQ 8 and Auto Filter, and when this difference is most important.
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2:35
More Sidechain Compression
Take your sidechain compression to the next level with these two concepts/techniques.
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2:48
Follow Actions
Learn about Follow Actions, and use this example as inspiration to get creative with them yourself!
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1:34
Vocal Harmony Rack
In this video, learn a technique to create an audio effect rack that takes any vocal, and turns it into multiple vocals singing different notes (eg major chord).
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2:40
Envelope Followers
Multiplier discusses envelope followers, and how you can use them to make amd modulate anything.. yes!
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2:14
Rhythmic Reverb
This video shows how to combine a percussive foley sample and Convolution Reverb Pro, to create something I call 'rhythmic reverb'.
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2:24
Setting Up AB Test
Learn how to quickly and correctly check a change you made, by setting up an 'AB Test'. In the process, learn about Key Map Mode, and gain compensation.
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2:59
High Quality Modes
Learn about the hidden high quality modes, and whether or not you should actually use them!
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5:18
Level Metering
An in-depth look at the level meters, where it's ok to go 'above zero', where it's not, where it sometimes is, and the difference between light green and dark green meters.
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3:36
Scale MIDI Channel Workflow
This workflow allows you to play in any scale/key, without knowing music theory. Going one step further than simply using the scale MIDI effect.
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1:11
Piano Roll "Folding"
Learn about piano roll 'folding', and one interesting application of it I developed.
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1:55
MIDI Chords Human Offset
Let me show you a trick to automatically give some quantised chords, a 'human', unquantised feeling.
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1:38
Creating a Notepad
This video highlights a hidden feature called 'Info Text', and how you can use it to create a 'notepad' in your project.
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2:30
Resampling Mode & Pitch Drop
Two techniques in one here, resampling mode (to quickly record audio), and a hidden 'pitch drop' effect.
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4:45
Preferences
Some preferences have consequences that aren't obvious, and these are important.. let me explain.
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1:13
Using Chokes
Learn about an obscure (but often useful!) feature, buried away in drum racks.
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2:11
Sampler Keyzones
Learn how to allocate different instruments, to different parts of the keyboard. In this example, one instrument for the bass notes, another for the lead.
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1:23
MIDI Drawing Tips
Working fast allows you to quickly try ideas, and capture that creative inspiration. These tips will get you working fast in the piano roll.
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3:14
Sample Pack Drum Rack
This video demonstrates how to create a single drum rack that contains an entire sample pack, with macro controls for each drum type.
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5:31
Sidechain Auto Filter
Learn how to use a different channel to modulate a filter. Two examples, one rhythmic (with the kick), and another more creative, for sound design.
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5:42
Haas Effect
Discover the classic 'Haas Effect' for making something wide. This video uses simple delay, and addresses some potential problems you may run into.
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2:28
Repeating Legato Chord
In this video, Multipier demonstrates a workflow he created for figuring out chord progressions using the Arpeggiator MIDI effect, and Velocity MIDI effect.
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2:15
Multiband Anything!
Learn how to leverage the multiband algorithms in 'Multiband Dynamics', to create your own custom multiband processing rack.
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2:02
Optimizing the Arrangement Space
Make the most of screen space available with these tips and tricks.
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2:40
Some MIDI Map Limits
Discover MIDI Map limits, and a creative application of them, to give any parameter a more 'human' feeling.
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2:17
Getting Creative with Resonators
Explore the 'Resonators' effect by turning a drum loop into some guitar chords.
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1:51
Non-Destructive Quantization
Another obscure trick to add your arsenal! Quantisation, in a way that can always be 'undone'.
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1:58
Split Stereo & Utility Stereo
Level up your stereo processing control with 'Split Stereo' (new to Live 10), and Utility.
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1:33
The Auto Pan Zero Phase Trick
Learn how to take Auto Pan, and turn it into an amplitude modulator! (also known as 'Tremolo').
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1:21
Multiple MIDI Clip Editing
New to Live 10, you can edit multiple MIDI clips on the same piano roll. I also explain when this is most useful.
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0:56
Simpler to Sampler
How to convert Simpler into Sampler (and vice verse), and when this is most useful.
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1:05
-6dB & Copy to Sibling
Discover the importance of -6dB, as well as a useful little trick for when working with racks, 'Copy to Sibling'.
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1:53
Automating Velocity
This video shows how to automate velocity, using an audio effect rack, and the 'Velocity' MIDI effect.
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1:26
Normalizing & Show in Finder
Two quick little tips, relating to 'Consolidate'.
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1:45
Defaults
Harness the power of defaults to save time repeating the same thing, over and over again. Over and over again.
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1:40
Capture & MIDI Warp
Explore a feature new to Live 10, 'Capture', and how to fix it when things go wrong, using MIDI warp.
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2:33
Crossfade
Discover a somewhat hidden feature called 'Crossfade', and how to customise the crossfade algorithm too!
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1:35
The Drum Rack Choose Workflow
Use this technique to audition and extract a drum sound, in a much more expressive (and fun!) way.
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1:42
Hotswap
A useful little trick to quickly swap out presets.. and samples!
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1:25
Collections
New to Live 10, this allows you to favourite 'collections' of things in the browser. You can favourite more than you'd think, and I show two examples to get you thinking.
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4:05
Shortcuts
Shortcuts are the secret to working fast, and working fast is the secret to getting your creative ideas down in your DAW. Here are the best ones, and how to learn them
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1:55
Random Modulate Anything!
This video shows how to use 'LFO' to randomly modulate anything you like!
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2:03
Glitchy Vocal Groove Trick
An obscure trick (involving the groove pool) to get you thinking, and inspired to push Ableton features in ways they weren't originally intended.
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1:37
Ping Pong Freeze & Repitch Mode
An unusual (but super fun!) sound design trick involving Ping Pong Delay and a hidden 'Repitch Mode'.
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2:50
Arp MIDI Drum Loop Workflow
This is an innovative workflow I created for creating drum loops.. using a Drum Rack, and an Arpeggiator MIDI effect.
Product Overview
Adam Pollard, aka Multiplier, delivers some of his best tips and tricks for Ableton Live 10. Discover and explore a vast range of topics covering workflow, editing, production, mixing and more, all allowing you to get the most from Ableton Live 10!
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Reviews
Submitted 3 days ago
So many workflow nuggets
This gave me some awesome insights into things that I have been trying to figure out.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Studio One
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Submitted 6 months ago
Fantastic!
Lots of extremely useful tips & tricks! Great job Multiplier, & many thanks!
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Submitted 9 months ago
Thanks for the helpful tutorials!
Thanks for recording! :)
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Submitted 11 months ago
Multiplier at it again! :)
Great Tips!
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Submitted 1 year ago
Great!
I learned a lot of useful tricks that help you quickly understand many things. Thanks for such an experience!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Ableton Live, Cubase
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Submitted 2 years ago
Rrrrealy cool stuff
Thanks for watching!
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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Submitted 2 years ago
Lots of good ideas.
A collection of great ideas, best taken in small doses, so as to rivet them to your brain rather than washing through it.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Acid, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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Submitted 2 years ago
Simply Great
series of short 2 or 3 minute clip and some of them are very helpful and inspirational!
I am a: Semi-Pro
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Submitted 2 years ago
Straight up
Thanks for the tips. Short videos so you can try them out right away if you want. Not drawn out at all just the pertinent focused tip.
I am a: Hobbyist
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Submitted 3 years ago
Quick and extremely helpful.
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Quality of Videos
Reviews
Submitted 3 days ago
So many workflow nuggets
This gave me some awesome insights into things that I have been trying to figure out.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Studio One
Submitted 6 months ago
Fantastic!
Lots of extremely useful tips & tricks! Great job Multiplier, & many thanks!
Submitted 9 months ago
Thanks for the helpful tutorials!
Thanks for recording! :)
Submitted 11 months ago
Multiplier at it again! :)
Great Tips!
Submitted 1 year ago
Great!
I learned a lot of useful tricks that help you quickly understand many things. Thanks for such an experience!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 2 years ago
Rrrrealy cool stuff
Thanks for watching!
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
Lots of good ideas.
A collection of great ideas, best taken in small doses, so as to rivet them to your brain rather than washing through it.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Acid, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
Simply Great
series of short 2 or 3 minute clip and some of them are very helpful and inspirational!
I am a: Semi-Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Straight up
Thanks for the tips. Short videos so you can try them out right away if you want. Not drawn out at all just the pertinent focused tip.
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 3 years ago
Quick and extremely helpful.
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