Ableton Live 9 Explained®
Chapter 1 : Getting Started
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0:47 Introduction
Scottie welcomes you to Ableton Live 9 Explained and gives a quick rundown of what you will learn.
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3:44 Install & Unlock
Learn how to download, install and unlock via Ableton’s website. This also includes any additional Ableton or third party Live Packs.
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4:50 Software Setup
See how to choose and setup the correct audio drivers for Mac & PC as well as configure routing. Scottie also shows how to make sure connected MIDI controllers are working and how to correctly setup and turn Instant Mapping on if supported.
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4:23 Optimizing Audio
Learn all about latency and how to reduce it, as well as how to find how low your buffer size can go safely with the built-in test.
Chapter 2 : The Basics
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3:01 Starting a New Project & Saving
Learn to create a new set and explore the files and folders created within the Project Folder.
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3:16 The Browser
Discover the Categories and Places in the browser and learn how to add folders from the hard drive. See how to use search and preview to find inspiration quickly.
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2:28 Audio & MIDI Tracks
Get a detailed intro to Tracks and how to organize them with Colors and Groups.
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8:56 Routing & Monitoring
Scottie demonstrates basic signal flow and goes over Live 9's Monitor section.
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8:17 Clips
Get a solid introduction to clips and how to launch and stop them individually within a Scene. See how the Global Quantize setting effects Clips and learn the difference between looping and one shot clips. You will also explore how clips in the same track interact.
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7:53 Session & Arrangement Views
Learn the difference between the two views and how they interact. Scottie also explores the Back to Arrangement button and when to use it.
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4:36 The Mixer
Explore all the options in the mixer section such as Fader, Mute, Solo and Arm.
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6:53 Intro to Devices
Learn what a Device is and where to locate them. Also see how to activate and locate third party plug-ins.
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7:25 Views
Discover the main work areas, what they're for and how to show/hide them to make more space. Discover Clip View, Device View, Groove Pool, Overview and Show/Hide Buttons.
Chapter 3 : Recording
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3:18 The Transport
Learn how to ready Live to capture ideas with Tap Tempo, Time Signature, the Metronome and more.
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6:21 Recording MIDI Clips
Discover how to record a MIDI Clip with a MIDI controller. You will also see how to correctly set routing for the recording and learn how to Overdub and choose a Record Quantization. Scottie demonstrates how to create a default MIDI Track and gives an intro to the idea of creating multiple takes on the fly.
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3:14 Convert Audio to MIDI
Learn how Ableton extracts notes from Audio Clips and creates MIDI clips for Harmony, Melody and Drums. Scottie also explores activating this feature with the drag and drop method.
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4:05 Recording Audio Clips
Scottie shows how to create a default Audio Track and record an Audio Clip with an external sound source. You will also see how to correctly set routing for the recording and learn about simple gain structure.
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7:17 Key & MIDI Map Mode
Learn how to control almost any parameter with your computer keyboard or a MIDI controller including 3rd party plug-ins.
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4:57 Recording Session View Automation
Explore how to prepare session view to record parameter automation as well as how to override recorded automation and re-enable the automation.
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4:16 External Sources
Scottie shows how Live can interact with external hardware and software using ReWire and the External Instruments/Effects Devices.
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5:45 Freeze & Resample
Discover how to freeze a track and why we would want to. Also explore resampling and its usefulness.
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5:12 Managing Sets
Now it's time to save. Learn the many ways to manage sets, projects and presets. See how to use the built-in Browser to recall previous ideas and projects.
Chapter 4 : Editing
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11:53 MIDI Clips
Learn how to tweak and edit MIDI Clips to perfection with Quantizing, Draw Mode and MIDI Editing features including Transform, Note Stretch and Legato.
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4:02 Audio Clips
See how to tweak and edit Audio Clips with features like Transpose, Clip Gain, Clip Fade and Reverse.
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13:09 Working in Clip View
Learn how to adjust universal Clip attributes including length, loop/one shot, Launch Mode, Launch Quantization and Follow Actions.
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12:58 Warping
Discover how Live can warp Audio Clips in real-time. This includes everything from simple Quantization to recreating a completely new idea. Explore the different Warp Modes and how different types of Audio Clips sound.
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7:53 Automation
Learn to Edit or create Clip Automation with breakpoints and curves or by drawing them in with the pencil tool. Scottie shows the power of Modulation and unlinked Envelopes that can be longer or shorter than the clip.
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9:57 Grooves & the Groove Pool
Scottie show you ways to add a human element to clips by assigning universal swings or grooves. Also see how to extract grooves from existing clips to lock the timing of multiple clips together.
Chapter 5 : Devices
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3:36 Instruments
Discover the built-in instruments, what they do and their factory presets.
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6:41 Effects
Explore the built-in Audio and MIDI Effects, what they do and their factory presets.
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4:49 Racks
Learn about the three different types of Racks: Instrument, Drum and Effect. Also discover how to create them, why we would use them and how to save them.
Chapter 6 : Create an Arrangement
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4:36 Recording into Arrangement View
Discover how to capture a Session View performance in Arrangement View and explore recording and dropping Clips directly into Arrangement View.
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2:46 Editing
Learn how to set Locators and Time Signature changes as well as Loop time and perform Punch In/ Out recordings. Then explore Clip and Arrangement editing which includes Splitting, Drag & Drop, Copy & Paste, Deactivate and Consolidate.
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4:12 Sends, Returns & Busses
Scottie shows you how to use Sends and Returns, as well as how to create a standard mix Bus.
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3:06 Arrangement Automation Editing
Learn how to use, record and edit automation with Lanes, Draw Mode, Break Points and Curves. Then discover how to Automate the Song Tempo.
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3:35 Exporting
See how to Export audio when your arrangement is finished and how to easily create stems or upload directly to SoundCloud.
Chapter 7 : 9.2 Update
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4:11 New Stuff
With the 9.2 update there are a few brand new things. The Tuner device is much needed and anticipated. It's a great utility and an ease to use. There are a lot of updates to presets and factory samples and then a new option for exporting.
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4:24 Workflow
There's a cool new way to grab ideas of any length and use them immediately. There has also been a major overhaul with plugin latency. Now all automation and modulation is latency compensated.
Product Overview
Presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Scottie Dugan, this collection of videos will show you what you need to know to hit the ground running with Live 9 and then elevate you to 'power user' status.
Learn all the important fundamentals of Live 9, such as installation, software setup, routing & monitoring, creating and recording to audio & MIDI tracks, working with clips, all the different instruments, effects & racks, exporting your song for CD, MP3 and SoundCloud and much, much more.
Brush up on the new updates to Ableton Live 9.2 with these additional videos! Learn about the new Tuner Device, updates to Presets and Samples, and Workflow Enhancements with the latest version of Live.
If you're new to Ableton Live 9, or want to further your knowledge and skills, this is series to watch... Get "Ableton Live 9 Explained" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent course for beginners to Live
I am skilled at another DAW but recently decided to learn Live 9. Mainly because I am forming a live electronic music ensemble and Live is simply the best way to do this. I had Live 9 and got this course and it has been excellent. Scott does an excellent job here and all in the right order. Crawl before you walk and run etc.. This is a well organised course. I have tried others as well and they are messy in comparison. They jump all around the place and leave out important info. Scotts' course is well organised and thorough. Scott is a certified Ableton trainer and all I can say is they must have a very high bar in order to become one. They have trained Scott well and Scott can now train you well. I have been putting off learning another major DAW for a long time but after doing this course all I can say is it was fun and a dream.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent
Very Wide, straight to the point, no time wasted
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Well explained
Good tutorial, most beginner-intermediate things covered, even tough it's not an very in-depth tutorial it's still very helpfull.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Straight to the point
Excellent breakdown of the feature s of live with no frills or fluff. Got me up to speed quickly while transitioning from another, more traditional DAW
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Absolutely Perfect!
This course has taken me from being completely lost in Ableton Live 9 to feeling very confident at maneuvering through the DAWs several different features.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very helpfu
Overall, a great primer. I just wish the instructor had a little more personality, and wasn't so monotone
I am a: Beginner, Student, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Learnt some new things.
Picked up some new tips and tricks. Course pace was good not to slow or fast and I was able to follow along and take some notes. I can recommend it as a good overview
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
very helpful
The tutorials are crisp , precise and modular. Very helpful to get started,
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Easy
Good to remember my last class and good tips
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Sound Designer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Job.
Thanks for teaching me about all the details and secrets. I'm working with Live now for multiple years, but was always too lazy to study the manual. I would have had saved a lot of time and would have even increased my creativity and workflow much earlier. I highly recommend! Please update any new features that might come out and if you have further tips and tricks, please share!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent course for beginners to Live
I am skilled at another DAW but recently decided to learn Live 9. Mainly because I am forming a live electronic music ensemble and Live is simply the best way to do this. I had Live 9 and got this course and it has been excellent. Scott does an excellent job here and all in the right order. Crawl before you walk and run etc.. This is a well organised course. I have tried others as well and they are messy in comparison. They jump all around the place and leave out important info. Scotts' course is well organised and thorough. Scott is a certified Ableton trainer and all I can say is they must have a very high bar in order to become one. They have trained Scott well and Scott can now train you well. I have been putting off learning another major DAW for a long time but after doing this course all I can say is it was fun and a dream.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent
Very Wide, straight to the point, no time wasted
Submitted 2 years ago
Well explained
Good tutorial, most beginner-intermediate things covered, even tough it's not an very in-depth tutorial it's still very helpfull.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
Straight to the point
Excellent breakdown of the feature s of live with no frills or fluff. Got me up to speed quickly while transitioning from another, more traditional DAW
Submitted 2 years ago
Absolutely Perfect!
This course has taken me from being completely lost in Ableton Live 9 to feeling very confident at maneuvering through the DAWs several different features.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 years ago
Very helpfu
Overall, a great primer. I just wish the instructor had a little more personality, and wasn't so monotone
I am a: Beginner, Student, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
Submitted 3 years ago
Learnt some new things.
Picked up some new tips and tricks. Course pace was good not to slow or fast and I was able to follow along and take some notes. I can recommend it as a good overview
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio
Submitted 3 years ago
very helpful
The tutorials are crisp , precise and modular. Very helpful to get started,
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
Submitted 3 years ago
Easy
Good to remember my last class and good tips
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Sound Designer
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Job.
Thanks for teaching me about all the details and secrets. I'm working with Live now for multiple years, but was always too lazy to study the manual. I would have had saved a lot of time and would have even increased my creativity and workflow much earlier. I highly recommend! Please update any new features that might come out and if you have further tips and tricks, please share!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I grew up taking classical piano lessons, so music has always been a part of my life. It started out as a daily chore and eventually evolved into a passion. Now I am very lucky to call it my profession.
2. What training have you had?
After thirteen years of private piano lessons I decided to pursue a formal degree. Two years in and I realized it wasn't for me. From that point on a began teaching myself and taking various online courses that offered subjects that excited me. I've gotten to learn and sit under individuals who are way better than I am.
3. When did you get into recording?
Ableton Live and the ability to make music with a computer were the two biggest reasons I didn't continue pursue a formal degree. I was in a band, we cut a DIY "garage album" and that started the obsession. The once obscured world of synths, hardware and software was now overwhealming as I transitioned away from a piano only mindset.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I have the great privilege to be working with Ableton as one of their Ableton Certified Trainers. Being a part of that community has been really amazing and life changing. I have yet to work with anyone rich and famous... but I have a feeling one day some of these crazy talented people will be. I get to work with students and artists who are chasing their musical dreams. I like the purity and passion that comes with that.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well, I've always been told that I'm a good teacher but I hated talking to people I didn't know. It took a while to get over those introvert tendencies and fear of public speaking and now I can't get enough. Watching a student get that lightbulb breakthrough or seeing an ignition of passion after the transfer of knowledge creates such a sense of fulfillment for me. I can't not teach.
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