Ableton Live Racks Explained®
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Tutorial 1
What is a Rack?
2:53Scottie gives a general description of what a rack is and why we would want to use one. You will also learn how to load a factory rack.
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Tutorial 2
Rack Types
3:41In this video Scottie goes over the four different types of racks and explains when to use each (MIDI Effect, Audio Effect, Instrument and Drum)
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Tutorial 3
Loading & Saving
2:53Join Scottie as he shows where to find the different factory rack presets and how to save and recall your own presets.
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Tutorial 4
Rack Layout
3:26Learn the main sections in a rac, Show/Hide, Macro Controls, Chain List and Devices.
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Tutorial 5
Audio & MIDI Effect Racks
4:26In this video, dive a little deeper and create our own Effect Rack by grouping, dragging and reordering Effects.
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Tutorial 6
Instrument Racks
2:37Scottie shows how to create an Instrument Rack and how Instruments & Effects can be grouped together to create complete presets.
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Tutorial 7
Drum Racks
3:01See how to drag samples and instruments into a Drum Rack in order to create a new Drum Rack. Scottie also goes over Pad View.
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Tutorial 8
Using Multiple Chains
11:09In this video, learn how to create more than one Chain resulting in parallel processing. Scottie also organizes and mixes those chains and discusses their routing. You will also see some really cool applications for using an Effect and Instrument Rack.
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Tutorial 9
Drum Rack Chains
7:00In this video, Scottie discusses the unique features the Drum Rack has; including the IO section, Sends/Returns and Hot Swap.
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Tutorial 10
Advanced Drum Rack Chains
6:41Join Scottie as he explores more advanced ways to use a Drum Rack including Group to Drum Rack, Instruments in a Drum Rack, Triggering multiple Chains and Effects Routing.
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Tutorial 11
Zones
6:59Learn different ways to control how and which Chains are played using Key Zones, Velocity Zones and the Chain Selector Macro Controls.
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Tutorial 12
One Control to Rule Them All
9:25In this video, Scottie uses Macro Controls to control parameters deep within the Rack. Scottie also combines parameters to create powerful one-knob Macros.
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Tutorial 13
Advanced Racks
8:24Dive deep and explore using Racks within Racks, Auto-Select, Jumping to certain parts of the Rack, and Extracting Chains.
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Tutorial 14
Using Macro Controls with MIDI Controllers
4:45This video will take Macro controls one step further and show how to use MIDI controllers with Racks.
Ableton Certified Trainer Scottie Dugan is back with a collection of videos that will show you what you need to know to build, edit and play racks within Ableton Live 9. Watch and learn how racks are a powerful way to create amazing sounding instruments, effects and more within Ableton Live 9.
Scottie starts with an introduction to Live's racks and discusses the four different types and layouts. Next up, Scottie takes a closer look at each rack type individually, covering the Instrument, Drum, Audio and MIDI Effect racks.
Moving on, Scottie dives deeper into racks by exploring chains. You'll learn all about creating chains, mixing them and their routing before taking an even closer look at drum rack chains and their unique features. Zones are up next, and you'll discover how to use the key zones, velocity zones and chain selector macro controls.
Scottie wraps up this series with an in-depth look at the macro controls, the ability to use racks within racks, and using macro controls with MIDI controllers.
If you're new to Ableton Live 9 and its racks, or just want to further your rack knowledge and skills, this is the series to watch... Get "Live 9 Racks Explained" today.
Reviews
Submitted 5 months ago
Deep but to the point!
Excellent to get deeper knowledge into one of the most flexible and powerful concepts within Ableton Live.
Submitted 6 months ago
Exceptional.
The instructor is great, to the point, and extremely creative. I feel every minute of these tutorials is efficient, which is something I highly appreciate.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 6 months ago
Awesome as usual!
Just keep up the good work guys! :)
Submitted 8 months ago
superb tutorial on ableton racks
This is a beautifully organized and presented tutorial on what racks are, how they are created and managed, and examples of how they can be used.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
that's great
nice
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
Awesome tutorial
I've learned so much. Very clearly explained as well the teacher was to hear and understand.
I am a: Beginner, Producer, Hobbyist
Submitted 1 year ago
Very informative
I am just starting with Ableton Live, but it was not difficult to follow this series. (I had already watched the Ableton Live Explained series) Even the more advanced video's were good to follow. So I think this is a good series for beginners and also for more experienced users. There is a lot of information in this series and it is presented clearly. Also small examples are shown to illustrate the concepts.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Submitted 1 year ago
Clear and useful
i purchased this course few days ago to review and glue together concepts about racks in Ableton Live 9. Although i use Racks extensively in my job, this course represent a valuable resource to better understand the full potential of this useful Ableton live feature.Reccommended.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Sound Designer
Submitted 1 year ago
very very very good
it's really one of the best tutorials for Ableton ...great work
I am a: Professional
Submitted 2 years ago
Hands down, the best!
I had been looking for a in depth, highly detailed and easy to follow review of the Ableton Live features and capabilities and I finally found it.
I am a: Beginner, Producer
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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