Ableton Live Wavetable Explained®
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Tutorial 1
Meet Ableton Wavetable
8:03In this video, Scottie goes over wavetable synthesis basics and then introduces you to Ableton Wavetable.
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Tutorial 2
The Oscillators
8:41Next, Scottie shows you how to use Wavetable's oscillators, and cool oscillator effects to further evolve your sounds.
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Tutorial 3
The Filters
6:11Now it's time to take a look at the filter section, which according to Scottie, is very straight forward and easy to use.
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Tutorial 4
The Envelopes
5:17Scottie now focuses on the Modulation section which contains two different types of internal modulation, and starts with the first, the three envelopes.
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Tutorial 5
The LFOs
6:08The second type of internal modulation in Wavetable are LFOs. Scottie shows you how they work.
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Tutorial 6
The Matrix
4:51Now, let's put it all together. The Matrix allows you to configure all of your modulation routing for some amazing possibilities.
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Tutorial 7
Sound Design
2:10Finally, Scottie ends the series with a bit of sound design, showing you just a tiny bit of what Wavetable can do!
Ableton Live 10 Certified instructor Scottie Dugan brings you a collection of video tutorials designed to get you up to speed with Ableton Live’s new virtual synth, Wavetable!
Scottie starts by teaching you the basics of wavetable synthesis, then introduces Wavetable, covering it’s layout and GUI.
Next, Scottie covers the oscillators found in Wavetable, and why they’re so important, as well as how to create some cool oscillator effects to further evolve your sounds.
The filters and envelops are then covered in detail, as well as important modulation options that really make Wavetable stand out as a powerful synth and sound design tool.
Scottie then gives you in-depth videos on the LFOs and the Matrix, which is where you can configure all of your routing options for creating really unique sounds and patches.
Wrapping it up, you’ll get a sound design video lesson using the things you’ve learnt in the series, giving you an idea as to what Wavetable is capable of.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you’re new to Ableton Live’s new virtual synth Wavetable, spend some time with Scottie, and get going fast… Watch “Ableton Live Wavetable Explained®” today.
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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