Ableton Live 8 Explained® - Vol 1
Chapter 1 : Main Category
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5:22 Unlocking Live
See how to properly unlock Live and authorize your computer for use.
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11:31 Audio Settings
Learn all about Live’s audio settings and how to set them up to access your audio hardware.
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8:02 Live Sets & Projects
Discover how to create, save and open sessions, and learn about the different files that are made when creating a Live session.
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8:22 The Browser
Craig gives you an in-depth overview of the powerful Live browser’s features and functions.
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13:16 Understanding Session View
Discover the Session view’s features and functions and how to use them.
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15:55 Working with Clips
Learn all about the different types of Live building blocks called clips and how to use them.
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3:50 Working with MIDI Files
See the differences when working with MIDI file clips in Live.
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7:51 Working with Audio Files
Discover the different Audio file types that Live supports and how to use them in Live.
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13:56 Working with Tracks
Craig explains the different track types found in Live and how to use them.
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8:31 Working with Scenes
Learn about the features and functions that make up a Scene in Live.
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8:58 Understanding the Mixer
Craig goes into detail explaining the Live mixer’s features and functions.
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12:51 Recording Audio
Learn how to record audio into Live as well as routing signals.
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12:25 Audio Effects
Discover Live’s built-in effects and how to use them in your sessions.
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12:59 Sends & Returns
See how to efficiently and creatively use effects in Live via Send & Return tracks.
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10:20 Intro to Racks
Learn how to create Racks in Live which group together instruments and effects for powerful performance and management.
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9:42 Creating MIDI Clips
See the best ways to record and or create MIDI clips in Live.
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18:46 The MIDI Editor
Discover how to edit MIDI in Live using the advanced MIDI editing features and functions found in the MIDI editor window.
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16:00 The Arrangement View
See how to layout all of your individual parts and clips to create an arrangement for your song.
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9:00 Freeze & Consolidate
Craig explains how to reduce CPU strain and or turn MIDI clips into audio.
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12:11 Exporting Audio
Learn to render your finished track so you can burn it to disc or MP3 file to share with the world.
Chapter 2 : Live 8 Updates
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6:05 VST / AU Configuration
Learn all about the changes to VST/AU configuration in Live 8.
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1:53 MIDI Editor - Creating Notes
The MIDI Editor was one of the most updated aspects of Live 8. This tutorial discusses the process for creating notes.
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7:39 MIDI Editor - Editing Notes
Continuing on the updates and features of the MIDI editor in Live 8, this video discusses the ways you can edit notes.
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3:41 MIDI Editor - Navigation
Get time saving advice and instruction on navigation within the MIDI Editor interface.
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3:38 MIDI Editor - Selecting Notes
There are several ways you can select notes for editing or modification. Get the low down with this tutorial.
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9:17 Warping
Warping is another feature that has seen updates. This tutorial introduces you to Warping in Live 8.
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8:40 Warping Drums
Get some real world practical examples on how to use the Warping features in Live 8 on your drum tracks.
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4:35 Step Record
Get a detailed introduction in to the Step Record features of Live 8.
Product Overview
Compatible with Live 7 & 8, this collection of Ableton Live video tutorials, presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough, will explain the basics such as unlocking Live, audio settings, working with clips, to more advance topics such as sends and returns, MIDI editing, exporting audio and much more.
Craig demystifies the powerful Ableton Live like no one else and takes you step-by-step from the beginning. You'll get up and running fast and be on your way to becoming a true Ableton Live power user.
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Reviews
Submitted 4 years ago
Extraordinarily constructive.
Extraordinarily constructive. Helpful and on point to start off with learning Ableton. Great tool to grasp the basics. It also should be noted that tutorial is not dependent on the version 7, 8 or 9. The Instructor is easy to listen and smooth in his dictation.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Awesome.
Super informative.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
very good
very good, but the Sound of the instructor need to be more clear
I am a: Professional
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 4 years ago
Extraordinarily constructive.
Extraordinarily constructive. Helpful and on point to start off with learning Ableton. Great tool to grasp the basics. It also should be noted that tutorial is not dependent on the version 7, 8 or 9. The Instructor is easy to listen and smooth in his dictation.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live
Submitted 4 years ago
Awesome.
Super informative.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer
Submitted 4 years ago
very good
very good, but the Sound of the instructor need to be more clear
I am a: Professional
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I have been living and breathing music, and music technology, for most of my life. I first got into music by learning guitar over 20 years ago, at around 11 years old, and after playing in bands throughout my school years. I studied Audio engineering at college, at first with analogue tape and MIDI gear using external synths and an early version of Cubase.
2. What training have you had?
After leaving school and earning a living playing in bands for a while I started working in live sound in the mid 1990s, working on a lot of live music events, large and small, while still writing and producing my own music, both solo and with various different bands. By this time my music took more electronic focus, switching to Logic to sequence samplers, synths and drum machines, and record live instruments and vocals.
3. When did you get into recording?
From 2000 I worked in a production studio in the UK, mainly using Logic, Cubase SX, Nuendo, Wavelab, Sound Forge and the Waves plug-ins for audio engineering, and Reason and Acid for music composition, until discovering Ableton Live in 2002.
4. People you have worked with/for?
When MIDI was added to Live in version 4, I focused much more on using Ableton Live with Native Instruments and Waves Plug-ins, getting to know them intimately. Over the last few years I have been an internal tester for Ableton’s upcoming versions and I am also an Ableton Certified Trainer.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I am good at training people because I have an intimate relationship and passion with the technology I use. I strive to develop a deep understanding of the tools I use and genuinely want to share that expereince with others
Products by Craig
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tutorial videoAbleton Live 8 Explained - Vol 1
This collection of Ableton Live video tutorials, presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough, will explain the features and functions of one of the worlds most revolutionary DAW’s, Ableton Live. Learn the important basics right the first time as Craig takes you through them step by step.
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This collection of advanced Ableton Live video tutorials, presented by Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough, will explain the deeper features and functions of Ableton Live. Craig offers knowledge that is sure to take your Ableton Live skills to the next level and make you a master.
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tutorial videoAbleton Live Clip Tricks
Use Ableton Live? Well then you need to know all of these awesome clip tricks! Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough takes you through all of his personal favorites, one by one, in this power packed micro series, empowering you and your Ableton Live knowledge to work faster and more creatively.
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tutorial videoDesigning Electronic Drums
Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough reveals the steps to design fat, brilliant modern and classic electronic drum sounds. The techniques Craig shows you can then be applied in any DAW and to any type of sound to make them stand out and be noticed!
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tutorial videoDJ with Ableton Live - Vol 1
Ableton Certified Trainer Craig McCullough takes you through the fundamentals of DJ'ing with Live, demystifying commonly misunderstood and overlooked skills and techniques needed to create a solid DJ set, and get the club moving.
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