Ableton Live 8 Explained^® - Vol 1

Chapter 1 : Main Category

• 5:22

  Unlocking Live

  See how to properly unlock Live and authorize your computer for use.

• 11:31

  Audio Settings

  Learn all about Live’s audio settings and how to set them up to access your audio hardware.

• 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.

• 8:22

  The Browser

  Craig gives you an in-depth overview of the powerful Live browser’s features and functions.

• 13:16

  Understanding Session View

  Discover the Session view’s features and functions and how to use them.

• 15:55

  Working with Clips

  Learn all about the different types of Live building blocks called clips and how to use them.

• 3:50

  Working with MIDI Files

  See the differences when working with MIDI file clips in Live.

• 7:51

  Working with Audio Files

  Discover the different Audio file types that Live supports and how to use them in Live.

• 13:56

  Working with Tracks

  Craig explains the different track types found in Live and how to use them.

• 8:31

  Working with Scenes

  Learn about the features and functions that make up a Scene in Live.

• 8:58

  Understanding the Mixer

  Craig goes into detail explaining the Live mixer’s features and functions.

• 12:51

  Recording Audio

  Learn how to record audio into Live as well as routing signals.

• 12:25

  Audio Effects

  Discover Live’s built-in effects and how to use them in your sessions.

• 12:59

  Sends & Returns

  See how to efficiently and creatively use effects in Live via Send & Return tracks.

• 10:20

  Intro to Racks

  Learn how to create Racks in Live which group together instruments and effects for powerful performance and management.

• 9:42

  Creating MIDI Clips

  See the best ways to record and or create MIDI clips in Live.

• 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.

• 16:00

  The Arrangement View

  See how to layout all of your individual parts and clips to create an arrangement for your song.

• 9:00

  Freeze & Consolidate

  Craig explains how to reduce CPU strain and or turn MIDI clips into audio.

• 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

• 6:05

  VST / AU Configuration

  Learn all about the changes to VST/AU configuration in Live 8.

• 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.

• 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.

• 3:41

  MIDI Editor - Navigation

  Get time saving advice and instruction on navigation within the MIDI Editor interface.

• 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.

• 9:17

  Warping

  Warping is another feature that has seen updates. This tutorial introduces you to Warping in Live 8.

• 8:40

  Warping Drums

  Get some real world practical examples on how to use the Warping features in Live 8 on your drum tracks.

• 4:35

  Step Record

  Get a detailed introduction in to the Step Record features of Live 8.