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For years I've been teaching Ableton Live in the college classroom. As a University Professor, my classes are sought after, and, frankly, expensive. I believe Ableton Live can be learned by anyone, and cost shouldn't be a barrier. This class uses the same outline and syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost.

This is Part 6: DJ Techniques & Controllers

In this class, we are going to focus on using Ableton Live for DJing and Performing. I'm assuming that you already know your way around Ableton Live pretty well, and now you want to take your techniques to the stage. In this class, I'll walk you through all the basics of using controllers, Audio Effect Racks, and some other tricks.

Also in the class, I have a really special surprise. I've invited my friend James Patrick to show some of his techniques as well. James is a DJ that has toured the world and is known internationally for his engaging performances. He is going to be IN this class and has contributed several exclusive videos for this class.

Topics include:

Audio Effect Racks
Using Effect Rack Presets
Building our own Effect Racks
Parallel Processing
Fade To Grey
Performance Racks
Controllers and Controllerism
MIDI Mapping
The Ableton Push Interface
The APC40 Interface
Follow Actions
Legato Mode
Launch Modes
Launching Clips in Performance
Effects Setup for Performance
The Crossfader
Mapping Controllers for Performance
... And much more.

I will be making 6 (six. ) complete classes in order to bring you the most comprehensive manual on Ableton Live production techniques ever created. Each class has Sets, sessions, and experiments for you to try on your own and follow along with.

And of course, once you sign up for any part, you automatically get huge discounts on all the upcoming parts of this class. You will not have another opportunity to learn Ableton Live in a more comprehensive way than this.

J. Anthony Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer and a Ph.D. in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds. His music has been heard internationally in film, radio, video games, and industrial sound, as well as the concert hall and theater.

He currently is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of St. Thomas, Macphail Academy of Music, and the CEO of Slam Academy in Minneapolis.

Praise for other classes by J. Anthony Allen:

"I've had Live Lite for a while but never quite understood how to use it because of the different options in how to arrange audio. This course explains exactly how to do that and get the most out of Live."
"Great overview - I would start here for sure if you are just getting your feet wet with Live. clear and to the point. session walkthroughs are great. looking forward to more"
"I have never had any formal training in music at all. Trying to learn all the notes and how everything translated was a serious challenge. After going thru this class, Dr. J has totally brought down the barriers. The content was very useful and was easy to grasp for me."

What's inside

Learning objectives

Produce music using ableton live
Master using audio effect racks for powerful multi-effects

Dj and perform music using ableton live

Produce music using ableton live
Master using audio effect racks for powerful multi-effects
Dj and perform music using ableton live

Syllabus

A quick overview of what we will be covering in this class.

A quick introduction - showing some music we are going to cover in the class, as well as the techniques in action!

In my other Ultimate Ableton Live classes, we've seen 3 other kinds of racks: MIDI Effect Racks, Instrument Racks, and Drum Racks. Audio Effect Racks are one more iteration of this theme - and to me, the most powerful.

When it comes to DJ Techniques, we often rely heavily on Audio Effect Racks.

Now we know the basics, lets build one of our own.

The secret sauce to these effect racks is something called Parallel Processing.

This is a build-in preset that you should have already in your library, and is a popular tool for DJs to use for transitions.

There is a whole folder of audio effect racks in already in your Ableton Library. In this section I'll take a look at a few of them.

Now it is time to get our hands off our computer, and on to something that feels more like an instrument.

Say good bye to your allowance money, and hello to the world of controllers.

Whenever we connect a new controller, we need to take a quick trip to our preferences to make sure it is all setup correctly.

We've seen some MIDI Mapping before, but now we are going to incorporate it into our controllers. Mega Power!

The Ableton Push is one of the newest and most powerful controllers. In this video I'll show you a great demo of how it works and a little jamming on it.

A very important tool for making your performances versatile and dynamic is the Follow Actions.

Here I'll show you what Follow Actions are, and how you can use them.

Now we will build some of our own - by creating a system that uses follow actions for a dynamic performance (and production) trick.

Now lets get deep down in it. I've invited my friend James Patrick in here to help me out, and show some of his best tricks for the stage.

For this section I've got a real treat: We are going to get some tips from world-renowed DJ James Patrick.

We are going to see James Patrick use these 2 tricks in the next video, so first let me walk you through them here.

James Patrick walks through how he sets up his clips for performances, and his launch settings.

A few thoughts on setting up effects.

James Patrick walks us through how he organizes his effect racks for performance.

There is a little (but powerful) hidden feature in Ableton Live that functions like an old crossfader. James Patrick uses it for his effect racks, so let me walk you through setting it up here, before James Patrick shows us how he uses it.

James Patrick walks us through how he uses the APC40 for his performances, and how he maps it to Ableton Live.

A few more tricks, a few more perspectives, and a little more to consider.

A few more perspectives and a few extra links

For years and years I used a unique performance setup centered around some wearable controllers that I had built. Its super weird, but because I'm getting a lot of questions about it, I thought I would show it to you here.

Some final thoughts!

A few last thoughts before I leave you!

In the next (and final!) class of the Ultimate Ableton Live sequence, we are going to be working with Max for Live. In case you are curious about how this works (or what it is), here is a preview from Ableton 7: Max for Live

There is so much more to learn!

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Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

This course focuses on using Ableton Live for DJing and performing, assuming you already know your way around Ableton Live and want to take your techniques to the stage

Covers audio effect racks, building your own effect racks, parallel processing, fade to grey, performance racks, controllers and controllerism, MIDI mapping, and more advanced topics

Features a special surprise: exclusive videos from world-renowned DJ James Patrick, who shares his techniques and approaches to stage performances

Provides hands-on labs and interactive exercises for learners to follow along and experiment with the concepts covered

Taught by Jason Allen, an Ableton Certified Trainer and a Ph.D. in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds, with extensive experience in the field

Offers a comprehensive study of DJ techniques and advanced Ableton Live features, making it suitable for intermediate learners looking to enhance their skills

Reviews summary

Engaging dj course

According to students, this course is easy to follow and delivers a wealth of knowledge on DJ techniques and controllers. Learners particularly appreciate the instructor's engaging style.

Engaging instructor.

"Learned a great deal from the instructor."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 6 - DJ Techniques &Controllers with these activities:

Review audio equipment

Show steps

Ableton Live is software, but you will need to know how to use your MIDI controller, microphone (if applicable), and any other audio equipment you may be using.

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Gather your equipment
Review how to connect your equipment to your computer
Review how to use the basic functions of your equipment

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Career center

Learners who complete Ultimate Ableton Live 9: Part 6 - DJ Techniques &Controllers will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Electronic Music Producer

Electronic Music Producers use Digital Audio Workstations, like Ableton Live, to create and produce electronic music. This course would give you a leg up in the industry by helping you master techniques used by top electronic music producers and DJs.

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Musician

Musicians have a very flexible career and can specialize as a producer, performer, songwriter, or composer. Learning the techniques taught in this course will help you produce, perform, and record your very own music using Ableton Live.

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DJs use hardware and software to control and perform music for a live audience. This course would prepare you for a career as a DJ by helping you master the latest DJing techniques and technologies.

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Music Professor

Music Professors share their knowledge and passion for music with students and may also have opportunities to perform and publish original scholarly research. While most music professors will need at least a master's degree, this course may help you build a foundation in Ableton Live which could prove useful if you wanted to teach Ableton Live to your students.

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Composer

Composers create original music, often for film, television, video games, or live performance. This course will help you master some of the tools and techniques you need to be a successful composer, especially if you wish to compose for electronic media.

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Audio Engineer

Audio Engineers use a variety of techniques and equipment to record, mix, and master audio for a variety of purposes. This course will help you learn some of the skills that Audio Engineers use, especially if you are interested in audio engineering for live events or electronic music.

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Music Arranger

Music Arrangers take existing pieces of music and adapt them for different instruments or ensembles. This course may be of interest to you if you are interested in a career as a music arranger, especially if you wish to arrange electronic music.

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Music Director

Music Directors oversee and manage the musical aspects of a production, such as a play, film, or television show. While this course will not teach you everything you need to know to be successful as a music director, it may give you an advantage if you have an interest in electronic music.

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Sound Designer

Sound Designers create and manipulate sounds for a variety of purposes, such as film, television, video games, and live performance. This course may be useful if you are interested in a career as a sound designer, especially if you are interested in sound design for electronic media.

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Session Musician

Session Musicians perform music for recording sessions or live events. This course may help you build a foundation for a career as a session musician, especially if you play electronic instruments or wish to perform electronic music.

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Music Teacher

Music Teachers instruct students in the fundamentals of music, such as music theory, history, and performance. While this course will not teach you everything you need to know to become a music teacher, it may give you a head start if you have an interest in teaching electronic music.

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Live Sound Engineer

Live Sound Engineers manage the sound reinforcement systems for live events. This course may be useful if you are interested in a career as a live sound engineer, especially if you are interested in engineering sound for electronic music events.

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Recording Engineer

Recording Engineers operate and maintain the equipment used to record audio. This course may be useful if you are interested in a career as a recording engineer, especially if you are interested in recording electronic music.

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Music Therapist

Music Therapists use music to help people improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive health. While this course will not teach you everything you need to know to become a music therapist, it may give you a foundation in some of the techniques used in music therapy.

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Music Publisher

Music Publishers manage the rights to musical compositions and collect royalties on behalf of songwriters and composers. While this course will not teach you everything you need to know to become a music publisher, it may be useful if you are interested in working in the music industry and have an interest in electronic music.

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