Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 4: Sound Design & Synthesis from Udemy

Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 4 - Sound Design and Synthesis.

Hi – I’m Jason, Ableton Certified Trainer and tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music. I have over 75 courses with a rating of 4.5 and higher. Tens of thousands of students have taken my Ableton Live 9, 10, and 11 classes, and they average over 4.7 in student ratings.

I'm here to guide you through the intricacies of Ableton Live. Whether you're a beginning music maker, aspiring producer, or a seasoned professional looking to up your game, this course is the perfect starting point.

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My Promise to You: As a full-time Music Producer and Educator, I am committed to your success. Post your questions in the class, and I will respond within 24 hours. If this class doesn't meet your expectations, take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee—no questions asked.

Why Ultimate Ableton Live 12?

Comprehensive Learning: Master every aspect of Ableton Live 12, finishing as an expert in the software.
Downloadable Content: Get almost 5 hours of downloadable videos with lifetime access.
Workflow Techniques: Unlock my top production workflow techniques to streamline your creative process.
Direct Access to the Instructor: Enjoy direct access to me for any questions or clarifications within 24 hours.

Course Highlights:

Learn to produce amazing music with my systematic approach.
Why is everyone using Live?: Learn the unique features that make it such a popular music production tool.
Sound Design Principles
Synthesis Types
Synthesis Elements
Using LFO
M4L Instruments
Live’s Synthesizers:
- Analog
- Collision
- Drift
- Meld
- Electric
- Impulse
- Tension
- Operator
- Wavetable
The Drum Synth (DS) Tools
Drum Racks
Live's Samplers
- Simpler
- Sampler
Instrument Racks
The External Instrument
Max For Live Instruments
And Much, Much, More.

Why learn from me?

Apart from being an Ableton Certified Trainer, I’m also a tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music Composition, AND a dedicated professional music producer. I've had a few tracks on the charts in the last few years, and a long series of awards for my teaching. My passion for teaching and staying at the forefront of music production techniques brings a unique perspective to this Ableton Live 12, and everything I teach.

Don't miss this opportunity to master Ableton Live in the most comprehensive way possible. Let's embark on this journey together.

See you in Lesson 1.

All the best, Jason (but call me Jay...)

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Learning objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to produce music with ableton live 12 and be on their way to being a professional musician.
Work in the session view and arrangement view of ableton live 12
Record audio, midi, and understand live's signal flow
Navigate 100% of ableton live 12
Produce music using ableton live 12
Students will understand the two views in live 12.
The fundamentals to recording in live 12
All possible ways of editing in live 12
The 10 fundamentals to audio recording
The 6 fundamentals to midi recording
The essential tools for warping
Editing and producing in arrangement view
Session view editing and producing

Making beats
The 7 (and more!) methods to making beats in ableton live 12
Producing with synths in ableton live 12
The 12 ableton live instruments
The wavetable synth (similar to serum)
The ableton live samplers
The 3 uses of racks
The 8 midi effects
Performing with ableton live 12
Mixing in ableton live 12
Mastering in ableton live 12
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At the end of this course, students will be able to produce music with ableton live 12 and be on their way to being a professional musician.
Work in the session view and arrangement view of ableton live 12
Record audio, midi, and understand live's signal flow
Navigate 100% of ableton live 12
Produce music using ableton live 12
Students will understand the two views in live 12.
The fundamentals to recording in live 12
All possible ways of editing in live 12
The 10 fundamentals to audio recording
The 6 fundamentals to midi recording
The essential tools for warping
Editing and producing in arrangement view
Session view editing and producing
Making beats
The 7 (and more!) methods to making beats in ableton live 12
Producing with synths in ableton live 12
The 12 ableton live instruments
The wavetable synth (similar to serum)
The ableton live samplers
The 3 uses of racks
The 8 midi effects
Performing with ableton live 12
Mixing in ableton live 12
Mastering in ableton live 12
Show more
Show less

Syllabus

Welcome to Part 4 - here we go!

Introduction

Let's start with talking about how instruments work in Ableton Live 12.

Workflow: Working with Live’s Instruments

A Quick MIDI Refresher

MIDI Clips

Key Aware Settings

Sound design can be a complicated and intimidating concept - but it doesn't need to be.

What is Sound Design?

A Film Session

[DOWNLOAD] Here is that Session

The 3 Elements of Good Sound Design

Overtones and Harmonics

Before we dive in to Ableton Live 12's instruments, let's learn the common principals of synthesis.

Synthesis Types

The Oscillator Section

Waveforms

The Filter Section

The Envelopes

ADSR

The Amplifier

Ok, here we go! The Ableton Live 12 Instruments!

Overview of the Ableton Live Instruments

First up: The Analog Instrument

Live’s Analog Synth

Signal Flow

LFO

Programming Analog

Saving And Loading Patches

[DOWNLOAD] Analog Patch from this Section

Preset Deconstruction

Noise

Up next: Ableton Live 12's Operator Instrument - a classic!

Live’s Operator Synth Interface

Signal Flow in Operator

FM Synthesis

Operator Programming

[DOWNLOAD] Instrument Session

[DOWNLOAD] Collision patch from this section

Next is Ableton Live's new Drift Instrument

Preset Study

Key Tracking

Drift Programming

The next instrument is Tension!

Let's talk about Meld - another new device!

The Meld Interface

Meld Programming

[DOWNLOAD] Instrument Session

Back to some of the classic Ableton Live 12 instruments - Collision

Live’s Collision Synth

Programming Collision

Live’s Tension Synth

Tension Preset Deconstruction

Tension Programming

[DOWNLOAD] Tension patch from this section

Let's talk about Electric - the instrument designed to create electric keyboard sounds.

Live’s Electric Synth

Next is Impulse - for those class drum machine vibes!

Live’s Impulse Synth

Programming Impulse

Wavetable is how we get those BIG sounds like Serum does.

What is a Wavetable Synth?

MPE and Wavetable

The Drum Synth instruments are small utilities designed to get you that quick drum sound in a super-clean way.

What are these?

DS: Clang

DS: Clap

DS: Cymbal

DS: FM

DS: HH

DS: Kick

DS: Sampler

DS: Snare

DS: Tom

Drum Synth Programming

We've already looked at Drum Rack in Part 3, but there is more to it.

Drum Rack Refresher

MIDI Control of Drum Rack

Drum Rack Routing

Drum Rack "Choke"

Building a Drum Rack

Samplers are just like Synthesizers, but with a more complicated oscillator section.

The Simpler and the Sampler

Using Simpler (Classic Mode)

Simpler in 1-shot mode

Simpler in Slice Mode

Using Sampler

Samples and Zones

Sampler Orchestra Library Example

Adding Samplers to our Track

Racks are one of the most powerful tools in Live.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

A comprehensive guide to Ableton Live 12, perfect for beginners looking to get started with music production

Covers a wide range of topics, including sound design, synthesis, and music production techniques

Led by an experienced Ableton Certified Trainer with a PhD in Music, ensuring high-quality instruction

Provides downloadable content and lifetime access to videos, allowing for flexible learning

Backed by thousands of positive reviews and high student ratings, indicating its credibility and effectiveness

May not be suitable for advanced producers looking for highly specialized knowledge

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 12, Part 4: Sound Design & Synthesis with these activities:

Review the Fundamentals of Music Theory

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Ensure a strong foundation in music theory to enhance understanding of Ableton Live

Browse courses on Music Theory

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Review the basics of music theory, such as notes, scales, chords, and rhythm.
Take practice exercises to test your understanding of music theory concepts.
Apply your knowledge of music theory to your work in Ableton Live, such as when creating melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.
Consider taking a refresher course or workshop on music theory.

Read and Understand the Ableton Live User Guide

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Become more familiar with the features and functionality of Ableton Live

View Ableton Live 11 Reference Manual on Amazon

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Download the Ableton Live User Guide from the Ableton website.
Read through the entire User Guide, paying special attention to the sections that cover the topics you are interested in.
Make notes of any important information or concepts that you want to remember.
Refer back to the User Guide as needed when you are working on projects in Ableton Live.

Follow 10 Ableton Live Production Tutorials

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Learn from experienced producers and improve your production workflow

Browse courses on Production

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Find 10 Ableton Live production tutorials that cover topics you are interested in.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, making sure to understand the concepts being taught.
Experiment with the techniques you have learned in the tutorials in your own music productions.

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Design and Create 3 Synth Patches in Ableton's Operator

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Enhance your understanding of synthesis techniques and develop creativity in sound design

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Choose three different types of sounds that you want to create, such as a lead, bass, and pad.
Open up Ableton Live and create a new Operator instrument.
Experiment with the different parameters in the Operator to create your desired sounds.
Save your patches and use them in your own music productions.

100 Drum Synthesis Practice Problems

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Gain proficiency in drum synthesis techniques

Browse courses on Sound Design

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Find a list of 100 drum synthesis practice problems online or in a book.
Work through the problems one by one, trying to solve them using the techniques you have learned in the course.
Check your solutions against the provided answer key.
Identify any areas where you need more practice and focus on those areas.
Repeat steps 2-4 until you can confidently solve all 100 problems.

Participate in an Ableton Live Workshop

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Deepen your knowledge and skills with hands-on training

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Find an Ableton Live workshop that covers topics you are interested in.
Sign up for the workshop and pay the registration fee.
Attend the workshop and participate in the activities and discussions.
Take notes and make the most of the learning experience.
Apply the knowledge and skills you gained in the workshop to your own music productions.

Create a Drumbeat using Ableton's Drum Racks

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Develop a better understanding of how to use Drum Racks to create beats

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Begin by creating a new Drum Rack in Ableton Live.
Drag and drop samples into the Drum Rack slots.
Use the Drum Rack's controls to adjust the volume, pitch, and panning of each sample.
Create a MIDI pattern to trigger the samples in the Drum Rack.
Experiment with different samples and patterns to create your own unique drumbeat.

Attend an Ableton Live User Group Meeting

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Connect with other Ableton Live users and learn from their experiences

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Find an Ableton Live User Group meeting in your area.
Attend the meeting and introduce yourself to other members.
Share your knowledge and experience with other members.
Learn from other members and their experiences with Ableton Live.

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