Ableton Live 11 for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide from Udemy

Welcome to the ultimate Ableton Live 11 course. If you've been struggling with the overwhelming features of Ableton Live or sifting through countless TikTok and YouTube tutorials, then this course is for you. With the guidance of Craig Lowe, a music production lecturer from top London universities, you'll become an advanced Ableton Live 11 user in no time.

This comprehensive course covers every aspect of music production, from technical basics to creative techniques. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to produce, record, and perform your own music.

Why choose this course:

Unlike many other courses, our video lessons were recorded in a professional music studio, providing a unique and immersive Ableton Live 11 tutorial experience with your teacher Craig. With over 140 university-level lectures and 15+ hours of tuition, our content is organized into mostly bite-sized videos for easy navigation, offering outstanding value. We've also invited a professional singer to participate in our Vocals section of the course, giving you the opportunity to learn from a seasoned pro.

Course contents:

As a music production expert who understands the struggles students face when learning Ableton Live, Craig covers everything you need to know in this course, including which Ableton Live version to use, initial setup, recording and editing techniques, all audio effects and software instruments, writing and recording your own tracks, vocals recording and mixing, and how to master to a professional standard ready for release.

Don't miss this chance to take your music production skills to the next level. Enrol now and experience a unique and real-time Ableton Live 11 tutorial. See you in class.

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Learning objectives

You will feel confident and stress-free navigating though ableton live 11, choosing the particular features to use for your music
You will learn to create professional quality electronic music that you can be proud of
Learn basic songwriting skills and record vocals (we have an amazing tutorial with the invited singer)
Discover why ableton live is the best daw
Choose your perfect ableton live version
Setup your audio interface, midi controller and microphone
Learn ableton's most important features and functions
Learn how program, edit and record midi

Learn ableton's synths
Learn how to record, warp and edit audio
Learn ableton's audio and midi effects
Get workflow with tips and top shortcuts
Learn the basics of mixing and mastering
Improve your music production skills
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You will feel confident and stress-free navigating though ableton live 11, choosing the particular features to use for your music
You will learn to create professional quality electronic music that you can be proud of
Learn basic songwriting skills and record vocals (we have an amazing tutorial with the invited singer)
Discover why ableton live is the best daw
Choose your perfect ableton live version
Setup your audio interface, midi controller and microphone
Learn ableton's most important features and functions
Learn how program, edit and record midi
Learn ableton's synths
Learn how to record, warp and edit audio
Learn ableton's audio and midi effects
Get workflow with tips and top shortcuts
Learn the basics of mixing and mastering
Improve your music production skills
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Show less

Syllabus

Learn what is this course about, find out if it's right for you and meet your tutor

An Introduction to The Course

Set Up And Installation

Ableton Live 11 Set Up and Installation

System Requirements

Which Version of Ableton Live to Buy

Download and Install Your Chosen Version of Ableton

How to Get Ableton Live for Free

Connections

Initial Audio/MIDI Preferences Set Up

Preferences Overview

Initial Interface Overview

Installing VSTs in Ableton Live

Saving in Ableton Live

Installing Packs

Interface Overview

An Introduction to Interface Overview

Session and Arrange Views

Transport Controls

Launch Modes

Clips and Scenes

Warping

Tracks

Track Controls

Sends and Returns

Drop Down Menu

Arrange View

MIDI

What is MIDI?

Drawing in MIDI

Programming MIDI in Arrange View

Recording MIDI in Session View

Recording MIDI in Arrange View

Detailed Clip Overview

Groove Pool

Mapping

Instruments

Analog

Collision

Drum Rack

Electric

External Instrument

Impulse

Instrument Rack

Operator

Simpler

Sampler

Saving Sampler

Tension

Wavetable

Learn Any Synth and Basic Sound Design

MIDI Effects

Chords

MIDI Effects Rack

Note Length

Pitch

Random

Scale

Velocity

Recording Audio

Audio Preferences

Gain Staging

Set Up

Direct Monitoring

Recording Audio in Session View

Editing Timing with Warp

Recording Audio in Arrange View

Editing Audio

Linked Tracks

Punch In

Audio Effects

Audio Effects in Ableton Live 11

Beat Repeat

Delay

Echo

Filter Delay

Grain Delay

Looper

Spectral Time

Amp

Cabinet

Drum Bus

Dynamic Tube

Erosion

Overdrive

Pedal

Redux

Saturator

Vinyl Distortion

Understanding Compression

Compressor

Gate

Glue Compressor

Limiter

Multiband Dynamics

Auto Filter

Channel EQ

Understanding EQ

EQ Eight

EQ Three

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Strong reputation of instructor who is recognized for their work in the topic that the course teaches

Taught by a former music production lecturer from top London universities

Teaches skills, knowledge, and/or tools that are highly relevant to industry

If this course teaches skills, knowledge, and/or tools that are useful for personal growth and development

Develops skills and expertise in a particular topic or set of topics

Takes a creative approach to an otherwise established topic, field, or subject

Activities

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Organize Your Course Materials

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Organizing your course materials will help you stay on top of the material and make it easier to review later.

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Create folders for each module or topic
Save lecture notes, assignments, and other materials in the appropriate folders
Review your materials regularly

Join an Ableton Live User Group

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Joining an Ableton Live user group will allow you to connect with other users, share knowledge, and get feedback on your work.

Browse courses on Ableton Live

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Find an Ableton Live user group in your area or online
Attend meetings and participate in discussions
Share your own projects and get feedback

Review Calculus

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Reviewing Calculus will help you recall various techniques and formulas that will be used extensively throughout this course.

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Review your lecture notes and textbooks
Complete practice problems
Take a practice quiz

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Follow Tutorials on Advanced Ableton Live Techniques

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Following tutorials on advanced Ableton Live techniques will expose you to new workflows and inspire you to think outside the box.

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Search for tutorials on specific topics
Watch the tutorials and take notes
Experiment with the techniques in your own projects

Create a MIDI Composition

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Creating a MIDI composition will allow you to practice using Ableton Live's MIDI features and explore your creativity.

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Choose a genre and tempo
Create a drum pattern
Add melodic elements
Experiment with different effects and plugins

Attend an Ableton Live Workshop

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Attending an Ableton Live workshop will give you the opportunity to learn from experienced producers and ask questions in a structured environment.

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Research and find an Ableton Live workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and take notes
Implement what you learned in your own projects

Practice Mixing and Mastering Techniques

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Practicing mixing and mastering techniques will help you develop your critical listening skills and improve the overall quality of your productions.

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Download multi-track audio files
Use Ableton Live's mixing and mastering tools
Compare your mix to professional tracks
Seek feedback from other producers

Produce an Original Electronic Music Track

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Producing an original electronic music track will allow you to apply all the skills and knowledge you have gained throughout this course.

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Choose a concept and genre
Create a basic structure
Add layers of instrumentation
Mix and master your track

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