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J. Anthony Allen

Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 1 - Production Principles.

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Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 1 - Production Principles.

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.

Why choose this course?

  • Top Seller on Udemy: Thousands of 4+ reviews and tens of thousands of students can't be wrong.

  • 5-Star Certified: Independently reviewed and certified by IAOMEI, ensuring the highest quality education.

  • Ableton Certified Trainer: With a Ph.D. in music, I bring a unique blend of expertise to both production and education.

  • Responsive Instructor: Enjoy a 100% Answer Rate. Every question posted in the class is personally answered by me within 24 hours.

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.

  • Buyer's Guide: Receive valuable insights on recording equipment, microphones, keyboards, speakers, and more.

  • Direct Access to the Instructor: Enjoy direct access to me for any questions or clarifications within 24 hours.

Course Highlights:

  • New Features in Live 12: Stay updated on the latest enhancements in the software.

  • 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.

  • Signal Flow Demystified: Understand Live's signal flow for optimal recording and production.

  • Editing Mastery: Learn to edit audio and MIDI like a Pro.

  • Full Track Deconstructions: Gain insights into professional track production.

  • And 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.
  • The fundamentals to recording in live 12
  • All possible ways of editing in live
  • 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 ableton live 12 instruments
  • The wavetable synth (similar to serum)
  • The ableton live 12 samplers
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Syllabus

Welcome to Live 12! Let's dive in.
Introduction
What is an Ableton Certified Trainer?
Ableton Live Versions
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Where to Buy
Installation
Let's dive in to the interface first, and learn some best practices for navigating Live 12.
The Look and Theme
The 2 Views
Arrangement View
Session View
Producing in Session and Arrangement View
What's new in Live 12
Live is made up of a bunch of rectangles, each specializing in their own thing.
Navigation Overview
Info View
Help View
Zooming and Scrolling
The Main sequencer (Arrangement View)
The Clip Slot Grid (Session View)
Clip View
Creating Clips
The key to an efficient workflow in Live is mastering The Browser.
Using The Browser - Why?
Sounds
Drums
Instruments
Audio Effects
MIDI Effects
Modulators
Max For Live
Plug-ins
Clips
Samples
Grooves
Tunings
Templates
Places
Packs
Cloud and Push
User Library
Collections
Browser Tags
Browser History
Sound Similarity Search?!?
Next let's talk about recording in Live 12.
Adding Content: Overview
Audio Settings
MIDI Settings
Recording Audio
Recording MIDI
Comping and Take Lanes
MIDI Comping
Session Deconstruction No. 1
Next let's talk about building tracks in Live 12.
Editing: Cut, Copy, Paste
Magic Corners and Fades
Reading the Timeline
Looping
Automation
Session Deconstruction No. 2
Let's explore the MIDI grid and we can use it to make great tracks in Live 12.
MIDI Tracks & Instruments
MIDI Editing: Cut, Copy, Paste
Transforming Tracks
The Piano Roll Editor
Scale and Fold
Quantizing
MIDI Transform Tools
MIDI Generators
Velocity Editing
Chance Editing
Session Deconstruction No. 3
Now that we've made some music, let's look at how to organize things.
Freeze and Flatten
Collect All and Save
Exporting
That's it for now! But there is a lot more to come...
What Comes Next?
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Bonus Lecture

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops professional skills in audio and music production
Taught by an Ableton Certified Trainer with a Ph.D. in music
Helps learners produce music with Ableton Live 12
Teaches learners how to edit audio and MIDI like a professional
Provides insights into professional track production
Requires learners to be familiar with music production concepts

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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 1: Production Principles with these activities:
Review 'Music Theory for Computer Musicians' by Michael Hewitt
Read this book to refresh your memory on the basics of music theory. This will help you better understand the concepts covered in our Ableton Live 12 course.
Show steps
  • Read Chapter 1: What is Music Theory?
  • Read Chapter 2: The Basics of Music Notation
  • Read Chapter 3: Rhythm
Audio and MIDI Editing Exercises
Enhance your precision and fluency in editing audio and MIDI by completing a series of guided exercises.
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  • Practice cutting, copying, and pasting audio clips.
  • Experiment with fades and crossfades.
  • Edit MIDI notes, velocity, and timing.
  • Quantize and transpose MIDI.
Practice creating MIDI beats with Ableton Live's Drum Rack
Practice creating MIDI beats with Ableton Live's Drum Rack to reinforce your understanding of the MIDI workflow and improve your beat-making skills.
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  • Create a new MIDI track in Ableton Live
  • Load a Drum Rack preset onto the MIDI track
  • Start experimenting with different MIDI patterns and rhythms
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Compose a Practice Track
Reinforce your understanding of Ableton's features by creating a practice track that incorporates various techniques you've learned.
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  • Start a new project in Live 12.
  • Create a basic drum pattern.
  • Add a bassline and melody.
  • Experiment with different effects and plugins.
  • Record and arrange your track.
Follow tutorials on how to use Ableton Live's built-in synthesizers
Watch tutorials on how to use Ableton Live's built-in synthesizers to expand your sound design capabilities and create unique electronic sounds.
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  • Find tutorials on YouTube or other online resources
  • Follow along with the tutorials and experiment with different synthesizer settings
  • Create your own synthesizer patches and presets
Attend an Ableton Live user group meeting or online forum
Attend an Ableton Live user group meeting or join an online forum to connect with other Ableton Live users, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest software developments.
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  • Find an Ableton Live user group meeting in your area or join an online forum
  • Attend a meeting or participate in online discussions
  • Share your knowledge and experiences with other users
Create a complete song using only Ableton Live's built-in instruments and effects
Challenge yourself to create a complete song using only Ableton Live's built-in instruments and effects to test your skills and foster creativity.
Browse courses on Songwriting
Show steps
  • Start with a simple chord progression
  • Add a drum beat and bassline
  • Create a melody and add harmonies
Create a video tutorial demonstrating a specific Ableton Live technique
Create a video tutorial demonstrating a specific Ableton Live technique to share your knowledge with others and solidify your understanding of the software.
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  • Choose a specific Ableton Live technique to focus on
  • Plan out your tutorial and write a script
  • Record your tutorial using screen recording software

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