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Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 3 - Producing Music with Live

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Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 3 - Producing Music with Live

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:

  • 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.

  • Arrangement View Editing

  • Session View Editing

  • Clip Fades

  • Setting Up Loops

  • Tempo Changes

  • Recording from Session to Arrangement View

  • Producing Beats

  • Breaking Up Loops

  • Recording and Writing Drum Racks

  • Using Take Lanes

  • Working with Synths

  • Working with Effects

  • Side-Chaining

  • Routing and Bussing

  • Resampling

  • 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 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
  • Produce music using ableton live
  • 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
  • The 12 ableton live instruments
  • The wavetable synth (similar to serum)
  • The ableton live samplers
  • The 3 uses of racks
  • The 8 midi effects
  • The 10 time-based audio effects
  • The 17 frequency-based audio effects
  • The 7 dynamic-based audio effects
  • Working with controllers and dj tools
  • Performing with ableton live
  • Mixing in ableton live 12
  • Mastering in ableton live 12
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Syllabus

Welcome to Ableton Live 12, Part 3! Let's make some music.
Introduction
Let's start by making music with the Arrangement View.
Introduction to Arrangement View Editing
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Timeline Commands: looping, locators, and key commands
Modifying Clips: Reversing, Warping, and more
Clip Fades
Split and Join
Drag and Drop
Automation
Tempo and Time Signature Changes
Downloading and uploading a session
Ok, enough talking. Let's make something cool.
The "Right way" to make a track in Live
Where to start?
Chopping up a beat
Harmony
Sound Design
Bassline
Strings
[DOWNLOAD] Here is that session!
Next let's explore producing with session view.
Introduction to Session View Editing
Moving Clips to Between the Views
Playing And Stopping Clips
Clip Slots and Scenes
Setting up loops
One-Shot Looping
Clip Envelopes
Linked and Unlinked Automation
Tempo and Meter Changes
The Back to Arrangement Button
Record to Arrangement View
[DOWNLOAD] Here is that session
Ok, let's make some beats.
Beats!
Terms and Definitions
Working with Loops
Chopping up loops
Consolidating & Doubling
Slice to New MIDI Track
Working with Drum Racks
Creating your own Drum Racks
Recording/Writing Drum Racks
Using Take Lanes
Hi-Hat Variations
The Triplet Grid
Arrangement
Next let's touch our toe into the sound design world and start adding some synth elements.
Introduction to the Live Synths
Exploring Presets
Layering Synths
Freezing and Flattening
[DOWNLOAD] Here is that session - 2 sessions! Frozen and not frozen
In Live 12, we have some exciting new tools that will help us generate MIDI notes similar to some popular AI tools in Live.
Transformations
Stretch, Transpose
Humanize
Transform: Arpeggiate
Transform: Connect
Transform: Ornament
Transform: Quantize
Transform: Recombine
Transform: Span
Transform: Strum
Transform: Time Warp
Transform: Velocity Shaper
MIDI Generators are AI-like tools that will generate MIDI notes for us in Live 12.
Generate Ryhythm
Generate: Seed
Generate: Shape
Generate: Stacks
Generate: Euclidean
We will spend a lot more time on effects in Part 5 of this series, but let's explore a few basic concepts now.
Basic Audio Effects
Applying Audio Effects
Automating Effects
Last thing for Part 4 - let's explore some advanced techniques.
Introduction to Production Techniques
Side Chaining
Routing & Bussing
Resampling
I have a few more things for you before we wrap up!
What's Next?
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Bonus Lecture

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Taught by J. Anthony Allen, an Ableton Certified Trainer and tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music
Strong positive reputation among other learners, as evidenced by 4+ reviews averaging over 4.5 stars and tens of thousands of students
Suitable for complete beginners as it builds a strong foundation in Ableton Live starting with basics
Comprehensive, suitable for intermediate learners, professionals, and even seasoned producers who look to up their game
Taught by a music producer and educator, indicating a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application
Covers industry-standard techniques and workflow optimization for maximized efficiency in music production

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Organize your Ableton resources and tools
By organizing your Ableton resources and tools, you'll streamline your workflow, improve your productivity, and gain a better understanding of the software's capabilities.
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  • Gather all your Ableton-related materials, including presets, samples, plugins, and tutorials.
  • Create a system for organizing your resources by type, genre, or project.
  • Use a digital or physical catalog to keep track of your resources and easily locate what you need.
  • Regularly review and update your compilation to reflect your evolving needs and skills.
Offer your skills to a non-profit or community project related to music
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  • Identify organizations or projects that align with your interests and skills.
  • Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
  • Offer your expertise in music production, sound engineering, or other relevant areas.
  • Dedicate time to volunteering and actively contribute to the project's goals.
  • Reflect on your experience and identify areas for growth and future contributions.
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