Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 3: Producing Music with Live from Udemy

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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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
Show more
Show less

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

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?

Thanks for Watching!

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

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 3: Producing Music with Live with these activities:

Organize your Ableton resources and tools

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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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By volunteering your skills to a non-profit or community project related to music, you'll contribute to a meaningful cause while also gaining practical experience and expanding your network.

Browse courses on Community Engagement

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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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