Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 2

Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition: Part 2 - Recording Music and MIDI.

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.
Audio Recording Fundamentals
Microphone Selection and Microphone Placement
MIDI Controller Shopping
Multitrack Recording
Overdubbing, or "Punching in"
Recording Multiple Takes and "Comping"
Working with Effects
Recording MIDI
Velocity Mapping
Warping for Editing
Warping Beats
Warping Whole Tracks for Remixing
Full Track Deconstructions
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...)

What's inside

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
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
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
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
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 and be on their way to being a professional musician.
Work in the session view and arrangement view of ableton live
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
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
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
Performing with ableton live 12
Mixing in ableton live 12
Mastering in ableton live 12
Show more
Show less

Syllabus

Welcome to Ableton Live 12: Recording Music and MIDI!

Introduction

What We Will Cover Here

In this first section, we are going to focus on the principles and equipment for recording.

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Guides new users of Ableton Live concisely and holistically to modern production techniques for electronic music

Jason Allen brings an academic as well as practical approach to teaching Ableton to his students

Perfect for students who are beginning with recording and producing music or for experienced artists looking to up their game

Covers a wide range of topics in audio and MIDI recording in Ableton Live, leaving no stone unturned

Includes a buyer's guide for equipment including microphones, keyboards, and speakers

This course's focus on contemporary music production techniques may not be useful to students looking to produce in other genres

Reviews summary

Master recording & midi in ableton live 12

According to learners, this course provides a comprehensive and highly effective approach to recording audio and MIDI within Ableton Live 12. Students consistently highlight the instructor's exceptional clarity, deep expertise, and outstanding responsiveness in the Q&A forums. While the course is broadly lauded for its thorough coverage of topics like multitrack recording, advanced warping techniques, and MIDI fundamentals, some absolute beginners noted that the pace might assume prior foundational knowledge, making it more suited for aspiring producers or intermediate users. Overall, it's considered an essential investment for improving music production workflow.

Provides practical techniques that significantly enhance music production efficiency.

"This course significantly improved my workflow. The techniques for comping and punching in are game-changers."

"I can already see the improvements in my tracks."

"Exactly what I needed to step up my recording game."

Offers in-depth coverage of audio and MIDI recording, including advanced methods.

"I learned so much about multitrack recording and advanced warping techniques that I never fully grasped before."

"The MIDI recording fundamentals and velocity mapping sections were incredibly thorough."

"The explanations of warp modes and warping entire tracks for remixing were worth the price alone."

"This course clarifies so many nuances of recording audio and MIDI."

Praises the instructor's clear explanations, expertise, and rapid support.

"Jason is an incredible instructor! His explanations are always clear, concise, and easy to understand."

"The instructor's responsiveness in the Q&A section is fantastic; he genuinely cares about student success."

"His teaching style is engaging and makes complex topics approachable."

"The instructor's dedication to answering questions is truly commendable."

A few learners desired more genre diversity in examples or slightly expanded sections.

"My only minor critique is that some of the examples could be a bit more diverse in genre..."

"Some parts felt a bit rushed, especially the very end, but overall a positive experience."

While advertised for all levels, it may require some prior Ableton Live knowledge for true beginners.

"I came into this as a complete beginner with Ableton Live, despite the description saying it's a starting point. I found it moved a bit too fast..."

"While the instructor is clearly an expert, it felt more like an intermediate course."

"As an intermediate user, this filled in many gaps in my understanding, especially regarding signal flow..."

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 2: Recording Music and MIDI with these activities:

Ear training

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Develop your ability to identify and distinguish different notes, chords, and rhythms by ear.

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Listen to a series of notes and try to identify each one.
Do the same with chords and rhythms.
Take online ear training courses or use apps to further develop your skills.

Practicing scales

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Improve your finger dexterity, coordination, and overall technique by practicing scales.

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Start with simple scales like the C major scale.
Gradually move on to more complex scales as you become more comfortable.
Practice scales in different keys and at different tempos.

Practicing chords

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Develop your chord knowledge and improve your ability to play them smoothly by practicing chords.

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Start with simple chords like major and minor chords.
Gradually move on to more complex chords as you become more comfortable.
Practice chords in different inversions and voicings.

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Career center

Learners who complete Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 2: Recording Music and MIDI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers: