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Ultimate Ableton Live 12, Part 2

Recording Music and MIDI

J. Anthony Allen

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

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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...)

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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
  • 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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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.
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Introduction to Audio Recording Fundamentals
Hardware Needs
Do you need an interface?
Audio Interface Buyers Guide
Hardware Setup
Microphones
Microphone Buyers Guide
Setting Up Tracks to Record
Monitor Modes
Latency
Tracking in Arrangement View
Click Tracks & Metronome
Multitracking in Arrangement View
Comping
Overdubbing / Punching In/Out
Tracking & Multitracking in Session View
Effects
A Big Recording Session
Next let's focus on recording MIDI for music production.
MIDI Recording Fundamentals
Hardware Needs for MIDI
MIDI Guitars
MIDI Controller Buyer's Guide
Chase MIDI Notes
MIDI Signal Flow
Recording MIDI in Arrangement View
MIDI Takes and Comping
Capture
Recording MIDI in Session view
Velocity
Chance
MPE Editing
Recording Automation
MIDI Generators
What are tuning systems? Why do we care about tuning systems!??
Why We Care About Tuning Systems
Changing Your Tuning System
Making Your Own Tuning System
"Warping" is the engine that Ableton uses to stretch and shrink audio to fit into your session without you even knowing it.
Intro to Warping
Transients
Session Tempo and Clip Tempo
What is something warped wrong?
Warp Markers
Locking In Beats
ASD Files
Warp Modes
"Printing" Warp Settings
Warping Beats
Warping Abstract Clips
Warping Tracks
Warping Vocals
Warping for Editing
Warping for Sound Design
Last, let's take a look at some "session management" techniques to keep track of what you are doing in a track.
Grouping Tracks
Audio Effects in Groups
Linked Tracks
I have a few more things for you before we wrap up!
What's Next?
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Bonus Lecture

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, 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

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