Ableton Live 12 - Music Production in Ableton Live from Udemy

Have you always wanted to make music in Ableton Live, but you don't know where to begin?

Tomas and Ian have created the ultimate beginner's guide to Ableton Live 12, so anyone can learn to produce music.

The course starts off covering essential techniques so that beginners can get to grips with the software in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

Numerous resources are provided throughout the course so that you can follow along with us every step of the process.

Later, intermediate and advanced topics are covered so that you can build upon your Music Production skills as you progress.

We have made this course as concise as possible, focusing on what is important, making sure no time is wasted, and giving you an efficient learning experience.

Why Choose Our Course?

Over the past few years, we have analyzed feedback from thousands of our previous Ableton Live students, to make sure that this is our best course yet.

Learning should be fun. With our years of teaching experience, we have carefully constructed a curriculum that is enjoyable, comprehensive and perfectly suited for learning online.

Instead of regurgitating the Ableton Live manual, we have crafted a syllabus that allows students to follow along, creating a song with us, while learning how to master the software.

What Makes us Qualified to Teach You?

Tomas and Ian have years of experience teaching various Digital Audio Workstations, including tens of thousands of Ableton Live students, with courses on Live 9, 10 and 11.

Tomas is the No.1 Music Production instructor on Udemy and has taught over 300,000 students worldwide.

He specializes in Music Production, Songwriting and Music Theory and has multiple Best-Selling courses on Udemy. Tomas has a Master’s degree in Music Production as well as a Bachelor's degree in Music Composition.

Ian has created some of the most popular DAW training courses online, having taught tens of thousands of Music Production students. He has multiple Best-Selling courses on Udemy with thousands of 5* ratings.

Ian produces music, with releases on BMG and is also an active Mixing and Mastering Engineer. He has both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Music Production.

Our Promise to You

As dedicated instructors, we want to ensure you have the best learning experience possible.If you have any questions, ourselves or a member of our team will get back to you as as soon as possible.

If you are in any way unhappy with this course, remember you can take advantage of our 30-day money-back guarantee.

With over 200 lectures and more than 20 hours of content, we cover a wide variety of topics including:

• The Session + Arrangement Views

• Setting up your Audio Interface and MIDI Controller

• Sequencing MIDI and Creating Music with Clips

• Recording MIDI and Audio

• Editing MIDI and Audio

• Quantizing MIDI and Audio

• Using Velocity

• Automation

• Advanced MIDI Recording Techniques

• Punching in, Loop Recording and Comping

• Mixing Basics - EQ, Compression, Reverb

• MIDI and Audio Effects

• Warping

• New Ableton Live 12 Instruments and Features

• Ableton Live Essential Instruments such as Drift, Meld, Simpler, Wavetable, Tension and Collision

• Music Theory and Songwriting Essentials

• and Much More.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Navigate around ableton live
Setup your audio interface and midi controller
How to record and edit midi
How to record and edit audio
Avoid common mistakes other ableton live users make
Shortcuts
How to work quickly and efficiently in ableton live 12
Improve your general music production skills
Build a track from nothing
Learn music theory and songwriting essentials in ableton live

Learn how to use some of ableton live's top instruments and synths such as meld
How to work quickly and efficiently in ableton live 12
How to compose using the session view
How to record into the arrangement view
The basics of mixing
Midi recording features such as quantizing
Midi effects such as the arpeggiator
The basics of music theory
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Navigate around ableton live
Setup your audio interface and midi controller
How to record and edit midi
How to record and edit audio
Avoid common mistakes other ableton live users make
Shortcuts
How to work quickly and efficiently in ableton live 12
Improve your general music production skills
Build a track from nothing
Learn music theory and songwriting essentials in ableton live
Learn how to use some of ableton live's top instruments and synths such as meld
How to work quickly and efficiently in ableton live 12
How to compose using the session view
How to record into the arrangement view
The basics of mixing
Midi recording features such as quantizing
Midi effects such as the arpeggiator
The basics of music theory
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Syllabus

This section is perfect for beginners. This section will give you an understanding of the workflow of the software before we begin creating a song.

Welcome to this first lesson for this Ableton Live course.

Attached to this video as a resource is the Ableton Live set that we use in this video. So feel free to download this project and follow along with us if you like.

Part 2 - Launching Clips, The Clip View and The Device View

Part 3 - Recording into the Arrangement View

Before we get Started

Learn how to setup your Audio interface and MIDI controller to use with Ableton Live. This section is aimed at complete beginners, so please jump to the next section if your equipment is already setup

Setting Up Your Audio interface

Computer MIDI Keyboard

Setting up a MIDI Controller

Audio vs MIDI Summery

We start building a song from scratch using MIDI, and cover the basics of producing in the Session View. By the end of this section you'll be able to Write, Edit and Record MIDI in the Session View.

Setting The Tempo of the Project

Loading an Instrument from the Browser

Creating a Clip, Writing and Editing MIDI

MIDI PT 2 - Changing Clip Length (writing bass part)

Scale Awareness Feature

Grid Settings

MIDI Note Editor Shortcuts and Key Commands

Draw Mode and Mixer Basics

Recording MIDI into a Clip

MIDI Quantizing

Velocity - Part 1

Arpeggiate Feature (Standard + Suite Only)

Velocity - Part 2

Record Quantization

MIDI Overdub Recording

Session Organization - Renaming and Color

Working with Audio in the Session View

Audio Clips

Setting up your Interface to Record Audio

Setting up Your Live Set to Record Audio

Recording Audio and Trimming Clips

Quantizing Audio and Warp Markers

Arranging in the Session View

Duplicating and Arranging Clips + Clip Lengths

Performing in the Session View

Arrangement View

Recording from the Session View into the Arrangement View

Using the 2 Different Views - How the Session and Arrangement Views Interact

Moving Clips into the Arrangement View

Editing in The Arrangement View - Loop Region, Grid Settings and Moving Clip

Creating Tracks and MIDI Clips in the Arrangement View

Basic Editing in the Arrangement View

Recording in the Arrangement View

Audio Setup Recap

How to Record Audio + MIDI into the Arrangement View

Punch Recording - Audio + MIDI

Loop Recording - MIDI

Loop Recording - Audio

How to use Take Lanes - Comping Audio

Exporting your Song from Ableton Live

Meld - Live Instrument - New for Live 12 (Suite Only)

Introduction to Meld and Roar (New Features - Suite Only)

Part 1 - Brief Overview

Part 2 - Oscillator Section

Part 3 - ADSR and the Amp Envelope

Part 4 - Modulation Envelope and Loop Modes

Part 5 - LFO Section

Part 6 - MIDI Section

Part 7 - Cross Modulation

Part 8 - Settings

Part 9 - Filter Section

Part 10 - Mix and Output Section

Part 11 - Voices Section

Roar - Live 12 Audio Effect - New for Live 12 (Suite Only)

Part 1 - An Introduction to Roar

Part 2 - The Drive Section

Part 3 - The Routing Section

Part 4 - Shaper Type, Amount and Bias

Part 5 - Stage Filter

Part 6 - The Feedback Section

Part 7 - Output Section

Part 8 - Modulation Matrix - Part 1: Basic Overview

Part 9 - Modulation Matrix - Part 2: The Expanded View and the LFOs

Part 10 - Modulation Matrix - Part 3: The Envelope Follower

Part 11 - Modulation Matrix - Part 4: Noise

Brief Overview of Mixing

Introduction to Mixing

Levels

Panning

Adding Audio Effects

Using Groups

Introduction to EQ

EQ Eight (Ableton Live Standard + Suite Only)

Compression - Part 1

Compression - Part 2

Sidechain Compression

Introduction to Mixing with EQ and Compression - Part 1

Introduction to Mixing with EQ and Compression - Part 2

Using The Default Reverb Send - A Brief Introduction

Live Instruments - Drift (All Editions)

An Introduction to the Drift Synth

A Quick Overview of the Drift Synth

Oscillators - Part 1: Oscillators + the Drift Control

Oscillators - Part 2: Modulation Sources

Filter Section - Part 1

Filter Section - Part 2: Frequency Modulation

Envelopes Section - Part 1: ADSR

Envelopes Section - Part 2: Envelope 2

LFO Section

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores how to use Ableton Live, which is a popular industry-standard DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

Taught by seasoned instructors Tomas George and Ian Alexander, who have a combined experience of teaching tens of thousands of Music Production students

First part of the course includes step-by-step instructions on how to set up your audio interface and MIDI controller

Develops skills in setting up and using instruments and audio effects in Ableton Live

Builds skills in music theory and production by incorporating songwriting elements throughout the course

Course is suited for beginners who have no prior experience with Ableton Live

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 Ableton Live 12 - Music Production in Ableton Live with these activities:

Review Essential Music Theory Concepts

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Solidify your understanding of fundamental music theory principles to enhance your ability to compose and produce music

Browse courses on Music Theory

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Review your notes or textbooks on music theory
Take practice tests or quizzes to assess your understanding
Use online resources or apps to reinforce your knowledge
Attend a music theory workshop or class

Attend a Workshop on Music Theory and Songwriting Essentials

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Deepen your knowledge in music theory and songwriting by participating in this workshop

Browse courses on Music Theory

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Find a workshop that aligns with your interests and skill level
Register for the workshop and make arrangements to attend
Attend the workshop and actively participate
Take notes and ask questions during the workshop
Follow up with the workshop instructor or organizer after the event

Practice Creating and Editing MIDI in the Session View

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Practice is the best way to improve proficiency in writing and editing MIDI in Ableton Live's Session View

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Follow along with the Lesson in Creating and Editing MIDI
Open the template project to practice in alongside the video
Write in your own MIDI notes, or replicate what is being done in the video
Experiment with different MIDI editing techniques
Save your project to refer back to later

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Review the Book 'Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio'

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Expand your mixing knowledge by reviewing this book, which offers valuable tips and insights for home studio engineers

View Recording Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound... on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of the book
Read through the book, taking notes and highlighting important passages
Apply the techniques and concepts from the book to your own mixing projects
Share your thoughts and insights on the book with others in online forums or discussion groups

Explore the Tutorial for the Meld Live Instrument

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The Meld Live Instrument is a powerful tool that can expand your sonic capabilities in Ableton Live, this tutorial will help you get started

Browse courses on Music Production

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Watch the tutorial video on the Meld Live Instrument
Open up Ableton Live and create a new project
Add the Meld instrument to a MIDI track
Experiment with the different parameters and settings
Record your own MIDI performance using Meld

Practice Your Mixing Basics in Ableton Live

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Mixing is essential for creating a polished and professional sounding track, practice these techniques to advance your skills

Browse courses on Mixing

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Review the mixing basics lesson
Open a project in Ableton Live
Use the EQ Eight to adjust the tonal balance
Add some compression to control dynamics, level out the sound and create more punch
Experiment with different reverb settings as you incorporate sends

Compose a Song Using the Session View

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Take what you've learned so far and apply it to your own musical creation using the Session View

Browse courses on Songwriting

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Start by creating a new Ableton Live project
Write a simple chord progression in the Session View
Add some drums and bass to create a basic beat
Experiment with different instruments and effects
Record your final composition

Create a Presentation on Advanced MIDI Recording Techniques

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Refine your understanding of advanced MIDI recording techniques by organizing and presenting the knowledge in a sharable way

Browse courses on MIDI Recording

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Review the lessons on Advanced MIDI Recording Techniques
Gather additional resources for more in-depth knowledge
Organize your presentation in a logical and engaging way
Practice delivering your presentation
Share your presentation with others

Career center

Learners who complete Ableton Live 12 - Music Production in Ableton Live will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Composer

A Composer can use Ableton Live 12 to compose and produce original music for film, television, and video games. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, write original music, and start a career as a Composer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Composer

Music Producer

A Music Producer can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce original music. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, compose and edit your own original musical compositions, and start a career as a Music Producer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Music Producer

Music Engineer

A Music Engineer can use Ableton Live 12 to record, edit and mix audio. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Engineer

See salaries and explore the career path for Music Engineer

Songwriter

A Songwriter can use Ableton Live 12 to compose and produce original songs. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, write original songs, and start a career as a Songwriter.

See salaries and explore the career path for Songwriter

Music Teacher

A Music Teacher can use Ableton Live 12 to teach students about music production and composition. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, effectively teach music lessons, and start a career as a Music Teacher.

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Audio Engineer

An Audio Engineer can use Ableton Live 12 to record, edit and mix audio for film, television, and video games. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as an Audio Engineer.

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Sound Designer

A Sound Designer can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce sound effects for film, television, and video games. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, create original sound effects, and start a career as a Sound Designer.

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Music Journalist

A Music Journalist can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce music for their articles and reviews. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, write original music, and start a career as a Music Journalist.

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Music Therapist

A Music Therapist can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce music for their clients. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, write original music, and start a career as a Music Therapist.

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A DJ can use Ableton Live 12 to mix and produce music for live performances. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, mix and produce original music, and start a career as a DJ.

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Music Librarian

A Music Librarian can use Ableton Live 12 to organize and catalog music for libraries and archives. This course may be useful for helping you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Librarian.

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Music Archivist

A Music Archivist can use Ableton Live 12 to preserve and restore music for libraries and archives. This course may be useful for helping you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Archivist.

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Music Supervisor

A Music Supervisor can use Ableton Live 12 to select and license music for film, television, and video games. This course may be useful for helping you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Supervisor.

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Music Director

A Music Director can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce music for live performances and recordings. This course may be useful for helping you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Director.

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Music Agent

A Music Agent can use Ableton Live 12 to create and produce demos for their clients. This course may be useful for helping you develop the skills necessary to use Ableton Live 12, and start a career as a Music Agent.

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