- [Instructor] Let's go ahead … and create a bassline using Wavetable. … I'm going to open up an instance of the synth … by dragging it onto a new MIDI track. … And let's open it up to have a better look. … So one of the things that we haven't talked about yet … is the Sub feature, now I'm just going to hit a few notes … (synthesizing notes) … okay, so it's sounding pretty high in the range, … definitely not a bassline. … If I enable Sub, … (synthesizing notes) … right away we have a sub frequency that is an octave below … (synthesizing notes) … the note that we're playing and we can of course … transpose that as well we could go … (synthesizing notes) … down several octaves … (synthesizing notes) … so that's down two octaves. … So already we're building a bit of sub into our bassline … but the top end still isn't that interesting. … Let's go ahead and sculpt that a bit more now. … So I'm going to go into our shapes again. … And let's go into, let's take a look at Retro … and maybe for this one, I'm going to try a percussive organ. …
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9/2/2016He then moves into creating basslines via analog synthesis and creating lead synth sounds with Ableton Live's built-in Operator synth. He also goes into how to create and use samples and MIDI effects, and use Push 2 for production and mixing. He pulls it all together in the final few chapters, which demonstrate ways to arrange tracks, use creative effects, mix tracks together, and use automation to finalize the mix.
- Using the Browser and the Session and Arrangement views
- Configuring Ableton preferences
- Working with audio and MIDI clips
- Inserting effects
- Programming drums
- Programming leads and pads with instrument racks
- Advanced MIDI techniques
- Creative sampling
- Using Push 2 during production and mixing
- Mixing electronic music
- Working with Ableton Link, analog synths, and MIDI controllers
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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1. Getting Started
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Configuring preferences3m 26s
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2. Working with Audio and MIDI Clips
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Editing audio and MIDI clips7m 30s
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Warping basics6m 6s
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Sends and returns2m 38s
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Insert effects1m 47s
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Capture recording2m 33s
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Editing multiple MIDI clips2m 48s
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Working with groups2m 21s
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3. Drum Programming
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Using the drum buss3m 48s
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4. Creating Wobble Bass Lines with Analog and Operator
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5. Creating Lead and Pads with Instrument Racks
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6. Advanced MIDI Production Techniques
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Slice to MIDI4m 20s
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Harmony to MIDI5m 45s
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Melody to MIDI6m 19s
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Drums to MIDI3m 58s
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7. Wavetable Synthesis
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Using wavetables6m 8s
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8. Working with Sampler and Simpler—Creative Sampling
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Creative vocal sampling2m 11s
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Using MIDI effects6m 15s
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9. Ableton Push 2 for Music Production
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10. Arranging Your Track & Working with Automation
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Working with automation4m 51s
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11. Electronic Music Mixing Basics
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Building effects racks3m 28s
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12. Working with Link, Synthesizers, and MIDI Controllers
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Conclusion
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