Join Yeuda Ben-Atar for an in-depth discussion in this video Creating a new set, part of Ableton Live 9 for Live Performance.
I have taken the time to export all of the different segments of my song as individual audio files,…one for each of my four groups, Kick, Bass, Music, and Snare & Percussion.…As you can see, I decided to name the segments using more traditional song structural terms…like Intro, Verse, Chorus, Chorus 2, and Outro.…You are free to name your segments anything you like.…So the first thing I am going to do is to create a New Live Set.…Let's go, click File > New Live Set.…
Let's delete the two MIDI tracks because we don't need them at this moment.…I am going to click on the title and hit Delete, Delete.…I am going to create two more audio tracks by hitting Command+T or Ctrl+T twice.…Let's rename all the tracks according to our group names, Kick, Snare & Percussion, Bass, and Music.…Let's go back to my Finder window. Now I am going to import everything, Intro, Verse.…
Right now everything is imported to one track.…If I hold Command, it will import to all the tracks.…Let's import to Chorus, holding Shift, selecting all Audio files, holding Command,…
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3/5/2013Along the way, Yeuda reveals many live performance tricks using control surfaces and custom MIDI controllers that he's built, plus tips for playing and syncing up with other musicians and recording your live performance.
- Using Ableton Live or third-party controllers
- Choosing songs for a DJ set
- Building your decks
- Using EQ and gain to emulate mixer hardware
- Knowing when to use headphones
- Mapping the crossfader, EQ, and gain to MIDI controllers
- Scratching
- Looping with Beat Repeat
- Setting up multiple instruments on one track
- Creating a bus track for master effects
- Preparing your original productions for the stage
- Using commercial and custom MIDI controllers
- Live looping and live sample cutting
- Recording your live performance
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 44s
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1. Choosing a Controller
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2. DJing with Ableton Live
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Choosing songs for a DJ set5m 20s
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Building your decks2m 32s
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3. MIDI Mapping
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Mapping the crossfader2m 30s
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Mapping EQ and gain3m 28s
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4. DJing Techniques
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Creating cue points4m 34s
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Looping using Beat Repeat7m 17s
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Scratching6m 57s
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5. Performing Live with Original Songs
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Organizing your tracks4m 48s
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Creating a new set3m 40s
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6. Live Performance Techniques
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Using dummy clips3m 39s
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Creating momentary effects3m 47s
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7. Advanced Live Performance
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Using Follow Actions3m 58s
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Conclusion
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What's next?45s
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