After we finish our song, it's time to mix it down and export it to our computer.…There are a couple of ways we can mix down a song in Ableton Live.…First, we can set the loop bracket around the entire song.…And I would recommend setting it even after the song is finished, just to give…some space for any reverb or delay tail we might have, because if we listen to…the end, we can see the audio doesn't stop exactly at about 21, but decaying or…fading out slightly after.…(music playing)…After setting the Loop bracket, go to File > Export. Under Rendered Track, choose Master.…
File Type should be WAV or AIFF, it's up to you.…Sample Rate, I am going to keep the same Sample Rate that I worked so far, 44100.…Bit Depth, I am going to keep it 24, because I still want the high-quality audio…for the mastering stage. And no dither.…We are going to do that after we do the mastering.…Create Analysis File and Upload Audio to SoundCloud turned off.…This is not the final stage, and we don't not to upload our song to Sound Cloud right now.…
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3/5/2013- Setting up plugins and projects
- Creating a drumbeat
- Converting audio to MIDI
- Recording vocals
- Warping and editing clips
- Adding effects
- Using time commands
- Working with the mixer
- Using side chain compression
- Adding reverb and delay
- Mixing dynamically with automation
- Mastering a song
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome45s
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1. Setting Up
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Looking at the interface2m 13s
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Preparing for recording2m 56s
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2. Recording
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Creating a drumbeat8m 39s
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Recording line instruments4m 18s
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Converting audio to MIDI4m 36s
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Warping clips3m 8s
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3. Arrangement
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Editing clips4m 51s
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Adding effects5m 42s
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Using time commands1m 25s
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4. Mixing
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Working with the mixer7m 1s
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Adding EQ to the mix4m 51s
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Adding a compressor4m 25s
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Using side-chain compression4m 38s
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Adding reverb and delay5m 55s
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Mixing techniques4m 14s
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5. Finishing the Song
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Exporting your song4m 2s
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Mastering the finished song5m 38s
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Conclusion
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Next steps43s
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