In the previous movie, I showed you how to use Control Surface Scripts with Ableton's Specific Controllers.…Throughout the rest of this course, we're going to focus on manually mapping our controllers…for even more customization and flexibility.…First, let's start by turning off the Control Surface Script.…Again, I'm going to go Live > Preferences, under MIDI Sync, I'm going to turn of the ControlSurface Script, nice.…Next, let's start by mapping the Crossfader.…
I'm going to go into MIDI map mode, using the MIDI button.…Everything that is highlighted in purple, we can map to our MIDI controller.…I'm just going to click on the parameter, the Crossfader in this case, and move our fader on my MIDI keyboard.…We can see it on the left where the browser use to be, we can see it appear here,…the newly mapped parameter. Nice. Let's exit MIDI map mode.…Check that everything works, very cool. Let's launch some clips to see what it does.…(music playing)…Very cool, nice. Next, let's see what happens if I map a key to the Crossfader. So again, MIDI map mode.…
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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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