Author
Nate Mars
Updated
3/14/2019Released
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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- [Instructor] Welcome to producing electronic music in Ableton Live. Ableton Live is a powerful DAW or digital audio workstation that allows you to produce music and perform it live. In this course, I'll show you some of my favorite tools in Ableton Live so you can get started producing music quickly. Some sections of this course will feature techniques for using Ableton's Push 2 hardware instrument. If you have Push, you can follow along to get some ideas for incorporating Push into your music production and performance workflow. We'll cover recording your ideas from session view to songs in arrange view...
creating custom instrument and effects racks... programming bass lines with Live's analog and operator synths... Drum programming and mixing techniques with Ableton Push 2, and more. Even if you don't identify as an electronic musician, I encourage you to check out this course so you can pick up new ideas to incorporate into your music. Let's dive into producing electronic music with Ableton Live.
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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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