Ableton Live 101
An Introduction to Ableton Live 10
- Author: Haak, Andrew
- Author: Kuehnl, Eric
Ableton Live 101
An Introduction to Ableton Live 10
- Author: Haak, Andrew
- Author: Kuehnl, Eric
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Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user. Ableton Live 101 and the included online media files will guide you through the fundamentals of music production, including: studio setup and configuration, using basic Ableton Live controls, creating Ableton Live sets, importing and working with audio and MIDI files, recording audio and MIDI, making selections and navigating, editing audio and MIDI, and basic mixingand exporting. Mastering these basic skills is the first step toward becoming an Ableton Live expert. Get started on your path to modern music production today with Ableton Live 101!
Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction. Welcome to Ableton Live
- Chapter 1. Background Information
- The Ableton Live Digital Audio Workstation
- Ableton Live History and Evolution
- Audio Basics: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude
- Converting Audio to Digital Format
- Ableton Live Configurations
- Cross-Platform Issues
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 1. Selecting Your Audio Production Gear
- Chapter 2. Getting Started with Ableton Live
- Target Systems
- Registering Your Software
- Software Installation and Operation
- Ableton Live File Structure
- Starting Ableton Live
- The Ableton Live Menu Structure
- Ableton Live Views and Sections
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 2. Identifying Ableton Live Views
- Chapter 3. Ableton Live Basic Controls
- Playback in Arrangement View
- Clip Editing in Arrangement View
- Zooming in Arrangement View
- Grid Editing in Arrangement View
- Time Scales and Rulers in Arrangement View
- The Scrub Area in Arrangement View
- Performance Control Features
- Modifying Devices and Clips
- Using the Info View
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 3. Identifying Primary Tools and Controls
- Chapter 4. Creating Your First Live Set
- Creating and Configuring a Live Set
- Working with Tracks
- Controlling Playback
- Saving, Locating, and Opening Live Sets and Projects
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 4. Creating a Live Set
- Chapter 5. Importing and Working with Media
- Considerations Prior to Import
- Import Methods
- Other Methods of Importing Audio Files
- Importing Video
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 5. Importing Audio
- Chapter 6. Working with MIDI
- MIDI Basics
- MIDI in Ableton Live
- Setting the Tempo and Time Signature
- Preparing to Record MIDI
- Enabling the Metronome
- Using Virtual Instruments
- Recording a MIDI Performance
- Creating and Editing MIDI Performances
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 6. Working with MIDI
- Chapter 7. Making Your First Audio Recording
- Before Recording
- Preparing to Record
- Recording and Managing Audio
- Organizing after Recording
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 7. Recording Audio
- Chapter 8. Selection, Navigation, and Configuration
- Using the Arrangement Overview
- Making Selections in the Arrangement View
- Zooming and Scrolling the Arrangement View
- Adjusting Your Live Set
- Working with Locators (Arrangement View Only)
- Navigating the Arrangement
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 8. Recording, Configuring, and Adding Locators to an Arrangement ...
- Chapter 9. Editing Your Media
- Selecting Playback Options
- Using the Edit Grid
- Editing Clips
- Moving and Resizing Clips in the Arrangement View
- Undoing Your Work
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 9. Editing Audio
- Chapter 10. Mixing and Creating a Bounce
- Basic Mixer Terminology
- Mixing in the Session View
- Automation
- Using Devices for Mixing
- Backing Up Your Session
- Creating a Stereo Mixdown
- Review/Discussion Questions
- Exercise 10. Automating Shared Effects and Exporting a Stereo Mix
- Final Project. Creating a Musical Arrangement
- Powering Up
- Getting Started
- Creating New Tracks
- Working with MIDI Data
- Working with Audio Data
- Recording from Session to Arrangement View
- Finishing Your Work
- Appendix A. Ableton Live Audio and MIDI Effects
- Appendix B. Ableton Live Software Instruments
- Index
- About the Authors
