Introduction to Ableton Live
By Cristóbal Saavedra , Music producer
Joined May 2019
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Learn to produce, compose and interpret music with your computer using the best software of the music production industry
Learn to produce, compose and interpret music with your computer using the best software of the music production industry
Domestika Basics · 5 courses included
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Course 1 - Get to know the interface and create your first project
By Cristóbal Saavedra
Discover Ableton Live and learn how to create your first project
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Course 2 - Audio Clips and Effects
By Cristóbal Saavedra
Learn to use the parameters to edit and record audio clips
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Course 3 - Instruments, Effects, and MIDI Clips
By Cristóbal Saavedra
Learn to use musical instruments and apply different techniques
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Course 4 - Preparing and Recording the Session
By Cristóbal Saavedra
Learn to create scenes applying all the recording power of Ableton Live
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Course 5 - Arrangement view: configuration, editing, recording and render
By Cristóbal Saavedra
Learn to improve and export your final projects
Gone are the days when it was necessary to go to a recording studio to create, produce and record music. With Ableton Live, the industry reference software, you can create your first compositions wherever you are, regardless of your musical level.
In this five-course Domestika Basics you will learn how to use the Ableton Live program for musical creation and, with basic knowledge, you will be able to record your musical ideas and achieve professional results.
With music producer Cristóbal Saavedra as your guide, you will start this series of courses knowing the interface of the program, its different audio channels, general controls and the step-by-step to start a new project.
In the second course, you will learn how to use the editor and explore some tabs like Clip and Sample, and the different modes of Audio Warp. You will know how to record and monitor external audio, in addition to knowing how the different tools work. At the end of this course there will be a practical lesson in which you will create your first project, introducing effects and variations to your liking.
The third course will be devoted to exploring the universe of instruments such as piano roll and keyboards, effects, and MIDI recording mode. You will also learn what quantization is and how to use it. Then you will put everything into practice by creating your project from MIDI clips.
At the start of the fourth course, you will discover how to combine, capture and insert scenes in Ableton. You will learn to use external devices, you will know the home tab and its different functions. Before starting the practice, Cristóbal will give you some tips so you can refine your project.
In the last stage of this Domestika Basics, you will get to know the Vista Arrangement, its characteristics and learn to make arrangements. At the end of this fifth course, you will learn how to export the audio and get the finished track.
Technical requirements
- ⦁ A Windows or Mac computer with some version of Ableton Live installed. The teacher will use the Suite version, but you can use the Intro or Standard.
⦁ If you have a MIDI controller and a sound card, you can get even more out of the course.
⦁ You can download a 30-day trial version of Ableton Live 10 Suite from the Ableton website.
- 99% positive reviews (661)
- 32,516 students
- 42 lessons (6h 49m)
- 5 courses
- 42 downloads (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Ableton LiveReviews
Music producer and sound designer specialized in electronic music. Under the pseudonym Equipo, he released 10 albums, as well as compilations, remixes, and collaborations. He also worked on various production and mastering projects.
At the same time, he performs musical composition and interpretation work for the performing arts and as a sound technician for the shows with which he collaborates, presenting them regularly throughout the world.
For more than 10 years he has been dedicated to teaching, conducting music production courses in a digital environment: software, technique and theory. He has taught Ableton Live courses since 2006 and has used the program since its first version in 2001.
Content
Course 1 - Get to know the interface and create your first project
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Overview and basic settings of session view and arrangement view, and sound and language settings.
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Overview and basic settings of session view and arrangement view, and sound and language settings.
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U3
Session view: audio channels, MIDI, returns and master
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Session view: audio channels, MIDI, returns and master
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U4
The Explorer
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The Explorer
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U5
Customizing the screen
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Customizing the screen
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U6
Metric and speed. Use and configuration of the metronome; speed and compass of the project, global quantization of launch and Link mode
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Metric and speed. Use and configuration of the metronome, speed and compass of the project, global quantization of launch and Link mode
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U7
Transport bar and other items that appear on the screen
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Transport bar and other items that appear on the screen
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U8
Practice: creating your first project
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Practice: creating your first project
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Course 2 - Audio Clips and Effects
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Audio preferences
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Audio preferences
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U3
Clip and Sample tabs of the audio clip
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Clip and Sample tabs of the audio clip
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Clip and Sample tabs of audio clip II
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U4
Sample Editor and Audio Warp
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Sample editor and audio warp
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U5
Envelope tab: automation within the Clip window | Tools and resources
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Envelope tab: automation within the Clip window | Tools and resources
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U6
External audio recording and monitoring
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External audio recording and monitoring
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U7
Audio Effects
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Audio Effects
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U8
Introduction to scenes: creating variations
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Introduction to scenes: creating variations
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U9
Practice: Create your first project from audio clips
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Practice: create your first project from audio clips
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Practice: Create your first project from audio clips II
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Course 3 - Instruments, Effects, and MIDI Clips
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
MIDI instruments and effects
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MIDI instruments and effects
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U3
Overview of a MIDI clip
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Overview of a MIDI clip
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U4
Piano roll
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Piano roll
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U5
MIDI recording with QWERTY keyboard and external MIDI keyboard
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MIDI recording with QWERTY keyboard and external MIDI keyboard
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U6
Quantization
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Quantization
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U7
Practice: create your project from MIDI clips
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Practice: create your project from MIDI clips
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Course 4 - Preparing and Recording the Session
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Selecting ideas and creating scenes
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Selecting ideas and creating scenes
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U3
Shipping and returns
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Shipping and returns
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U4
Controlling Ableton Live with QWERTY keyboard
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Controlling Ableton Live with QWERTY keyboard
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U5
Controlling Ableton Live with external devices: advanced configuration of Midi controllers
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Controlling Ableton Live with external devices: advanced MIDI controller settings
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U6
Launch tab
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Launch tab
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U7
Track delays and crossfader section
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Track delays and crossfader section
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U8
Launching, Recording and saving our session correctly
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Launching, recording and saving our session correctly
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U9
Practice: Create and record a session
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Practice: create and record a session
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Course 5 - Arrangement view: configuration, editing, recording and render
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Navigating the Arrangement View
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Navigating the Arrangement View
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U3
Editing in Array View
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Editing in Array View
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U4
Record new tracks, record automation and puncture on the fly
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Record new tracks, record automation and puncture on the fly
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U5
Audio Export
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Audio export
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U6
Practice: editing the arrangement and exporting audio
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Practice: editing the arrangement and exporting audio 1
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Practice: editing the arrangement and exporting audio 2
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About Domestika Basics
Domestika Basics is a series of courses focused on teaching the most commonly used software by creative professionals worldwide.
The content has been meticulously curated and is intended for both students going into a new creative field and more experienced professionals who want to polish their skills.
Learn with the best Domestika teachers through practical lessons, tons of resources, and a progressive difficulty that'll allow you to see results from day one.
Domestika Basics will allow you to step up your professional game and be prepared to score better projects.
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Without prior knowledge.
Domestika Basics gives you everything you need to get started in a new creative field and become an expert in it.
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Focused on the tool.
Discover its main components, techniques, and the tried-and-true methods you need to master it.
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Learn fast
With a straightforward, step-by-step approach, our outstanding professionals will teach you how to get the most out of the program.
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juand8824
Hasta el momento todo genial, muy bien explicado
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andres_jazz1
excelente curso! muy bien explicado...
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ali_n_beidoun
This is a great course for Ableton beginners, I'm an Ableton user but learning everything gradually as in this course will definitely enrich and cover the whole software in a transversal way.
spiralya
PlusFantástico ! Aprendi muita coisa nova e reciclei o que já sabia . Aconselho.
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