Ableton Live 101: An Introduction to Ableton Live 10Learn 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 mixing and 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
Introduction Welcome to Ableton Live | 1 |
Chapter 1 Background Information | 7 |
Exercise 1 Selecting Your Audio Production Gear | 20 |
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Ableton Live | 23 |
Exercise 2 Identifying Ableton Live Views | 54 |
Chapter 3 Ableton Live Basic Controls | 57 |
Exercise 3 Identifying Primary Tools and Controls | 82 |
Chapter 4 Creating Your First Live Set | 85 |
Exercise 7 Recording Audio | 205 |
Chapter 8 Selection Navigation and Configuration | 215 |
Exercise 8 Recording Configuring and Adding Locators to an Arrangement | 234 |
Chapter 9 Editing Your Media | 243 |
Exercise 9 Editing Audio | 262 |
Chapter 10 Mixing and Creating a Bounce | 267 |
Exercise 10 Automating Shared Effects and Exporting a Stereo Mix | 296 |
Final Project Creating a Musical Arrangement | 305 |
Exercise 4 Creating a Live Set | 106 |
Chapter 5 Importing and Working with Media | 111 |
Exercise 5 Importing Audio | 130 |
Chapter 6 Working with MIDI | 137 |
Exercise 6 Working with MIDI | 169 |
Chapter 7 Making Your First Audio Recording | 185 |
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Ableton Live 101: An Introduction to Ableton Live 10 Eric Kuehnl,Andrew Haak No preview available - 2019 |
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