Learn How to Use Ableton Live and Become a Better Producer

Name: Learn How to Use Ableton Live and Become a Better Producer
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Transform your understanding of Ableton Live from bedroom producer to professional and spread your music - Start Now

Created byLiad Ben-Shimon

Last updated 4/2016

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will know how to create a song from start to finish
Learn Premium Sound Design Techniques
Learn Specialized Audio Effects to Craft your Sound
Create Drums That Stand Out
Discover the Basics to Mixing and Mastering in Ableton Live

Course content

6 sections • 35 lectures • 3h 7m total length

Ableton Live Layout17:28
A complete guide to the layout of Ableton Live.
Audio Preferences2:22
Students will learn the basics of how to adjust audio preferences in Ableton Live before starting to produce.
Keyboard Shortcuts1:50
Students will learn basic keyboard shortcuts that will help create music with more efficiency.
Difference Between 32 and 64 Bit2:26
Students will learn the benefits of running a 64 Bit version of Ableton Live.
A Lesson on Volume3:28
Students will learn the importance of volume early on.
Session View2:32
Session View provides a fun and interactive way to produce music live and on the go.
Introduction to Plug-ins2:03
Plug-ins are an essential part of sound design in Ableton Live

Foundations of Electronic Drum Production2:07
Introductory lesson to Drum Production.
Using Drum Racks in Ableton Live3:42
Drum racks are used in Ableton Live to create Drum loops and clips.
Making Fat Sounding Kicks5:11
Learn the steps towards creating cleaner sounding kicks in Ableton Live.
Kick Frequency2:25
It's important to understand how frequencies are distributed within any kick drum.
Making Punchy Snares That Stand Out2:32
Learn the steps to creating punchy sounding snares in Ableton Live.
Keeping Track of Samples1:53
Learn how to organize samples by groups and categories.
Drum Techniques: Bringing it Altogether!8:34
A complete tutorial on Drum Production from A to Z!

Massive Layout6:08
A descriptive outline on the layout of Native instruments Massive.
Massive: Synth and Plucks7:50
Synths are an important tool for creating melodies and chord progressions.
Massive: Bass Sounds6:51
Massive is perfect for creating punchy bass leads.
Sub Bass In Massive5:24
Creating Sub Bass is important for making bass leads stand out.
Layout of Sylenth112:08
Understand the layout of Sylenth1 before creating sounds.
Learning Plucks in Sylenth18:58
Understand the role of plucks and how to create them effectively.
White Noise and Crashes9:55
Learn the steps to using white noise to smooth out transitions.

Adding Depth to a Melody With Reverb3:04
Learn how to use Ableton Live's Reverb tool to add depth to synths and pads.
Side Chaining and LFO Tool4:51
Learn the basics of Side Chaining using Ableton Live's Compressor tool.
Automation Techniques3:19
Learn the steps to using automation in Ableton Live to take control over parameters in your song.
How to Make Wider Sounds6:39
Learn how to use a stereo-imager to make sounds more wide and full.
Using an Equalizer to Maximize Sound4:23
Learn how to use Ableton's Equalizer to cut away or boost frequency
Saving CPU2:38
Start saving CPU power by learning how to use various techniques such as Freezing and Bouncing.
Steps Towards Using a Limiter7:36
Limiters are an important tool for creating louder sounds that don't distort.
Izotope Ozone Layout9:50
Izotope Ozone will allow you to adjust various audio effects and features.

Requirements

Ableton Live Demo or Full Version
Computer speakers or headphones
Sylenth1/Massive for Added Sound Design

Description

With early support from the Laidback Luke Forum, the Essential Music Guide will teach students of both beginner and intermediate levels the necessary steps towards producing electronic music in Ableton Live. With this course you will be able to create professionally sounding electronic music from start to finish.

Easy to Follow!

Have you recently made the switch to Ableton Live? Or are you just starting out in the world of music production? The steps towards creating professional electronic music can be found all over the web but with the Essential Music Guide exclusively on Udemy you gain access to years of production knowledge using Ableton Live across various genres. Learn from professional producer/instructor Castilian with over 10,000 views on Soundcloud and over 6 years of music production experience!

Each Step of the Way!

The course is designed for students of both beginner and intermediate levels interested in learning music production without having to rely on the trial and error of doing it alone.

Carefully Organized Sections

The course is structured into 6 sections each targeting a specific area of music production to help students learn how to produce professionally sounding electronic music. The sections cover a wide range of general topics including...

General layout of Ableton
Keep the Beat Going Drum Production
Sound design with Massive and Sylenth1
Piano in Ableton Live
Audio Effect Tools
Layering
Session View
Mastering
Mixing

Providing an extensive overview on how to use various audio effects such as Compression, Limiting, Delay, Reverb, Stereo-Imaging, Side-Chain Compression and More! Learn premium sound design techniques on world renowned Plug-ins, Massive and Sylenth1. Learn Drum production techniques to create punchy sounding drums that cut through heavy sounds in your mix!

Practice Makes Perfect

Music Production often takes lots of time to learn and the Essential Music Guide is designed to guide students through the process of learning music production without having to work alone!

Exclusive Lessons on All major Plug-In's

The steps to learning music production are in your hands, don't hesitate give it a try and create music you can share with the world!

Who this course is for:

Beginner and Intermediate Students
Producers and Dj's
Electronic Music Enthusiasts

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Essentials to Music Production in Ableton7 lectures • 32min

Essentials Drums: Keep the Beat Going!7 lectures • 26min

Essential Sound Design7 lectures • 57min

Layering and Melodies2 lectures • 11min

Essential Audio: Getting The Right Sound8 lectures • 42min

The Finish Line!4 lectures • 18min

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