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Essentials of Ableton Live 12 Shortcuts

"Master Ableton Live 12 with essential shortcuts to speed up your workflow and enhance your music production skills!"
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45min of on-demand video
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Learn essential shortcuts to speed up your workflow in Ableton Live 12.
Learn to control transport functions (play, stop, record) with quick commands.
Learn to navigate and organize your clips more efficiently.
Learn to mix tracks quickly with solo, mute, and track selection shortcuts.
Learn to quickly create and duplicate tracks for better session flow.
Learn how to warp and edit audio using time-saving key commands.
Learn to manage projects with and loops using fast shortcuts.
Learn to zoom in and out with ease.

Requirements

  • Access to Ableton Live 12 will be required. Using the trial version (free for 30 days) would be a great way to start.
  • No advanced knowledge of music production or shortcuts is necessary—this course covers all essential tips and techniques.

Description

Welcome to “Mastering Ableton Live 12 Shortcuts for Efficient Music Production”! This course is designed for producers, songwriters, and musicians at any skill level who want to maximize their workflow in Ableton Live 12.


Time is invaluable in music production, and mastering shortcuts can drastically improve your efficiency, letting you focus on creativity rather than technical details.

Throughout this course, you’ll explore the most essential shortcuts in Ableton Live 12, covering everything from basic navigation to advanced editing, mixing, and automation techniques. You’ll learn to quickly move around the interface, control tracks, automate parameters, and edit audio and MIDI data in record time—all using shortcuts tailored to streamline your process. Each lesson is packed with practical demonstrations, tips, and real-world applications so you can see exactly how each shortcut enhances productivity and saves time.


Whether you’re a beginner just starting in Ableton Live or an advanced user wanting to refine your skills, this course offers value for everyone.

You’ll be able to customize shortcuts that fit your unique production style, allowing for faster navigation, intuitive mixing, and smoother session management. By the end of this course, you’ll have a powerful toolkit of time-saving techniques to navigate, create, and produce music with ease.

Discover how small changes to your workflow can lead to big results. With lifetime access to course materials, you can learn at your own pace and revisit content as Ableton Live evolves. Start mastering Ableton Live 12 today, and unlock your potential to produce music faster and smarter!


In this course, we will cover:

  • Navigating the 2 Views of Ableton Live

  • Arrangement View

  • Session View

  • Recording Audio

  • Editing Audio and MIDI

  • Automation

  • Looping

  • Key Mapping

  • Reversing Clips

  • Consolidating

  • Audio Effects

  • Using the Clip Slot Grid

  • Recording to the Arrangement

  • ...and much more !

Who this course is for:

  • If you're a Music Producer and want to learn How To Make Music With Ableton Live Fast
  • If You Already Produce Music With Ableton Live and Want To Speed Up Your Workflow
  • If You've Been Using Ableton Live And Want To Learn a New Way Of Creating Music

Instructor

Music Producer and Songwriter
  • 4.4 Instructor Rating
  • 21 Reviews
  • 805 Students
  • 2 Courses

Hi! I’m a passionate music producer and songwriter with over 5 + years of experience in the music industry. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on various genres, produced numerous tracks, and gained deep expertise in Ableton Live. I’ve created this course to help aspiring producers and professionals alike enhance their workflow by mastering the skills.

I’ve always believed that music production is both an art and a craft. With the right tools and techniques, anyone can unlock their full creative potential. My goal is to simplify complex concepts and make music production more accessible. Join me in this journey, and let’s make great music together!

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