Why Ableton Live?
| Nonlinear Functionality |
| Linear DAWs |
| Nonlinear Composition in Live |
Key Functions in Ableton Live
| Clips |
| Clip Actions |
| Track Functions |
MIDI Sequencing
| Recording MIDI Clips in Session View |
| Three Ways to Add Instruments to a MIDI Track |
| Recording MIDI Using Different Inputs |
| Quantization |
| Velocity Editing |
| Duplicating Clips |
| Session Record Button |
| Different Methods for MIDI Input |
| Final MIDI Workflow |
Clip Properties
| Introduction to Audio Clips |
| Transposing Audio |
| Detuning Audio |
| Gain Adjustment |
| Start and Stop Markers |
| Real-Time Adjustments |
| Reversing Audio |
| Final Adjustments |
Session and Arrangement Views
| Two Ways to Create a Linear Version of Ideas |
| Session View vs. Arrangement View |
| Arrangement View Editing |
| Flexibility |
Key Tips for Ableton
| Track Renaming |
| Clip Renaming |
| Grouping Tracks |
| Scene Launching |
| Color Coding |
| Inserting Tracks and Scenes |
| MIDI Transposition |
Recording Audio
| Setting Up Audio Interface/Microphone |
| Adjusting Latency |
| Audio Track Setup and Monitoring |
| Prevent Clipping |
Warping & Stretching Audio
| Warping Audio Overview |
| Starting with Warping |
| Warping Steps |
| Fine-Tuning Warps |
| Warping Algorithms |
| Creative Uses of Warping |
| Final Tips |
Sampling Audio
| Sampling Basics |
| Creating a Sampler Instrument |
| Warping the Sample |
| Tuning the Sample: |
| Recording and Editing |
| Slicing Mode in Simpler |
| Fine-Tuning Slices |
| Creative Applications |
Audio & MIDI
| Flexible Audio-to-MIDI Workflow |
| Why Convert Audio to MIDI? |
| Steps to Convert Audio to MIDI |
| Editing Converted MIDI |
| Assigning Instruments |
| Percussive Conversion |
| Swapping Sounds |
| Freezing and Converting MIDI to Audio |
Ableton File Management
| Importance of File Management |
| Using "Save As" |
| Collecting and Saving All Audio Files |
| Relinking Missing Files |
| Project Folder Structure |
| Organizing Files |
| Backing Up Your Files |
| Developing a Personal Protocol |
Audio Effects
| Introduction to Audio Effects |
| Exploring Effects in Ableton |
| Using Auto Pan |
| Using the Pedal Effect |
| Using Reverb |
| Presets and Customization |
| Encouragement to Experiment |
Audio Effects Serial vs Parallel
| Serial Processing |
| Parallel Processing |
| Why Use Parallel Processing |
| Time-Based Processors |
| Encouragement to Experiment |
MIDI Effects
| MIDI Effects Overview: |
| Pitch Device: |
| Arpeggiator: |
| Combining MIDI Effects: |
| Exploring MIDI Effects: |
Automation in Ableton
| What is Automation? |
| Automation in Clip View |
| Filter Sweep Example in Clip View |
| Automation in Arrangement View |
| Recording Automation in Arrangement View |
| Manual vs. Recorded Automation |
| Overriding Automation |
| Session View vs. Arrangement View Automation |
| Flexibility |
MIDI & Key Mapping
| What is MIDI Mapping? |
| Setting Up MIDI Controller |
| MIDI Mapping Process |
| Setting Minimum and Maximum Values: |
| Examples of Mapping |
| Key Mapping |
| Automation Using MIDI Controllers: |
| Editing and Re-recording |
| Benefit of MIDI Mapping in Live |
Mixing in Ableton
| Sense of Dimension in Mixing |
| Depth (Front to Back) |
| Gain Staging |
| Width (Stereo Field) |
| Height (Frequency Spectrum) |
| Final Steps |
