Ableton Live 11 Masterclass

Complete Guide To: Music Production, Music Mixing, Electronic Music , Sound Design, Audio Engineering / Production

What you'll learn

Setup and Navigate Ableton Live

Learn Ableton's Features and Functions

Learn Ableton's Synths

Learn to Record Audio

Learn how to Warp and Edit Audio

Learn how to Record MIDI

Learn how Program and Edit MIDI

Learn Ableton's Audio and MIDI Effects

Learn Sound Design

Learn Sampling

Optimize your Workflow with Tips, Templates, and Hot keys

Improve Your Music Production Skills

Learn the Basics of Mixing

Make Your Very Own Song!

Setup Your Audio Interface, MIDI Controller, and Microphone

Requirements

A Working Computer

Ableton Live 11 software (preferably Ableton Live Suite)

Description

Do you want to Unleash Your Creativity, Learn Music Production, and Make Music?Perfect! You’ve made it to the right course!Music production software like Ableton Live might seem overwhelming. But after this masterclass, your musical ideas will flow seamlessly without any technical hurdles!Make Your Own Music in Ableton Live 11This course teaches you how to master Ableton Live 11, a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for Mac and Windows.NOTE: This course is for Ableton Live 11 Suite. Some of the features discussed in this course will only be available for Ableton Live 11 Suite, but many of the features can still be used with all versions of Ableton Live 11 (Lite, Intro, and Standard).You will also be able to follow along with the majority of this course if you are using previous versions of Ableton Live, such as Ableton Live 9 or 10.By the end of this course, you’ll have mastery over Ableton’s layout, features, and functions so you can make your very own song from start to finish!You’ll work right alongside me to learn these main steps:1. Abletons Fundamentals and Workflow To begin, we start with mastering the basics. How to navigate Ableton’s layout, and learn what all the buttons and tabs do. These essential techniques are a perfect starter for beginners and a great place for more advanced producers to learn how to optimize production workflow.Develop an in-depth understanding of Ableton’s immense interface (session and arrangement view)Deep dive into the system preferences to optimize and customize your production experienceMaster all the hotkeys to streamline your creativityDecode the secrets of audio, MIDI, Group, Sends, and Master tracks!Properly set up your sessions with gain staging, signal flow, and track routing!2. Ableton’s Sounds, Synths, and Samples Whatever your knowledge base, musical skill, or whichever version of Ableton Live you have, I've got you covered! In this chapter, I walk you through Ableton’s Most Powerful Sounds that professionals use in hit songs and how you can apply those techniques to your own projects. Get ready to:In-depth understanding of loops and SamplesMake fire drumbeats with Ableton’s: Impulse, Drum Rack, and Drum SynthUnderstand the essential synths and samplers including Operator, Simpler, Sampler, Instrument RackLearn how and when to use Ableton’s more niche synths including Analog, Collision, Electric, Tension, WavetableDive into Sound Design to create your own custom sounds!3. How to Play, Program, and Edit MIDI notes Now that we've explored Ableton’s synths and sounds it's time to learn how to edit the MIDI notes that play them! Here's where we really start to set your productions apart with next-level techniques! These hands-on lessons will give you the exact step-by-step process to move from intermediate to advanced-level Producing. Together we'll:Build a solid foundation by playing, programming, or recording Midi notesTweak to perfection using Ableton’s Quantizing, Velocity, & Change featuresMake your music move with Ableton’s Groove poolLearn in-depth MIDI editing using AutomationDo it how the pros do it with PluginsGet set up and jammin' with you're Midi Keyboard (optional)Get your beats crackin' with your Beat pad (optional)4. All About Audio From recording to sampling to editing, in this chapter, we’re going to cover all things audio! So you get all the tools, tips, and tricks under your belt to make the music in your head into reality!We’ll be covering Preparing your Room for Recording, Mic Placement, How to Connect an Audio Interface (optional)Customize the Metronome, Recording Workflow, and Speaker SetupLearn Audio Editing, Warping, ResamplingEffectively use Freezing and Flattening Tracks, Optimize your CPUWe’ll dive deep into Audio Automation, Automation Layers, Fades, Sample Packs, and OrganizationAnd the "Dos" and "Don'ts" of the new Audio to Midi Feature5. Audio / MIDI Effects, Sauce It Up! Now that you’re done cooking up the audio and MIDI tracks it’s time for some seasoning. This is where you take your tracks to the next level to get a pro-sounding mixWe’ll explore the dynamic effects: Compressors, Multi-band Compressor, Limiters, and Side-chainsGet technical with EQs, Filters, and UtilitiesBlast off into space with Reverbs, Delays, Modulators, and ResonanceDial in your sound with Drive, Distortion, Saturation, and ColorLearn the world of midi effects Arpeggiators, Chords, Scales, and MorePull back the curtain on Autotune and Pitch Correction6. Course Bonus and Progressing Beyond These Lessons You've made it! We worked together to grow from beginners (or where ever you came in) to advanced and confident Music producers. In this last step we take a look back on the journey we're been through and how you can continue to progress beyond this course!Analyze and deconstruct different Songs & Song StructuresLearn the basics of Mixing and MasterMake your own Master PieceSynthesize, recap, and review all of the most important information learned in the courseIntegrate the tools and knowledge to continue improving after graduating from this courseAccept my creative challenge to make your own music!Special student Bonuses for Completing the CourseMy Biggest Goal for You:The goal of this course is to give you all the knowledge and techniques that you need to enjoy and conquer Ableton Live and create music that you are truly proud of!I Got Your Back!If you have any questions about Ableton, Music, or Music Production just ask me! I’ll respond A.S.A.P.!My CredentialsWith millions of streams and views I’ve been producing music in Ableton for 13+ years, and I’d love to share all my knowledge with you!Creating Incredible Music No Matter What:Whether you're a singer, musician, Dj, music producer, or none of the above, the actionable takeaways from this course will take your skills to the next level regardless of prior experience!You'll have lifetime access to:• 142 Individual video lessons• 13+ Hours of learning content• 3 Skill levels from beginner, intermediate, advanced• 9 Downloadable and editable project files• 300 Gigabytes of streamable content• Updates to all future course materials• One-on-one with me in the Q&A section   100 + pages of resourcesWhat you'll learn in this course will make Ableton Live 11 your home! You’ll learn every nook and cranny, and these skills will translate into all other Digital Audio Workstations! Plus You’ll Learn Music Production, Mixing, and Mastering Along the Way!BROUGHT TO YOU BY MUSICIAN, PRODUCER, COMPOSER, AND AUDIO ENGINEER BENZA MAMANIf you’re ready to Create, Record, and Edit Your Own Music in Ableton Live 11, then this is the course for you!If you want to Create, Record, and Edit Your Own Music in Ableton Live 11 then, this is the course for you.I'll see you inside!Benza

Overview

Section 1: Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Teacher Introduction

Lecture 3 Tools & Gear Needed

Lecture 4 Learning Activity: Chapter 1

Section 2: Chapter 2: Ableton Basic Layout

Lecture 5 The Top Bar

Lecture 6 The Left Bar

Lecture 7 The Bottom & Right Bar

Lecture 8 The Session View

Lecture 9 The Arrangement View

Lecture 10 Audio Tracks

Lecture 11 Midi Tracks Part 1

Lecture 12 Midi Tracks Part 2

Lecture 13 Quantizing

Lecture 14 System Preferences: Look Feel

Lecture 15 System preferences: Audio

Lecture 16 Learning Activity: Chapter 2

Section 3: Chapter 3: Creating Sounds In Ableton

Lecture 17 Session Prep

Lecture 18 Sounds

Lecture 19 Instruments

Lecture 20 Analog Part 1

Lecture 21 Analog Part 2

Lecture 22 Collision

Lecture 23 Drum Rack

Lecture 24 Drum Rack Part 2

Lecture 25 Drum Synth

Lecture 26 Electric

Lecture 27 Impulse

Lecture 28 Operator

Lecture 29 Operator Part 2

Lecture 30 Sampler

Lecture 31 Simpler

Lecture 32 Tension

Lecture 33 Wavetable

Lecture 34 Instrument Rack

Lecture 35 Sounds Design

Lecture 36 Loops

Lecture 37 Learning Activity: Chapter 3

Section 4: Chapter 4: Explore Ableton's Parameters!

Lecture 38 Hotkeys

Lecture 39 Saving

Lecture 40 Sends & Returns

Lecture 41 Groups

Lecture 42 Muting, Soloing, & Arming

Lecture 43 Advanced Display

Lecture 44 Track Routing

Lecture 45 Master Track

Lecture 46 Gain Staging

Lecture 47 System Preferences: Link, Tempo, MIDI

Lecture 48 Learning Activity: Chapter 4

Section 5: Chapter 5: Sound Equipment, Gear, & Recording!

Lecture 49 Intro to Chapter 5

Lecture 50 The Room

Lecture 51 Recording Set Up

Lecture 52 Recording Set Up In Ableton

Lecture 53 Audio Interface

Lecture 54 Mic Placement

Lecture 55 Mic Story Time

Lecture 56 Using The Metronome

Lecture 57 Recording Workflow

Lecture 58 Plug-Ins

Lecture 59 System Preferences Audio

Lecture 60 Keyboard Instrument

Lecture 61 Beat Pads

Lecture 62 Speaker Set Up

Lecture 63 Learning Activity: Chapter 5

Section 6: Chapter 6: Advanced MIDI settings in Ableton

Lecture 64 MIDI Clips Part 1

Lecture 65 MIDI Clips Part 2

Lecture 66 MIDI Clips Part 3

Lecture 67 Drawing Notes Part 1

Lecture 68 Drawing Notes Part 2

Lecture 69 The Grid

Lecture 70 Audio To MIDI Part 1

Lecture 71 Audio To MIDI Part 2

Lecture 72 Headphone Icon

Lecture 73 Recording MIDI

Lecture 74 Quantizing

Lecture 75 Velocity & Chance

Lecture 76 Editing MIDI

Lecture 77 Groove Pool

Lecture 78 Automation Part 1

Lecture 79 Automation Part 2

Lecture 80 Plug-Ins

Lecture 81 Tempo Change

Lecture 82 Learning Activity: Chapter 6

Section 7: Chapter 7: Advanced Audio Settings in Ableton

Lecture 83 Samples

Lecture 84 Sample Packs

Lecture 85 Folder Short Cuts & Locating Missing Files

Lecture 86 Warping Part 1

Lecture 87 Warping Part 2

Lecture 88 Advanced Audio Settings

Lecture 89 Editing Audio

Lecture 90 Fades

Lecture 91 Automation

Lecture 92 Resampling

Lecture 93 CPU, Freezing, & Flattening

Lecture 94 Copy & Paste Sections

Lecture 95 Insert & Delete Space

Lecture 96 Learning Activity: Chapter 7

Section 8: Chapter 8: Audio Effects in Ableton

Lecture 97 Audio Effects

Lecture 98 EQ & Filters Part 1

Lecture 99 EQ & Filters Part 2

Lecture 100 Dynamics Part 1

Lecture 101 Dynamics Part 2

Lecture 102 Dynamics Part 3

Lecture 103 Dynamics Part 4 (Parallel Compression)

Lecture 104 Sidechain Compression

Lecture 105 Drive & Color Part 1

Lecture 106 Drive & Color Part 2

Lecture 107 Reverb & Resonance Part 1

Lecture 108 Reverb & Resonance Part 2

Lecture 109 Reverb & Resonance Part 3

Lecture 110 Reverb & Resonance Part 4

Lecture 111 Delay & Loop Part 1

Lecture 112 Delay & Loop Part 2

Lecture 113 Delay & Loop Part 3

Lecture 114 Delay & Loop Part 4

Lecture 115 Pitch & Modulation

Lecture 116 Utilities Part 1

Lecture 117 Utilities Part 2

Lecture 118 MIDI Effects Part 1

Lecture 119 MIDI Effects Part 2

Lecture 120 Pitch Correction

Lecture 121 Learning Activity: Chapter 8

Section 9: Chapter 9: Produce Your Own High Quality Song!

Lecture 122 Your Custom Template

Lecture 123 Building Arrangements

Lecture 124 Song Analysis & Deconstruction

Lecture 125 Workflow Tips

Lecture 126 Make Your Own Song

Lecture 127 Basics Of Mixing Part 1

Lecture 128 Basics Of Mixing Part 2

Lecture 129 Basics Of Mixing Part 3

Lecture 130 Basics Of Mastering Part 1

Lecture 131 Basics Of Mastering Part 2

Lecture 132 Reference Tracks

Lecture 133 Exporting

Lecture 134 Studio Set Up Review

Lecture 135 Perform Live With Ableton

Lecture 136 Learning Activity: Chapter 9

Section 10: Chapter 10: Course Conclusion

Lecture 137 Resources

Lecture 138 Splice

Lecture 139 Cymatics

Lecture 140 Beatport

Lecture 141 Course Review

Lecture 142 Congratulations!

Anyone, any skill level who wants to learn Ableton live,Beginning music producers with no prior knowledge,Those who wish to improve their skills,Experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of Ableton Live 11,Musicians who want to learn how to use a Music Production Software,DJs who want to produce their own music,Singer & Songwriters who want to learn how to record their ideas,Anyone interested in making their own Music,Those who wish to learn the most efficient way to navigate and use Ableton,Anyone interested in switching to Ableton Live from another DAW,Those who want to have fun making music,Those who want to take their music production to the next level