Ableton Live
This course is an introduction to the unique and innovative software Ableton Live. The course will cover setting up and using audio and midi clips, arranging your track, utilising the session and arrangement views, effects and processing, mixing and mastering and live performance.
Objectives:
By the end of the course the participants will be able to use Ableton Live with audio and midi, clips and effects, to arrange and produce their own music.
Cost: £40 per/hr. Number of hrs recommended: 12
Method of delivery: 1:1 sessions and small groups
week 1
Introduction
The live concept
Various ways of producing music with Ableton Live
The interface – MIDI & Audio
WEEK 2
Creating Drum Loops and working with MIDI
Using MIDI and drum racks
Creating your own drum racks
WEEK 3
Working with Audio
Warping concept
Synchronising and editing audio
WEEK 4
Using Effects and Controllers
MIDI controllers set up and mapping
Using audio and MIDI effects
week 5
Working in Session View
Crafting a structure in session view
Using clip envelopes
Clip triggering
WEEK 6
Arranging, mixing, mastering, performance
Traditional arrangement technique
Editing and navigating in the arrangement view
Performance and Live arrangement
Mixing & Mastering your tune
Exporting your mix
