Ableton Live - DIY Introduction

Many courses on Ableton Live go into exhaustive detail, covering every tiny feature of the software across hours of video. This course is different. Here, the goal is not only to give you a thorough understanding of Ableton Live 12 but to ensure you can start producing music quickly and confidently.

Whether you’re looking to create beats, record audio, or experiment with electronic sounds, this course gives you all the essentials in just one day. You’ll have everything you need to produce full tracks, sample audio, and manage a streamlined workflow.

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Included Lessons

Module 5: Arrangement & Final Touches

Lesson 1: Moving from Session to Arrangement View

Lesson 2: Structuring a Full Track (Intro → Drop → Outro)

Lesson 3: Transitions, FX, and Final Polish

Lesson 4: Freezing, Flattening, and CPU Prep

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Module 1: Getting Started with Ableton Live

Lesson 1: Installing Ableton Live (macOS & Windows)

Lesson 2: Authorizing Your Software & Installing Sound Packs

Lesson 3: Navigating Session vs Arrangement View

Lesson 4: Setting Up Your First Project & Audio Preferences

Lesson 5: CPU Optimization Tips for Beginners

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Module 6: Exporting & Sharing Your Track

Lesson 1: Exporting Audio for Streaming

Lesson 2: Rendering Stems for Collaboration or Mixing

Lesson 3: Backup Projects, File Organization & Versioning

Lesson 4: Uploading to SoundCloud or YouTube

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Module 3: Working with Audio

Lesson 1: Recording Audio & Sampling

Lesson 2: Warping Audio for Tempo Sync

Lesson 3: Audio Editing Essentials

Lesson 4: Importing Loops & External Sounds

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Module 4: FX, Automation & Mixing

Lesson 1: Applying EQ, Reverb, and Delay

Lesson 2: Automating Volume, FX, and Filter Movements

Lesson 3: Using Sends, Returns & Group Tracks

Lesson 4: Mixer Overview – Levels, Panning & Meters

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