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For years I've been teaching Ableton Live in the college classroom. As a University Professor, my classes are sought after, and, frankly, expensive. I believe Ableton Live can be learned by anyone, and cost shouldn't be a barrier. This class uses the same outline and syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost.
This is a segment from Part 1: The Basics & The Interface.

What will I learn in this Course?

  • The basics of Ableton Live

Course Outline

Course Information

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

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Course Instructor

Jay Allen Author

J. Anthony Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and a PhD in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds. His music has been heard internationally in film, radio, video games, and industrial sound, as well as the concert hall and theater. He currently is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of St. Thomas, and is the CEO and co-founder of Slam Academy in Minneapolis.

 

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Welcome & Overview

Welcome & Introduction

Welcome to this introductory class!
Overview

An overview of what will be covered in this class, and how I’ll be covering it. This is the first class in a super comprehensive series of classes. At the end of this class I’ll give you the goods to get you moving into the second class.

The Live Interface

The 2 Views of Live: Session & Arrangement

One of the first things that stumps a lot of people about Ableton Live is the two different views. It isn’t as weird as you think! Let me help you wrap your head around it – starting here.
What is Arrangement View?

First, we will look at Arrangement view. If you have used any other audio program, this view will look a bit familiar.
What is Session View?

Session View is where Ableton Live gets unique. You won’t find this in any other program. Once you understand how it works, it is incredibly fun to use.

Navigating Live

Navigating Live: Overview

Getting around Ableton Live can be confusing at first. Here we will talk about the main layout, what to look for, and how to find help.
Info View

Info View is our first window we will look at. This window holds the secrets to Live – and tells you everything you need to know.
Help View

Help View is a little browser built-in to Ableton. It has lessons, sessions (sets), and all kinds of useful stuff. Check it out!
Navigation in Live

In this lesson we will look at production workflow in Live. This is something that can take a little getting used to, but once you get comfortable with it, you will moving through Live very quickly
The Main Sequencer (Arrangement View)

The main sequencer window in Arrangement view is, if you have used another audio program, a familiar timeline-based layout. It has a few things that are different, so in this lesson we will explore how it works in detail.
The Clip Slot Grid (Session View)

The Session View is probably the most foreign element in Live to most people. In this lesson we will look at navigating it, and the biggest part of it, the Clip Slot Grid.

Where To Go From Here?

What Next?

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