Course Overview
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Tutorials and courses centering on the music software Ableton Live by musician, producer and former Ableton technical support Madeleine Bloom. Topics include music production, music theory, live performance and more. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 5 hr, 11 min
- Lessons 32
- Attachments 61
- Exercises 91
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168 CQ
32 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEAudio Editing lesson 1Free2 CQ
Learn how to authorize the purchased or trial version of Live 9 on your computer. It's necessary for saving and exporting so you can start making music.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn how to authorize the purchased or trial version of Live 9 on your computer. It's necessary for saving and exporting so you can start making music.
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9 minAudio Editing lesson 25 CQ
Learn about the necessary audio settings on Windows and Mac OS X so you can use an audio interface or the sound card of your computer with Live.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn about the necessary audio settings on Windows and Mac OS X so you can use an audio interface or the sound card of your computer with Live.
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7 minAudio Editing lesson 34 CQ
Get an introduction to the graphical user interface of Live 9 and its individual elements. Learn about the main window with Session, Arrangement View, and more.
with Sonic Bloom MusicGet an introduction to the graphical user interface of Live 9 and its individual elements. Learn about the main window with Session, Arrangement View, and more.
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7 minAudio Editing lesson 44 CQ
Learn the difference between Live Sets and Live Projects, how to create, save, and open them, as well as which files are created and where in the process.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn the difference between Live Sets and Live Projects, how to create, save, and open them, as well as which files are created and where in the process.
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7 minAudio Editing lesson 54 CQ
Discover the two views in Ableton Live: the Session and the Arrangement View. Learn their differences and uses and how they interact with each other.
with Sonic Bloom MusicDiscover the two views in Ableton Live: the Session and the Arrangement View. Learn their differences and uses and how they interact with each other.
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10 minAudio Editing lesson 66 CQ
Get to know Live 9’s browser and its individual elements. Learn how to search it as well as how you can add files and presets to the Live Set from the browser.
with Sonic Bloom MusicGet to know Live 9’s browser and its individual elements. Learn how to search it as well as how you can add files and presets to the Live Set from the browser.
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12 minAudio Editing lesson 77 CQ
Learn about clip launching in Live’s Session View and how you can configure your various clips to behave as desired when they are triggered.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn about clip launching in Live’s Session View and how you can configure your various clips to behave as desired when they are triggered.
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9 minAudio Editing lesson 85 CQ
Discover the three different types of clips and learn how to use them: audio clips, MIDI clips, and Live clips—all of them the building blocks of Ableton Live!
with Sonic Bloom MusicDiscover the three different types of clips and learn how to use them: audio clips, MIDI clips, and Live clips—all of them the building blocks of Ableton Live!
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11 minAudio Editing lesson 96 CQ
Learn about the features of audio clips and how you can edit and tweak them in the Clip View in Live 9. Become familiar with the Sample Box and Sample Editor.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn about the features of audio clips and how you can edit and tweak them in the Clip View in Live 9. Become familiar with the Sample Box and Sample Editor.
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10 minAudio Editing lesson 106 CQ
Discover how elastic audio is in Live due to its Warp Engine. In this lesson, you will learn how to stretch or shrink audio with the help of warp markers.
with Sonic Bloom MusicDiscover how elastic audio is in Live due to its Warp Engine. In this lesson, you will learn how to stretch or shrink audio with the help of warp markers.
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5 minAudio Editing lesson 113 CQ
Learn all about the four functions in Live 9 that allow you to convert audio into MIDI clips, and how to use them creatively when making music.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn all about the four functions in Live 9 that allow you to convert audio into MIDI clips, and how to use them creatively when making music.
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5 minAudio Editing lesson 123 CQ
Want to make beats inspired by your favorite electronic music artist? Learn how to convert any drum loop into a MIDI clip with Ableton Live 9.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWant to make beats inspired by your favorite electronic music artist? Learn how to convert any drum loop into a MIDI clip with Ableton Live 9.
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4 minAudio Editing lesson 133 CQ
Don’t have a bass guitar or synth to record into your DAW? Use your voice as a MIDI bass with the Ableton Live 9 Melody to MIDI function.
with Sonic Bloom MusicDon’t have a bass guitar or synth to record into your DAW? Use your voice as a MIDI bass with the Ableton Live 9 Melody to MIDI function.
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4 minAudio Editing lesson 143 CQ
Inspired by a particular chord progression of another artist? You can use Ableton Live 9's Harmony to MIDI function to turn any polyphonic sample into MIDI.
with Sonic Bloom MusicInspired by a particular chord progression of another artist? You can use Ableton Live 9's Harmony to MIDI function to turn any polyphonic sample into MIDI.
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5 minAudio Editing lesson 153 CQ
Sometimes the most interesting results come from abusing your audio gear. Use the Ableton Live 9 Audio to MIDI functions purposefully in the wrong way.
with Sonic Bloom MusicSometimes the most interesting results come from abusing your audio gear. Use the Ableton Live 9 Audio to MIDI functions purposefully in the wrong way.
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13 minAudio Editing lesson 167 CQ
Get to know the Notes Box and the MIDI Editor for editing MIDI clips in Live 9. See how you can edit MIDI clips in various ways with the help of the grid.
with Sonic Bloom MusicGet to know the Notes Box and the MIDI Editor for editing MIDI clips in Live 9. See how you can edit MIDI clips in various ways with the help of the grid.
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3 minAudio Editing lesson 172 CQ
Modify the timing and feel of MIDI clips with grooves! This lesson also demonstrates the differences between applying grooves to audio and MIDI clips.
with Sonic Bloom MusicModify the timing and feel of MIDI clips with grooves! This lesson also demonstrates the differences between applying grooves to audio and MIDI clips.
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12 minAudio Editing lesson 187 CQ
Discover how you can route audio and MIDI tracks into Live, within tracks and out of Live. You will also learn how you can monitor the sound.
with Sonic Bloom MusicDiscover how you can route audio and MIDI tracks into Live, within tracks and out of Live. You will also learn how you can monitor the sound.
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9 minAudio Editing lesson 195 CQ
In this lesson, you are taken step by step through the process of recording audio in Live's Session View. Learn to prepare for a recording and then record!
with Sonic Bloom MusicIn this lesson, you are taken step by step through the process of recording audio in Live's Session View. Learn to prepare for a recording and then record!
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13 minAudio Editing lesson 207 CQ
Setting up a MIDI controller or keyboard is half the fun of using MIDI tracks! Learn how in order to play instruments and/or control parameters.
with Sonic Bloom MusicSetting up a MIDI controller or keyboard is half the fun of using MIDI tracks! Learn how in order to play instruments and/or control parameters.
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3 minAudio Editing lesson 212 CQ
What if you don’t have a MIDI controller or keyboard to use with Live? Learn how to transform your computer's keyboard into a MIDI controller in this lesson.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWhat if you don’t have a MIDI controller or keyboard to use with Live? Learn how to transform your computer's keyboard into a MIDI controller in this lesson.
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10 minAudio Editing lesson 226 CQ
Learn all the steps to prepare you for recording MIDI in Ableton Live 9. Also, get to know real-time recording as well as MIDI Step recording.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn all the steps to prepare you for recording MIDI in Ableton Live 9. Also, get to know real-time recording as well as MIDI Step recording.
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9 minAudio Editing lesson 235 CQ
There are three devices to work with in Ableton Live 9: MIDI effects, audio effects, and live instruments. Learn how to use them and plugins in this lesson.
with Sonic Bloom MusicThere are three devices to work with in Ableton Live 9: MIDI effects, audio effects, and live instruments. Learn how to use them and plugins in this lesson.
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10 minAudio Editing lesson 246 CQ
Discover all the things you can do with the sampler MIDI instrument Simpler that comes with Live 9. Get to know its features and how to work with them.
with Sonic Bloom MusicDiscover all the things you can do with the sampler MIDI instrument Simpler that comes with Live 9. Get to know its features and how to work with them.
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14 minAudio Editing lesson 258 CQ
Learn how to transform or refine the sound of samples for beats and beyond with the modulation capabilities in Live’s MIDI instrument Impulse.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn how to transform or refine the sound of samples for beats and beyond with the modulation capabilities in Live’s MIDI instrument Impulse.
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10 minAudio Editing lesson 266 CQ
Want to send notes through the warper? Get to know the seven MIDI effects in Ableton Live and learn how to creatively manipulate outgoing MIDI notes with them.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWant to send notes through the warper? Get to know the seven MIDI effects in Ableton Live and learn how to creatively manipulate outgoing MIDI notes with them.
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17 minAudio Editing lesson 279 CQ
With so many audio effect presets in Ableton Live 9, how does a budding DJ choose which to use? In this lesson, learn which effects work well when.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWith so many audio effect presets in Ableton Live 9, how does a budding DJ choose which to use? In this lesson, learn which effects work well when.
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11 minAudio Editing lesson 286 CQ
Sonic Bloom explains the four different types of racks in Ableton Live and how to work with them, then offers a sweet showcasing of what you can do with racks.
with Sonic Bloom MusicSonic Bloom explains the four different types of racks in Ableton Live and how to work with them, then offers a sweet showcasing of what you can do with racks.
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14 minAudio Editing lesson 298 CQ
Learn how to mix in Ableton Live with the Mixer section, Return Tracks, and Sends. Discover the master track and how to best use audio effects in the process.
with Sonic Bloom MusicLearn how to mix in Ableton Live with the Mixer section, Return Tracks, and Sends. Discover the master track and how to best use audio effects in the process.
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13 minAudio Editing lesson 307 CQ
This lesson demonstrates how automation and clip modulations can be recorded and edited in the clip’s Envelopes Box and Editor in the Session View of Live 9.
with Sonic Bloom MusicThis lesson demonstrates how automation and clip modulations can be recorded and edited in the clip’s Envelopes Box and Editor in the Session View of Live 9.
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17 minAudio Editing lesson 319 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the Arrangement View in Ableton Live 9—how to record into it from the Session View and how to work, edit, and arrange in it.
with Sonic Bloom MusicIn this lesson, learn about the Arrangement View in Ableton Live 9—how to record into it from the Session View and how to work, edit, and arrange in it.
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6 minAudio Editing lesson 324 CQ
Find out how to export and render songs or even individual tracks from Ableton Live 9 in Session or Arrangement so they can be used elsewhere or burned to a CD.
with Sonic Bloom MusicFind out how to export and render songs or even individual tracks from Ableton Live 9 in Session or Arrangement so they can be used elsewhere or burned to a CD.
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23156 min23-part Audio Editing course89 CQ
New to Cubase 7? Learn how to take advantage of the powerful features found in this pro-level recording software for musicians and producers. Over the course of 23 lessons, you’ll learn how to create a new project and apply tools, plug-ins and FX to ensure the best recording experience for you and your performers. Included in this course are topics such as recording, editing, tempo and pitch correction, MIDI, mixing techniques, and much more.
with In Your EarNew to Cubase 7? Learn how to take advantage of the powerful features found in this pro-level recording software for musicians and producers. Over the course of 23 lessons, you’ll learn how to create a new project and apply tools, plug-ins and FX to ensure the best recording experience for you and your performers. Included in this course are topics such as recording, editing, tempo and pitch correction, MIDI, mixing techniques, and much more.
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32311 min32-part Audio Editing course168 CQ
Want to make your own music and be an Ableton Live DJ, but don’t know where to start? Live expert Madeleine Bloom walks amateur music producers through a comprehensive course on production techniques.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWant to make your own music and be an Ableton Live DJ, but don’t know where to start? Live expert Madeleine Bloom walks amateur music producers through a comprehensive course on production techniques.
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11114 min11-part Audio Editing course64 CQ
Recording and mixing audio doesn't require expensive equipment. In this lesson, explore free audio editing software Audacity's tools from start to finish, whether you're editing voice overs or songs.
with Twisted4000Recording and mixing audio doesn't require expensive equipment. In this lesson, explore free audio editing software Audacity's tools from start to finish, whether you're editing voice overs or songs.
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23229 min23-part Audio Editing course126 CQ
While free audio recording programs like Audacity are a great way to get started, you can seriously upgrade your home studio by purchasing and learning how to use an inexpensive DAW: Reaper.
with Ken TheriotWhile free audio recording programs like Audacity are a great way to get started, you can seriously upgrade your home studio by purchasing and learning how to use an inexpensive DAW: Reaper.
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346 min3-part Audio Editing course25 CQ
Want to streamline your music production workflow while making space for enhanced creativity? Consider this course from experienced music producer Gary Harper of Demi Gods on Ableton Live 9 workflow.
with Demi GodsWant to streamline your music production workflow while making space for enhanced creativity? Consider this course from experienced music producer Gary Harper of Demi Gods on Ableton Live 9 workflow.
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32311 min32-part Audio Editing course168 CQ
Want to make your own music and be an Ableton Live DJ, but don’t know where to start? Live expert Madeleine Bloom walks amateur music producers through a comprehensive course on production techniques.
with Sonic Bloom MusicWant to make your own music and be an Ableton Live DJ, but don’t know where to start? Live expert Madeleine Bloom walks amateur music producers through a comprehensive course on production techniques.
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6100 min6-part Audio Editing course52 CQ
In this course, examine whether 3rd party plugins or stock plugins sound better when mixing music. Compare the same song mixed by the same engineer, as you follow the process of using each plugin.
with David VignolaIn this course, examine whether 3rd party plugins or stock plugins sound better when mixing music. Compare the same song mixed by the same engineer, as you follow the process of using each plugin.
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848 min8-part DJ Skills course29 CQ
In this course, learn how to become a DJ by reviewing how to cue up a track, understanding gain and volume levels, using basic scratch techniques, making your track selection, and more.
with Spin AcademyIn this course, learn how to become a DJ by reviewing how to cue up a track, understanding gain and volume levels, using basic scratch techniques, making your track selection, and more.
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6132 min6-part Audio Editing course69 CQ
Deep house music is noted for its soul and jazz influences and emphasis on vocal elements. This course from Fool Boyz UK teaches you how to create a deep house track in Apple Logic Pro X.
with FoolboyzUKDeep house music is noted for its soul and jazz influences and emphasis on vocal elements. This course from Fool Boyz UK teaches you how to create a deep house track in Apple Logic Pro X.
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18159 min18-part Audio Editing course90 CQ
If you’re an electronic music lover, then you’ll love this crash course in Ableton Live - a popular music sequencer and digital audio workstation. Robin Nixon walks you through the detailed process for recreating songs - from creating bass lines and percussion tracks, to adding synth ambiance, ‘waa waa,’ and more. You’ll also learn to improve audio quality with the EQ and make custom tweaks before exporting your final songs. Take these principles and start mixing songs today!
with Robin NixonIf you’re an electronic music lover, then you’ll love this crash course in Ableton Live - a popular music sequencer and digital audio workstation. Robin Nixon walks you through the detailed process for recreating songs - from creating bass lines and percussion tracks, to adding synth ambiance, ‘waa waa,’ and more. You’ll also learn to improve audio quality with the EQ and make custom tweaks before exporting your final songs. Take these principles and start mixing songs today!