6 Essential Ableton Workflow Tips You Need to Know

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  • @EDMProd
    @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you liked this, we also have a 182-page Ableton Workflow Bible that dives even deeper - and it's free! Download it here 👉 www.edmprod.com/ableton-workflow-bible/

  • @RoitownINK
    @RoitownINK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Tip for reference tracks: if you have something on your master track DO NOT route reference tracks to master. Switch the routing to your hardware output 1/2.

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very good tip! That will make using references muchhh easier when mastering

    • @robertgarvansnyder4665
      @robertgarvansnyder4665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s super handy.

    • @haunted1994
      @haunted1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's better if you set a premaster where you route all your tracks/groups/etc and all your plugins and then you can set some analizer plugins on master, to check reference and your track.

    • @DoosaOfficial
      @DoosaOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bdotstanley much mo better

  • @RoitownINK
    @RoitownINK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I thought I knew my shortcuts, but I learned so much from this. I didn’t know that you can create your own shortcuts 🤯

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know pretty crazy huh!

  • @sativaviolet
    @sativaviolet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're the man! I've been using ableton forever it rocks, its easy to kinda get stuck in session mode looping, lol, nice , complete, and very useful boss. I appreciate your channel

  • @spectralcodec
    @spectralcodec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the people that make this software must be really smart!

  • @Jason-io6oy
    @Jason-io6oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best workflow tips I’ve seen on Ableton. Thx for sharing 🔥

  • @xXStyleHDXx
    @xXStyleHDXx ปีที่แล้ว

    I've followed all these tips and noted down in the Notepad. Specially the mix tips are really a game changer. Thank you so much!

  • @paco83h
    @paco83h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5 years of ableton and despite this, I learned a few things to save time. Nice!!!

  • @TheArtOfDreaming
    @TheArtOfDreaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tips! Been using Ableton for a couple of years now and still learned some good stuff here. Thank you!

  • @Pazaluz
    @Pazaluz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video! i'm still learning Ableton after having used FL for a decade. Very useful tips!

  • @kob79jd
    @kob79jd ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for these real-world helpful hints in Ableton. I am climbing the learning curve, and I found these tricks to be a treasure chest of time-savers.

  • @SenfSenferson
    @SenfSenferson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Summary of awesome tips!

  • @MultiMam12345
    @MultiMam12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great set of tips!
    Get keyboard maestro and map every shortcut that requires 2/3 keys to press to f1,f2,f3 etc. Or map them to any single key presses.
    Add karabiner to use your modifier keys ( command, shift, control, option ) as f13,f14,f15,f16 on press and release. Or mouse clicks.

  • @chafaisimo
    @chafaisimo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video ! Thank you man ! Your workflow is so smart

  • @4ktraveltours
    @4ktraveltours 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @plantificationpodcast
    @plantificationpodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously top notch act EDM Prod. Thank you so much. You guys are a goldmine. 🤙🏽😉

  • @eternal_music_ways
    @eternal_music_ways 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tutorial ❤

  • @julesarindam7195
    @julesarindam7195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well organized! Your website is great too. Thanks for sharing your work.

  • @israeldaritzo7152
    @israeldaritzo7152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!!

  • @amaxlevin
    @amaxlevin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing workflow tips! Thank you ☮️

  • @NiSoKai
    @NiSoKai ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro this is a bloody wonderful video. Thank you so much I learned a lot.

  • @leroycarr9
    @leroycarr9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I learned a lot of important shortcuts and mixing tips. Thanks!

  • @samuelarba6695
    @samuelarba6695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

  • @davidpotsdam
    @davidpotsdam ปีที่แล้ว

    VERY USEFUL

  • @big-E-Smallz
    @big-E-Smallz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol my sigh of relief within the first 2 mins of this video. For some reason I never knew a 100% consistent way to switch those views.

  • @pk3776
    @pk3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bloody genius 👍🙏

  • @drvoodoo3073
    @drvoodoo3073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite topic!

  • @ian6083
    @ian6083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for such great tips!

  • @joshua5887
    @joshua5887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! Thanks!!

  • @Dream.logic_
    @Dream.logic_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video man! amazing content and you are an amazing teacher, keep it up!!

  • @sirioaureli
    @sirioaureli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a really great video, thanks a lot!

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome!

  • @yophosy5419
    @yophosy5419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff - two esp wonderful are the premix comparison stuff and the xfer to session view although I could have done with the latter for the two tracks I have just created !!!

  • @kanavgupta2816
    @kanavgupta2816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was a great vid

  • @astrokid_music
    @astrokid_music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing mate!

  • @slowdivisionmusic
    @slowdivisionmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again….well done for referencing yourself lol such a good idea

  • @robertgarvansnyder4665
    @robertgarvansnyder4665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    PS CMD+SHIFT+I = I/O (not Insert)

  • @19o
    @19o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    second video watched from you today. thanks a lot

  • @SayajinKanak
    @SayajinKanak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @tristant9686
    @tristant9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do you recommend turning off the compressor's autogain?

  • @duyetmai4432
    @duyetmai4432 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks BRo

  • @scrillahands
    @scrillahands 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problems! Glad you enjoyed

  • @anatolyhrenov8071
    @anatolyhrenov8071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for these tips👍

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries!

  • @belito5237
    @belito5237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ah man this was gold! 👏👏👏

  • @seangill2413
    @seangill2413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you using an external preamp? Vocals are sounding smooth fam. great video as well obviously.

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, thanks! I'm using the Dynamite DM1 preamp to boost the level of my Rode Procaster + the onyx pre in my Mackie 1640i mixer

  • @PMZpablo
    @PMZpablo ปีที่แล้ว

    great1 Thanks! By the way, there is a tab to transient like protools and logic on live?

  • @contraspower6302
    @contraspower6302 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @slowdivisionmusic
    @slowdivisionmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done again for the space at the start I will do it also. I am not sure it is a good thing to erase the locator it is important for coherent automation in the chorus and stuff. Thanks again

  • @chillydoog
    @chillydoog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice cans brev. whots the make of those?

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are beyerdynamic dt 880 pros!

  • @smokypaige4857
    @smokypaige4857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ABLETON IS AWESOME. WOW! THANKS MAN. QUICK QUESTION....HOW DO YOU GET THE TITLE OF THE EFFECT TO SHOW. MY REVERB/DELAY RETURNS SHOW BUT THE INDIVIDUAL TRACKS DO NOT.

    • @atkimusic
      @atkimusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They all show in the chain. Unless you have a separate track/send for the fx they won't show their title in the mixer but instead in the chain of that track you're applying processing on.

  • @dulcegabrielameridanavarro7764
    @dulcegabrielameridanavarro7764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Do you know shortcuts for audio editing in Ableton in order to compete with Protools workflow? 😊

  • @chrispysaid
    @chrispysaid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cmd+3 sets the grid to triplet, no need to turn off grid to get a triplet swing.

  • @justinmandar7193
    @justinmandar7193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey EDM Prod!
    Whenever I try to clear the names of the files like you do in the mixing view with CMD + R then SPACE, it is simply not working for me. It seems I have to do it one by one. Anything I am doing wrong?
    Thanks for the great content!
    Justin

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Justin,
      Renaming clips is very temperamental, and it has changed a bit with some of the recent updates too.
      If the clips are the exact same length and you have NO empty space on the timeline highlighted, you can rename them with CMD+R then Space.
      If you want to rename your whole arrangement to get rid of all the names I would recommend highlighting everything, going into the clip view (Shit Tab) then right clicking where it says the amount of clips (e.g. 22 Clips), clicking rename then hitting Space. This will remove all the clip names too

  • @chrispysaid
    @chrispysaid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's a workflow tip:
    Cmd+F, type what you're looking for. Stop hunting and clicking through folder hierarchies.

  • @lwpweb
    @lwpweb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    somesting strange: on my mac the cmd grid off is not working for the selection of the starting point. The starting point is always falling onto grid while pressing cmd and only the end point can be set arbitrarily.

  • @yourbeardispatchyaf
    @yourbeardispatchyaf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just felt like saying that the Jerky Boys are the greatest. If you know, you know.

  • @pirds102010
    @pirds102010 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is command Option on windows? STRG + ?

  • @Carefullyprepared
    @Carefullyprepared ปีที่แล้ว

    13:25, getting for some freestyle haha 😂
    Like if you heard it too

  • @jawadkazmi8856
    @jawadkazmi8856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's not to like it's a lot to absorb. What we mean by "a lot" 💫🤔🥴💥🤣 to much information for 10Xs viewing. But thank you because it is quite useful 😆😆 keep the tutorials coming but Please just do a 5 minute or so vid on setting up a digital piano for old school writers like us) so we can just record 🎹 and layer after we understand how to record it and play back and hear it lol

  • @curtisnewton4045
    @curtisnewton4045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahaha ... Ich HAVE to write it in your comments:
    I was betting, which Short-Cut is your most used :D And I was so unbelievable sure, that it HAS to be "CMD + Z" :D :D :D
    I named Tracks after this :D Its by far the most shortcut I used in my Life :D And now I'm really concerned aber this :D hahaha.
    And I never used "SHFT- TAB" ever in my life. And I think I spent nearly the last 25 Years in front of Ableton (more or less :) )
    Great, how music AND the creators are different. I love it!!
    Great. I had to stop watching this Video and had to finish my project. Everybody knows this :D It's like a Junkie.
    But I will come back, Luca.. I like your thoughts and how you explain things. See you soon.

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! CMD-Z is definitely up there too, but to be honest I dont even realise myself SHIFT TAB-ing nowadays so its hard to tell haha. Glad you enjoyed!!

  • @beatsprodbycm9455
    @beatsprodbycm9455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i Hope this video helps cause damn i been struggling lol

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What have you been struggling on mostly? Just workflow stuff?

    • @beatsprodbycm9455
      @beatsprodbycm9455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EDMProd Yeah that and also getting past the loop/intro stage and actually making something full. Sometimes just seems daunting.

  • @slowdivisionmusic
    @slowdivisionmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man erasing label !!! Didn t even know that what was possible so cool

  • @treyhudson73
    @treyhudson73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy F#$@, man! The title of this video is misleading as this is WAY more than just 6 tips!!!

    • @EDMProd
      @EDMProd  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha glad you enjoyed!