I have to tell you man, as a tutorial creator myself on software like Ableton and more I have to say you are the perfect teacher. You first learn for yourself exactly how to do something which is sad to say not what the majority of tutorial creators do. But you learn exactly why whatever thing is happening and then make sure to explain it all to the viewer. You make it all simple to understand and you have a good personality. Im sure you've heard it all before but I just wanted to say it to you anyway. Great job at trying to make the world smarter and more creative!
@@SeedtoStage `no problem man, ive been watching a few of your videos more and more and felt i just had to say it. Makes me want to go watch your complete library! Which i'm sure, like me as well, you might be ashamed of a few here and there lol
I'll admit I haven't see the whole video.. but speaking as a guy who has used "just your mouse" for years.. get a freaking controller. Yes, you can do ALOT with just your mouse, but the versatility of a controller is just unmatched.
Indeed! What I also find extremely useful is to set up the MIDI controller slightly to the side, so you don't have to watch the screen. That totally gets into a listening & playing mode instead of judging things by how they look.
I think knobs are what you're describing, two or more mappable knobs, that would be the most useful controller for a beginner imo, something like the midi fighter twister would be ideal. Pads or buttons can be nice too, but they take some practice and commitment to really make good use of, and standard keyboard keys are just not a great way to do things in the modern age imho. The thing I really try to steer people towards is MPE based controllers, they're the best of all worlds, for the moment, and if you're after more control and expressiveness they're the move.
I am a big fan of Dj Mandragora. This guy uses no midi keyboards and in an untreated room he makes all these unbelievable projects with the KRK Rokit 7. I mean if you have it inside you, you just have it and you are a shining star, a very bright one!
@@Noldy__ for sure! If you’re recording automation such as I am in this video, you may want the controller to have absolute control and not to interpolate between expected vs actual settings. This could result in record unwanted modulation curves due to the smoothing. For my ableton live sets for live performance, I definitely prefer takeover mode but for this application in the studio, I leave it off for this very reason.
Great stuff, as always! Perhaps one additional tip you could've mentioned is to right-click on track's header to reveal automation lanes for all used parameters, so that they can be viewed and edited in context.
I know people who make crazy good music being clickers. I'm a drummer with minimal theory knowledge and produce by ear, and my push is my most used controller. I think its all about personal workflow and how you like to make tunes. ❤
I thought the Control Surfaces chapter was really interesting. Is it only available in Ableton Live 12 to get the blue hand on the instrument rack? I use Ableton 11 Suite and I would love to use my Novation Launch Control XL to have macro knobs be automatically mapped
When it's properly set up, will it automatically map parameters in devices such as wave table, or hybrid reverb or is it only for macro knobs on instrument/FX racks?@@SeedtoStage
@@panicmanwalters yeah but i greatlt prefer clearly labeled macros over the automappings in each device, unless you have a push which automatically shows what they do on the push screen.
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I have to tell you man, as a tutorial creator myself on software like Ableton and more I have to say you are the perfect teacher. You first learn for yourself exactly how to do something which is sad to say not what the majority of tutorial creators do. But you learn exactly why whatever thing is happening and then make sure to explain it all to the viewer. You make it all simple to understand and you have a good personality. Im sure you've heard it all before but I just wanted to say it to you anyway. Great job at trying to make the world smarter and more creative!
thanks for taking the time to write this. Very reassuring and kind words!
@@SeedtoStage `no problem man, ive been watching a few of your videos more and more and felt i just had to say it. Makes me want to go watch your complete library! Which i'm sure, like me as well, you might be ashamed of a few here and there lol
You are right, this guy is the god of Ableton tutorials! Nails it on every level! And charming as hell!
100%! Best tutor i’ve come across and the Seed to Stage courses are all unbelievably good.
I'll admit I haven't see the whole video.. but speaking as a guy who has used "just your mouse" for years.. get a freaking controller. Yes, you can do ALOT with just your mouse, but the versatility of a controller is just unmatched.
Indeed! What I also find extremely useful is to set up the MIDI controller slightly to the side, so you don't have to watch the screen. That totally gets into a listening & playing mode instead of judging things by how they look.
I think knobs are what you're describing, two or more mappable knobs, that would be the most useful controller for a beginner imo, something like the midi fighter twister would be ideal. Pads or buttons can be nice too, but they take some practice and commitment to really make good use of, and standard keyboard keys are just not a great way to do things in the modern age imho. The thing I really try to steer people towards is MPE based controllers, they're the best of all worlds, for the moment, and if you're after more control and expressiveness they're the move.
I am a big fan of Dj Mandragora. This guy uses no midi keyboards and in an untreated room he makes all these unbelievable projects with the KRK Rokit 7. I mean if you have it inside you, you just have it and you are a shining star, a very bright one!
1:03 also turn on takeover mode. It'll make the faders/knob pick up whatever you're controlling smoothly without jumps.
For sure takeover is nice in many circumstances. Why do you think there is an option to leave it off?
@@SeedtoStage Haha no idea. Maybe you could explain.
@@Noldy__ for sure! If you’re recording automation such as I am in this video, you may want the controller to have absolute control and not to interpolate between expected vs actual settings. This could result in record unwanted modulation curves due to the smoothing. For my ableton live sets for live performance, I definitely prefer takeover mode but for this application in the studio, I leave it off for this very reason.
Great stuff, as always! Perhaps one additional tip you could've mentioned is to right-click on track's header to reveal automation lanes for all used parameters, so that they can be viewed and edited in context.
needed to see this after spending money on a Minilab3 and feeling like i am not using it for its full potential - thanks
Thanks. Though I knew how to map controllers, you really expanded my horizons with using multiple controllers at the same time.
I know people who make crazy good music being clickers. I'm a drummer with minimal theory knowledge and produce by ear, and my push is my most used controller. I think its all about personal workflow and how you like to make tunes. ❤
So true! Great content dude.
Got an amazing vintage controller (Roland Edirol PCR-800) for 80 bucks on eBay. My life is just better since then.
thanks a lot ! Great one :)
great stuff.
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Ha If this is a cover, it wasn’t intended. I made this idea in like 15 mins before shooting the video.
@@SeedtoStage lol I know, I just made a dumb joke. Great tutorial btw. Big fan
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I do. I really do. I really, reeeeeeeally do.
I got the akai midimix, and it has so much knobs and sliders. i like it, but it is not cheap, cost around 80-100 €.
Anyone recommend a way of using the X/Y control via midi-control device?
Can you tell me how I save my ableton push from becoming a glorified paper weight?
The answer is yes. Learn to play, people
Fuck yeah!!! Who wrote the “rules”? And where are they?!!
Being original is where it’s at. Do what you feel like doing.
I thought the Control Surfaces chapter was really interesting. Is it only available in Ableton Live 12 to get the blue hand on the instrument rack? I use Ableton 11 Suite and I would love to use my Novation Launch Control XL to have macro knobs be automatically mapped
not at all, control surfaces have been around for at least a decade! Grab your manual and set it up!
When it's properly set up, will it automatically map parameters in devices such as wave table, or hybrid reverb or is it only for macro knobs on instrument/FX racks?@@SeedtoStage
@@panicmanwalters yeah but i greatlt prefer clearly labeled macros over the automappings in each device, unless you have a push which automatically shows what they do on the push screen.
Dont even need to watch the videov the answear is 100% yes! Even more than one controller.