Making your first beat - Ableton Live for beginners (2020)

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  • Ableton Live is a great tool for making electronic dance music, but it can be intimidating to get started with. This video is a simple, no-experience-necessary tutorial on how to make your first ever beat in Ableton Live, and all you need to work along with it is any version of Ableton Live, headphones and your computer!
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  • @TheAudioJourney
    @TheAudioJourney  3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    WOW! The response to this video has been amazing, thank you! I wanted to give you some resources to continue your journey.
    If you enjoyed this video and you want to keep learning, then definitely check out my FREE Ableton Accelerator - Quick Start course: www.theaudiojourney.co.uk/quickstart
    If you want to check out my FULL 8 hour Ableton Accelerator training, you can find it here: www.theaudiojourney.co.uk/ableton-accelerator

    • @JonathanTom-ct4rr
      @JonathanTom-ct4rr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      jusrt so you know the link is broken, found my way to it though

  • @robinracheldallen4930
    @robinracheldallen4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Oh goodness, it's so refreshing to find someone who talks in a language that total beginners understand!!

  • @ImprovforGodsglory
    @ImprovforGodsglory 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Took me from learning curve option paralysis to calmly "getting it." What a breath of fresh air... a guy who doesn't assume we can fill in the blanks while trying to impress us. I'm impressed with simplicity. Thanks John...bless you.

  • @myattwi
    @myattwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MADE MY FIRST BEAT IN ABLETON AFTER THIS. I've been recording audio and my guitar through my mic lol. Fantastic bit of knowledge I highly recommend

  • @joey1317
    @joey1317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Wow! After watching loads of videos on TH-cam on learning Ableton Live, I’ve actually found one that explains everything perfectly! And I’ve made my first drum beat! Thank you so much! Subscribed!

    • @unqlegregg8246
      @unqlegregg8246 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The best lesson ever , I am doing music production with ableton and this solved everything

  • @NirBenita
    @NirBenita 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a great intro to Ableton! You do a really good job of making this simple and approachable, and I'm really all for the "Learn by doing" approach. Really appreciate this!

  • @pootietangem
    @pootietangem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like I was just in my favorite class, with that one teacher everyone likes and today's lesson was one of those memorable days. Lol. Thank You!

  • @girlsbyvalmont
    @girlsbyvalmont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Perfect tutorial for me as an absolute beginner. Thanks so much!!! Even as a German I understood all your words! :)

  • @APerson-zr4qd
    @APerson-zr4qd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally made a new playlist just for this video! Super helpful, and got me off on the right foot. Thank you so much for creating it! Keep up the incredible content!

  • @sarfrazshah
    @sarfrazshah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your are legend. I went through so many youtube videos but there was nothing except all confusing stuff for beginners. thank you so much, you made my life easy.

  • @ImJustAWhale
    @ImJustAWhale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Helped me loads i hope you do a whole series! When i first loaded up abelton i couldn't do anything but listen to previews lol, awesome video man keep em coming!

  • @projectbjlaudio1356
    @projectbjlaudio1356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just subbed to the channel! This was an extremely easy to understand video as a beginner who's just been messing around in Ableton for the last 7 months. Thank you so much for this video

  • @adamp228
    @adamp228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily the best Ableton beginner explanation video i've found on TH-cam. Thanks so much for the breakdown!

  • @karendavies3087
    @karendavies3087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are absolutely amazing! Your instructions are so clear and concise. Thank you so much

  • @kisforaction
    @kisforaction 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this step-by-step walkthrough!! it really breaks it down, feel like I understand the basics of beat-making a bit thank youuuuuuuu (have been so frustrated/intimidated up till now!)

  • @pericologan
    @pericologan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you once again! Being trying making music with Ableton (struggling heavily I must say) for years and I have learned a lot of new things with your tutorial! Great tips! Kind regards.

  • @phil4405
    @phil4405 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You sir, have a talent for producing good online tutorials. I've worked in the online learning industry for 20 years, and I couldn't have done better. Also, just thanks! I'm new to Ableton, this was a big help, after floundering with other videos.

  • @craig_6973
    @craig_6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John. I have had this launchpad since Xmas 2019. Thanks for this video and your channel. Managed to follow this with no problems. That’s me hooked. Now for the next tutorial.

  • @poemsandplaypieces
    @poemsandplaypieces 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This might be the most I've ever learned about anything in 15 minutes. It has certainly been the most instructive video I've seen on Ableton. So clear and straight to the point with exactly what I needed to know. What an amazing teacher and what a fab resource you've made with this video. I can't think why anyone has given this a thumbs down. Maybe some folk are phobic about pot plants in the background. :) Thank you so much.

  • @PacoRobbins
    @PacoRobbins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I don't remember subscribing to this channel, but I'm glad I did.

    • @TheAudioJourney
      @TheAudioJourney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahaha, thanks Jeromy! Hope this helped.

  • @nataliaradziuk2032
    @nataliaradziuk2032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was such a good and easy to understand tutorial! Definitely subbed!!!

  • @aura5308
    @aura5308 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the best tutorial that I could find. Well explained and easy to follow, you sir got yourself a new subscriber. Thank you so much!

  • @Thatuchihakid
    @Thatuchihakid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video. One of the most helpful vids I've seen on learning how to use Ableton. You've earned my subscription lol, keep posting plz :)

  • @anarchodandyist
    @anarchodandyist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought some kit to start playing around making some electronic music and this vid really helped with getting my head around it. Thanks!

  • @cameroncera9082
    @cameroncera9082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I discovered your channel right as I was considering purchasing a Novation Launchpad X, and you've helped me out SO much when it comes to the basics of Ableton. THANK YOU!

    • @TheAudioJourney
      @TheAudioJourney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad to hear it! Let me know if you need any more help.

  • @meanwhileinespoo1265
    @meanwhileinespoo1265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks mate, you got me to do more in this video than I could manage alone a couple months ago which made me completely give up on t :)

  • @linerider5319
    @linerider5319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This teaching style is awesome for beginners. Thanks a lot!

  • @therunnner4590
    @therunnner4590 ปีที่แล้ว

    This tutorial is fantastic! Thanks for this!

  • @preco00
    @preco00 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, really helped with some of the basic fundamentals to get going with Ableton and actually have something tangible at the end to play around with

  • @darklight6931
    @darklight6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. So good to find a beginner video that actually explains to beginners. I have watched several in the past few days and everyone of them seems to assume you have prior knowledge. Several videos show the features of Ableton - supposedly for beginners - but doesn’t explain the How! I shall now go look for more of your excellent instruction.

  • @grthbrenaman
    @grthbrenaman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I learn new ideas every time I rewatch.

  • @extracredit6081
    @extracredit6081 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just subscribed because of how this guy explains everything for actual beginners. Thank you!

  • @Instymatic
    @Instymatic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome and helpful video. Thanks so much. Ive been procrastinating even turning Ableton on for a fear of not being able to wrap my head around it but this tutorial simplified everything for me.

  • @andrefelixstudio2833
    @andrefelixstudio2833 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was bloody amazing nice job, thank U!

  • @3jay22
    @3jay22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Knowing the basic basics and hopping into Ableton is fun, but you exposing some things I didn't know about or was doing in a more complex way has helped me a lot. Can't wait to scower your channel for other useful info.

    • @TheAudioJourney
      @TheAudioJourney  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really appreciate this! Thanks for commenting.

  • @unicorashine7759
    @unicorashine7759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yayyyy the first abelton video that actually helped!!!! sending love!!

  • @EnHestUdenNavn
    @EnHestUdenNavn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great intro to beats in Ableton, thanks!

  • @tomasofficial.
    @tomasofficial. ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the nice tutorial! highly recommend!

  • @quintinmcfadden4297
    @quintinmcfadden4297 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soo cool! simple and easy to understand.

  • @karnprashantpk
    @karnprashantpk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had some great fun creating my first beat thank you!

  • @TheUnfoldedBurrito
    @TheUnfoldedBurrito 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been having so much trouble on where to begin in Abelton and it's been so frustrating. This video helped me so much!!

  • @randmuller1267
    @randmuller1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible stuff mate, this was so helpful!!!

  • @matthewdierlam1149
    @matthewdierlam1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was the best demo I've found yet!!

  • @PleaseDontEatMyPetChicken
    @PleaseDontEatMyPetChicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, this video was the jumpstart I needed 👏

  • @scottmitchell1315
    @scottmitchell1315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so helpful. Thanks brother.

  • @enamameganvilawson7671
    @enamameganvilawson7671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Daaaammmmnnnn good video about electronic music producing ! Thank you it s really helping !!

  • @Unboxing_TheTruth
    @Unboxing_TheTruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Made my 1st loop all thanks to you. Really helpful video.

  • @PowerfulEnergySportswear
    @PowerfulEnergySportswear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sooooo much for your way of explaining, much appreciated!

  • @corinabartra6374
    @corinabartra6374 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video tutorial! Clear and love the fact you speak slow.

  • @anilaboutme
    @anilaboutme ปีที่แล้ว

    This was perfect! Just awesome! I feel confident to give it a try now. 👍👍👍

  • @akofenadubaku5322
    @akofenadubaku5322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was PERFECT! Thanks Bro.

  • @ghostgore
    @ghostgore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank YOU SO MUCH UR TUTORIAL WAS SO EASY FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND AHHHH

  • @paulkorchok6567
    @paulkorchok6567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OOo OOo I know this voice. This voice helped me set up my launchkey with ableton.

  • @mytubelk
    @mytubelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!! what a Attractive Lesson well done.

  • @projectresonate5142
    @projectresonate5142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bud!! Very easy and informative to follow.

  • @_tomissa_
    @_tomissa_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial !! Thank you 😎😎😎😎

  • @rleach1682
    @rleach1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks - This is the best intro to Ableton I've found.

  • @smallllama4909
    @smallllama4909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh thank you so much! This has seriously been so helpful.

  • @jacoblenhoff3654
    @jacoblenhoff3654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg thank you for this video! I’m now having so much fun messing with beats haha!

  • @Dj_Lunagirl
    @Dj_Lunagirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you sooo much !!!!!! learning alot .

  • @zillionz
    @zillionz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made me smile how good this sounded after only 3 or 4 simple steps

  • @zeck8786
    @zeck8786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An actual good beginner tutorial thanks man!

  • @MrHunterWiseman
    @MrHunterWiseman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @myprivacyplease5315
    @myprivacyplease5315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your explanation it was easy and to the point, you help me create my first drum beat i look forward to follow your channel

  • @vivekchachra
    @vivekchachra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi John. you an awesome instructor . wanted to understand the placement of the instruments, like you placed the chi hat on the 3rd grid 1.1.3 and why not in the 1.1.1 or 4th i.e 1.1.4?

  • @natas-6747
    @natas-6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir, are and excellent instructor! Liked, and subbed!

  • @Chris_Genex
    @Chris_Genex 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid mate, cheers

  • @willjonesiii1316
    @willjonesiii1316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a lifesaver. thank you.

  • @hsk797
    @hsk797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are just AMAZING man, this helped me a ton.
    Instant Sub and a fan now

    • @TheAudioJourney
      @TheAudioJourney  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy this helped you, thanks for the kind words! Would love to know what you think if you take the free Ableton workshop in the description. All the best!

  • @icallhoopla8023
    @icallhoopla8023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad that you just got right into the point and didn't move as slowly as other tutorials!!!

  • @MrCharlie066
    @MrCharlie066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh. this is so helpful and clear.

  • @pommels2
    @pommels2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!!

  • @Eyemallfunkedup
    @Eyemallfunkedup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job.

  • @sheaholiday3019
    @sheaholiday3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber I am really struggling with abelton but I am not giving up very happy I found your channel .

  • @92spaceboy
    @92spaceboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not on FB, but I have thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial thanks 🎯 Will continue to view these - NK

  • @clivecarter2833
    @clivecarter2833 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thank you.

  • @robertogittens3996
    @robertogittens3996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff !!!

  • @dhaferkoheji3572
    @dhaferkoheji3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better than the official artsi fartsi Ableton tutorial. This is hands down the best Live tutorial for beginners l found. lts in a simple language focused and gets you going to work right away. Thanks 👍

  • @hhavhav1244
    @hhavhav1244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man finally someone who know how to explain.... other youtubers jump right into nowhere sample and not even straight to the point.

  • @ValioBeats
    @ValioBeats 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! 🔥

  • @timothykapak8665
    @timothykapak8665 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Jonny thumbs up for you

  • @GenChanels
    @GenChanels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You're such a great teacher😄

  • @MelMorales
    @MelMorales 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely helpful, it's that so that I'm writing to thank you wich I don´t usually do. thank you so much! new subscriber!

  • @allaboutdrama54
    @allaboutdrama54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I learnt a lot.

  • @dhiranchetty518
    @dhiranchetty518 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u sooo much i followeed everything in this vid im not a beginer in music production but i am a noobie in Ableton Live thanks for the help

  • @Sportkids.
    @Sportkids. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. Well done 👏

  • @ciprisad
    @ciprisad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @MullerHamburg
    @MullerHamburg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your introduction. it helps me a lot to start with ableton Live 11 :-)

  • @thekabanis4687
    @thekabanis4687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Keep up the great work👌
    Btw can you do a tutorial on how to make a beat in Bandlab. Have
    Been trying to make one for ages but always had something missing

  • @stepheniewatts9632
    @stepheniewatts9632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The photo was me yesterday!!! Thanks for taking me out of that zone!

  • @finncain2392
    @finncain2392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learnt more in this video than in any other video 👌🏾

  • @jules1718
    @jules1718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! :)

  • @roymichaeldeanable
    @roymichaeldeanable ปีที่แล้ว

    Really Really really helpful...Thanks

  • @Zaptrap101
    @Zaptrap101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn! Thanks so much! You helped me so much!!!!

  • @MaddieConn
    @MaddieConn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, very clear. Thank you!

  • @tanmaymarkan3827
    @tanmaymarkan3827 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is so good bro,thank u for this video,pls make more videos.:)

  • @alanellison6652
    @alanellison6652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video and I really like your simple teaching style. I am intending to learn Ableton Live 10 and create and record my own music. I have played hardware keyboards and synths for decades. Now I want to record these external keys into Ableton ( as well as use some VSTs and softsynths.) Do you have a tutorial on how to record an audio track from an external synth? And also how to record a MIDI track from a soft synth? I would love to learn these skills from you. If you haven’t made a tutorial about these subjects, can you recommend a video?

  • @rockman49er
    @rockman49er 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thanks even though it's 2 years later and alittle different you helped me do this my first beat any recommendations on the next lesson for me that's more up to date I could understand you better than any other video so far 8m going to look on your channel for something newer right now thanks bro I subscribed to ya thanks for the tutorial 😀

  • @stuff3300
    @stuff3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks….so helpful!

  • @japanesemale
    @japanesemale 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! finally a video for actual beginners