Follow along and learn how to make your FIRST song in Ableton Live 10! In this video we will start from scratch & use no external plugins to produce our very first ever song. This is a remastered video of a tutorial I made a few years back, this time with higher video quality and newfound music production knowledge that I'm excited to share!
Hey can u make another one of these videos where u walk threw making a song. Doesnt have to be basic but one were u walk threw everything u do. Thanks in advance
Thanks for what you do. Just starting today. I made a direct connection from keyboard to computer. I can see that my keyboard is connected. However I couldn't hear the sound (both midi and audio). Please help! Thanks
@@InspirAspir OMG, I would love to. Dude you're my inspiration, u inspired me to create music and i made a lot of projects thanks to you. I've seen a lot of videos but your videos were the best it's simple, short and helpful. ❤️
May I ask how you're releasing your music? I want to but I'm not sure how to. I've heard of Distrokid and Tunecore but some say good and bad things about it. Are you signed to a label?
I'm only 8 minutes in But my god this is such a great introductory tutorial. I'm switching over from FL Studio and I am just so grateful for your video. It is a major help.
@@StraightOuttaBerkshire I swear by Ableton. It's the only DAW I've used that is multipurpose enough to be the only DAW I need (mind you the only other software I've tried is FL Studio and Adobe Audition as a pair). Not to mention, Ableton is natively more compatible with my midi than FL was (I didn't need to install any extra drivers and it uses my wobble knob properly, where as FL Studio didn't. Couldn't live without Ableton.
Thanks for this dude. I got Ableton ages ago and just had a go at it blindly, and just got overwhelmed and demotivated at all the different options, even at the beginning of the vid, where you press tab to change the layout made the software a lot easier to view. But I've had another crack at it using this guide and I'm leaps and bounds further than I was in half the time. Thanks brah.
@@BlazertronGames that's not always the truth. I know some top producers start a project in FL and end it in Ableton. But MASTERING your day is what's most important
@@djsazm3580 I'm just trying to mention the trap that a lot of people get into. I see lots of people thinking they are suddenly going to improve by switching daws, or buying new gear etc. when in the end, it's really just practice that makes you improve, not what daw you use. I see lots of people hating on fl studio, and I'm not sure why. Everything you can do in ableton, you can do in fl. If you strip the exclusive sounds or instruments from the daw, they are just tools, using one or the other won't improve you, practice will.
I don't think it's a stretch to say this is the best beginner functions tutorial for Ableton on youtube. Thank you. I was using studio one and switched to Ableton to pick up the new skill set... And this was a perfect starting point. Now if I can just figure out how to rewire and use cross-platform functions I'll be stoked with Ableton. You helped turn a nearly 1000 dollar program into a functioning tool instead of a bad investment. I'll kick you some donations for that asap.
How can somebody so young have so much knowledge? I have spent over 20 years learning all this! Not only that but he’s a good teacher as well. A ton of information in just 30 minutes, explained in an articulate, concise and thorough way. Then there is his knowledge of light shows and making brilliant videos!, Genius!,
i like when stuff appears from out of nowhere and is not mentioned at all. 8:51 Bassline is miraculously double length 9:10 Bassline gets cloned via secret keyboard shortcut 13:10 " i like this sample (plays a different sample) 12:49 A midi clip with the perfect length appears via secret key combination 19:50 You may not be aware but music theory covers rhythm too, they are not separate things.................. i learned a few things about ableton tho
Best tutorial I've seen. You cover many necessary tools and how to apply them, practicaly, all in less than 30 minutes. I congratulate and thank you. 👍
Bro. Thank you!! i FINALLY found a good teacher on youtube. u dont understand how frustrating it is trying to learn/pick a new DAW and at the same time creating in it all while trying to find a good youtuber to teach you! Your video was efficiently laid out, straight to the point, and not too much blabbing. Good work man, you're a good teacher.
I've had Ableton live 9 for like 4 years and always just messed around with it, picking up bits and parts. This video helped structure all the parts I already knew and taught me some really helpful new stuff too (using the compressor and equaliser - I was just using the auto filter for filtering frequencies until now. Many thanks!
I CANT BELIEVE IT ?!!! THIS IS THE FIRST TUTORIAL I UNDERSTAND OH MY GOD THANK YOU i was struggeling with it for so long that i gave up and now i stumble across your video and omg thank you
Learning music has got to be the skill with the single biggest learning curve out there, legitimately every single thing is insanely difficult. Even something like drawing, which is also notoriously difficult to learn isn't as bad as music is for a beginner.
This is the best learning video I have ever used, seriously! Concise, to the point, easy to follow, and great information to follow along and actually learn by doing! Thank you!
I really can’t thank you enough for this tutorial!! I’ve been trying to produce music for a while now but I always give up after a while. This is the first tutorial I could follow all the way through 😍
I followed this and actually managed to make something haha! Thank you! I was so overwhelmed by all the features and things I didn’t know how to do, and so I really appreciate this
I keep hearing so many great things about Ableton Live that I feel like I should using it as opposed to Pro Tools which is what I was taught in music school. But I'm also at a dilemma of learning another DAW.
No doubt switching DAWs can be tough! I couldn't imagine switching to a different one right now, it'd hinder so much time I could spend on working on tracks - however I could see how it could be beneficial if you think it could improve your workflow in the long run. It really is a costly investment (in terms of money and time), so I'd say if you're happy with what you're making right now stick with what you've got. If you really think down the line years from now it would have been better to switch over since you could improve your skills with Ableton, make the switch sooner rather than later. But take that with a grain of salt! Best of luck :D
Hi Johnny Parker...I've been using Pro Tools for a few years, but only sporadically, only because I am also learning how to use other plugins....such as Kontakt 5, or EZ Drummer etc., so I'm trying to learn 3 or 4 elements at a time. So in researching Kontakt for instance, I decided to see what Ableton was like in using Kontakt. When I first opened up Ableton, I was so confused by the interface set-up, that I didn't even use it. It sat on my computer for 5 years, and I just kept plugging along in Pro Tools. However, I like some of the features in Ableton as compared to Pro Tools, (I just started researching more about Ableton this week), and I may continue to try to use Ableton for putting down ideas and then importing the midi files into Pro Tools. The only thing is that I do not have as many instruments in Ableton as I do in Pro Tools, but that's just a minor issue. The other thing in comparison is that I am now familiar with the terminology, so using Ableton might not be as big of a learning curve for me. Good luck!
I avoided ABLETON for years for the same reason and oh man I wish I hadn’t! The session view is way ahead of protools and cubase and once you get your head around that, the arrangement view is easy (as its the same as what you already know). I was switched onto ABLETON through my fascination with live looping. Its easily more powerful than the best hardware loopers but it depends what your into. I can see the session view being very useful for writing and arranging. TBH I can’t see myself going back to Cubase now other than for recording bands in my studio. The exciting thing about ABLETON is....I can now see myself performing my songs using clip launching on my Macbook pro 😃
same here man, ive only known pro tools (i can kind of navigate logic) but just got ableton and once you understand how it operates its so much quicker and less clumsy than pro tools. im still getting my bearings but its wild how quick and easy it is to build these massive tracks with automation and effcts that would take a lifetime in pro tools. anyways happy producing
I have struggled with so many videos that last over an hour and am still lost. You made it simple and this is the standard people should go by when they make videos
Thank you so MUCH!!! I am so grateful that you shared your knowledge with us and did it in such an easily understood way. Ableton seemed to me as a dark tangled jungle that I was afraind to step in. But now it's so clear and I'm not afraid of it anymore ) And all thanks to you. You are a genius!!!
my favorite part of your amazing vids is you show what it sounds like after you do it. A lot of content guys out there don't do that probably because the time it takes. They will show something cool you didn't know about and than not play it lol you explain things well, go through it and give details on each technique, fantastic stuff my man.
I just want to say thank you! This video alone is the best at explaining jammed packed stuff in the simplicity that you do. you've saved me perhaps months to years on the small details of the layout of the project. Will sub. Keep making awesome content!
Hey! Speaking about free plugins, I recommend Zampler - RX (you'll have to download the patches in a pack called "Zampler Assault"). Charlatan is good too, and Kairatune isn't bad, but it's kinda CPU-hungry. Finally, try out Tyrell-N6. It has a wide range of sounds, it's not CPU hungry and it's completely free!
Hey... I just found this now and I will say.. Thank you for teaching me how to actually put this to use. I'm going to study hard in all of your videos because I appreciate what you do. Your awesome and God bless you
Hey, InspirAspir. Question: I've just started using Lite 10. Around 4:08 you changed the chord patterns. How did you adjust that, specifically to fifths? Are you just drawing it in to fit? I'm assuming there is a much faster way. I'm having trouble finding it in Ableton's materials. I'd greatly appreciate the help!
okay so if you turn on draw mode and put it into 4 bars (by write clicking and changing it) you can indisually put in notes like he did in the video. It seems he copy and pasted but idk how to do that
Guys guys calm down, first he obviously changed the size of the note (using the grid which you can see and mess around with pressing right click), selected it and pressed ctrl + D which duplicated said note; and he just did that several times.
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Watched both videos, the old one and this updated version, and of all the tutorials I've seen to explain creating in Ableton, this is the best. Thank you!
Hey man, love your work. Would you ever be able to make a video that focussed purely on the production side of things/ how to use the majority of effects properly?
TNice tutorials was honestly so helpful. I’ve been working around soft, whether it be church, singing in a band, or theatre for most of my life so tNice tutorials
Why? Im scared a bit scared because my favorite artist (shinigami) uses FL. IK it's all the same if ur lookinh to make it. But RN is my starting moment because I just compleatly internalized that there's no other way than making it on my own. Fuck supermarkets
I'm getting a Minilab and Ableton comes with it. FL has been a good friend but I'm mostly excited to play around with fresh sounds, this tutorial was surprisingly easy to comprehend and it has me hyped up to dive into it
Thanks man. I do like your clear, descriptive videos - helps me (as a relative novice) cut through the techie talk on the Ableton manuals. Learnt a lot of useful stuff, that previously was confusing me. Nice one
Your video is so amazing i learned a lot of techniques in this video but Can i ask how to record midi controler's sound into ableton live 10? maybe you know....
I just moved to Ableton after 2 years with fl studio, and this really helped, like you wouldn't believe how much this helped, i pretty much learned everything from this tutorial
Got lost at 11:38 when you changed up the song. I tried to do the same and messed it all up Not that my notes looked the same anyway. Would advise not using shortcuts without saying what you're doing.
I've used FL Studio for 7 years and I must say Ableton has an awesome setup. A bit confusing at first but I'm sure I can get used to it very quickly having used FL for 7 years! Wish me luck!!
I am just starting to get into making music. I have been taking some Udemy courses on music theory in my free time over the past few months and have learned a TON. However, none of those classes go over how to make a song (which wasn't the intent of those classes of course, not bashing them at all.... they were awesome classes.). I just wanted to say that you just gave people a crash course worth a lot of credit (or money if you want to think of it that way). You gave people the creative process... that is AWESOME; and you were great at doing it. This is probably the area people struggle in a lot first starting out like myself: "okay well i know how to make cool sounding melodies... but what bpm? what is a lead? what are layers? how do I use audio effects? how do I make it sound like a song instead of just the same melodic loop? bass then drums then melody? what is the best order to make all of the components?" these are just some of the question I asked myself that you have answered. Of course it is an ART and the creative process is up to the individual, but giving someone a foundation that they can then branch from, is so important. ALL IN ALL..... I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!
@@sewerside i googled it for u. Stretch the notes. Here is a trick how to snap them to the grid. Set the grid as desired, draw one note more then you need, select them, set the mouse to stretch (right click in the midieditor, it's the last entry, i am using the german version so i'm not sure how it's called in other versions) shorten the notes and now you should have ..tuplets. Also something about turning off grid before u do it
He actually didn't put it to 1/5. He put a series of notes the length of three 1/16, but with the last note being 1/4. It is so easy in fl. In FL studio you can just draw 5 notes touching each other and then click and drag a circle while holding ALT to fit it into a bar.
Jesus thank you. I couldn't figure out how to get anything to play, it gets discouraging to fiddle with software for hours and feel like you're not getting anywhere.
LOL I’m 13 and I’ve already made my first song. It’s really hard at the beginning but after you get the basics and you start actually making music it’s really fun
I agree. I've got up to that point and was like wtf? I can't figure this out... so I tried to google it... but I don't know what to search for... I played around and got something to work but it sounds off. Using quantize puts it all in alignment, but changes the notes so there's gaps.
In case you're still wondering a year later how he did it that fast: he minimized by selecting and dragging, then used "ctrl+D" to duplicate the selected notes
I watched looong non-skippable ads all the time. Because your video is very helpful and calmly explained well. I think that's what I can do and I suggest future viewers to not skip the ads during the entire video. You did a great job *InsprAspr* . All the best good luck!! ❤💪
4:42 "while music theory is important and good to know, also the rythm is important too" That's nonsense, 'cause both rytm and tonality IS music theory.
Follow along and learn how to make your FIRST song in Ableton Live 10! In this video we will start from scratch & use no external plugins to produce our very first ever song. This is a remastered video of a tutorial I made a few years back, this time with higher video quality and newfound music production knowledge that I'm excited to share!
Hey can u make another one of these videos where u walk threw making a song. Doesnt have to be basic but one were u walk threw everything u do. Thanks in advance
hey dude, where can i find Snare_rage 2 ? 15:20
Thanks for what you do. Just starting today. I made a direct connection from keyboard to computer. I can see that my keyboard is connected. However I couldn't hear the sound (both midi and audio).
Please help! Thanks
InspirAspir which screen recorder do u use
man you did a terrible job explaining the audio/midi effects
1:18 getting started
1:58 chords
5:23 picking instrument
5:57 bass
9:01 more bass
9:43 eq
12:32 kicks
13:53 sidechaining
15:03 snares
16:44 hihats
17:45 stack the layers
18:48 melody
21:24 expanding your song
23:41 transitions
Thanks bro
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🤔😦 that's what you call a crash course 😀
thnx
"[EQ'ing] can make your layers fit together like puzzle pieces." I have never heard such an intuitive way to explain EQ.
yeah, me neither. That sentence was great
This was probably the most helpful intro video I have seen on any kind of DAW, thanks man
TRUE!
Really bad like Ableton is broken!
The way explain things is perfect, not too fast, not too slow, just right. You also speak very clearly.
It's weird, i learned how to make music from you and my new song will be released a day before your song.
That's awesome to hear, I really appreciate I helped you out! Feel free to send it over my way when it's out, would love to give it a listen!
@@InspirAspir OMG, I would love to. Dude you're my inspiration, u inspired me to create music and i made a lot of projects thanks to you. I've seen a lot of videos but your videos were the best it's simple, short and helpful. ❤️
@@Somberry your videos are the best man!
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May I ask how you're releasing your music? I want to but I'm not sure how to. I've heard of Distrokid and Tunecore but some say good and bad things about it. Are you signed to a label?
I'm only 8 minutes in But my god this is such a great introductory tutorial. I'm switching over from FL Studio and I am just so grateful for your video. It is a major help.
B. Bullfrog how are you getting on with ableton? I am a beginner, and wasn't sure which DAW to start with.
@@StraightOuttaBerkshire I swear by Ableton. It's the only DAW I've used that is multipurpose enough to be the only DAW I need (mind you the only other software I've tried is FL Studio and Adobe Audition as a pair). Not to mention, Ableton is natively more compatible with my midi than FL was (I didn't need to install any extra drivers and it uses my wobble knob properly, where as FL Studio didn't. Couldn't live without Ableton.
B. Bullfrog thanks for the response bro. I'll definitely be giving ableton a go
@@Spizite duuuuuude the wobble mod is HUGE for me. I am in the same transition, although I am a beginner, only like 1.5 weeks have i had my midi
i did the same
Getting started-1:18
Chords-5:58
Picking an instrument-5:23
Bass-5:57
Cheers mate
Thanks for this dude. I got Ableton ages ago and just had a go at it blindly, and just got overwhelmed and demotivated at all the different options, even at the beginning of the vid, where you press tab to change the layout made the software a lot easier to view. But I've had another crack at it using this guide and I'm leaps and bounds further than I was in half the time. Thanks brah.
GoodBye Fl Studio
I'm going to use Ablenton from now.
Just don't get into the habit of switching between different daws, stick with one and practice or you won't improve.
@@BlazertronGames And that one DAW should be ableton because you are able to do a ton
@@BlazertronGames that's not always the truth. I know some top producers start a project in FL and end it in Ableton. But MASTERING your day is what's most important
@@djsazm3580 I'm just trying to mention the trap that a lot of people get into. I see lots of people thinking they are suddenly going to improve by switching daws, or buying new gear etc. when in the end, it's really just practice that makes you improve, not what daw you use. I see lots of people hating on fl studio, and I'm not sure why. Everything you can do in ableton, you can do in fl. If you strip the exclusive sounds or instruments from the daw, they are just tools, using one or the other won't improve you, practice will.
Blazertron agreed
I don't think it's a stretch to say this is the best beginner functions tutorial for Ableton on youtube. Thank you. I was using studio one and switched to Ableton to pick up the new skill set... And this was a perfect starting point. Now if I can just figure out how to rewire and use cross-platform functions I'll be stoked with Ableton. You helped turn a nearly 1000 dollar program into a functioning tool instead of a bad investment. I'll kick you some donations for that asap.
Where are you dude? Two years. Hope everything's ok.
where are you dude? one year. hope everything’s ok.
@@IsaacMartin-pr8xt Where are you dude? 9 hours. Hope everything's ok.
How can somebody so young have so much knowledge? I have spent over 20 years learning all this! Not only that but he’s a good teacher as well. A ton of information in just 30 minutes, explained in an articulate, concise and thorough way. Then there is his knowledge of light shows and making brilliant videos!, Genius!,
i like when stuff appears from out of nowhere and is not mentioned at all.
8:51 Bassline is miraculously double length
9:10 Bassline gets cloned via secret keyboard shortcut
13:10 " i like this sample (plays a different sample)
12:49 A midi clip with the perfect length appears via secret key combination
19:50 You may not be aware but music theory covers rhythm too, they are not separate things..................
i learned a few things about ableton tho
“via secret keyboard shortcut” copy and paste?💀
By far the best I have ever seen. I almost gave up on this beat making stuff, but you get me excited for it! Thank you thank you thank you Aspir
Best tutorial I've seen. You cover many necessary tools and how to apply them, practicaly, all in less than 30 minutes. I congratulate and thank you. 👍
Bro. Thank you!! i FINALLY found a good teacher on youtube. u dont understand how frustrating it is trying to learn/pick a new DAW and at the same time creating in it all while trying to find a good youtuber to teach you! Your video was efficiently laid out, straight to the point, and not too much blabbing. Good work man, you're a good teacher.
I've had Ableton live 9 for like 4 years and always just messed around with it, picking up bits and parts. This video helped structure all the parts I already knew and taught me some really helpful new stuff too (using the compressor and equaliser - I was just using the auto filter for filtering frequencies until now. Many thanks!
dude you're great
hell yeah dude its great to see you hear you where my childhood
No u
woah I'm so happy to see your account like everyone else you were my idol as a kid man
Omg its Tobuscusssss
Your channel is dead.
I've seen a lot of tutorials, but this guy is definitely the best
You are a genius my friend, excellent delivery. Well organized and clear to understand. Please make more !
I CANT BELIEVE IT ?!!! THIS IS THE FIRST TUTORIAL I UNDERSTAND OH MY GOD THANK YOU
i was struggeling with it for so long that i gave up and now i stumble across your video and omg thank you
Learning music has got to be the skill with the single biggest learning curve out there, legitimately every single thing is insanely difficult. Even something like drawing, which is also notoriously difficult to learn isn't as bad as music is for a beginner.
Learned more from one of your vids than I have with several hour long tutorials, thanks, subscribed.
Really appreciate you taking the time to make such good quality tutorial!
Keep it up little nigga
With your videos my learning curve will shrink drastically. Thank you.
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TNice tutorials is the best tutorial. Simply explained to a newbie, great job man.
You explain everything so clearly and perfect lol thank you 🙏🏼
This is the best learning video I have ever used, seriously! Concise, to the point, easy to follow, and great information to follow along and actually learn by doing! Thank you!
I really can’t thank you enough for this tutorial!! I’ve been trying to produce music for a while now but I always give up after a while. This is the first tutorial I could follow all the way through 😍
As someone who is used to logic and got COMPLETELY lost trying ableton this video has already been so helpful only 5min in.
never found a tutorial like this. entertaining and a good channel in general!! good job dude!!!
I understood better than the tutorial videos I watched in my language. Best tutorial video I've watched. Thanks!
I followed this and actually managed to make something haha! Thank you! I was so overwhelmed by all the features and things I didn’t know how to do, and so I really appreciate this
You spoke for a century man !!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I keep hearing so many great things about Ableton Live that I feel like I should using it as opposed to Pro Tools which is what I was taught in music school. But I'm also at a dilemma of learning another DAW.
No doubt switching DAWs can be tough! I couldn't imagine switching to a different one right now, it'd hinder so much time I could spend on working on tracks - however I could see how it could be beneficial if you think it could improve your workflow in the long run. It really is a costly investment (in terms of money and time), so I'd say if you're happy with what you're making right now stick with what you've got. If you really think down the line years from now it would have been better to switch over since you could improve your skills with Ableton, make the switch sooner rather than later. But take that with a grain of salt!
Best of luck :D
Hi Johnny Parker...I've been using Pro Tools for a few years, but only sporadically, only because I am also learning how to use other plugins....such as Kontakt 5, or EZ Drummer etc., so I'm trying to learn 3 or 4 elements at a time. So in researching Kontakt for instance, I decided to see what Ableton was like in using Kontakt. When I first opened up Ableton, I was so confused by the interface set-up, that I didn't even use it. It sat on my computer for 5 years, and I just kept plugging along in Pro Tools. However, I like some of the features in Ableton as compared to Pro Tools, (I just started researching more about Ableton this week), and I may continue to try to use Ableton for putting down ideas and then importing the midi files into Pro Tools. The only thing is that I do not have as many instruments in Ableton as I do in Pro Tools, but that's just a minor issue. The other thing in comparison is that I am now familiar with the terminology, so using Ableton might not be as big of a learning curve for me. Good luck!
I avoided ABLETON for years for the same reason and oh man I wish I hadn’t! The session view is way ahead of protools and cubase and once you get your head around that, the arrangement view is easy (as its the same as what you already know). I was switched onto ABLETON through my fascination with live looping. Its easily more powerful than the best hardware loopers but it depends what your into. I can see the session view being very useful for writing and arranging. TBH I can’t see myself going back to Cubase now other than for recording bands in my studio. The exciting thing about ABLETON is....I can now see myself performing my songs using clip launching on my Macbook pro 😃
same here man, ive only known pro tools (i can kind of navigate logic) but just got ableton and once you understand how it operates its so much quicker and less clumsy than pro tools. im still getting my bearings but its wild how quick and easy it is to build these massive tracks with automation and effcts that would take a lifetime in pro tools. anyways happy producing
The comnt section is very positive and downright encouraging! Love it!
I like how your background music added the layers you were adding at the same time in the tutorial
I have struggled with so many videos that last over an hour and am still lost.
You made it simple and this is the standard people should go by when they make videos
Thank you so MUCH!!! I am so grateful that you shared your knowledge with us and did it in such an easily understood way. Ableton seemed to me as a dark tangled jungle that I was afraind to step in. But now it's so clear and I'm not afraid of it anymore ) And all thanks to you. You are a genius!!!
my favorite part of your amazing vids is you show what it sounds like after you do it. A lot of content guys out there don't do that probably because the time it takes. They will show something cool you didn't know about and than not play it lol you explain things well, go through it and give details on each technique, fantastic stuff my man.
Hey bro I just got Ableton, Your video just saved me. I’m just beginner to this but overall thanks for posting this video.
I just got Ableton too. I'm a total newbie.
me too
"just because it sounds nice doesn't mean it's catchy and vice versa" is one of the most helpful pieces of advice I've ever heard.
Who else is watching because of the 90 day free trial during quarantine?
big facts I'm trying to decide between Ableton and FL studio
I had the trial and it suddenly gave me around 60 extra days lol
Treeoez how do u get it
EternalX how do u get it
Me
I just want to say thank you! This video alone is the best at explaining jammed packed stuff in the simplicity that you do. you've saved me perhaps months to years on the small details of the layout of the project. Will sub. Keep making awesome content!
Agreed.
great video! I feel a bit restricted by the default ableton sounds... could you make a video about getting the best free third party plugins/sounds?
Hey! Speaking about free plugins, I recommend Zampler - RX (you'll have to download the patches in a pack called "Zampler Assault").
Charlatan is good too, and Kairatune isn't bad, but it's kinda CPU-hungry.
Finally, try out Tyrell-N6. It has a wide range of sounds, it's not CPU hungry and it's completely free!
@Voxsel yes, definitely. it's a great VST and i strongly recommend it too
@@eliagranchi1059 I'll look into that. Thanks!
@Voxsel it would be better to use splice instead of saving up.
I recommend dexed for a free plugin.
Hey... I just found this now and I will say.. Thank you for teaching me how to actually put this to use. I'm going to study hard in all of your videos because I appreciate what you do. Your awesome and God bless you
Hey, InspirAspir. Question: I've just started using Lite 10. Around 4:08 you changed the chord patterns. How did you adjust that, specifically to fifths? Are you just drawing it in to fit? I'm assuming there is a much faster way. I'm having trouble finding it in Ableton's materials. I'd greatly appreciate the help!
2 years in the future, here I am wondering the same thing.
Yes please How did you do that!?
seriously this is all im here for
okay so if you turn on draw mode and put it into 4 bars (by write clicking and changing it) you can indisually put in notes like he did in the video. It seems he copy and pasted but idk how to do that
Guys guys calm down, first he obviously changed the size of the note (using the grid which you can see and mess around with pressing right click), selected it and pressed ctrl + D which duplicated said note; and he just did that several times.
Almost 3 years later I am still enjoying this introduction, thank you.
This is so dope! I’ve had ableton for a while now and been hesitant to use it. Thanks for the inspiration bruh!
I don’t even have ableton live and this was the most helpful music production video I’ve seen so far!
Very Impressive!! A big thank you from a nervous beginner. Your information is very helpful.
EQ
Sub Bass ~ EQ Eight 9:57 - 11:08
Mid Range Bass EQ Eight 11:20 - 11:53
Kicks 11:35
Drum Rack 12:53
Kick Rattle 13:10 - 13:42
Sidechaining 13:56
Compressor 14:02 - 15:01
Snares 15:06
Glue Compressor 15:47 - 16:07
Melody 18:51
Grouping 19:53
Expanding Song 21:29
Automation 21:49 - 23:02
Automate Low Pass Filter 23:05 - 23:35
Basic Transition 23:43 - 24:27
Leaving automation mode 24:27 - 25:04
Export song 25:56 - 26:04
Im 11 and im rlly happy to be learning to make music, even if i cant afford to buy the proper setup.
Remember these words little one .... once you leave school, if you work hard enough, you can have anything you want in this world, this is YOUR reality & you can achieve all your dreams ....BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & DO NOT EVER GIVE UP ✌❤
@@bunzl72 what a nice comment :)
Same im 13 but i do play instruments like drums and piano but the only thing i use for ableton is a launchpad mini mk3
Watched both videos, the old one and this updated version, and of all the tutorials I've seen to explain creating in Ableton, this is the best. Thank you!
Hey man, love your work. Would you ever be able to make a video that focussed purely on the production side of things/ how to use the majority of effects properly?
TNice tutorials was honestly so helpful. I’ve been working around soft, whether it be church, singing in a band, or theatre for most of my life so tNice tutorials
Friendship ended with Fl Studio, *Now* ABLETON is my bestfriend.
Why? Im scared a bit scared because my favorite artist (shinigami) uses FL. IK it's all the same if ur lookinh to make it. But RN is my starting moment because I just compleatly internalized that there's no other way than making it on my own. Fuck supermarkets
@@MCGeddelti Ableton just _feels_ better to use...in my opinion of course
@@MCGeddelti it’s also really streamline for first time users I had no problem picking up after a couple weeks of straight fucking around with it.
@@MCGeddelti in my opinion abelton is easier to understand. It's a hell of alot cheeper tho
I'm getting a Minilab and Ableton comes with it. FL has been a good friend but I'm mostly excited to play around with fresh sounds, this tutorial was surprisingly easy to comprehend and it has me hyped up to dive into it
Thanks man. I do like your clear, descriptive videos - helps me (as a relative novice) cut through the techie talk on the Ableton manuals. Learnt a lot of useful stuff, that previously was confusing me. Nice one
Q: around 4:40 how did you change the chords to hit every 5 notes? Seemed like it is done thru hotkey :?
yes, how ?
Honestly once explained it's fairly intuitive. Thank you for breaking it down so nicely for us newbies! Can't wait to play with the full version
Your video is so amazing i learned a lot of techniques in this video but Can i ask how to record midi controler's sound into ableton live 10? maybe you know....
This is so much simpler and to-the-point than every other Ableton newbie tutorial I have seen. Thanks!
Thank you for this tutorial
I could listen to Nice tutorialm talk for hours man what a passionate dude ❤️
2:17 actually 16 bars long lol XD
actually an amazing video nice work :D
nigga what
I just moved to Ableton after 2 years with fl studio, and this really helped, like you wouldn't believe how much this helped, i pretty much learned everything from this tutorial
Got lost at 11:38 when you changed up the song. I tried to do the same and messed it all up Not that my notes looked the same anyway. Would advise not using shortcuts without saying what you're doing.
Hahaha
thanks for the help. Really liked the vid :)
I can't even imagine how can someone follow this video as a beginner.
Well, it helps to not be incredibly stupid.
@@TheBigMclargehuge Stupid is your atitude. People behind a computer show their true colors...
@@PicMus you are absolutely correct. I demonstrated that I have a mean Spirit. you demonstrated that you're not very intelligent.
@@TheBigMclargehuge ofensive = intelligent... right!
@@TheBigMclargehuge Neither are you buddy
I've used FL Studio for 7 years and I must say Ableton has an awesome setup. A bit confusing at first but I'm sure I can get used to it very quickly having used FL for 7 years! Wish me luck!!
Thank you. Your tutorial was short, and concise and I have learned a lot in a short period of time which is greatly appreciated!
hey dude, where can i find Snare_rage 2 ? 15:20
Were you able to ever find snare_rage 2?
I am just starting to get into making music. I have been taking some Udemy courses on music theory in my free time over the past few months and have learned a TON. However, none of those classes go over how to make a song (which wasn't the intent of those classes of course, not bashing them at all.... they were awesome classes.). I just wanted to say that you just gave people a crash course worth a lot of credit (or money if you want to think of it that way). You gave people the creative process... that is AWESOME; and you were great at doing it. This is probably the area people struggle in a lot first starting out like myself: "okay well i know how to make cool sounding melodies... but what bpm? what is a lead? what are layers? how do I use audio effects? how do I make it sound like a song instead of just the same melodic loop? bass then drums then melody? what is the best order to make all of the components?" these are just some of the question I asked myself that you have answered. Of course it is an ART and the creative process is up to the individual, but giving someone a foundation that they can then branch from, is so important.
ALL IN ALL..... I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!
What shortcut did you use to chop the chord? 😭😭😭
I have the same question
r/restofthefuckingowl
Help, need answer for this too
Simple. He just highlighted all if them and shortened them at the same time
Dreamingbig what the hell is that supposed to mean
Thanks bud been binge watching tutorials!! Best one yet!!
At 4:25 how do you get the chord to hit in fifths?
yea, would like to know too.. 2 months and no reply.. :(
@@sewerside i googled it for u.
Stretch the notes.
Here is a trick how to snap them to the grid.
Set the grid as desired, draw one note more then you need, select them, set the mouse to stretch (right click in the midieditor, it's the last entry, i am using the german version so i'm not sure how it's called in other versions)
shorten the notes and now you should have ..tuplets.
Also something about turning off grid before u do it
You could also make chord last a full bar and divide ur bpm by 5 and copy it
Yeah i'm also wanting to know
He actually didn't put it to 1/5. He put a series of notes the length of three 1/16, but with the last note being 1/4.
It is so easy in fl. In FL studio you can just draw 5 notes touching each other and then click and drag a circle while holding ALT to fit it into a bar.
Some people know a lot about these programs but just can’t teach it.. learned so much from this video just about music production
Jesus thank you. I couldn't figure out how to get anything to play, it gets discouraging to fiddle with software for hours and feel like you're not getting anywhere.
You,ve ran through Ableton for me to be able to understand all its different aspects of making music.best intro video .Appreciate it man
Farewell FL studio its been a nice 5 years, time to give ableton a try.
I could actual vibe to this
This seems a tad complicated for my feeble mind
You got it. Its never late to try.
My brain has exploded twice already since playing with my DAW. Its getting easier every time.
LOL I’m 13 and I’ve already made my first song. It’s really hard at the beginning but after you get the basics and you start actually making music it’s really fun
BY FAR the most useful beginner tutorial I have seen for Ableton! Thank you. :)
how'd he make it to 1/5 like tf
He put the notes in. Not really that hard. Just count the beats and place the notes where the beats fall
Each 1/5 is 3. 1/16 on a triplet grid
That was my point how did he do it he forgot we are not professionals
I agree. I've got up to that point and was like wtf? I can't figure this out... so I tried to google it... but I don't know what to search for... I played around and got something to work but it sounds off. Using quantize puts it all in alignment, but changes the notes so there's gaps.
In case you're still wondering a year later how he did it that fast: he minimized by selecting and dragging, then used "ctrl+D" to duplicate the selected notes
Finally, a good Ableton demo.
Do more this kind of tutorials......plzzz....!!!
You made me learn Ableton from scratch just with this vid. WOW
How did you change note length from 1/4 to 1/5?
Zoom in and alter the length of the note
That transition thing was clutch for me. Appreciate it.
When you just finished 6 cups of coffee
Dude i don't know why but learn things easily and quicker from you...thnx bud...keep up the good work👏
why wont the instruments work and why dont i has wavetable
Exactley
OnyxTheGamerFox you probably have live 9 not live 10. Live 10 incorporates wavetables
No it’s 10 I don t have any instrument
I couldn't find it too, so I just used different sound :)
Holy shit I don’t have any other sound that work
I watched looong non-skippable ads all the time. Because your video is very helpful and calmly explained well. I think that's what I can do and I suggest future viewers to not skip the ads during the entire video. You did a great job *InsprAspr* . All the best good luck!! ❤💪
You sound like Tyler Joseph
Best tutorial i ever seen by now. Thanks.
4:42 "while music theory is important and good to know, also the rythm is important too"
That's nonsense, 'cause both rytm and tonality IS music theory.
Exactly. He also says he is using 5th notes when he isn't.
He also says you shouldn't clip, when actually it is okay for mids and highs to clip slightly and even professional producers say you should do it.
You're blessed with the gift of Tutorialism!
you said 17 bars long, but it was 16 selected, 17 marks the end of 16 in ableton