Why I Switched To Ableton From FL Studio

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  • @Ableton
    @Ableton 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    Thank you for this great review and welcome to the Ableton family 🔥 (check out Live 12.1 beta for native auto-tune plug-in and more !) Happy to help you in your music making journey !

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      i love you guys, follow me on instagram plz!!!

    • @GoopieDesert
      @GoopieDesert 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ABLETON GANG 🔥🗣️

    • @atunez2190
      @atunez2190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m making the switch soon pls give me a discount ❤

    • @godyatox
      @godyatox หลายเดือนก่อน

      pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez make piano roll bettter

  • @sonofsoular
    @sonofsoular 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    Don’t let your pride for your main daw stop you from learning other ones.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      biggest of facts!

  • @aydeepng
    @aydeepng 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    When I first switched to ableton from FL, I distinctly remember googling how to automate 3rd party plugins expecting it to be some drawn out difficult process, I was overjoyed when I saw how simple it is

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      fr, because it's so easy to do i find myself doing it way way more

    • @Sultingas
      @Sultingas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KavanDignam It is very difficult initially in FL, so much so that I actually would avoid using certain plugins opposed to the native plugins, until I found out how. It's a few extra steps, and it should be made more obvious.

    • @mrwideeye81
      @mrwideeye81 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      its one button in fl. and its easy as ever. One button and tweak the parimeters you wish to automate. easy as pie

  • @JohnnyTtped
    @JohnnyTtped 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    bro bout to drop "why i switched back to fl" with this new update lol

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      hahahaha i don't see it bro! I use a third party stem splitter

    • @nihiqallam5616
      @nihiqallam5616 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@KavanDignamnobody care

    • @ChickenMcFlurryEater
      @ChickenMcFlurryEater 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nihiqallam5616 💀

    • @casualintrovert207
      @casualintrovert207 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam yeah but FL literally does it better. Even better than iZotope and i've tested it. But besides, the stem splitter isn't even the new update, thats been out since the last one. The real updates are the chord generator, the search playback tools, FL cloud, optimizations to performance, the new effect plugins, automation tools etc. And the updates are literally FREE every time, I can't imagine in 2024 why anyone would want to leave FL for any other daw that forces you to pay $100+ to upgrade every time. I've been using it since 2007 and I have never looked back.

    • @youngscott1074
      @youngscott1074 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam brodie look at the new update you're literally in lose

  • @MARAASIM
    @MARAASIM 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    5:53 You don't need to manually select the parameter. Just click any button you want to automate, and Live will automatically launch the automation for the corresponding parameter.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you goat thank you!

  • @willt2986
    @willt2986 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I remember using FL for 2 years in college, then during my gap year between college and uni i brought myself Ableton and taught myself how to use the DAW, i would 100% recommend Ableton, obviously DAWs can be just person preference but the shift between FL and Ableton was huge for me, and had definitely made me grow as a producer

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yessir I agree if you just wanna program drums FL is the go if you want to make music then I'd go FL

  • @SIKKYBEATS
    @SIKKYBEATS 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    bro spit facts. Can't argue a single thing so far. Fl studio still got 1 or 2 things, but in the grand scheme of things...

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      my guy! you need to make the switch!

    • @Qmayb
      @Qmayb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      fr, but Ableton is not iconic unlike FL. i use both, an even more (Cubase and Logic for vocals) but FL is goat...

  • @ibsr6524
    @ibsr6524 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    FL studio Arrangement , pattern management, mixing workflow are unbeatable. You can have a complete song structure with basic mix in FL in less than 30 mn all instruments included. I remembered trying Ableton and struggling doing lot of basic things related to the pre cited features. I've learnt lot of softwares in my life but struggled with Ableton after many attempt.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      that's surprising bro i found the transition pretty seemless and ableton forces me to be more meaningful with what i make

    • @Damian11297
      @Damian11297 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @alvinedwards434
    @alvinedwards434 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    This DID NOT make me wanna switch. LOL! Good luck to you boys!

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      what are your fave FL features?

    • @alvinedwards434
      @alvinedwards434 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@KavanDignam I’m a user since 2004, so the Piano Roll has always been legendary. Also the stem separation is superior and FLEX has also gotten a lot better.

    • @ze_michael
      @ze_michael 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alvinedwards434 and also cross fade its small but its game changer

    • @tbj4855
      @tbj4855 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alvinedwards434is there anyway you can change the piano roll Color of FL? Fl has the best piano roll but the color is just uninspiring.

    • @yna418
      @yna418 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@KavanDignamlifetime updates

  • @jaybee9155
    @jaybee9155 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I also switched from fl to Ableton last year. I love Ableton a lot more but I will say I miss the fl piano roll. FL has the best piano roll out of any daw

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes i agree i miss it a lot if im honest the ableton piano roll isn't it at all! what else do you miss?

    • @DJBEARZNEWJAZZ
      @DJBEARZNEWJAZZ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro we got chord generators & snap to scale plus note repeat built in our piano roll bro come back to id

    • @jaybee9155
      @jaybee9155 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DJBEARZNEWJAZZ yeah I saw that new update and it’s aight. Personally I wouldn’t touch the chord generator or note repeat

    • @EpilepsyGod
      @EpilepsyGod 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you know that you can use it inside ableton? Look some info in net about fl vsti

    • @PasDinsp
      @PasDinsp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@DJBEARZNEWJAZZThat's a problem i personnaly have with FL (but it's the better interface i've found nowadays so i stick on it), they try to assist you asf, bro i don't need a Chord Generator i'm an artist i can do it myself, please imagine-line, release a workflow update (being more static and less labyrinthine) instead

  • @hankhillsdisappointedsigh
    @hankhillsdisappointedsigh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    2:15 You do realize you can resize every window and lock them in a spot so FL always opens like that and will look like abletons layout? Or detach elements to move to another monitor. The chaotic windows has always been my biggest gripe but its pretty easy to fix.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i still pref the ableton layout

    • @4am446
      @4am446 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you lock them? And unlock in case I wanna change it plsss

    • @pesopeso510
      @pesopeso510 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@4am446he just talking about resizing the screens and moving them around. I recently switched mine to four sections. Top left is drum rack, bottom left mixer, top right arrangement view and bottom right is the piano roll. its gap space for my background to show and my browse hides when im not using it in the middle. Pretty nice, i love ableton to but the view gets boring sometimes so i switch back n forth when one piss me off.

  • @igoxd
    @igoxd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I think it's great to start the journey with FL and later switch to Ableton (if the skills will require more)

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      facts for just drum programming FL is the best DAW

  • @BeatsbyVanity
    @BeatsbyVanity 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Welcome to the club, Kavan! FL is a powerhouse that most producers outside of Hip-Hop often underestimate, still stuck in the past I guess. Ableton's Piano Roll can be made a lot better with a few tweaks, especially in Live 12. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      what's your IG bro i got some questions for you!

    • @BeatsbyVanity
      @BeatsbyVanity 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam matthewvere_

    • @BeatsbyVanity
      @BeatsbyVanity 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam matthewvere_

    • @BeatsbyVanity
      @BeatsbyVanity 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam savoringthesage

  • @GG-zv9ku
    @GG-zv9ku 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I can't be the only one that use multiple daws on the regular depending my mood that week

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      thats insane! which is your fave?

    • @GG-zv9ku
      @GG-zv9ku 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam both Ableton and FL studio ! Well I bought FL studio long ago and it has always free updates so I always keep it installed on my computer. Same thing with Ableton Live. Although I updated to Live 12 when it came out this time around.

    • @JeanetteMeriles-gl1wz
      @JeanetteMeriles-gl1wz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Kudos!

    • @aardbeiwastaken
      @aardbeiwastaken 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@KavanDignamI do the same thing! I go between Ableton, Cubase, Reason, and my own Reaper layout/theme that I pretend is my own daw called Cosmic!

    • @brianmoore8507
      @brianmoore8507 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was thinking of doing this in case theres things about Ableton that im missing out on from Cakewalk by bandlab. And as of now cakewalk is also free

  • @fireraid
    @fireraid 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm glad you found your bread and butter, some people just like the flow... and there's never anything wrong with that

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yessir man

  • @jamalfuego
    @jamalfuego 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro I love your video style, super funny and informational at the same time and you made great points. I started on FL but started using Logic and finally Ableton, I can honestly say Ableton is the most versatile and intuitive for production/recording out of the three. I will continue to use each for their strengths and recommend the same for anyone who might not want to commit themselves to one DAW. Cheers

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for the love bro!

  • @beirch
    @beirch 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Btw you can just press "A" to bring up automation. Also you don't need to use the drop down menu; just press whatever button you want to automate. Also works inside of third party UIs.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you bro appreciate it!

    • @keithprice1950
      @keithprice1950 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@KavanDignamHas to be shift+a to get that A. I was pressing "a" and nothing happend.

  • @Koedean
    @Koedean 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ive always bounced between the two for the last 8-10 years. I love the ease of mixing in Ableton and sample chopping but i find my mixes dont sound as full in Ableton compared to FL. FL seems to have alot more punch and i can dirty up my music alot easier than in Ableton. Playing my music live in Ableton is so much easier and i have alot less lag than FL. At the end of the day it just depends on what you are creating,but its good to switch between daws to keep your creativity at a high.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      this is perfect!

  • @like7Y50N
    @like7Y50N 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Finally! somebody said it. the automation in FL is super frustrating. but my potato computer can't run ableton until I get an SSD and a RAM upgrade.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      bro i got a mac m1 max and it changed everything!

  • @Purplesky-ky5jo
    @Purplesky-ky5jo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    These are mostly good points. When I tried Ableton I found the interface too busy and it showing too much, and in FL i like that I can customize the toolbar and make any arrangement of the windows or mixer style I want to fit a laptop screen. Another big advantage I found was the left-click add and right-click delete in the playlist and piano roll in FL. I just feel like I'm clicking all day the way other DAWs do it.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i 1000% agree with the clicking it's a great point

  • @danielsaintmusic
    @danielsaintmusic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    there's a free soft clipper called "clipper" by initial audio that you can put on your master in Ableton and it'll give you that "FL" sound 🔥

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ok ok ok thank you for this, this is a game changer!

    • @AVDRE
      @AVDRE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Freeclip2 as well

  • @AlexTóth-w6u
    @AlexTóth-w6u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Only thing I miss from FL is the piano roll, but the faster workflow in Live makes it up for me.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yes I agree I do wish they would spend more time making their piano roll a lot better

  • @Adielcruz3
    @Adielcruz3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Few things I thought u were going to mention, in 4:43 where u are finding a tamborine sound, the browser shows that wave icon with the line next to the sound, that's the similarity search feature which would go through your whole sound library and find sounds that sounds similar. That works for basically any sound but I use it for finding similar sounding drum hits etc. Also ableton improved their midi so there are generators, strums and many more things that weren't mentioned. Also the Warp modes is a category in itself that's super powerful.

    • @Adielcruz3
      @Adielcruz3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      great vid nonetheless

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you bro! you will know ableton better than me i've only been on it 4 months!

  • @tempestbeats
    @tempestbeats 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    theres also a lot of simple commands in ableton that just make workflow even quicker (probably same in fl but just saying in case u dont know) such as hitting A on ur laptop keys while midi playing is turned off will open up automation rather than clicking the automation button. midi playing can also be toggled by hitting M. Theres so many that just help so much

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i still need to learn a lot of the shortcuts which are your favourites?

    • @tempestbeats
      @tempestbeats 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KavanDignam ctrl t for a new audio track, ctrl shift t for new midi track is so helpful, without them I was so stuck first day of ableton
      highlighting an area on the playlist then hitting ctrl M will make a midi clip of the highlighted area, better than double clicking on the playlist and dragging out the clip to the length u want
      hitting 0 will mute/deactivate a channel or a single clip or even a note in a clip depending on which you've selected
      Ctrl spacebar plays from the last play marker you set which can be helpful while u tryna do surgery on a certain small section, when u have to repeat it over and over just spam ctrl spacebar lol
      there's a lot more that I can't remember off the top of my head I'm not at my laptop rn but yea, I'm so glad I chose ableton over fl I was so close to getting fl but I switched up last minute lol

  • @Swamp_Walker
    @Swamp_Walker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another trick for automation instead of clicking turn on automation and then selecting the parameters in the drop down menu you can right click any parameter you want to automate and you’ll see a “show automation in lane” this will automatically turn on automation view and make that your selected automation. “Show automation in new lane” is also useful if you want to be able to see multiple automations on the same track at once.

  • @Savert616
    @Savert616 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I used FL, I went to Ableton (I had progress), I went to FL again and I had progress, I went back to Ableton even better and in the end... Cubase serves me very well, Dua Lipa's producer (Ian Kirkpatrick ) and also from Ava Max, Jong Kook (Cirkut) and others (Zedd also uses it), they are producers who use Cubase, and I highly recommend it!
    Cubase has the same features that Fl and Ableton have

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      whatever works best for you man i might try it!

    • @Savert616
      @Savert616 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam yes man, What I wanted to say in my comment is that both will bring you advances and that Cubase, because it has similar functions and some different things, was what worked for me, what matters is how you use the DAW and not the DAW itself.

    • @Savert616
      @Savert616 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam try and make a video 😄

  • @valdir7426
    @valdir7426 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the piano roll has really improved in live 12 (and you have all your generative /modifier stuff) but there are are also many keyboard shortcuts to know that can make things a lot easier (shift + up or down for example, or cmd+ 1/2/3/4 as the basis for the grid settings, or cmd + E (+ scroll) in live 12)

  • @yasunakaikumi
    @yasunakaikumi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    so basically spending 5 years in FL Studio without even understanding any FL Studio workflow, got it.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yeesir !

  • @skk6811
    @skk6811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For automation, you can literally just press "A" on the keyboard, and click any parameter you want to automate, and the automation lane for that exact parameter will pop up, even for third party plugins.

  • @jazzfunk27
    @jazzfunk27 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I use both, and honestly, both have pluses and minuses. Both equally good!

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i agree depends how you use them!

  • @mansurdorado
    @mansurdorado 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice video about the comparison between #1 EDM and Djs weapon and #1 Hip Hop beat-makers tool! i myself use 2 main one is Logic and 2nd is Ableton Live both are great

  • @JM17sounds
    @JM17sounds 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m one of the few who did the opposite. Native ableton user, switched to FL. Abletons workflow is second to none, I feel like I’m having a stroke when trying to automate in FL… but I’m sorry, FL sounds better. For me this mostly comes down to interpolation through pitch shifting, time stretching and use of samplers… FL is cleaner, and this is provable.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i agree the sound difference is massive

  • @Eleven-mn7us
    @Eleven-mn7us 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I use ableton and bro i fckn love its workflow and ui, for me its so intuitive and satisfying

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      facts bro but i hatew the piano roll

  • @drewgrit_
    @drewgrit_ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "but if you use that someone probably needs to check your harddrive" actually made me burst out laughing😂😂😂 great video bro and sick seeing my comment pop up at the start✌

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for always showing support and helping me out with content man means so much!

  • @isabellafoo.m.440
    @isabellafoo.m.440 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi!Can you please tell me the version of abletton you use here?

  • @AVDRE
    @AVDRE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FL has a plugin dedicated for quantizing, it's called newtime... For those wondering. It's very similar to the warping Ableton does

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      its so bad tho

  • @spaindagoat2190
    @spaindagoat2190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In Ableton. Use the glue compressor and turn the compression All the way off. Top right corner there’s a soft clip feature. Almost the same effect as fl

  • @akaYenity
    @akaYenity 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you can stack record and buss and audio to midi and stem split it’s just about learning the daw

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ye I had an older version of FL

  • @tiimteee
    @tiimteee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The soft clipper point is so fast, I've only ever used ableton so discovering soft clippers was like seeing colour for the first time

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      big facts

    • @ArchAngelMusiq
      @ArchAngelMusiq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just so you know, you can clip in the glue compressor. Could literally have zero compression and use it as a clipper. Plus there are clipping algorithms in the saturator. I have never missed the soft clipper in FL since using saturator

  • @GrvMUSIC4U
    @GrvMUSIC4U 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have used ableton trial it is not for me liked bitwig studio better though I still use fl as my main daw the new update is going in right direction, I don't I need to switch good for you, have fun keep making good music

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      that's facts bro they all do the same thing anyway it just depends which works best for you

  • @tinotaylor
    @tinotaylor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is the website you were downloading the tracks from?

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they're beats i've made

  • @lilwombat
    @lilwombat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you want a good clipper that is actually as good it's standard clip. I switched to ableton about 3 years ago it's so easy to everything the only thing i miss is the piano roll but it made me play stuff more. I can't do without the capture midi button fl dumps the whole last 2 mins.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      im gonna download that bro! ye i agree the piano roll ain't it but it forces you to play more stuff

    • @beatsandstuff
      @beatsandstuff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam Kazrog KClip 3, I own STD Clip and Kazrog, Kazrog is on another level. STD Clip is really good, but KClip Smoothing + gain/level matching is unparalleled.

  • @mirrorverse5154
    @mirrorverse5154 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh man , the climax is super😂

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      hahahah thanks man

  • @gamefantasticcuz
    @gamefantasticcuz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I feel this, Ableton is just an easier work flow for me, but I do still love making beats in fl.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i agree it's good to be able to use multiple DAWs

  • @sean8190
    @sean8190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I SAW VULF COMPRESSOR DID U BUY IT IS IT GOOD???

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      it's very good get it!

  • @hoossembechiri6136
    @hoossembechiri6136 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yah bro u r the best .. Ableton live is game changer ...also studio one is great daw ...
    Ableton live now has a pitch plugin (native auto-tune) called pitchift

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yessir bro it's fire af

  • @hydro172
    @hydro172 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always enjoy watching these the editing has really come a far way. Sad to to FL go but also want to learn how to use other programs

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my guy appreciate the love as always!

  • @BadBedroomBeatProducer
    @BadBedroomBeatProducer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    are all these features in standard? Thats the version im thinking of purchasing, just unsure if any of these are only in Suite and unsure whether your on Suite or Standard so figured I'd ask

  • @cytocache1238
    @cytocache1238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There’s a soft clipper in the glue compressor device. It’s not the same sound as FL but it gets the job done for mixes. Ableton is also adding their own autotune in the coming months. It’s currently in beta.

    • @beatsandstuff
      @beatsandstuff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah, I've used Ableton since 7 and, while practical and low cpu, 3rd party vsts do the job way better for clipping and glueing. Want to glue like a pro? Get an SSL Bus compressor and read its manual. Want a good clipper? Go with STD Clipper or Kazrog KClip 3 - the later being better imo.

    • @cytocache1238
      @cytocache1238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@beatsandstuff well ofc. The stock plugins are made to be as easy for the program to use as possible, so adding latency from trying to replicate analog modeling or saturation from clipping is not the MO. Many 3rd party vsts will sound much better than what’s offered in the stock library: kazrog actually has a free clipper and analog obsession has their own version of an ssl quad bus compressor. I encourage those to look for free/paid plugins that work well for what they’re worth if you’re serious about pushing a mix or production further. However, when it comes to fast, in line workflow, there are at least options available in the plugin library, that’s all.

    • @beatsandstuff
      @beatsandstuff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cytocache1238 Agreed, I would personally avoid the free Kazrog and buy the full on clipper. Totally worth it. On the SSL, I got the Waves one for 29 bucks, but I reckon there are other options which may have better DSP algos, still it's night and day from ableton's glue with its soft clipper.
      Edit: My last master was saved with KClip 3, I cannot see myself mastering without it from now on -I produce Tech House btw.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks bro

  • @djflipthaboss
    @djflipthaboss 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All Daw's have good features but I think Ableton is the best ... and its more versatile for sure

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      10000% man! how long have you been on ableton?

    • @djflipthaboss
      @djflipthaboss 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam since 2017

  • @JuhoSprite
    @JuhoSprite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    7:00 what plugin alternative do u recommend for autotune as an ableton user?

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they now have native autotune!

    • @JuhoSprite
      @JuhoSprite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam what is it called? also its probably for suite users, I only have intro

  • @Vedimusic
    @Vedimusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's it! Switching from FL to Ableton was the best decision ever I made in my production career! Nothing will ever take me back to FL

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      love that bro, what's your favourite features?

  • @aranyak1881
    @aranyak1881 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ableton's stock effects and instruments are also pretty dang good, they don't beat many plugins but I still use them heavily.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      facts i only use ableton reverb

  • @blacklegacyassets
    @blacklegacyassets 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love Ableton

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      my guy

  • @riq4724
    @riq4724 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    one problem that I have with fl that I cant save parts of projects, like I would love to save lets say 808 with midi with effects and with automation kinda in one file. Is this possible in ableton and does anybody know any good workarounds?

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it is possible bro

    • @josealejandrogarciarojas1115
      @josealejandrogarciarojas1115 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. You just press CTRL F, search your project and there you have all the individual tracks and groups. You don't need to export anything

  • @DarthJackson2-iu9zx
    @DarthJackson2-iu9zx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Is Ok making only sample based beats without knowing music theory?

  • @jordan.shanley
    @jordan.shanley 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    welcome to the ableton gangg ayy! lmk if u need any tips!! excited to see ur new vids in ableton 🙏

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      bro i need all the shortcuts for the piano roll!

  • @davidscott2095
    @davidscott2095 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the video, Kavan. I am a newbie, wanting to make Hip Hop sample-based beats. I have never used any DAW before. I don't want to tap out beats or play basslines on my computer keyboard. I would rather play it on some pads. Can you recommend a 16 pad midi controller that will seamlessly run Ableton? Thank you.

    • @MaYo3500
      @MaYo3500 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mpd 218 is ableton compatible I’m pretty sure

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      mpd akai bro definitely!

  • @cozyfromearth9864
    @cozyfromearth9864 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i switch back and forth ableton and fl all the time. Best of both worlds

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if u could only keep one which would it be?

  • @bambibam
    @bambibam 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How was the switch? Is there a learning curve going from FL to Ableton or is it like transferring to the same store in a different place where you just need to re-learn where everything is?

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nah it's pretty easy bro you just gotta learnt the keyboard shortcuts

  • @cerberuz2284
    @cerberuz2284 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to switch to ableton i been on fl for a while and the workflow in ableton looks better. I LIVE FL STUDIO LOOK BUT i prefer work flow.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      switch bro!

  • @DrObvious111
    @DrObvious111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What you mean by "auto quantize" is really time stretching the clip to the bpm of your project. Sometimes Ableton calculates the bpm incorrectly and you still have to edit the tempo in the clip editing. Quantizing audio clips is when Ableton detects transients in the audio clip and based on groove you choose (either quantize, swing, etc.) it fixes it in time.
    Also in FL Studio there is an option to turn audio files into midi files, you just gotta look a little closer hehe.
    But yeah, I've been using FL Studio for over 12 years and then got to Ableton and almost cried when I realized the workflow is like 999 times quicker.
    Cool video none of the less.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks man and great to know your thoughts on these

  • @jeanmichele3843
    @jeanmichele3843 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FL literally has all of those features with the exception of the instant quantization and the ease of making a bus group. And even then, making a bus is super easy in FL. All you have to do is just highlight the channels you want to add to the bus and then right click on the designated mixer channel you wish to send them to.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      if they added auto quantization i'd switch back mainly cos I miss the sound of FL and the piano roll

    • @yasunakaikumi
      @yasunakaikumi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KavanDignam it's been reported by the FL Studio dev them self that the playlist is being reworked right now it will be there when it's done, and eventually unlimited mixer and playlist audio quantization and manipulation will come along once it's done the switch you did is kinda a bit L imo.

    • @wilsonngula1435
      @wilsonngula1435 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fl studio 24 has the option now to auto stretch all audio samples. You find it under macros. And now there is a shortcut for making samples unique. At the rate with which it improves, all issues will be addressed sooner than later. I am pretty sure.

    • @yael_valle
      @yael_valle 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or u can just group tracks / make a return track and just control the send volume for each with maximum control

  • @davisuga
    @davisuga 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would definitely switch to Ableton if it had something like the channel rack. It is just so much quicker for me to drag a bunch of stuff in the channel rack and click around to make a pattern

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ye i feel that, I miss the piano roll a lot too

  • @Dontcallmecushhhhh
    @Dontcallmecushhhhh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Switched from fl to logic in feb and haven’t looked back. I still use fl here and there but I’m a logic head now lol

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what are your favourite logic features?

    • @Dontcallmecushhhhh
      @Dontcallmecushhhhh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam The first thing is the everything stock, in my opinion, is really good quality. Quality sounds quality effects. The same thing with ableton w the buses and aesthetically it looks cleaner, similar to pro tools

  • @nerolifong1824
    @nerolifong1824 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i just forgot how easy is to learn ableton, i take that for granted 😂

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      great daw

  • @mayhem1525
    @mayhem1525 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    when I started making music I used FL, but after 2 weeks I started using Ableton Live and it was the best decision I made haha.
    Ableton Live = 🐐🔥

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      facts bro

  • @jorgetisera22
    @jorgetisera22 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I tried both. Ableton is better and more comfortable in almost every way BUT I don’t know why (i wanted to know though hahah) when I’m in FL Im easily inspired. Even It is a lot busier and not that practical as Ableton, someway I feel more inspired in FL. Maybe is for the simplicity of the channel rack to start beats, that I kinda replace in Ableton with the drumrack. I don’t know why I like to suffer in FL when Ableton is so good and I know how to do everything I want to do there too. Even the drumrack, you can add effects right there to any one shot. It is so smooth. I wanted to get inspired in Ableton too hahahh

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think tbh using multiple DAW's isnt that bad im proper not a big fan of drum programming in ableton

  • @echowclay
    @echowclay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🤣 enjoyed the edits

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you man

  • @joshuakalani590
    @joshuakalani590 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My verdict is... If you just want to make beats and a beginner then FL studio is the go. No need to switch but if you want to do serious production, singer/songwriter shit, do sessions, gear compatibility basically the lines of pop, country, edm etc then other daws such as logic, Cubase, studio one and Ableton are better off for you. Not that the above can't be done in FL but for work flow and in the long run they are better as you develop your carrier. If your a sound design nerd then currently my go to will be bitwig and Ableton. Mixing and mastering then pro tools, logic, reaper for its cpu efficiency, and luna would be my picks . Bottom line all draws are capable and basically do the same thing some better than others in different cases and this is coming from a long time Ableton user and have tried different daws or engaged with other producers using different daws. Chose what works best for your purpose.with compromises of course

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this is an amazing description of the strong points of each DAW!

  • @tuheiwa
    @tuheiwa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the preview of ableton's browser is also a game changer

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      facts i agree

  • @Takato2527
    @Takato2527 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FL bus channel: it's recommended to pick some random channel mixer, and choose to dock to the right, then choose the mixer that was routed from the channel, and then click on the down arrow under that knob. If you want sidechain, right click on that arrow and choose to sidechain. I mean yeah, it was to simulate how people routed the mixer irl, but bruh, this is Digital Audio Workstation, don't force everyone to do that tedious stuffs that other DAW don't have to.
    Ableton bus channel: just right click on the empty channel and choose "insert return track", and all midi/audio track have already routed to that.
    To add some extra, FL has stem separation, and that crap does better job at removing vocal than RX imo. Though turn an audio to midi is rather convoluted (kinda). You have to open Edison from the sample menu on the top left, that section called "edit sample", then choose "dump into piano roll" (or some sort) to convert them to midi.

  • @Sundownerrr
    @Sundownerrr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you seen the new native autotune for Ableton that has just dropped with the beta? Also, there are tonnes of good M4L clippers. The B-314 clipper from Osprey is free and amazing.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ima try that thanks so much

    • @Sundownerrr
      @Sundownerrr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam lmk what you think

  • @xmus4023
    @xmus4023 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I only switched from Ableton to FL due to how expensive these updates are for how little features are added for Ableton.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes i agree to whole piano roll needs an overhaul too

  • @MaxFlames
    @MaxFlames 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    damn i love fl but this made me want to try ableton

    • @E34-v3z
      @E34-v3z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      free 3 month trial where you get access to the entire daw

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if you switch you won't got back bro

    • @homeofinstrumental1955
      @homeofinstrumental1955 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've tried switching to ableton but I'm back on fl because ableton piano roll is ass

    • @leo7325
      @leo7325 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@homeofinstrumental1955 ong, ableton aint all that. everyone talks about how much better it is then fl but its piano roll is literally useless compared to fl

  • @thewisefromwest6941
    @thewisefromwest6941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro comment in the video so funny, best vid Kevan made so far, but let's be honest......... Audacity is the goat!

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha i get u bro

  • @ClayENMusic
    @ClayENMusic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    And Yeah, everything he mentioned on the video, Fl studio does, But the Workflow is just different, he may be more comfortable using Ableton Workflow.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      facts man

  • @seanmagda2976
    @seanmagda2976 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    only thing that makes the difference huge is the buss"ing. makes it easier to finish tracks. and making music is all about finishing tracks

  • @sakuragi9607
    @sakuragi9607 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can use FL stock plugins in ableton OTT is great but Fruity EQ 2 so damn nostalgic I think even gross beat works ? Idk tho

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      looool i just need that piano roll

  • @azyymusic
    @azyymusic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I support your decision to make music in Excel

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      looool thanks bro

  • @voltplaya
    @voltplaya 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Honest question. FL sounds apparently quite beefier than Ableton. People say flip the phase and it will null and all the summing algorythms are the same. But FL has really a quite unique sound that suits modern bass heavy music IMHO. Do you feel a difference between these DAWS? I feel like with Ableton the sound is often not that bass heavy and warm.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i 10000% agree the sound drivers in FL Studio are better than ableton, it's not a myth it'a true

  • @yochillsmith
    @yochillsmith 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ableton workflow is smoother for sure

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      by far bro

  • @adrianekperare8955
    @adrianekperare8955 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i recently just switched to Ableton from FL and i love Ableton more but, your first point i’m afraid is not so strong.
    With Fl you could have just hit ‘fit to tempo’ on the sample and it would have automatically quantized.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my FL would always mess it up, I did have FL20 tho

  • @ethanrocha8803
    @ethanrocha8803 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2:30 i do that same thing with my face when i focus bro 😭😭

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank god it's not just me bro hahahaha

  • @cotob.6300
    @cotob.6300 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Especially Push 2/3❤❤❤

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      need to try one of those

  • @taekxm
    @taekxm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am considering learning FL studio even though I use Logic Pro because in studio collab sessions a lot of producers I meet use FL and it's hard for me to get my share of ideas across sometimes. I feel more like I'm Rick Rubin by instructing the other producer what drums or FX I want on the track sometimes LOL

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ye learn all daw's great skill to have

  • @adriancb1551
    @adriancb1551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, I'm not telling your didn't have great points. But it seems like you don't know that if in FL you click on the audio clip and select adjust to bpm it automatically quantizes it. Or that you just have to touch a knob in a 3rd party plugin and then click last tweeked> create automatization and BOOM you have your automatization clip created in 3 seconds. I think the only real advantages of Ableton vs FL among the ones that you said is the browser and maybe the one about the busses

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not as good sorry

  • @filmrollstroll2003
    @filmrollstroll2003 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FL in Ableton is a killer combo

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how do i do that

    • @filmrollstroll2003
      @filmrollstroll2003 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam I wish I had a more technical description on how it was done. Recently got back into my FL login and once downloaded, I rescanned for plugins on Ableton and it seemed to show up in my plugins folder.
      Decap has a great video on it showing the process.
      It pops up as a small window,
      but when you click the FL logo on the side, it gives you access to use FL studio in your DAW. This also works in Luna.

  • @codewithleonel__
    @codewithleonel__ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    same reasons why I started using Ableton years ago

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you still on ableton bro?

  • @Mopark25
    @Mopark25 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Workflow is Ableton is just so much more streamlined. Routing and keeping your playlist organized in FL is a pain. Also I much prefer the stock plugins in Ableton.
    That said, FL's piano roll and automation is king. Not to mention how awesome Transistor Bass, Harmor and Sytrus are.
    Best solution? Route FL into Ableton. Best of both worlds! Compose in FL, mix in Ableton.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      can you get the FL piano roll in ableton?!

  • @CraddyMusic
    @CraddyMusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bro these features are all coming in the next update of FL 😭

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      fl still ain't it bro

  • @Artek604
    @Artek604 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    have you tried Bitwig, though?

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no how much is it?

    • @josealejandrogarciarojas1115
      @josealejandrogarciarojas1115 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@KavanDignami don't remember the exact number, but it's around 400, full version. It's basically Ableton with WAY better modulation, better audio editing, and a couple QOL features. MIDI sucks tho.
      Probably the best for sound design.

  • @spaindagoat2190
    @spaindagoat2190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FL Studio has a convolver reverb as well it’s called fruity convolver. Does the same thing and has 100+ more presets

  • @ParaaShakti
    @ParaaShakti 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    waiting for that Logic vid in 5 years

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      loooool true

  • @KristianWontroba
    @KristianWontroba 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Here from Logic. Life is better in Live land!

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      yessir bro

  • @iamtroymg8491
    @iamtroymg8491 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro this is more hilarious than anything, i hear your points but damn you're funny😂😂😂😂😂Pure Gold.😂😂😂😂

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      means the world thanks bro hahaha

    • @iamtroymg8491
      @iamtroymg8491 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KavanDignam Ma man👊🏽

  • @MalachiBeats22
    @MalachiBeats22 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Creating a bus in fl is easy. You just your route the sound in the mixer to another mixer slot you putting the effect in

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yes but it's easier in ableton

  • @cemcoops
    @cemcoops 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh he is the cleverest !

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      she's too sweet with me!

  • @dhruvsoni9010
    @dhruvsoni9010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you're making beats but also a piano player thats a plus, you can easily record in Ableton, piano roll definitely is not that good as fl but still can work with Ableton. Ableton is way simple and nice workflow then fl, I think it's complicated, for me atleast.

    • @dhruvsoni9010
      @dhruvsoni9010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People should learn to play piano, it's way easier that way then clicking on piano roll. That way you can easily express your feelings onto piano roll.

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yessir I suppose it forces you the improve your key skills which is good!

    • @dhruvsoni9010
      @dhruvsoni9010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KavanDignam that's a good perspective, but I'm just saying, music theory is important part and should be given a try also piano playing. It helps me that's why.

  • @thutaismakingbeats
    @thutaismakingbeats 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Ableton but I still need mixer 😄

    • @KavanDignam
      @KavanDignam  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      for the visuals bro?