This course is designed for those interested to learn the various kinds of synthesis in Ableton Live 11 and how to use them to create unique sound design elements. Read more.
Jason Allen is a PhD in music, and was recently named one of the semi-finalists for the Grammy Foundations "Music Educator" award.
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Who this course is for:
- Anyone in any country who is ready to start their music production by learning everything they need to know about how to make music with Ableton Live 11.
- Beginners: If you don’t know much about music production, this is the best class to start with.
- Intermediate: If you’ve dabbled with Ableton Live, but are missing the foundational knowledge of the program, start here.
- Advanced: People using Ableton Live on a daily basis will benefit from the workflow tips, vocabulary, and techniques in this course.
What you’ll learn:Â
- Sound Design Principles
- Synthesis Types
- Synthesis Elements
- Live’s Analog Synthesizer
- Using LFO
- M4L Instruments
- Live’s Collision Synthesizer
- Live’s Electric Synthesizer
- Live’s Impulse Synthesizer
- Live’s Tension Synthesizer
- Live’s Operator Synthesizer
- The Samplers in Live 11
- The Simpler
- The Sampler
- Instrument Racks
- The External Instrument
- And much, much, more!
Requirements:Â
- Students should be ready to produce music, but do not need to be experienced musicians. No prior experience is needed in music theory or production.
- Access to Ableton Live will be required. Using the trial version (free for 30 days) would be a great way to start.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 1: The Interface And The Basics” will be very helpful, but is not required.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 2: Recording And Warping” will be very helpful, but is not required.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 3: Producing And Editing” will be very helpful, but is not required.
Software version used in the course:Â
- Ableton Live 11
In this course, we will use the real-world experiences of the award-winning instructor and university music production professor Dr. Jason Allen. But don’t be worried – Dr. Allen is best known around campus for keeping things simple, accessible, useful, and fun.
Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated instructor, and university professor. In 2017, the Star Tribune featured him as a “Mover and a Shaker,” and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes.Â
He is also an ABLETON LIVE CERTIFIED TRAINER.
In this class, we are going to learn Ableton Live 11, and every aspect of the program. We will focus on how to do everything possible in Ableton Live, and you will finish this course as an expert in Ableton Live 11. Whether you have experience in music production already or not, this is the ultimate class to learn how to use the Ableton Live 11 software for any genre of music.
Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 4 is everything you need to start making great tracks!
This is a really deep class – tons of content, tricks, and tips. Throughout the different “parts” of this class (there are six total), I’ll go through literally everything I know about Ableton Live 11, and everything it took for me to become a Certified Trainer. I’ll share some of my own tracks, and give you some full sessions from my library to play around with and get you started.
In this part of the class, we are going to cover how to use the Live 11 software for a variety of kinds of synthesis, all leading to having unique and powerful sound design elements in your tracks.
I will be making 6 complete “parts” in order to bring you the most comprehensive manual on Ableton Live production techniques ever created. Each class has sets, sessions, and experiments for you to try on your own and follow along with.
You will not have another opportunity to learn Ableton Live in a more comprehensive way than this.
The course is a roadmap to making stunning tracks with Ableton Live 11.
All the tools you need to produce great tracks are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences – not just academic theory.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned sound design principles and Live 11’s synthesizers.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about Ableton Live 11.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is An ACT? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Working With Live’s Instruments | |||
| Workflow: Working With Live’s Instruments | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quick MIDI Refresher | 00:00:00 | ||
| MIDI Clips | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fold To Scale | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Important Key Commands | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Sound Design Basics | |||
| Sound Design Basics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Synthesis Types | 00:00:00 | ||
| Synthesis Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Live's Analog Instrument | |||
| Live’s Analog Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Basic Outline | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Analog | 00:00:00 | ||
| ADSR Envelopes | 00:00:00 | ||
| LFO | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving And Loading Patches | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Analog Patch From This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - The Ableton Live Instruments | |||
| All Ableton Instruments Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| M4L Instruments | 00:00:00 | ||
| Common Principals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Collision | |||
| Live’s Collision Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Collision | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Collision Patch From This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Electric | |||
| Live’s Electric Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Electric | 00:00:00 | ||
| Electric Presets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Impulse | |||
| Live’s Impulse Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Tension | |||
| Live’s Tension Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tension Preset Deconstruction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Operator | |||
| Live’s Operator Synth Interface | 00:00:00 | ||
| Operator Programming | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Instrument Session | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 11 - The Wavetable Synth | |||
| What Is A Wavetable Synth? | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Wavetable | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Matrix And Modulation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Preset Study | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 12 - The Ableton Live Samplers | |||
| The Simpler And The Sampler | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using Simpler (In Classic Mode) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simpler In 1-Shot Mode | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simpler In Slice Mode | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using Sampler | 00:00:00 | ||
| Multi-Samples And Zones | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sampler Orchestra Library Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 13 - Racks | |||
| Overview To Instrument Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| Chains And The Chain Selector | 00:00:00 | ||
| Macros | 00:00:00 | ||
| Some Rack Presets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Drum Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Choke Setting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Effects In Drum Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 14 - The External Instrument | |||
| External Instrument | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Here Is That Session! | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 15 - Wrap Up | |||
| What Comes Next? | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Anyone in any country who is ready to start their music production by learning everything they need to know about how to make music with Ableton Live 11.
- Beginners: If you don’t know much about music production, this is the best class to start with.
- Intermediate: If you’ve dabbled with Ableton Live, but are missing the foundational knowledge of the program, start here.
- Advanced: People using Ableton Live on a daily basis will benefit from the workflow tips, vocabulary, and techniques in this course.
What you’ll learn:Â
- Sound Design Principles
- Synthesis Types
- Synthesis Elements
- Live’s Analog Synthesizer
- Using LFO
- M4L Instruments
- Live’s Collision Synthesizer
- Live’s Electric Synthesizer
- Live’s Impulse Synthesizer
- Live’s Tension Synthesizer
- Live’s Operator Synthesizer
- The Samplers in Live 11
- The Simpler
- The Sampler
- Instrument Racks
- The External Instrument
- And much, much, more!
Requirements:Â
- Students should be ready to produce music, but do not need to be experienced musicians. No prior experience is needed in music theory or production.
- Access to Ableton Live will be required. Using the trial version (free for 30 days) would be a great way to start.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 1: The Interface And The Basics” will be very helpful, but is not required.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 2: Recording And Warping” will be very helpful, but is not required.
- Finishing the class, “Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 3: Producing And Editing” will be very helpful, but is not required.
Software version used in the course:Â
- Ableton Live 11
In this course, we will use the real-world experiences of the award-winning instructor and university music production professor Dr. Jason Allen. But don’t be worried – Dr. Allen is best known around campus for keeping things simple, accessible, useful, and fun.
Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated instructor, and university professor. In 2017, the Star Tribune featured him as a “Mover and a Shaker,” and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes.Â
He is also an ABLETON LIVE CERTIFIED TRAINER.
In this class, we are going to learn Ableton Live 11, and every aspect of the program. We will focus on how to do everything possible in Ableton Live, and you will finish this course as an expert in Ableton Live 11. Whether you have experience in music production already or not, this is the ultimate class to learn how to use the Ableton Live 11 software for any genre of music.
Ultimate Ableton Live 11 Part 4 is everything you need to start making great tracks!
This is a really deep class – tons of content, tricks, and tips. Throughout the different “parts” of this class (there are six total), I’ll go through literally everything I know about Ableton Live 11, and everything it took for me to become a Certified Trainer. I’ll share some of my own tracks, and give you some full sessions from my library to play around with and get you started.
In this part of the class, we are going to cover how to use the Live 11 software for a variety of kinds of synthesis, all leading to having unique and powerful sound design elements in your tracks.
I will be making 6 complete “parts” in order to bring you the most comprehensive manual on Ableton Live production techniques ever created. Each class has sets, sessions, and experiments for you to try on your own and follow along with.
You will not have another opportunity to learn Ableton Live in a more comprehensive way than this.
The course is a roadmap to making stunning tracks with Ableton Live 11.
All the tools you need to produce great tracks are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences – not just academic theory.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned sound design principles and Live 11’s synthesizers.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about Ableton Live 11.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is An ACT? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Working With Live’s Instruments | |||
| Workflow: Working With Live’s Instruments | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quick MIDI Refresher | 00:00:00 | ||
| MIDI Clips | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fold To Scale | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Important Key Commands | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Sound Design Basics | |||
| Sound Design Basics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Synthesis Types | 00:00:00 | ||
| Synthesis Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Live's Analog Instrument | |||
| Live’s Analog Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Basic Outline | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Analog | 00:00:00 | ||
| ADSR Envelopes | 00:00:00 | ||
| LFO | 00:00:00 | ||
| Saving And Loading Patches | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Analog Patch From This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - The Ableton Live Instruments | |||
| All Ableton Instruments Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| M4L Instruments | 00:00:00 | ||
| Common Principals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Collision | |||
| Live’s Collision Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Collision | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Collision Patch From This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Electric | |||
| Live’s Electric Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Programming Electric | 00:00:00 | ||
| Electric Presets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Impulse | |||
| Live’s Impulse Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Tension | |||
| Live’s Tension Synth | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tension Preset Deconstruction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Operator | |||
| Live’s Operator Synth Interface | 00:00:00 | ||
| Operator Programming | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Instrument Session | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 11 - The Wavetable Synth | |||
| What Is A Wavetable Synth? | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Wavetable | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Matrix And Modulation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Preset Study | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 12 - The Ableton Live Samplers | |||
| The Simpler And The Sampler | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using Simpler (In Classic Mode) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simpler In 1-Shot Mode | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simpler In Slice Mode | 00:00:00 | ||
| Using Sampler | 00:00:00 | ||
| Multi-Samples And Zones | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sampler Orchestra Library Example | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 13 - Racks | |||
| Overview To Instrument Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| Chains And The Chain Selector | 00:00:00 | ||
| Macros | 00:00:00 | ||
| Some Rack Presets | 00:00:00 | ||
| Drum Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Choke Setting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Effects In Drum Racks | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 14 - The External Instrument | |||
| External Instrument | 00:00:00 | ||
| [Download] Here Is That Session! | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 15 - Wrap Up | |||
| What Comes Next? | 00:00:00 | ||
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Don't skip this one!
I recommend going through the previous courses before getting to this part but as a standalone course, this one is pretty valuable! J goes through each instrument and synth on Ableton and describes in detail how each one works–a must-see for anyone getting into sound design. He provides pro tips along the way and does an awesome job of breaking down what each tool does, especially when their names can be a little misleading. Would definitely recommend–thanks J!