New to Ableton
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 2 posts since 14 Mar, 2019
I'm experienced in analog recording and am transitioning to Ableton Live. At this point, I only have Live Lite as it came with my Scalett interface.
I've worked with some of the drum samples creating rhythm patterns, but I can't figure out how to drop patterns into an arrangement. For example, If I want one pattern for the verse and others for the bridge and chorus, How do I tell the program to play Pattern A for 12 bars, Pattern B for 8, etc.?
This is probably very basic, but I'm not finding the answer in the Ableton Manual or in online tutorials. Please, if you answer this post, please try to keep it in simple terms, as I'm a newbie. If you need to use Ableton-specific words, please define them. Thanks in advance to any responders.
I've worked with some of the drum samples creating rhythm patterns, but I can't figure out how to drop patterns into an arrangement. For example, If I want one pattern for the verse and others for the bridge and chorus, How do I tell the program to play Pattern A for 12 bars, Pattern B for 8, etc.?
This is probably very basic, but I'm not finding the answer in the Ableton Manual or in online tutorials. Please, if you answer this post, please try to keep it in simple terms, as I'm a newbie. If you need to use Ableton-specific words, please define them. Thanks in advance to any responders.
- KVRer
- 22 posts since 2 Feb, 2019
I was primarily a Logic user when I decided to give Ableton a try and it did take some adjusting. I just spent a lot of time watching tutorials on youtube. With Ableton you need to understand the differences between "Arrangement view" and "Session View". Session View is great and the reason I decided to test Ableton out. That being said, becuase you are coming from analog recording I think the Arrangement view will probably make more sense for you and I would start there.
This video should get you going in the right direction with Arrangement basics. It helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcC6nq7h9Ps
This video should get you going in the right direction with Arrangement basics. It helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcC6nq7h9Ps
- KVRer
- 22 posts since 2 Feb, 2019
Here is another basics video that will focus more on the Session View but also touches on Arrangement. It is long but very detailed and should answer most of your questions. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Zcy8Uu4dw&t=3070s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Zcy8Uu4dw&t=3070s
- KVRAF
- 4590 posts since 7 Jun, 2012 from Warsaw
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- KVRAF
- 16369 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
I also think it's worth checking out Mr.Bill's tutorials:
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD ... doEjjyuQgI
While many of these would be considered advanced or supplementary, they do give a great insight into what is possible within Ableton. This is a good way help develop new workflows in new DAW's rather than trying to make the new software conform to older workflows.
He also has full courses on his website:
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/product/s ... bletoneer/
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD ... doEjjyuQgI
While many of these would be considered advanced or supplementary, they do give a great insight into what is possible within Ableton. This is a good way help develop new workflows in new DAW's rather than trying to make the new software conform to older workflows.
He also has full courses on his website:
https://live.mrbillstunes.com/product/s ... bletoneer/
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- KVRist
- 141 posts since 3 Dec, 2018
why would you abandon Logic for Abletonnerner wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:54 am I was primarily a Logic user when I decided to give Ableton a try and it did take some adjusting. I just spent a lot of time watching tutorials on youtube. With Ableton you need to understand the differences between "Arrangement view" and "Session View". Session View is great and the reason I decided to test Ableton out. That being said, becuase you are coming from analog recording I think the Arrangement view will probably make more sense for you and I would start there.
This video should get you going in the right direction with Arrangement basics. It helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcC6nq7h9Ps
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Spencer Maddox Spencer Maddox https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=406543
- KVRian
- 814 posts since 19 Oct, 2017 from The Empire State
Few reasons really. I'm not him so I'm hopping in here, but Ableton just has a better workflow with me, even if Logic as a pure Workstation is probably more "powerful" and advanced.NeoKortex88 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:44 pmwhy would you abandon Logic for Abletonnerner wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:54 am I was primarily a Logic user when I decided to give Ableton a try and it did take some adjusting. I just spent a lot of time watching tutorials on youtube. With Ableton you need to understand the differences between "Arrangement view" and "Session View". Session View is great and the reason I decided to test Ableton out. That being said, becuase you are coming from analog recording I think the Arrangement view will probably make more sense for you and I would start there.
This video should get you going in the right direction with Arrangement basics. It helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcC6nq7h9Ps
That and you are not stuck to reliance on Apple and AU with Ableton like you are with Logic X.
Logic is still a top notch program however.
Plus Logic has a much nicer interface to be truthful.
The post above this is likely bait, viewer discretion is advised.
- KVRer
- 22 posts since 2 Feb, 2019
Logic is still my main DAW, I just wanted to give Ableton a try.. particularly the Session View.NeoKortex88 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:44 pmwhy would you abandon Logic for Abletonnerner wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:54 am I was primarily a Logic user when I decided to give Ableton a try and it did take some adjusting. I just spent a lot of time watching tutorials on youtube. With Ableton you need to understand the differences between "Arrangement view" and "Session View". Session View is great and the reason I decided to test Ableton out. That being said, becuase you are coming from analog recording I think the Arrangement view will probably make more sense for you and I would start there.
This video should get you going in the right direction with Arrangement basics. It helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcC6nq7h9Ps
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- KVRAF
- 3735 posts since 17 Sep, 2016
Groove3 has some decent video tutorials on Ableton.
https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... -Explained
*Free previews*
Intro to clips: https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... emid=15481
The basic components: https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... emid=15486
https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... -Explained
*Free previews*
Intro to clips: https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... emid=15481
The basic components: https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Ablet ... emid=15486
Windows 10 and too many plugins
- KVRist
- 494 posts since 1 Apr, 2012 from bamboo tube
Noiselab.io has some great training, too. Enjoy.
Tangled roots perplex her ways.
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- KVRAF
- 3735 posts since 17 Sep, 2016
Ableton Live 10 Lite - A Comprehensive Course For Beginners
https://www.udemy.com/learn-ableton-liv ... ect-files/
https://www.udemy.com/learn-ableton-liv ... ect-files/
Windows 10 and too many plugins
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- KVRAF
- 3735 posts since 17 Sep, 2016
Ultimate Ableton Live 10 COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, and 3
https://www.udemy.com/ableton-live-10-complete/
https://www.udemy.com/ableton-live-10-complete/
Windows 10 and too many plugins
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- KVRist
- 94 posts since 10 Apr, 2019
I learned how to use it with tutorials on Youtube, there are a lot of them of great quality. Paying for a course seems like a time saver maybe, but I'm not sure it's worth it considering the amount of free tutorials explaining the same things.