Ableton Live 8 Essential Training

A comprehensive overview of Ableton's live audio and MIDI sequencing software and the techniques required to compose, record, and edit music.Ableton Live 8 Essential Training with Rick Schmunk offers a comprehensive overview of Ableton's live audio and MIDI sequencing software and the techniques required to compose, record, and edit music, in real time, on stage, or in the studio. The course includes tutorials on compiling live sets from audio and MIDI clips, loops, or samples, applying MIDI effects, warping audio, and recording and producing songs in any number of contemporary styles. Exercise files are included with the course. Topics include: Putting together a DAW system Setting up Ableton preferences Importing and exporting content Recording MIDI Editing and quantizing MIDI data Recording audio Recording in Arrangement view Using sends and returns in the Live Mixer Grouping tracks Signal processing Creating and editing automation envelopes Using fades to mask audio pops and clicks Looping and warping audio clips Mapping device controls to a MIDI keyboard Working with virtual instruments Integrating Live with Pro Tools and Logic