Access Ableton

In this episode, I talk about Live12.4 and discuss future plans for this podcast. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13 Blind Producers: https://blindproducers.org F9-Audio: https://www.f9-audio.com/?gad_source=1 \&gad_campaignid=1413093771\&gbraid=0AAAAADkVBBgDGNY7Y-lyhYqEUSM3Fuow4\&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkMSFsfvFkwMVeFz_AR2hrRviEAAYA...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the new features in Live12.3 including the ability to separate stems, bounce groups as individual audio tracks, and the new Auto Pan-Tremolo device. Links Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

On this episode of Access Ableton, we take a look at the use of panning to create space and depth in your mix. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we take a look at how simple volume adjustments can have a big impact on your mix. links Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we take a look at the track we'll be using to practice our mixing skills. I go through all the tracks in the project, as well as talking about what I like about the mix and what we need to improve. I also talk about grouping tracks together for better organization. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon:@ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode of Access Ableton, I go over the four main pillars of mixing, volume, panning, EQ, and compression. We also touch on reverb, delay, and analog processing. This is a precursor to episode 20, where I will be beginning a series of mixing tutorials using free multi tracks you can find online. The song we will be mixing is called "I'm Alright, by Angels In Amplifiers. links: Full mix of...

In this episode, we take one last look at Drift and design a retro Synthwave cord sound from scratch. I also show you a neat trick for creating chords in Ableton's midi editor. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, I show you how to design an 80s style synth bass from scratch using Drift. Links: email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we design a pad sound from scratch using Drift. Links: Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

This is a quick episode going over some of the new features in Ableton Live 12.3, currently in beta testing. Links: Live 12.3 release notes Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we take a first look at subtractive synthesis using Ableton's Drift device. This episode is part one of a series on synthesis, meant to help you design sounds from scratch and escape the preset trap. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, I breakdown a remix I did of a song by Pop artist Caroline Romano. We discuss a few mixing techniques, and the use of AI in music production. Links: email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13 Link to the song on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHpnlPqTo1A&list=RDFHpnlPqTo1A&start_radio=1 Link to Suno: https://suno.com/ho...

In this episode, we explore Live's rhythm generator to make programing beats easier. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, I take a look at Maim, a free an open source lo-fi plug-in that gives your sounds the characteristics of badly compressed digital audio. Links: Link to Maim on Github releases: https://github.com/ArdenButterfield/Maim/releases Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we take a look at Live's "Slice To New Midi Track" feature, and explore some creative uses of this tool to get the most out of your sample collection. Links: Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Email: AccessAbleton@gmail.com Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, we take a look at some third-party plug-ins from Airwindows. Links: Airwindows: https://www.airwindows.com Reaper Made Easy (for other music production based tutorials) https://www.theglobalvoice.info/reaper/ Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, I take another look at session view, and show how you can use it to make a rough arrangement for your song before transferring it into the arrangement view to flesh out the details. I also explore a few more ways to make samples your own, including messing with them using Ableton's warping algorithms and adding effects. Links Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@drag...

In this episode, I take a quick look at Splice, and use some of the samples to make a Trap Beat in session view. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13

In this episode, I take a look at some free third-party sample packs by Cymatics, and we make a quick beat in Ableton's session view. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space Discord: @ZachB13 Some links to free samples: cymatics: https://cymatics.fm/pages/free-download-vault?srsltid=AfmBOoo-opnTG1HQqIoJNsgdNo84kXDgXGtvfH7js84lGXt8oZT5dfl7 Sample Radar: https://w...

In this episode, I show you how to use automation in Live to change your sounds over time. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space

In this episode, we take a quick look at Live's device view. More detailed info about some of the most useful devices will be coming in future episodes. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space

In this episode of Access Ableton, we take a look at the Live browser and see how it can be used to find devices, samples, and other content for your projects. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space

In this episode, we take a look at editing audio and midi in the clip view. Links: Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space www.blindproducers.org

In the second episode of Access Ableton, I show you how to get around arrangement view and make a track. We talk about editing clips, moving them around, and recording new material into the timeline. Email: accessableton@gmail.com Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.space

On this first episode of the Access Ableton podcast, I take you through some of Live's settings and make a quick beat in session view. We also take a look at editing midi in the clip detail editor. Links: Accessibility section of the Live12 manual: https://www.ableton.com/en/live-manual/12/accessibility-options-in-live/#accessibility-options-in-live Follow me on Mastodon: @ZBennoui@dragonscave.spa...