Ableton Live - free short course

A free face-to-face course for all levels by Last Minute Productions who run StudioRCC at Redfern Community Centre.

What you will learn:

Week 1:

• Introduction to Ableton Live

• Overview of Ableton Live interface

• Understanding the session view and arrangement view

• Setting up audio and MIDI devices

• Basic audio recording and editing techniques

Week 2:

• Drum Programming and Sampling

• Creating a beat with Ableton's drums instruments

• Using samples and slicing

• Warping audio to fit the tempo of your project

Week 3:

• MIDI and Virtual Instruments

• Introduction to MIDI sequencing

• Using virtual instruments in Ableton Live

• MIDI mapping and automating parameters

Week 4:

• Audio Effects and Processing

• Overview of Ableton Live's effects rack

• Using audio effects to enhance your tracks

• Using sidechain compression

Week 5:

• Mixing and Mastering

• Mixing techniques for a professional sounding project

• Mastering your final mix

• Exporting and sharing your final project

What you need to join course:

Download Ableton or free trial, laptop and headphones.