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Explore tutorial videos that take place in Ableton Live and learn about the DAW's unique tools and techniques.
How to make a ‘Dictionary.com type beat’
In this tutorial video, we take audio recordings of various words from Dictionary.com and flip them into drums, melodies, synths, and more.
How to make a nu-disco track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating nu-disco drum grooves, melodies, and basslines in Ableton.
5 advanced sample manipulation techniques in Ableton Live
We explore five of the many ways you can use sample manipulation to transform and reimagine your sounds in Ableton Live.
How to make your own multi-sample instrument (free kalimba included)
In this tutorial, we walk though how anyone can make their own multi-sample instrument, using a kalimba to demonstrate.
How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)
We take the age-old phrase "less is more" to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.
6 ways to optimize your CPU when working in the DAW
Let's explore a few common tactics and best practices for reducing your CPU’s workload.
Making a beat at 20 BPM (free stems and MIDI files included)
In this video, we explore how we might go about producing a track at a gentle (to say the least) 20 BPM.
How to make a synth pad using your own voice (free preset included)
Even if you're not a vocalist, your voice can still be used as a powerful sampler instrument.
How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)
Let's apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.
Tips for humanizing your grooves and rhythms
Humanizing your rhythms can help breathe life into them and achieve that enigmatic feeling we refer to as 'groove.'
How to make a future bass beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating future bass chord progressions, drum patterns, and basslines in Ableton.
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