Create bolder sounds with Live’s new devices. Stay in the flow with a multitude of workflow improvements. Do even more away from the computer with Push. Build your sound with a curated library. And get the unlimited potential of Max for Live, seamlessly built in.
Launch Pad is the starting point for anyone who wants to learn music production without feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck at the technical level. If you’ve ever opened your DAW and thought, “Where do I even begin?”—this course was built for you. In Launch Pad, you’ll learn the essential foundations of modern music production in a clear, practical, and inspiring way. We’ll walk through the tools, software, and core concepts you need to confidently navigate your DAW, understand audio and MIDI, and start creating music that actually sounds like music—not just loops and half-finished ideas. You will learn how to navigate the software, how to use MIDI to create beats, instrumentation, harmony, melody, arrangement, and so much more…
Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition Hi – I’m Jason, Ableton Certified Trainer and tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music. I have over 75 courses with a rating of 4.5 and higher. Tens of thousands of students have taken my Ableton Live 9, 10, and 11 classes, and they average over 4.7 in student ratings. I’m here to guide you through the intricacies of Ableton Live. Whether you’re a beginning music maker, aspiring producer, or a seasoned professional looking to up your game, this course is the perfect starting point.
In this Ableton Live 12 video course, Live expert Thomas Cochran guides producers and musicians through advanced MIDI techniques that unlock new song ideas. Whether you’re looking to remix chord progressions, humanize sequences, or layer complex MIDI effects, this course provides actionable strategies to inspire your creativity and enhance your compositions. These Ableton Live videos are designed for Ableton Live 12 users looking for alternative ways to generate new song or beat ideas. The first two videos focus on generating chord progressions and transforming them into lead parts. Thomas shows how Ableton’s generative MIDI tools can produce unexpected chord types and melodic variations, providing a solid foundation for new musical ideas. Next, you’ll explore the Note Echo MIDI device for pitch-shifting delays and unusual effects, along with techniques to humanize sequences using velocity randomization, strumming, and timing adjustments. You’ll also learn how to remix chord progressions for different sections of a song, like a pre-chorus or bridge, to spark fresh ideas when you feel stuck.
Microtuner by Ableton is a MIDI device that lets you import, edit, and generate microtonal scales. Load scale files, create custom scales, and morph between tunings in real time – all with polyphony, MPE, and Lead/Follow modes to sync your scales across instruments.
Set the scene with a collection of sounds for making music with a modern narrative feel. Evocative layered instruments combine organic and synthetic sounds with textural elements to add mood, space and movement to productions. Developed by Ableton, with contributions from sound designers including SonArte, Comakid, Aimée Portioli, Arovane and John Valasis, this Pack strikes a balance between delicate and dramatic to inspire compelling moodscaping and sonic storytelling. Designed to invoke different spaces and settings, these cinematic sounds can create a feeling of intimacy, add tension and suspense, or suffuse productions with movement. Drive tracks into the darkness with creepy experimental noises and tense rhythms, or foster a feeling of wonder with shimmering synths.
Getting stuck in a loop is one of the most common and frustrating parts of music production. In this Ableton Live video tutorial series, production expert Stephen O’Connell shows you practical, repeatable ways to turn short ideas into finished songs using Ableton Live’s core tools and workflows. If you have trouble wrapping up a production but have stores of unfinished projects filling up your drives, this course is for you! You’ll start by creating a simple four-bar loop and revisiting the essentials of Ableton Live’s interface to make sure everything is set up for creative flow. From there, Stephen demonstrates how to expand that initial idea by embellishing parts, extending sections, and adding depth and texture so your loop offers more musical options.
