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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Creative Possibilities in Ableton Live 12–For Beginners and Beyond is a 4-week online course designed for beginner to intermediate producers looking to deepen their understanding of Ableton Live 12 and unlock the creative possibilities therein. Building on the foundation of our All About Ableton Live 12 course, this expanded version allows for a more in-depth exploration of core concepts, creative tools, and new features. With its focus on introductory concepts and expansive production and workflow hacks, this course is ideal for anyone looking to explore Ableton more deeply and unlock new creative possibilities with Live 12.
TOPICS OVERVIEW
Navigating Live 12’s interface and browser
Working with Session View and Arrangement View
Recording and editing MIDI and audio
Using Live 12’s devices like Meld, Roar, and Granulator III
Harnessing MIDI transformation and generative tools
Arranging, automation, and creative use of effects
Sampling, resampling, and vocal processing with Auto Shift
Building a sound library and optimizing your workflow
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK I: INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS IN ABLETON LIVE 12
- Ableton Live 12 Tour - Navigating the Interface
- Intro to Ableton Live Concepts
- Optimizing the browser features
- MIDI vs Audio
- Intro to Recording MIDI instruments
- Session View and Arrangement View Workflow
- Guide to Arranging with Ableton Live
- Tips and Tricks for Getting Started
WEEK II: MIDI, THEORY, AND CREATIVE WORKFLOWS
- Generative MIDI tools
- Transformation MIDI tools
- Going in depth with theory. How to use Live 12 tools to create melodies, chords, rhythms, etc.
- MIDI Pitch & Time
- Editing MIDI
- Chopping MIDI notes to create textures
- MPE
- Using Live 12’s features as creative tools in your workflow
WEEK III: ABLETON LIVE 12 TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION
- Wavetable
- Drift
- Meld
- Roar
- Granulator 3
- Drum Sampler
- Envelope and LFO devices
- Using Live 12’s devices in creative ways to shape the sound of your production
WEEK IV: BUILDING A FOUNDATION
- Automation in Arrangement View and Clip Automation
- Going in Depth with Racks
- Creating a Sound Library
- Setting up for recording with Ableton Live
- Recording Audio
- Comping and Take Lanes
- Editing Audio
- Warping
- Autoshift (great for vocal tuning!)
- Sampling
- Resampling
Courses are supplemented with downloadable notes, quizzes, video content, and more. This course's material opens on a limited basis May 19, with all materials available June 9.
There will be four live sessions for this course:
June 12, 2025 | June 19, 2025 | June 26, 2025 | July 3, 2025
All live sessions are recorded, and once they've passed, they will be saved in the course materials for you to view at any time.
Example Curriculum
