ABLETON FOR BEGINNERS - TUTORIAL (GETTING STARTED)

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[@prodbymai]

New Ableton Mixing and Mastering Kit ! (Includes the master chain used in this video) prodbymai.com/ableton-mix-master-kit

[@mattclauss]

Getting my hands dirty in Ableton again and I cannot tell you how many tutorials are just "yeah session view is rough, but you will get used to it once you learn" but you came right out of the gate with "fuck that shit turn it off and never look back" 😂

[@Ipsissimus]

This actually made sense. You're far more organic than all the others who sound like zombies just repeating the manual as if they're in love with the program itself more than actually making any music.

[@Sinner487]

fr they follow all the "rules" of making music except the biggest one which is that there is no rules.

[@Wonder_XO]

Ableton is the bumblebee of DAW's while he isn't the main character, he is often the favorite character.

[@Wonder_XO]

I'm talking bout transformers for anyone that's confused lol

[@gabrielberton4266]

whos the main character??

[@Wonder_XO]

@@gabrielberton4266 Optimus prime / FL studio

[@IdolsBeNot]

I’m with this analogy. I’ve been with Optimus for a minute, but I’m starting to train with Bee rn. 😂

[@daagenie]

not gonna lie bumblebee is better imo anyway movie wise and daw wise

[@LLusion]

i literally been talking to everyone how i need to make the switch. thank you sir Mai

[@farrah2785]

🐐

[@soniibeatz]

Welcome to Ableton!!!

[@jerrymuia5430]

Man used fl most of my career And really wanna switch but can't find it in me😪

[@housebased7]

@@jerrymuia5430 I use both different vibes in each program and sometimes beat block and be cured by simply switching to another daw just like finding a new sound definitely worth learning

[@niqulusviii987]

@@jerrymuia5430 same! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperJoel193]

A non-robotic, but simple tutorial. THANK YOU!

[@wussuppaul4413]

been on ableton for 6 years and just got my wrist tat. laughed so hard when you said that. then laughed even harder when you called people who use sequence view psychopaths. couldn't agree more😂 instantly liked and subbed

[@rage4shot317]

I work in Studio One and am trying out Ableton and this is by far one of the most concise and informative general Ableton tutorial on KZbin. Huge help man, thanks!

[@Breadlib]

hey mai, new ableton user here. I just switched and everything has been fine so far, but ive had this sudden interest in men nowadays... like i really like boys now, is this common in ableton users?

[@prodbymai]

Yes 👍 perfectly normal

[@versacevintage]

Same bro, feels good ngl

[@ClevaDon]

Fuccn classic bro, brilliant humor!

[@dielawn2723]

nah must just be a personal problem. but no worries bro, its 2021, we dont care what your preference is buddy, in fact im proud of you for finally being honest with yourself and sharing a secret that all of us were already aware of anyways. that takes courage so good job!.....gayboy :) #youaintgottalietokickit #itsOkayThatYouLikeFL #FruityLovers #F**Lyfe #YouWereBornThatWay #GayIsOkay #AbletonStraightAllDay #CowboyButtsDrivesFLusersNuts!! #FLGBT lmao!

[@voidshire]

@@dielawn2723 lmao are you mad 😂😂

[@lesliegries8625]

Hi, I'm an older composer and I had to dump my museum quality equipment because my brother got me a new recording/composing gig. I have been literally crying over the new stuff - the old equipment was more user friendly. But your video got me back on track! Buddha bless you my friend! Keep making videos and I will keep watching, I have so much to learn - but at least can get a beat with a melody out now! Namaste!

[@RayyanKesnan]

Thanks for actually making this entertaining. It was actually fun listening to you talk about this which is hard to find in ableton tutorials. Great job.

[@rubenruiz8068]

Bro I just want to say thank you so much for this I’ve had ableton for at least two months and watched so many videos but you just explained it so easily for me to where I can actually make a song now so for that thank you so much.🙌🏽

[@rysilv]

This guy right here as helped me more than my teachers would ever do! Thanks Mai, you are an eminence!

[@benjaminwyatt]

i bought ableton a couple years ago but i've been avoiding using it bc it seemed too complicated but you explained all the shortcuts really nicely. i'm gonna try it out

[@cesruhf2605]

isn't it expensive as hell?

[@benjaminwyatt]

@@cesruhf2605 depends on what version you buy... i got whatever the cheapest one was at the time lol i still don't ever use it tho. i'm too used to reason to change

[@mixremusic]

@@benjaminwyatt It's intimidating at first, but it's super easy to use

[@benjaminwyatt]

@@mixremusic yeah i feel like if i wasn't so used to Reason it would be easier for me but the hotkeys and shortcuts are so different from what i'm used to that it feels like trying to learn another language lol but tbh i need to just sit down and force myself to learn it

[@Unknown-hk1wz]

FINALLY someone who uses the arrangement view - thank you! & Very dope beat

[@duhon2381]

I was getting really overwhelmed and watched a bunch of videos for ableton and it wasn’t clicking. This video helped me really understand. Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@chenchaso39]

I have been going back and forth on what daw I want to learn either logic or Abelton and I think this video sold it for me thanks for being thorough learned some crazy tips appreciate it.

[@apollog7764]

the ultimate fl gang betrayal video. smh

[@Renenae]

poopy doopy

[@TheRighteousDawn]

_Sad violin noises_

[@KNut-dy3gw]

you can run FL inside of Ableton 🤯

[@KentuckyFriedChildren]

@@KNut-dy3gw Hol up

[@HGCProd]

@@KentuckyFriedChildren rewire

[@Itsaaronduh]

This video actually helped me! I even watched the whole thing and was not bored like other videos I watch. Plenty of good tips honestly

[@savaugn]

Great tutorial. Simple and to the point 🔥

[@jimjamsjam6123]

Loved this tutorial! First time Ableton user here. Extremely Helpful :)

[@thewickerman1985]

Thx homie. Been needing this. Had a trial I needed to try. Just downloaded last night. Perfect timing.

[@MrEllipsis423]

We are definitely loving the tuts keep ‘em coming

[@officialmindlabs]

My brother. I started my music career in production and then moved to recording and mixing. I’m jumping back into ableton and I’ve forgotten everything that I used to know. And you’ve just given me more inspiration to get back into the ableton game. ! Thank you bro

[@prodbymai]

Love to hear that bro! go crazy

[@jaspershipley3487]

please make another one of these, this has helped me so much

[@prodnaesean]

i’m learning ableton in music tech class so this is superrrr helpful🙏🙏🙏the shortcuts especially

[@ally3896]

literally just found out about ableton and going down a rabbit hole on it, this video actually left me with a better understanding of the software, keep it up 👍

[@soyasaus7076]

Please do more of these video's like with the mixing and stuff. I really learned a lot from this video already!

[@pensionandapassport]

Man, solid help, Im 100% new at this, and this was a huge help. Let the fun begin.

[@brandonstoltz8334]

Bro , I'm a rookie with ableton an they way you explained it ,is probably the best video Iv watched , if not years of knowledge in a 13min video , thank you very much sir

[@kennethcfung6924]

Thank Mai, you makes it so much easy on Ableton

[@jayyscales2236]

you are so amazing. this tutorial has helped me progress in 2 days. I am brand new to any type of daw / keyboard mini and this video alone has helped to level me up at least 1 or 2% each day. you're the best💐

[@prodbymai]

Love to hear it !!

[@shaneevans2078]

Thanks man this is awesome, just what I was looking for to get started.

[@Restartwav]

I needed this! I’ve been trying to learn more DAWs than just FL

[@KNut-dy3gw]

you can load FL inside of Ableton which is really neat

[@hiddengemmusic]

@@KNut-dy3gw that's impossible bro

[@chiragparjan]

@@KNut-dy3gw for real??

[@herlenicecold]

​@@KNut-dy3gwlol you biased

[@herlenicecold]

​@@chiragparjanno fl studio is fl studio not ableton

[@5yntax708]

I luh you man. Been looking for a tutorial like this fr 🔥😭

[@KavanDignam]

I seriously fancy this man

[@patbirdmusic]

Thanks for keeping it concise this is a sick tutorial!

[@diegolatorre6793]

This video was actually helpful, please do more, maybe longer, on how to get a great beat. Thanks for the upload!

[@DroopStudios]

For the sizing of tracks, you can also click the H and W (height and width) in the top right corner

[@rayvyn15]

This has been the best tutorial on ableton ive seen for getting started. You dont know how many tutorials ive tried to find just for yours in like the first 2 mins say its fucking TAB on what I was trying to find

[@jinxx6385]

this is an older video but i bought my novation mini yesterday to kinda commit to getting into music. ableton was so discouraging opening it up the first time and i couldnt find any good videos on using it till this one. such a good full walkthrough!!! thank you!!!!!

[@marciacaldeira6275]

Thank you for spreading the knowledge 🙏

[@philzhang7978]

Super helpful and chill video, thanks man

[@hardtobelievesometimes]

I've been watching tuts for the past 8 months and tbh i couldnt understand shit, after watching this simple to the point tut i feel like ive actually learned something today. Thanks man you should make more ableton tuts it would really help!

[@jortsgod7892]

i still don’t understand it. logic is so much easier. but i wanna switch to ableton bec that auto warping looks amazing

[@ashtonaut333]

Stop calling them that 😭

[@FlawdTV]

dope video bruv. exactly what i needed to watch

[@PEPPEREDxMINT]

Thanks my guy! Very good info loved your explanations! You should do more of these beginner videos!

[@alesbbg765]

omg ı love you man..ı was actually really confused about how to use ableton after using another daw and that video is freaking helpful!

[@wduncani]

Dude this was so sick, love the enthusiasm.

[@DaEnderiteLiam]

bro you seriously ace this stuff, i really get anoyyed of the people that say " the second view is tough you'll learn it some day " yeah you better get that outa here right now cuz this dude is BOMB! 💣💣

[@leenonelofi5460]

Man straight to the point, just what I needed!

[@osaskessington7092]

This Video makes me mad, it wasn't there earlier for me. Most of the stuff, took me ages to find out and back when I learned ableton, there where only weird tutorials on yt. So nice vid🤙🏾

[@fastlife9484]

This is so perfect. I come from 7 years fl and all the other tutorials are talking about 'so this is a note, it can make a sound'

[@squeezyb]

This video was exactly what I needed! I've been using FL for around 6 years and just started getting into DnB and wanted to learn Ableton. I felt like I was at square one again when I opened it up, just totally lost on how to do everything. But so many of these beginner videos aren't for people new to Ableton, they're for people new to music. Soooo dumbed down and explaining stupid things like what bpm is or what a measure is. I just needed to know some useful shortcuts and generally how things work in Ableton and this video got me setup to finish a beat in like an hour after never using Ableton before. Cheers man, this shit rocked

[@melodicminute8271]

good instruction and love the production style and vibe you make my friend

[@Nicolasuser97]

best ableton teacher so far

[@MsChronicChronicles]

Mannnnnn I love your funny I’ve been trying to figure out my ableton thank you for info new sub

[@nixuhdub3124]

learned so much from this thanks man

[@mayvokay3934]

this was so helpful thank u

[@bisexualqueenshit]

this was so incredibly helpful thank you so much.

[@Ali_inwonderland]

Best tutorial video I’ve found so far!!

[@FadedSmile]

Finally a tutorial I can follow, I was thinking about buying a macbook specifically for garageband, you sir have just saved me $2000.

[@luki188]

Thanks man your video was really helpful

[@redlegs2072]

nailed it mate needed that

[@seriousii252]

Thank you! Been trying to switch to Ableton. I've been using FLstudio and Maschine. This is basically both of those DAWs together in one. Great tutorial.

[@zaqlives]

This had me cracking up....Ableton 11 virgin here.......you got it bro!!! Ive watched this 5 times now...great advice!.

[@PubstarHero]

Trying to make the cut off of FL Studio to Ableton after finding out my new keyboard would take ages to remap. Thanks for having the best video Ive seen so far on how to use stuff in there.

[@vain.a2]

the session view is very useful for quickly jotting down beats and ideas, but especially for live performance if youre into that kinda thing. after you get the basics down definitely look for another tutorial that discusses the session view. session view is the reason the program is called ableton "live" lmao.

[@benjaminichola2870]

How do I thumbs up this more. Session view is my go-to for constructing something that can be played live. Being called a psychopath for using it was not appreciated.

[@ChaseVibez]

The tutorial I needed

[@groovy1546]

Your tutorial was so good bro I had to subscribe

[@lula8956]

so helpful! youre awesomeee

[@UMadBro13]

ABLETON JUST SAVES STUFF WITHOUT RECORDING IF YOU LET IT?????? That's awesome! This is going to be the third time I try Ableton, and this video has simplified what I was trying to find every previous time I've done the trial run. Thanks for the help

[@TigerGaming-es8jq]

Finally soone who speaks in a calm way and getting to the point asap

[@itsjustglass01]

Thank you I appreciate it highly finna go like all your vids 💚

[@ArtMorera]

Well done, made following along easy

[@Sloomow]

i mastered both ableton and fl studio but we gotta watch to suport the homie

[@ld7726]

Helps a lot ! 👍

[@user-mp1tv7dw7y]

Thank you so much! It’s amazing 😊

[@Enatural_7]

This is the ableton video I needed. Thank you

[@atarahmary6222]

thank you so much. sounded fireee

[@Newgodlove]

beautiful brother. much love

[@juiceboxmonster]

This really helped me transition to Ableton from FL. You explained it really well and super easy to follow! Excited to make the switch !!

[@user-ff7xk7ug3x]

Why did you switch daw by curiosity?

[@tsukk0mi]

currently in the process too. i love FL to DEATH i've been using it since 2016 making great stuff on it, but i wanna try the Ableton way just to test out the workflow and the features it has vs FL

[@juiceboxmonster]

@@user-ff7xk7ug3x just wanted to try something new and even though I’m still learning, personally I find that my workflow is better in Ableton

[@juiceboxmonster]

@@tsukk0mi it’s definitely worth giving it a try and you won’t be disappointed

[@thats_shadman]

thinking to switch in Ableton from FL cause I wanna learn making Mid Tempo and Dubstep but the tutorials are not available on FL mostly so that's why xD but still will use FL cause it is the first love lol

[@ZeeshanKhan-et2kx]

BABE WAKE UP NEW MAI VIDEO

[@silasfox]

THANK YOU WOAAAW

[@atiq2742]

Crazy, I need to see you through your KZbin vids now

[@colescott3022]

kickass video!

[@johnrivera4854]

This was great vid. I wish this was a series

[@roltrat522]

helped me so much with my summer homework for my music a level i am starting soon

[@thesoundpainterbkny3465]

THANK YOU BROTHER! SUBSCRIBED!

[@SouplexSouffle]

This. RIGHT. HERE! I have been getting used to Ableton for about a week and absolutely HATING it.... this is the first time seeing the "arrangement" vs "sequence" mode and now that you showed me that I already like it at least 10 times better. The rest of the video is great too! Thank you so much for this. It has helped a lot. New lifetime subscriber, my dude.

[@livelongandprosper70]

Yes, if your used to other more conventional DAWs..then yes Ableton seems a little odd, but actually its pretty good once you get used to it..try to avoid videos like this tho, where the host is a tryhard attempting to act all "Dope" ..TBH its embarrassing..look for more Adult lead videos .

[@SouplexSouffle]

​@@livelongandprosper70 Yea I am diggin Ableton now. As for the video - I appreciate the knowledge he laid down regardless of how it was laid down but I totally understand if its not your style of video.

[@Jauja...]

I've been using FL for a minute and I picked up Ableton a few weeks ago and the way it's looking, once I get the hang of it i might low key be using Ableton more often

[@davidstevens8446]

Sick man 💯🎧🎛

[@SoulTalk2Em]

Best tutorial I’ve come across and I can actually see the writing thank you. I have Casio piano I didn’t register. I can’t get it to sync with live 11.

[@omargrand7401]

Making the switch , will be tuned into your channel

[@xbeats360]

bruh u making me wanna go to ableton 😤

[@bonzai5888]

no regrets at all dawg, still love to my fl bros

[@versacevintage]

Try it, it's worth it. Im using them bought

[@johnf.4741]

Switching from FL to Ableton has been a trip. This vid gave me the full map 😭

[@daagenie]

BRO THANK YOU

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I'm adding more DAWs to my repertoire and this vid is a god send.

[@Niovo]

brooo i needed this so bad, after your sampling video i got abelton

[@darryllburns5343]

Very good starter video my dude, im gonna sub because of it!! youre a good teacher bro!! only thing from me that could make this series better is more detail on what these producers terms mean like when you said Quantize i had no idea what it meant until you did it(still fuzzy on what it exactly is cause i didnt have a verbal cue with the visual cue) Still a great vid!! google can help me with the terms and what not but still makes it streamline for us rookies hopping into a DAW for the first time

[@amali9044]

great tutorial, i didnt even need to put it on 1.2 speed. good pace