Ableton Live 10: Every New Feature Explained And Demonstrated (Workflow, Browser, Plugins, Capture)

[@HansEberbach]

I've been a LIVE user since 7 and this is easily the best video I've watched about LIVE 10 to REALLY get into the tiny workflow improvements that make a huge difference to those of us that spend hours a day on Ableton Live. I even attended the Live LOOP conference in Berlin this year and your video gave me wayyyy more practical ground level info about Live 10. There is always the temptation with each new iteration of a software to just show all the big flashy improvements or new instruments but for those of us who have used Live for many years, your explanation of the tiniest features has compelled me more than anything else to pre-order my upgrade to 10. New browser and editing functionalities all combine to make it yet again another game changer for me. These things are so much more important to me then some flashy new synth. There are already so many amazing sounds and plug-ins to work with that I could spend the rest of my life getting to know just a few of them intimately. It's the workflow improvements with what I am already using that make all the difference in the world. Also this might seem silly and sort of a small point but your voice is not annoying to listen to. It is very calm and friendly. I don't like to hate on anyone but sometimes the person doing the video is so annoying that the information is lost or they just take way too long over explaining everything. I just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to checking out other videos

[@Slynk]

+Hans Eberbach you are exactly the kind of person I was trying to reach with this video. I just wanted to describe each new addition, show a shot demo of how it works and then quickly speculate how it will be useful. I agree with you too. All these small tweaks mean more to me than new flashy features. I'm glad you found this video and I hope it helped you out. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel :)

[@lloydep3232]

Ive been on 9 for over a year and basically everything you have covered about Ableton 10 has solved all my wtf moments with 9 lol. Hats off to Ableton and thank you for the helpful video, I’ll deffo be purchasing 10

[@CJ_Walks]

Okaaaaayyyyy. Watching this sold me more than the official Ableton ad.

[@Slynk]

Lol! The Ableton ad had too much hype. I'm just giving you the facts.

[@nicebluejay]

i made the plunge with 20% off and all, looking forward to 10

[@Willlly61]

This is exactly how I wish most informing videos were like. To the point and well paced (be it through editing or not)

[@spookylaundry3326]

Chase Midi, god damn life changing.

[@Slynk]

Right? Gone are the days of always listening to a riser over and over again from the beginning while trying to tweak it to sit right.

[@kizzatta]

Make long chord sequences and TIRED OF LISTENING TO THAT SHIT over and over @#&*^%@*#&^%@#^%@*#^%@^#*

[@skinny_sam]

Life changing !! Definitely one of my favorite feature 😍

[@Bolt_241]

I freezed tracks back and forth just to do this.

[@n1lla]

Hell Yeah. So annoying not having this when tweaking a really long riser.

[@HiddenTechnique]

snap to grid on automation. FINALLY

[@BryanDumaguina]

But it can be turned off right when you don't want it to snap?

[@shirishc1]

It won't snap when you don't want it to, I think.

[@golf-freq]

Yo Slynk, I have no idea how you do it but you make those Jeffery Dahmer glasses look fleek! Now all you need is a tan windbreaker or perhaps a Member's Only jacket and you'll be ready to slay, literally. Proper vid!

[@sensiblynumb]

Easily the best comprehensive review of all the new features. Thanks for putting this together mate. Thumbs up to Midi changes and the grouping. Really should have been part of Ableton all along. But it's here now!

[@ErrorEric]

chase midi so hype

[@Slynk]

Very nice for tweaking a riser or sound design when you're distorting and automating a long sine wave for example. It takes too long to listen from the beginning every time. Such a huge time save. You'll just have to make sure you're doing stuff with automation and not plug in envelopes for long notes.

[@envispojke]

For sure! I often froze track just for that purpose.

[@danielbohen6476]

Editing different MIDIs at the same time!? That's the best thing ever! I wish there was a new reverb as well.

[@erickr4ndom]

Very in depth video of Live 10 new features. I was reluctant to update on my Live 9 version just yet, but instead of spending a big buck on a new Mac, i simply upgraded it, bought 8gb memory a 500gb SSD and a new battery for just about $200 bucks. It now runs smoothly and could finally update to Live 10. Thank you for this Slinks, you just got a new subscriber!

[@garbhanmyles]

As someone who creates 20 minute ambient drones with everlasting notes, the chase midi feature is the best flipping thing ever!

[@marioparra00]

Without a doubt the BEST Ableton 10 overview video I've seen. Superb job Slynk! Concise, informative, straight to the point, yet comprehensive, showcasing the features Ableton users care most about. I still would have liked to see them implement a track comping or playlist system and group editing/mixing, but anyway, it feels like they listened to the community and delivered on much needed changes. Can't wait!

[@Slynk]

Thanks man. Can you please explain comping to me and why it's so important? Can't you just record multiple takes on different channels in a group for example.. and then chop your fav parts out to make a comp track? Why do we need a special feature to do this stuff? Also, recording in a loop in arrangement view will just continue making a longer and longer file so you can just move the loop marker in the clip to find the best take.

[@yrussq]

Well, i can say imo that is exactly what i need - i don't need revolutionary products - i need evolutionary products - make the workflow that i know more easy, more fast, add the features that needed to be added or improved. I'm sold. Thanks a ton for the video!

[@mrdjchasm]

This completely sold me on the upgrade. Ableton should pay you commission!!!! Thanks for the high quality video! Your pacing and explanations are perfect. I'm so glad a DAW finally has linear editing to compete with something like Acid!!!!!!!

[@dangerale]

It's crazy how such small feature updates are huge quality-of-life improvements. For example, I do a lot of stem mixing in Ableton and the whole "assign group colour to tracks" is a HUGE deal for me. Instead of independently selecting colours for the tracks, group and clips... Jeeze. Good video!

[@SammySeniorNZ]

Thanks Evan, I picked up some handy tips here. One of my fav features is similar to editing multiple midi clips at once, but with audio because you can warp multiple files at the same time. It makes warping acapellas a breeze if you have the instrumental to line up all the transients perfectly.

[@TerenceKearns]

Dude, that was a SENSATIONAL review. This vid will sell a tonne of Ableton licenses. Props to Ableton too for their well thought out additions.

[@TH3_FURY]

How to change your metronome sound by your own sound : 1/ Take 2 same sample sounds who during one second or less with 2 different keys Exemple : Sample 1 in "C" and Sample 2 in "C#" 2/ Re-name sample 1 "Metronone" and sample 2 "MetrononeUp" 3/ Go to > C:\Program Files\Ableton\Live\Resources\Misc\Metronome\Samples 4/Save old samples in a file and replace them by your own new samples. It's done !

[@Slynk]

Hey that's a neat trick :)

[@RemmyMusic1]

i knew this was going to be a way better first look then any other video or article on the features. small things like the drag and drop devices always being shown is legit one of those things we notice spending 3 hours in a session. love the vid bro!!

[@Slynk]

I read the patch notes top to bottom and made notes on all the cool new features to use as a script for this video. I think the little things like this are the more important tweaks. The new wavetable instrument is pretty hype but I got a whole folder of 3rd party instruments you know? Speeding up workflow is much more valuable in the long run.

[@neaumusic]

bro when you first discover this video, mind blown. they've made the upgrades people wanted and more. wish i knew earlier

[@EEZAL]

So many great updates ... I’ve been using 9 all this time .... Thanks Ableton for the current sales .. I’m grabbing Live 10 suite for $350 .. woop woop 🙌🏼

[@biswadeepray7905]

Looking for Videos on Ableton 10 ends here...best one yet.....I think you covered everything so neatly with examples and everything....As soon as I get the V10....this is the only video I'll check again and take notes....

[@ClotsVid]

9 minutes in and have to say, "SLYNK, you smashed it!" Clear and concise! Thank you!!!

[@zachricemusic]

Not only am I excited about Ableton 10 - Slynk is alive

[@Slynk]

+Bynx aw thanks my dude. I got another video coming out pretty soon hopefully.

[@aaronbarber6238]

Exporting MP3s and Wavs simultaneously within Ableton?! I’m sold! I’m getting this today!

[@djtable18]

Dude... Echo and Wavetable.... Mind blown. The space on Echo was massive. atmosphere potential

[@dushdy7160]

DrumBus Effect seems very nice. It's nice that transient shaping meanwhile got it's own effects and plugins. I believe it takes a lot of work from the compressors. What I dig especially, tbh, that the DrumBus finally has an element where you can read the note from a frequency knob. I always wished they would add this feature to their spectrum, because it is the only reason I mostly grab SPAN instead for single channels.

[@jestermgee]

Thanks for running over each new feature. So many great improvements that just all add up to better workflow. Currently using L10 Beta and especially the new modes and visuals on Push (clip overview is awesome) just make it so much fun... Finally we have mouse Zoom too!!!!

[@DokterRyConn]

THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING. I’m over here pausing and playing, taking notes down in anticipation of the 2/6/18 release this Tuesday. This video is thorough about some really cool new features that I’ve been waiting to be inherited from Logic like the timestamp in audio files feature and automation view command. Thank you for this video! Live 10 let’s GO!

[@MrMargaretScratcher]

being able to group groups is amazing - live sets where each song is a group makes it a lot easier to keep things tidy.

[@synthoelectro]

Tons of time saving features, it's really what we've been needing all these years.

[@tvd-theremedy2515]

“Chase MIDI Notes” is something that I’ve been wanting forever.

[@DjCutman]

This was amazing Slynk! I’m eating breakfast waiting for Ableton 10 to download, so stoked and ready to go after watching this vid!

[@ploxyzero]

YESSSSS I'm so happy with the automation changes and the fact that you can stretch/shrink clips with shift now

[@envispojke]

Very detailed rundown, thank you so much for this video. So many neat features that every other video I've watched about 10 didn't mention at all.

[@TNGlive]

Maaan, I so know about accidentally saving and losing something unique because I’ve lost the undo. That is such a nice touch of detail they took care of.

[@shippowindscar4413]

I looks like they've cover near every little thing I didn't like about Ableton or in that matter any DAW for music creation. The fact there are BUSes now (in a round about way) was the first game changer for me, but then when I looked a a little bit more it had added things I wish all DAW's had, and now, this video, it has almost everything. All it need now is a MIX mod that uses a better engine for mix session. I still need another DAW for the better overall blending of the sounds. Then again, Mixing and Mastering is always better left to someone else. Great Video!!! Thank you!

[@shippowindscar4413]

The live capture thing is the god to someone like me... Always I do a jam and come up with shinning gold, then hit record and my fingers turn to my talentless version of myself.

[@jonljacobi]

Nice, mellow, pleasant but thorough and concise presentation. Good job dude.

[@RoboticusMusic]

One thing everyone's been asking for from day one. Can you assign a specific plugin window to remain open until you manually with the mouse close the window? This is so you can e.g. keep a master channel oscilloscope or spectrum plugin window open and not have it react to your shortcut to show/hide plugins.

[@samikaze79]

I really enjoyed your video on Simpler. Along with the new update, I wanted to watch a refresher to get me to appreciate Ableton 10 and all it's new function when it was first released. Got re-inspired with your personality. The way you do this is well done man, keep it up.

[@bigonce]

Thank you for this man. So many features that aren't even mentioned in the official Live 10 release promo!

[@BIG_PASTA]

When I heard of the 10 announcement a few hours ago I was hoping you had done an overview... I was not let down! Thanks homie

[@Slynk]

Cheers! I woke up at 7 and put in a full 8 hours work into this video. I'm glad you like it. But it is also a really nice way to memorize all the new features for myself.

[@BIG_PASTA]

For sure I always appreciate your videos... and yeah definitely killin 2 birds with 1 stone that way :) Is there a private beta out? Ive beta tested 8 and 9 but I haven't received any info on the 10 beta yet..

[@ferrellms]

Your videos are terrific - edited well, informative, and your attitude is cheerful and enthusiastic.

[@Slynk]

+Mike Ferrell hey thanks alot Mike. I really appreciate it. :)

[@calebmcandrew9056]

Thank you! So awesome to have a thorough look at all these features. I'll be referencing this in the future!

[@Rhekluse]

I never liked Ping Pong Delay, or Simple Delay, but Grain Delay was is pretty fun... but that Echo looks like the delay Ableton Live deserves. Sweet video, Slynk.

[@UNREALMIZO]

i am so hyped for the update to come out public. Gonna buy it for sure!

[@Epic501]

omfg the new zooming was SO needed

[@benpolinsky9599]

You can definitely highlight a portion of a clip and drag it away with ctrl-e in Ableton 9. Also +/- to zoom.

[@erickauffmann_official]

Dope demonstration dude! :D

[@InterludeOfficial1]

@10:00min in 9.7 you don't necessarily need to press cntrl E, you just select and move it through by the top of the clip :)

[@kevinkopec9816]

Welp. I guess I'm buying this. I'm sold!

[@-__-_-_--__--_-__-_____--_-___]

A few of these already existed but thanks for informing me of EVERYTHING

[@WordDwn]

My goodness... that drum bus.. thanks for the video, if I didn't see this I would have never known

[@niroshanmadushanka2729]

You is great instructor .iam sri lankan my english knowledge is not perfect. But what you teech to we. Easy too understand to me. Thanks bro

[@josephlindsey3062]

Thanks for this, that was a much clearer run-down of the new features than some of the other "first look" videos I've seen. Great job!

[@xOBS3SS10NX]

Great video thanks for putting the time in to show us all the features, and to dissect them yourself. Much appreciated.

[@matrixate]

Now this is what Ableton should have done to sell their upgrade...have someone that actually knows how to use it very well explain the feature differences and improvements. Now I'm actually considering to upgrade. If Live 10 can open my Live 9 project that keeps crashing...I'm sold.

[@Slynk]

Thanks man. That's a huge compliment. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@bluegh0st102]

I was on the fence about getting Ableton after seeing the official Live 10 ad, but this convinced me that I'm gonna love Live 10. Still a shame that there's no dedicated mixer view or proper comp editing yet.. oh well, every DAW has its compromises, I suppose. Cheers for the detailed walkthrough!

[@Slynk]

I would consider Session View as a dedicated mixer view, especially if you drag up and expand the meters. I'd be interested in hearing what improvements you would make to the mixer. I don't even know why everyone had their panties in a knot over comp editing. Whats so hard about dragging selections from different take to a new channel? I just don't understand what Ableton users are really missing out on here.

[@bluegh0st102]

Well in Reaper for example, in the mixer view you can see your plugin chains across multiple channels simultaneously. It's good to get a bird's eye view of all your mix processing. This is Reaper's mixer prntscr.com/h5lepp (in one of my projects). As far as comp editing, yeah it's more of a convenience thing, but it's really nice to have. Makes recording and editing vocals go soo much smoother.

[@nuurnwui]

Since it's so much more convenient to comp in my other DAW (Cubase), I record there when I know I have to comp a lot. No dragging in different lanes, no dragging them back into one, just a few clicks with the dedicated comping tool and I can always fold away the comping lines if I'm not in the mood. And there is horizontal comping in Live, but I can't usually use it on long vocal takes. See illfactor's vid here on YT

[@Ksmbg]

Best explanation on the internet, keep on grinding, great updates on Ableton 10!!!

[@Slynk]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@millsmixx5080]

Great tutorial! The best one I've seen so far for the new upgrade! I'll probably never give up using ping pong delay though!

[@Jarredpotts]

This is the best video out there since we have been flooded with them today, frisking awesome, the best as usual🕺🏼

[@Slynk]

Yeah. If I didn't have the beta, I'd want to see a video that is as short as possible that blasts through all of the new features and demonstrates quickly how they could be used. No hype, no bullshit. Just give me the facts you know? So that's the kind of video I tried to make.

[@Jarredpotts]

Slynk you killed it as always

[@RmaNYouTube]

Best Live 10 New Features Demonstration Ever. I hadn't noticed so many of the minor (but influential) Changes. Thank You :)

[@RiczWest]

Nice explanation with just the right level of detail. Have already pre-ordered, but wanted to find out a bit more about what was coming... I like how you flip across to 9 to show us the difference. Will subscribe now - great channel! :)

[@leonpanetta1957]

Hey Slynk! How are you ? You are now one of my fav KZbinr. That video was great, just great. Thank you. You know Ableton inside/out. Thank you for your time. You saved me alot of time trying to figure out all of these new features. I wish I could make you a donation, but I just dont know how

[@Slynk]

+Leon Panetta hey thanks so much! I appreciate your nice comment :) you could buy some of my music on my bandcamp (even if you don't like any of it). That would be a nice way to donate if you like. Http://slynk.bandcamp.com/music

[@leonpanetta1957]

or I can donate with BAT tokens. (read about it, really good stuff)

[@Slynk]

+Leon Panetta I'm not really I to crypto currency.

[@leonpanetta1957]

Oh ok ! by the way, the new Echo delay is just demoniac.

[@lillepott]

Nice overview! The scroll to zoom is much appreciated

[@eiriklade93]

All the little ease improvements like the ones related to automation is just awesome. Really tightens up the whole ableton experience!!!#! I'M SOLD!

[@Anusideral]

I wish they could allow for custom color skins. Other than that, all the workflow improvements were really long overdue and seem to be spot on. Can't wait to try it.

[@jonljacobi]

Great demo. All the features you know about shown and explained concisely.

[@AlexSage]

great tut! quick, and without any ummmm's or pauses.. good job!

[@Slynk]

The magic of editing! Thanks for watching :)

[@MarshalArnold]

Love it, am excited for this new release! Thanks for going over all that's new!

[@ProphasisDnB]

That editing in the last bit was almost like chopping hip hop vocals, quite surreal in visual form...

[@Jiglo71]

WOW! Slynk, i've admired you as a producer for years, but you are the Stephen Hawking of Ableton. I wish you were my Ableton teacher as this looks loaded to the gills with advanced features that would probably take me a lifetime to learn.

[@markusaurelius8822]

Seems pretty nice, Lots of workflow things that really appeal to me, excited for the update

[@iamEklo]

Wow i need 10 so bad. This is awesome. Thanks for the vid, so many improvements that i was hoping for they implemented. Dope. Grouping groups!

[@Slynk]

#groupinggroups :P

[@DrPluke]

You can use all this "features" from the first version of Bitwig

[@Slynk]

That's cool. But I'm more comfortable in Ableton. I've been using it for about 15 years now. So I'm excited about these new features for Ableton. You are free to use whatever DAW you prefer.

[@iamEklo]

Dr Pluke not a great point...these features added to ableton is great for ableton users...bitwig is kinda irrelevant to someone whos been using ableton for 10+ years...

[@ronnieaux5290]

I am so excited about this update. Thanks for the video, you really explained everything perfectly

[@Lordxfx]

Pitches loves the D \\"// :D On a serious note Slynk, that really was a nice kick back review!

[@lecosmique]

Great demo of all the cool new things in 10. As always, excellent explanations with a great leaning towards workflow and actual use. This is extremely helpful for people like me who are playing catch-up with their Ableton chops. Love your channel Slynk... please keep up the great work and sharing! :-)

[@codymorgan4534]

THANK you - i've been looking for something that had this kind of in-depth description. Thank you so much

[@TurtleCake1]

In a future update, they should let you set the "Boom" as a note instead of a frequency in Drum Buss. And it would be cool to be able to write a melody with that note (other than with automation) like an 808 that moves around.

[@KarmasTrainwreck]

If you really want to try this, it's possible with Avid Subharmonic in ProTools HD. Set the device to listen to the midi of any other track, and it will adjust the subharmonics based on the MIDI input.

[@soarermusic]

I love your joyful and friendly vibe man! Keep up the good work! Subscribed.

[@Slynk]

Welcome to the channel my dude :)

[@mariolemon7674]

Guess who just bought a Live license. Amazing video too btw, holy shit

[@gregorsmith]

Tremendously thorough and well explained video man. You got yourself a new sub.

[@SjN7HETIK]

midi chase, very appreciated :) + wavetable synth is awesome. Just this worth the upg!

[@nandhannatarajan2127]

live 10 hype!!

[@barankaypakoglu7643]

Best video for Live 10 so far.. Thanks!!

[@jarredhumphrey]

Informative and concise like always. Best video on the new features I've seen yet. Thanks Slynk!

[@sacrificebeats2564]

thank you for the video very informative. the automation sticking to the gride is dope also the ghost type midi notes is helpful.

[@seancusson72]

Love this walkthrough. I still can't believe that we're at version 10 and they still haven't given us decent meters though.

[@wavslave3926]

great video. I finally got around to upgrading and mostly produce beats for trap and wow the drum buss is going to be a lifechanger

[@eagleflies8681]

I think I fell in love with Ableton 10

[@affenzahnable]

Omg the wavetable feature! Need this!!

[@affenzahnable]

Serum era is gone?

[@erende44]

MIDI EDITING GHOST NOTES - FINALLY!

[@darbyorr]

As always, the most insightful vids. Thx! ( and Ableton should be paying you points on the upgrades, cause you're selling them! )

[@madisonkallisti9228]

you should get a commission because you've convinced me to get live 9/10 with this

[@mogdwyler8323]

I can't even imagine what will guys like Frequent and Culprate be doing with Wavetable....

[@Slynk]

I bet they're more stoked about chase MIDI.

[@Trickey2413]

serum..................................................................

[@graysonvandenbrink1317]

same thing they are doing with Serum??

[@aaronevens4857]

Can't wait for this, well done ableton! nice overview too (Y)

[@Absalohm]

The "selecting and cutting" part of an audio file directly in the arrangement view is already present in Live 9 without the need to press Ctrl+E...

[@supersgames3427]

dude i announce you as SAINT ABLETON... awesome video ... subscribed!...

[@tomelwich49]

Great pacing Slynk...5 star video!