Ableton Live 11 For Beginners

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This is the first video in my Ableton Live for Beginners series. In this video you'll learn to navigate Ableton Live and create your first MIDI loops.
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[@ChunkyJo]

Thank you so much for this! I come from 15 years of videography and video editing, so seeing actual beat tracks laid out was a real mindfuck for me to get over.

[@VortexArtUk]

you really explained it well mate, i missed a few things on other tutorials but this series got me on track...cheers😋

[@BXBeats]

Agreed… Subbed

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

This is the first beginner video I’ve seen where the instructor doesn’t nervously flit around with the mouse from place to place so quickly that the eye can hardly follow. You’re a natural teacher . Great work, subscribed .

[@Taetro]

Really appreciate that. I put a lot of thought into how to explain things because I know how frustrating bad teachers can be

[@Pinebrookjohn75]

Yes soo true

[@thesoundmint8668]

100% agree! Excellent instruction for an Ableton newbie such as myself. Thanks so much! Subbed.

[@Liam_GG_13]

Me too

[@Liam_GG_13]

Subscribed

[@Taetro]

Should I give homework between lessons?? After watching this video, trying making a 4 part track with bass, melodic, and drum elements in Session View. Tag me on IG / Twitter so I can see your progress!

[@Cosmik1111]

I think you should!! I will do my homework, thank you

[@svperman_lod]

💯

[@isaacarteta6834]

I'll 100% do the homework

[@lewisforsythe1403]

Awwww homework 😭... I hate homework. Wait... I forgot I love making music 🎶 ☺️ And this corse is teaching me a lot. Thank you, sir. As for the homework, I'd say it's implied. For my homework, I repeat the lesson several times on my own, then try to learn more piano theory. I'd say keep doing what you're doing. Teachers like you aren't common on u- tube. Trofey

[@charliemay5758]

FINALLY! Someone who not only knows how to present and pace tutorials but is explaining things in such an easy non-patronising way. Also not prefacing everything with high energy, tiresome waffle...Great stuff.

[@dorijoe]

😂 well said

[@SamvanGinkel]

Hey Taetro. Just so you know, people are still out here massively benefiting from the time you put into providing this resource. I've just made my first beat in Ableton because of your help, and I was smiling ear to ear. Thank you.

[@dottmad7575]

I just obtained a mac and ableton after wanting both for years. I can't believe how easy you made everything. It's digestible, easy going, no pressure. You didn't use producer vocabulary, but still got the point across so clear and concise. Thank you for not over-doing it and keeping it all simple. This is literally the blueprint for all beginners everywhere. Building blocks.

[@rue2973]

The man makes a tutorial and still everything sounds like it could make for a legit beat. The effort you put into your instructional videos is honestly bar-none. Keep up the great work man.

[@Taetro]

Thank you RYB.

[@Bashanvibe]

I agree

[@jbjunk4802]

This video is PURE GOLD. I’ve watched hours of Ableton ‘beginner’ videos where the presenter doesn’t start by TELLing and SHOWing you clearly how to get a sound out of the app. You doing so here in the language of someone watching with no experience already makes this video worth a thousand times more. On top of being a gifted musician, you're a wonderful teacher. Massive thanks. You’ve just gained a subscriber for life.

[@denisehendricks4038]

Can I just say, Thank you!! I suffered through a few ridiculous "tutorials" before finding you. I learned more in 5 mins than I did in 2 days of wasted time! You're a gifted teacher! And that's coming from a teacher. Bless you! 🤗

[@buxycat]

Hey Taetro, this is my story, I hope you're sitting comfortably. 50 years ago, I heard Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. I was four years old. My love of music was born but I wasn't able to get my first instrument, a saxophone, and start learning until I was 30. Within a year, I was active on the local open mic circuit. I wouldn't say I was particularly musical with it (as in I couldn't play what I heard in my head), I did have two things going for me: I had excellent tone and I had feel. I could do a lot with a few notes. Everyone was always very kind and welcoming, musicians I respected were always wanting to jam with me, probably because I played such a rare instrument on the circuit. In the mid 2000s, I got an Amazon bargain on the Rock Band portable drum kit and Beatles Rock Band. Laugh if you want but within two hours of sitting behind a real drum kit for the first time, I was playing a regular beat well enough to jam for a few minutes without three semi-pro musicians throwing things at me. I also took great satisfaction that none of these talented guys could make my sax sound anything like a cat being strangled. I then I had to give it all up, 18 years ago. Physical issues. I gave my alto sax to a friend, it needed money spent on it, and he's been there for me in dark times., so I was glad to do something nice for him. But I kept my tenor sax. And I kept my Yamaha WX-5 MIDI wind controller with tone generator. I never gave up the dream. Then about a month ago, KZbin recommended me a videos on how to use GarageBand. I have an iPad, off down a rabbit hole I went, getting really excited that I might be able to make music again, in a way that's compatible with my physical issues. It was being interested in an Orba 2 that lead me to you, you did wonders with it. I opted for a Chorda in the end, which I started return of the next day. You've also done videos of equipment that I didn't understand (but wanted to learn) or equipment I was considering. I ended up buying a BeatStep Pro, which lead me to getting an Ableton Lite licence. I remembered that you use Ableton, so here I am, ready and eager to learn, with a Novation Circuit Tracks arriving tomorrow (need those knobs! Amazon UK deal, a third off of retail). People like you have been such a resource for knowledge, advice and inspiration. And reassurance. It's scary you know. Give me a chinagraph pencil and a razor blade and I'll chop you some beats, but show me a DAW and I'm out the door. But it's ok, I'm not so scared now that you're here to hold my hand while I learn to walk. One day I will fly. Thank you.

[@roxDELETED]

Never seen a video teaching ableton this clean and clear. Thank you! You are awesome!

[@Taetro]

thanks Rox!

[@That90sGuyCovers]

Hallelujah Chorus, brother!!! I have found my teacher! You got through the thick bone layer of my skull and actually into the brain! I am good for the thumbs ups and the silly comments. I hope more people find this and create beautiful, soothing music. One bit of feedback, I lose the mouse and have to rewind and rewatch any time the action is on the bottom of the screen. Totally excellent pace and relevancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joshhayne]

i have been using your videos to teach my 7 year old daughter ableton... very concise and thorough. she likes the way you speak calmly and explain things clearly. There are no ableton tutes for kids so this is excellent, she finds it very easy to listen to you when everyone else uses technical jargon and goes too fast.

[@johnsonnyc3601]

Dude, I've been following your tutorials to get started on this new hobby. So pumped for this series!

[@Taetro]

Woooo!!!

[@svperman_lod]

Hopefully your music journey, is a fruitful one ☝🏽

[@miguelbezerraax]

I'm Brazilian and recently started to learn about music production. Your didactics and your English are very clear to me. It's very easy to understand everything you explain. I don't even need to turn the captions on! Thank you! Really apreaciate the video.

[@poneiulaxys6035]

After looking for 2 days at Ableton tutorials, you managed to explain more in 30 min than others in hours. Absolutly helpful!!!

[@lokeylb]

Dude, I've been looking for an Ableton tutorial for literal beginners who show me how to use the program with everything from within the program just to start getting a grasp of it. You did exactly that & made my life so much easier trying to start my music production journey. You explained everything beautifully and made it super simple to follow along. Plus your voice is so calming and chill which helps a lot! Thank you so much for this & looking forward to watching the rest of your lessons!

[@svperman_lod]

It’s so lovely seeing all the beginner comments, glad to see Taetro helping y’all step out that closet. Hobby or profession, juss keep at it.

[@havenhaller5653]

This is easily the best tutorial I have seen for beginners. So easy to follow and so chill. Doesn't skip over anything important. Thank you!!!

[@dmitrokrivtsun2890]

Man, your style is so chill but also very clear. Really encourages learning and enjoying the process.

[@JoeFic9997]

Just getting back into keyboards after a 40 year hiatus. I’m soooo glad I found your channel 😊

[@r3dsnow757]

Always good to come back to basics and rewatch beginner tutorials, i'm glad to see one from you! I always go back to videos, tips online to refresh my knowledge.

[@djGrindHardTofficial]

Hey, just getting into music production and recording. I stumbled across your videos and you’re doing amazing things here. I am incredibly thankful for you taking your time to make these videos dude

[@zv3reva]

This video is so lite and easy to watch that I can’t even imagine how much work you put there to make it this way. Huge respect!

[@camlmfao]

This has been a passion of mine for a long time and with help from this video, I can finally start doing what I've always wanted to do! Thank you!

[@shortyenjoi]

Hands down best intro video to anything I’ve ever watched. Clear and simple teachings had me yearning to learn more. Thank you for the radness. 🙏

[@TheMcmikerg]

Thanks so much - I had started to learn Ableton earlier this year, but recently had a medical episode and ended up in hospital with some memory loss, and had to start again more or less from scratch. Your tutorials are a fantastic refresher, everything is coming back to me!

[@DieterVanHolder]

Watched in full and was exactly what I needed. Thank you! On to part 2 tomorrow!

[@phillhart2990]

This will be the first tutorial that me and my son watch. Hope to see lots more from you - I will be checking out your channel and have subscribed. I can't tell you how amazingly helpful and well put together this is... it's exactly what we needed - thank you so much!!

[@DJ_Kiba_]

Thanks so much brother. You present the information so eloquently it makes it so easy to follow along

[@willhernandez8334]

This was amazing, I love your calm teaching style, please continue to build this series to increasing levels of difficulty slowly.

[@amitzdullnicker2k]

You are an excellent tutor, really unique and I just love following (and understanding) your tutorials, thank you very much! 👍🏻

[@baebanxx6942]

Best intro tutorial I've watched so far!! You explain things in a way that makes sense to me !! Thank YOU!

[@sudarg5005]

This is amazing. You are a really great instructor. Your pacing, your tone and your overall style makes it really easy to learn from you

[@marialouisacerrato6313]

This is by far the most useful beginner tutorial I've seen. I appreciate your effort so much! Thank you!

[@tterrabend]

THANK YOU! I’ve watched a bunch of Ableton how to videos, and THIS one has inspired me with confidence to actually plug everything in and get started!! 🎉Your lesson is very well organized and easy to follow and understand!!

[@JAYARA]

The best Ableton Live tutorial for beginners I've come across on KZbin so far! 🥂👏 Thanks for keeping it so simple yet effective. 🙏🏽

[@benjaminharris2043]

This is an excellent intro. Great job! It really helped me to understand some of the basics. Definitely going to watch your others and have subscribed.

[@tentinybubbles1]

Great video! I’m just trying Ableton for the first time after learning other DAWs, and I’m definitely sticking with it. Thanks for making it so easy to understand, and the music you created was lovely, too.

[@carsoncook4568]

You're an absolute champ for this video. I was super intimidated when I first opened Ableton, but after this, I feel way more confident. I cant wait to watch the other videos in this series.

[@L0rar3]

Just started and LOVE your videos! They're really helpful to me and I've always felt overwhelmed with Ableton before

[@Jaylynshea]

Thankkk u so helpful! Your voice is also so calming it makes it twice as easier to follow directions

[@Kolkhis.tar.gz.]

This was excellent. I've been wanting to learn a DAW for such a long time but it always seemed so daunting, yet you made it very approachable. Thanks for this, looking forward to watching more installments in the series.

[@itsme.melodic]

DUDE!!!!!! this is what i needed! been struggling and you have just helped me! going to watch all your other videos. Awesome stuff! Thanks.

[@jaeleon831]

Favorite tutorial I’ve seen on Ableton. Huge lightbulb turned on while watching this. Thanks!

[@fflxres]

this is amazingly slowly, calmly and specially well explained, i feel like i actually understand what is going on from the very beggining, not getting overwhelmed. you don't suppose that we know anything and you really explain everything from the very beggining as it should be. its amazing that i got to find your channel, thank you so so so much taetro. you may be the one that gets me into music for once, which is my passion but i never knew where to start.

[@EdithJeon]

I love you this was the most straightforward beginner tutorial ive encountered

[@TheTruth420]

Just getting back into music after 20 years of not playing and i find your videos SUPER helpful.

[@lewisWGoodenough97]

This series is exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@blong873]

Great tutorial! Hit all the essentials to get started without being overwhelming. Can't wait to power through the rest of the series.

[@DanAdamsShow]

Great work on this beginner's video. I've been fumbling around for days trying to figure out just the basics. Thank you.

[@ak171287]

This is by far the best tutorial on Ableton for beginners. Absolute gold 🪙🪙❤!! Thank you so much for the effort you put into making this!

[@sie315]

This is so good man! I literally learned so much from this 30 minute tutorial and now I'm so excited to unlock all the musical treasures in my mind. Thank you for giving me the keys.🙏🏼

[@bonkers2614]

Thank you so much for this video, you are now my go-to guy whenever I want to learn something new about this program. This is the first tutorial video that didn't make me feel overwhelmed or in over my head, now I actually feel comfortable with a solid starting point.

[@rendiina]

you're so good at teaching. everytime i think of a question, you answer it and i don't have to go frantically searching for the answer on google. i feel like this is the only teaching video i've watched where i feel calm and i genuinely understand what's going on. it motivates me to continue learning.

[@dnzdemirel]

I love your tutorials! Your explanations are very beginner friendly, clear and easy to follow. Keep it up

[@jeremiasp314]

You're a great and natural teacher. You don't lost the focus on the learner perspective, on how things may look or feel to him, that's really awesome. Hope that's rewarded somehow to you. Thanks a lot!

[@fsg52]

Just found you on my search for Ableton beginner. Awesome teaching style. Nicely paced for a beginner. Absolutely brilliant! Also, thanks for the tip on DistroKid. Can't wait to be at the level to use it. (Soon hopefully!)...subscribed!

[@jlrounds2008]

This was ABSOLUTELY awesome! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to go slowly and explain each thing so well, You are appreciated!

[@ytpremiumnyafff]

PLSS I WANNA CRY 😭 U ARE A NATURAL TEACHER FRRR ILY 🥺

[@xenokitty]

So glad you started this! It's been years since I used Ableton and this is gonna help me brush up! Perfect timing!

[@lodger39]

You are such a good teacher! I'm new to Ableton and this is making it meaningful to me. Thank you for explaining things so well, so orderly, and with appropriate and needed repetition of key concepts.

[@morganrhodimer7763]

Wow this was soooooo helpful! It broke it down so easily. I'm definitely going to watch the rest of this series and your music theory one too. Thank you!

[@09mrdon]

Let me join all the others who have commented on just how wonderful your videos are. Thank you so much, Taetro, for every brilliant series you do. Your splendid work is helping me so much! I am so happy to be getting on with exploring and creating in Ableton. You're the best!

[@atealiyah3503]

I'm so excited for this series. I learned a lot from your music theory lessons, you're great at explaining and showing concepts. I'm getting more familiar with Ableton so I hope to see some vids about audio mixing and EQ and all that good stuff

[@denismorgan6000]

Great lesson. I just recently purchased Ableton Live 11 and have view many videos. Most of the start out just going over all the functions without any context. I really appreciate how you started with a tune then went into the functions. Thank you.

[@joshbrown9308]

This series is THE BEST! Learning Ableton & coming from FL, and you have been the best teacher on KZbin! Can't believe this is free!

[@migueldebarros7965]

Amazing ! I've decided to make the jump into making beats, decided to go with Ableton after spending a week looking at all the DAW's. Now I have an amazing tutorial series to look forward to. Thanks again .

[@boavidaaa]

thank you! truly helpful. i did not feel frustrated or that information was missing at any point, you really made it a smooth and enjoyable process.

[@nickjrodriguez]

Awesome walkthrough and great pace and explanations along the way - appreciate it!

[@sergseen]

Wow awesome video man! This by far is the most informative and easy to follow along video I’ve seen. I’ve been trying to learn Ableton and you’re pacing has been the best for me. Great job! You earned my subscribe and I’m super invested in your channel now! ✊🏼

[@fatfreefarmer4023]

Superb. Gets you up and running, and moreover, thinking and creating very quickly. Thanks....now on to pt 2.

[@AustinGoodTimes]

You're a gifted teacher. Thanks so much!

[@MissSpiderRider]

This video already is so so helpful! I'm really excited and very thankful for this series!

[@annmcrory5089]

This has been a great video tutorial for me as it's my first time using any DAWs. I have just previously used normal synths. This video tutorial will help get me up and running. Music is just my hobby ... and always has. I just LOVE creating my own music. Can't wait to get experiment with this software. Also, just wanted to say - you are an AWSOME teacher ♥

[@onthesoulside]

Mate, G'day from Australia. Thanks for all the work you put in to your episodes. You are really helpful. It means a lot to me to make progress in music. (To learn how to get what's in my head out into sound) thanks again for making that process easier for me. Well done.

[@CraftyOldGit]

Wonderful, thank you. A lovely gentle intro to Ableton 11.

[@kaaiwaai4086]

this man is legit the most interesting person to watch. ive learnt so much in the 30 mins that no other tutorial on yt can match. good job

[@TheTalkingPostCard]

This is the best lesson to get someone started in Ableton !!! I have tried for days, following other people's instructions on youtube, but you made it so simple! i got to make a short song in 5 minutes after watching this! Thank You!

[@djmumma]

Really amazing! Such a good explanation, full of positivity and easy to understand. This is the best introductory video, surely?!! Thanks Taetro 👍

[@therealayyinthis]

Amazing video! You are a great teacher because you make it easier for all beginners to understand. I will be following all your upcoming tutorials man!

[@AJPape]

Dudeeee, you never fail to make the next little step possible. I came back to Live last night after a long break and felt so frustrated and confused. I gave up, and even this morning when I woke up I thought "ugh, it's too frustrating, I give up." Tonight I thought "why don't I try watching a beginner tutorial, and just like last winter when I watched your how to make a song video, I made lots of progress! You make it very digestible by breaking it into small, simple steps. I'm so grateful for you dude, now I'm all psyched again!

[@Drinkyoghurt]

This is what I needed. I bought Live 11 suite just before my student discount ran out and I doubt I've even scratched the surface of its capabilities. One of my friends is a music producer and works on scores for big movies, but now transitioned to hiphop and I challenged him to use standard plugins only and he was surprised how good most base stuff (glue compressor, eq eight, hybrid reverb etc.) actually are and how great most built in sounds are. I mean, at $700 you'd kinda expect that.

[@vitopettito1689]

Just got a Novation and Ableton 11, just wanted to say I absolutely love your chill quiet energy.

[@Taetro]

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[@wozowski]

Great stuff. Simple, well paced and not condescending. Subscribed.

[@MichelLedig]

This video was so wholesome. Its a rare combination to have the knowledge and how to pass on the best you to novices. Great job dude

[@mikeclary24]

Outstanding! Finally found a place to come and really learn how to use Ableton. Looking forward to Part 2 and more. Thank you.

[@shelfliferadio5218]

Mate, proper good teaching that! you have a real knack for simplifying instruction. Much appreciated

[@djGreenALERT]

Thank you Taetro, I've been using Ableton since Live 4 and learned just what I needed to, then I bought a midi keyboard and Launchpad and I realised I have picked up some terrible habits over the years. I'm now in the process of learning the right way, and this series has been a real eye opener for me. (My second time of watching it) I did catch your live stream once also and really enjoyed it. I will swing by and say hello again when I can.

[@TassIan77]

Dude, I learned more from you in 3 min. than anything else on KZbin. ...instant sub!

[@mitchimuus]

Thank you so much Taetro, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@benjaminjacome]

Literally I've been wasting time with a course on ableton live that really is not so good for learning. It just shows you stuff in a really boring manner. I'm glad I found this.

[@ukulelemj]

I've been using audio only so far but this video is sooo helpful to further explore Ableton, thank you so much!

[@Rometraxx333]

This is your calling, the absolute best instructional video I have seen on this type of music. I learned a ton!!!! Thanks

[@janeyjenjen5972]

Yayyy!!! 👏 Just starting with Ableton Live and totally a beginner here. Thanks for initiating this! 🙌❤️

[@mathiasjacobson9545]

Oh my goodness I hope you never stop doing these; I just downloaded Ableton and got my MIDI keyboard with the SOLE PURPOSE of just goofing off and having a way to play around in my spare time to relax; you are a life-saver for this. Everyone else either is trying to talk to their audience as if they're trying to sell them something or try to convince me that they have a horse cock, but you just got me in to it cool calm and collected. Thank you man, REALLY looking forward to more videos. Cheers!

[@DP-Dignity]

I EFFING love your teaching style. Thank you so much!!!

[@youniv]

Just got Ableton live 11 Lite bundled with my M Audio Oxygen Pro. Was thinking of going straight to GarageBand but when I came across your tutorial, you make it look so simple and easy to follow introducing techniques which chain up one after the other seamlessly. Also appreciate the way you simplified the GUI which seems overwhelming at first look. Counting on following the other tutos. MANY THANKS !!!

[@millersadventure]

I bought Ableton a very long time ago now. maybe 20 years. and it was always too overwhelming to get any feel for it. i wanted to make music but where to start and how to even ask my first questions. because your video is literally holding my hand to such a basic degree its made it all so approachable. this is the furthest I've gotten with making my own track ever. even though its just the bongy basic one we have done in this video. thank you man.

[@melodiamimi1004]

Great basis, kind of a tutorial I was looking for and couldn't find anywhere for months honestly! Great for beginners, haven't seen a better one, u explain it so easily, so smooth, and practical!!!! Thanks a lot Taetro! I'm a new Sub