Ableton Live For Beginners

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[@Taetro]

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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😋

[@Backto_B]

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

[@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

[@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

[@waterthisfield]

Guessing your @ is Taetro, but how do you share ableton tracks on IG?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@denisehendricks777]

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! 🤗

[@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.

[@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.

[@roxDELETED]

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

[@Taetro]

thanks Rox!

[@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 ☝🏽

[@poneiulaxys6035]

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

[@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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@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!

[@mexicaustralia]

This is next level Taetro. Seriously, I've been using Ableton for 2 months, and kinda struggled to get the right frame of mind to make something. After just the end of this lesson, I was bulding my own melodies, drums and baselines in session view and bridging clips together to make something that sounded reasonable. Well done brother. Can't express the gratitude here, you have my thanks. Inspirational!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@norwegianblue2017]

THIS is the video I have been looking for! I don't know why manufacturers don't just hire you to do their tutorials, dialed in to their specific product of course. I could see four 30-minute videos for beginners, three for intermediate and two for advanced. This is something a lot of people would gladly pay for.

[@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. 🙏

[@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!

[@freddygutierrez9178]

Thank you for the super clear introduction to Ableton! I just got A brand new Mini Lab 3 for Christmas and this video has helped me understand super quickly the basics of getting around the program! You are a natural teacher!

[@Taetro]

perfect!

[@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.

[@arthurvargas6432]

Taetro, you are simply the best teacher. I've just finished the music theory course and I'm now starting this ableton live one, and I've got to say that your teaching skills are fantastic! The learning experience is easy and fun, you express yourself very clearly and have a lot of patience. I am very pleased to have found you and this channel here. Amazing work man!

[@Taetro]

Thank you Arthur. So glad your liking the videos!

[@onlydrdj]

I can't thank you enough - I've watched other people's videos saying beginners and nothing came close to clicking for me like your instructions did. Following along made it clear.

[@airplane_vroom]

thanks dude, this really helps. im about to get ableton and it seemed kinda overwhelming at first, but you really know how to make things simple and easy to understand.

[@Taetro]

My whole goal is to make you feel like it is not overwhelming at all! We can do it

[@svperman_lod]

Took my half a year to understand Ablelton’s capability. Worth the time stress and effort. In my opinion.

[@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!

[@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

[@staticsupremacy]

Hey, from vegas here and my dream is to drop crazy bangers at the local night clubs. I been on Ableton for months and barely learned anything until i came across your video and really locked in. You’re a natural teacher, and have taught me so much in such little time. Theres no time wasted just teaching all the importance of Ableton. Thank you taetro! 🤞🏽

[@Taetro]

thanks my friend. You’ll be making crazy bangers in no time!

[@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 ♥

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

I can't even tell you how simple yet extremely effective it is the way you teach the basics. Thanks man

[@Taetro]

I appreciate hearing that!! thank you!

[@adorableandray]

This is legit the best present for my 47th birthday today : )

[@Taetro]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[@adorableandray]

@@Taetro hugestest thank you! :D

[@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!

[@LockiesHouse]

I love watching your videos. There is something very calming about the way you explain, and it's so very clear. So much better than others who try to explain music technology and theory.

[@Taetro]

I appreciate that! I'm glad I can help you make some music

[@organicsludgeqt7037]

I tried watching about 10 other tutorials and this is by far the best. Perfect pacing, simple, practical, and easy to understand. I also am very grateful that you made these with people with 0 music theory knowledge in mind. Very grateful.

[@Taetro]

It really means a lot to hear this. Thanks so much

[@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.

[@JoshIsASoftie]

I'm blown away by how concise and well-paced this was. I've been tinkering with Ableton for a while and you just answered all the big stuff. Thanks!

[@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!

[@olivialau3635]

Your video saved my life! Just got my first mini MIDI keyboard and Ableton yesaterday and never made any complete music before. It's quite panic when first time open Ableton 11. Coz I realize it's impossible to self-learn it all by myself. So lucky to find this video series. Your videos showed your patience and the teaching is very clear and easy to follow. Now I can continue to learn without worries, Thx a lot and subscribed❤

[@lisa0411onthetube]

You are a HUGE blessing. I am a long time song writer, singing and playing songs on the keyboard by ear as they come to me. To take my song writing to the next level, I tried several DAWs but with all of their complexities every DAW I tried was just a stumbling block to the creative process for me. But with your help, Ableton is becoming the enabler it is meant to be. Can't wait to keep learning, and growing and creating even better songs and sounds in Ableton with this very helpful series as my guide! THANK YOU!

[@meltemh9814]

I purchased ableton few weeks ago and seriously I couldn't understand a thing because I'm used to see different kind of daws. So when I was searching on the youtube how to use it I came across a lot of people explaining it. I tried to watch them but they are not explaining everything like you do. Your way of explaining things is so easy to understand and now I feel less hopeless and feel like it was not a bad choice to purchase ableton at all. I just simply don't understand yet and people like you make me understand it better. Thank you for this video. I appreciate it and gonna keep learning from your videos.

[@TheTruth420]

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

[@GretaGardiner]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have never made sounds with Ableton and you have explained it in a way a newbie can understand! You are a gifted teacher!

[@FahadAhmed-cd3pn]

I have yet to play a single note but have been watching this creator’s content over multiple platforms and feel like my knowledge has developed significantly. He explains things in a patient and logical manner definitely raising comfort levels for total amateur like me. Looking forward to playing along now…

[@marialouisacerrato6313]

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

[@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.

[@waterthisfield]

You're great! I found your channel a couple years ago and now that I've finally got around to buying a midi (Novation Launchkey MK3) I'm so glad I re-found your content. Thanks for the consistent and dedicated effort to make this fun and accessible for newbies.

[@HoldMySoda]

I am 50 years old and bought myself an Akai mpk mini and the Ableton Live Software. I never had anything to do with playing music but I wanted to try it out for years. You really gave me a perfect lesson. You are a great teacher.

[@Taetro]

really appreciate that my friend. so happy I could help

[@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.

[@michaelwarner249]

Very, very well done! Usually these online tutorials involve the "teacher" doing a bunch of moves with his hands while talking and the student is left in the dark as to why all those moves are not explained. None of that goes on here - this is straight forward and quite clear. You are an excellent teacher! Thank you. - Michael.

[@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!

[@shawntei]

Just like the rest of the comment section mentioned, I watch your videos because of how calm and how well spoken you are with your craft. You explain things so well and time important details for the right times instead of info dump. Thank you so much for making these types of videos, it feels like you're making stuff that works for people instead of just making stuff for people and it shows. Keep it up man, you're so real for this!

[@Taetro]

stoked to hear it shawn!! im glad the videos helped

[@jeremiasp314]

You're a great and natural teacher. You didn'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!

[@lostpenguin3682]

Bro, your lesson is just AMAZING! ！！Been struggled a lot learning to use ableton live, almost desperate. Your lesson just help me see what a wonderful daw it's and really rekindled my desire to make music.❤

[@JustinJadunath]

Taetro! Thank you so much for this tutorial and the rest that I will be watching. I have been fucking around with the free, Lite, edition of Ableton for waaaay too long. Always feeling like it was too big for me to handle. A ridiculous thought seeing as I have been using Serato for a looooong time. As 50 yr old "old" man, finding your vids have been inspiring, and I KNOW that I am going to get a lot more out of Ableton, than just making noises. THANK YOU!!

[@NestlaysChaulkolateChips]

This tutorial is really really good. I've been trying to learn Ableton from scratch and it's been so difficult. Every tutorial video seems to be all over the place and I can't put the pieces together. But from this 30 minutes video only, I already have a good idea how the very basics work.

[@dmitrokrivtsun2890]

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

[@paulydon]

Finally! Someone who understands what a beginner is! You're a great teacher.

[@ytpremiumnyafff]

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

[@Sasha12241]

Just 1 minute into this video and you can tell this guy is natural teacher. Love your essence bro !

[@The_Montanistani]

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.

[@RR-ke2sr]

Thank you so much for demystifying my first DAW. I've only started using it a month ago and am fascinated and amazed at the features and capabilities of this program. I mostly play guitar and sing and recording is so simple on it plus having the ability to add MIDI instruments really adds to my recordings. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks again!

[@xeperekx5738]

Omg man you are the best, I have arturia minilab II and ableton lite for 2 years now and been struggling to create something. Thanks to you I'm able to make something and more important to have fun! Good job Sir!

[@IBrotherMartinI]

I have started watching plenty of beginner guides. Most of them jump straight into production I love the pase of this videos and I finally get some of that stuff

[@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!!

[@marioviegasthemachine8665]

this is the first lesson i can actually understand whats been said... thanks for your awesome effort!!!

[@jakoneu6958]

I watched many videos to learn how to use Ableton, but this is the first one I actually learned something. thank you

[@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

[@DJ_Kiba_]

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

[@bigolhawg]

I can't thank you enough for this series. I would be so lost without you. THANK YOU!!

[@Taetro]

More on the way!

[@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!

[@hiphopanonymous318]

I've watched so many videos and now whenever I want to learn something I type it in with your name hoping you've already made a video for it. Best instructional videos on I've ever watched!!!

[@mathiasbressan6087]

Mate this is special, extremely helpful, can't even describe how much! Learned so much in this 30 min, way more than in the frustrating tutorials that I painfully had to watch before finding this :)

[@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

[@Dennis-xs9cn]

Just completed my purchase of Launchkey 37 and Ableton Standard 12 and watched 1st video lesson here. Quite superb teaching style thank you and likewise the content. I’m looking forward to using this complete course to begin my music production journey. Brilliant work!

[@100Proof_DjSilk_HMP_Radio]

This is the best I've seen so far . Usually people teaching are skipping steps all the time.

[@Bashanvibe]

Since I’ve started digging in AL this week this video made the most sense

[@FahadAhmed-cd3pn]

I have yet to play a single note but have been watching this creator’s content over multiple platforms and feel like my knowledge has developed significantly. He explains things in a patient and logical manner definitely raising comfort levels for total amateur like me. Looking forward to playing along now…

[@bunbee267]

I am not sure why I looked at your video but I am glad I did. This is an example of where going slow is actually moving faster. You're slow and methodical about your explanations. For example, exampling how Ableton sometimes wraps and guesses the BMP and how it can never be a decimal. How to unwarp and rewarp it to allow the correct BMP for your sample can move along with the projects BPM. I've watched so many videos in which this was never explained. Because of this, I subscribed. Thank you.

[@teddyamok]

Can i just say you are an excellent tutor. Ive viewed thousands of different tutorials over the years as far as cgi sfx but when I tried a few tutorials for Ableton a few days ago I found them confusing. I think I will stick with your tuts as you make learning Ableton easy & fun. Thank you.

[@vitopettito1689]

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

[@Taetro]

🧘🏻

[@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!

[@Cosmik1111]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏⭐️🌟🤍 you are a very good teacher, I’m gonna keep watching your classes 😎

[@Taetro]

Thank you cosmik!

[@EdithJeon]

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

[@TassIan77]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@DanAdamsShow]

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

[@itstheadventureimtalkingab4016]

Who ever said your teaching style is easy to grasp,follow,understand,process…. Wasn’t joking! Subscribed

[@t0xicg4m3rtn2]

i always loved music and i wanted to create some for me , but almost all daws seemed overwhelming , so i decided to go with ableton , however i didn't know how to use it , now i'm watching your videos and they re really helpful , thank u , appreciate u

[@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!

[@JoeFic9997]

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

[@davidconnolly9868]

Fantastic Video. I opened Live 11 for the first time and found your video . Great work and I have no musical background at all! A natural!

[@SlowolfYoga]

YASSS! so thankful for this!! just getting into your base of knowledge..folding laundry as I listen along..@ 23min I start involuntarily headnodding and dancing while folding; forget i am *learning and watching your vid*!!! SUPERBIGTHNX

[@rebeccalassen8769]

At the moment I'm taking my very first steps into the world of creating music. I've been singing my entire life, play a bit of piano and have written a few songs. However, I have never actually published anything. This toturial is very easy to follow and I can't wait to watch the rest of the series. Hopefully, I'll soon be able to produce finished songs. And with a lot of practice, they might even turn out somewhat good in the future. Thank you so much for a great tutorial.

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@danhill9534]

Got to say that is the best Ableton starter videoI have seen. Worth a watch.