Ableton Tutorial: Why You should Be Using Simpler & Sampler (Tricks & Tips)

[@iamEklo]

leave it to slynk to constantly remind me how little I know about my DAW! lol, sick video, gave me some great ideas!

[@Slynk]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments! Some of you have pointed out that the microphone audio is too quiet or needs to be de-essed. I've been working towards a solution for this. Next video I'll be recording 1440p @ 60fps with dual audio channels so I can edit the microphone audio and the Ableton audio independently. Stay tuned & please subscribe for my next video :)

[@Slynk]

+yogibear2k10 in my opinion, having a midi keyboard is absolutely essential for music production in Ableton or any other Digital Audio Workstation. They are cheap and save you a lot of time.

[@Slynk]

+yogibear2k10 the pads thingy is called an Ableton Push 2. It's a specially designed all purpose midi controller that integrates with Ableton seamlessly. It's very nice if you come from a background of using MPCs or you hate using a computer keyboard and mouse and like to get more hands on with music. It's flashy, convenient and expensive as fuck. You will be 100% fully capable of writing great music without it. But they are pretty fkn cool.

[@Slynk]

+yogibear2k10 by the way, the midi keyboard I use is the Korg Microkey. It was like $150.

[@damonomusic]

yogibear2k10 Here’s two other cheaper recommendations for MIDI, if your still looking. It depends what you’re going for, but at the very least semi weighted keys are quite nice, that’s what I prefer.. here’s the links for further exploration: www.amazon.com/Nektar-Impact-GX49-Controller-Keyboard/dp/B01EN0G8AI/ref=pd_sbs_267_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FMJ6DR4AB1WJCNE6J9KB www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Casio/M-Audio-61es-Keyboard-Workstation.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyZLSBRDpARIsAH66VQJdEzboMpAkJxe65gZMc0ep6D4ctij0CDGMNtcjirQplQdWPFz0TUMaAkJIEALw_wcB&kwid=productads-adid%5E70424644722-device%5Ec-plaid%5E359652453265-sku%5E113783744@ADL4GC-adType%5EPLA

[@Vunomic]

yogibear2k10 late reply but check out www.akaipro.com/products/keyboard-controllers/mpk-mini-mkii At $99 It's one of the most affordable midi controller out there. It's super compact. Has piano keys and 8 drum pads. All customizable. Comes with it own extra software too. Any DAW u decide on will work with it. Save ur money and time focusing on making beats. This and a laptop is pretty much all I need.

[@markotik75]

So glad I found your channel mate. You explain everything in a “down to Earth” manner, like you speak to us like we are normal people unlike a lot of DAW tutorial video uploads where the people “teaching” seem to speak down to the viewers as if they know they’re better at using the software than than the viewers and it can be really annoying and off-putting. Not you though sir. I love your videos and have watched most many times. I’ve defo learned a lot about Ableton I’d still be unaware of now if I hadn’t found your channel. Big thanks mate. Respect ✊

[@Slynk]

Thanks so much mate! I'm stoked you like the videos :)

[@givemedrummerbaby]

word.

[@anastasialol4928]

We love your chanell mate.

[@logiclock9483]

totally agree:)

[@dantei.9661]

Incredible, I didn't expect such a crazy outcome from basic sine wave, it's very inspiring. It perfectly shows how much power there is in stock plug-ins that people are unaware of.

[@willshakeyou]

It's stuff like this that makes me feel ultra grateful to be alive in 2019. Insane quality of information. I thank you sir!!!

[@robertobreve8623]

Wow love the way you teach ableton, no time wasted, straight to the point, amazing tips.

[@TheBladebrother]

This is exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for, really easy to understand and exactly what I was looking to do. Saved me countless hours of messing around on my own and given me a great head start. Randomly popped up on my feed, the god of the DAW's smiled upon me today!

[@Slynk]

Glad you like it! Happy producing :)

[@jodymcdougle8810]

Checking this out. Just got ableton yesterday.

[@squidcatbass]

Super helpful tips! That Neuro Sampler patch sounded really good

[@dallas-cole]

Excellent channel. I am on my second video in a row, and already can say that you have sick pedagogic abilities man. In a world where making a tutorial always implies to assume that is for rookies, you explain clearly without losing time on assuming you speak to such unexperienced folks.

[@heatsourcemusic2539]

Great nerding-out video dude! Loving your excitement about sound design.

[@J_GPersonal]

I spent almost a week with Sampler thus far. Thank you getting me moving in the right direction. 11 more instruments to go...

[@jgsj2]

that was seriously insane man, thank you for the demo, ive been using simpler and had not thought to add the arpeggiator in front, some serious sounds there, going to watch a few times and also work with simpler thank you again for your time and sharing what youve learned.. excellent video..rock onnnn..

[@quetzecoatl9924]

Thank you SO MUCH for your channel. I'm going to Portland Community College, learning the basics of Ableton and the Push 2. I'm more familiar with Logic Pro X and Analog Synthesis, so the way you break everything down is perfect. I feel so bad for asking such convoluted questions in a classroom setting, so hearing the full extent is a blessing. Godspeed, sir!

[@railpressureflip]

Holy shit man best tutorials out there. Wastes no time, every minute is full of precious information. Love you my dude

[@Thugmarlon]

this is almost a masterclass

[@bezio_max]

Woah dude. 10 years into Ableton and would have never thought about this. Really makes me question my brain lol and for that I'm super grateful. ✊️

[@pauljackson5038]

I keep coming back to this .... so much in this vid

[@gillesgagnon]

Thanks for this Slynk! That was fun and I certainly learned something. Cheers!

[@kobi-kobsen]

Best is the fun you have while showing these nice insights on your own freaking out with sampler.

[@JamesBermingham]

Great value in this video So much rewatch content. Thank you 🙏 🌟👏👏👏👏👏🌟

[@ricardobrown7284]

This tutorial has changed my entire workflow in ableton! Thanks Slynk

[@clintchrystie6727]

Shot Slynk for the cool tutorial, I'll definitely be watching this video a FEW times.

[@gameworld6427]

Wow at last a soft tutorial I can follow! you sir are a genius

[@samuelbobin8163]

Dude!....Your tutorials are like I discover a new continent ... Thank you so much!

[@cynsitybeats1826]

That was probably the most incredible thing ive seen done for Ableton!!! Wow I am going to find the rest of my mind since it was blown away and get to Slynkin'!!!

[@enildemday5294]

pretty deep knowledge, this ableton is full of options and each musician is diggin his own path! I use it a very different way but my music is also very different.

[@medik7493]

Always learn new stuff when i watch your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Nice tip on using push like that. SLYNK FOR PRESIDENT AND ETERNAL RULER OF THE WORLD!!

[@cborkowski]

Great demo tutorial. Just jumped up to light speed in Ableton with this information.

[@kenfitzgerald1859]

Dude. Thank you for this. One of the best tutorial videos I've seen

[@RJ-nd4zy]

The introduction was very helpful, thanks!

[@ToreHansen]

Wut, this is some of the best tutorial I have seen, trying to learn Ableton Lite as a return to music.

[@shawnhsu]

Oh WOW! Thank u so much Slynk! I've been trying to figure out how to do what you did with the sampler for a long while now.

[@iamMTNofficial]

New intro music? Hell yeah! Awesome tips as always Slynk.

[@georgiobarnani]

Damn, this dude never disappointed..

[@jjustinjjames5357]

I'm just about to start my journey on learning Ableton. These sounds... Perfect! Thanks! 😁

[@dustyrhodes1655]

Just curious...a year later how have you progressed? ✌

[@whatafoo5285]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It inspired me instantly to try Sampler & simpler out and make some cool stuff and have some fun..

[@goots6278]

Good job! didnt know sampler inside ableton was that powerfull

[@BrawlStarsFromTheStart]

Thanks Slynk for this video. I don't normally subscribe to any channel but you deserve it! Really nice and useful knowledge, appreciate it! :D

[@williamrgrant]

Amazing! Thank you for giving life to ask of those 'extra' tabs and showing concrete examples of how the settings can interact in very musical ways!

[@brettpiggott2664]

This is now my go-to spot for Ableton. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and positive vibes!

[@adl0815]

So much fun watching you having fun with all the tools in Ableton. Really enjoy your videos. :)

[@brownspice382]

still probably the best tutorial i have ever seen

[@milagrosccasani9124]

Thanks man. Very clearly explained!

[@MonsterDubClub]

I FUCKING LOVE YOU SLYNKY BOY! Thanks for this awesome tutorial man. Really helped me with getting grips to taking advantage of the sampler! 😃

[@sircrumpler]

holy WOW! I stumbled across the video today, liked and subscribed immediately! So many of my songs are sample based, but damn... I have to run those same samples through this now! I've never thought the sampler was as powerful as this, but this is revolutionary information!

[@oramus5754]

If you like that sine-wave craziness, you should check out Mick Gordon's lecture on how he made the Doom 2016 OST. The signature bass sound of his is a sine wave, and he uses sidechaining feedback as a way to generate a call/response with the huge bass!

[@alphonzomango3730]

I'm looking for this now! 😂

[@jayonbaby]

Wow I just started working with ableton Live 9 lite and it’s cool as heck!

[@bramovsk]

TNice tutorials the best tutorial I've ever watched! Super informatic and love the softow in wNice tutorialch you taught everytNice tutorialng. Thanks a lot

[@rjaykent9325]

Mate your vids are incredible! Love the laid back delivery style !

[@Heinrich2awsome]

The Sampler thing Sounds great for Dubstep.

[@anthonygio9961]

Subbed! love how you trim out the thinking & experimenting process. Explained everything perfectly, keep em comin !

[@lgr6124]

I been blessed to have found your channel thank you 🙏 I really want to learn ableton more in depth and make great sounding music.

[@Kaverinmusicforall]

thx man, very describing video about simple but useful tools

[@budabapbeats9900]

So much information.... I'm hoping to absorb some of it through osmosis by just watching your videos

[@antoinenioi6863]

Wow super cool this channel... I learn many many good idea with ableton tools ! I’m a beginners but this lesson is so instructives and we immediately apply in workflow ! Thanks for advice ! One of my favorite channel and your music is super cool 👍

[@millea8]

Kick ass tutorial! A bit more volume on your voice over would be great. It's a bit low compared to the playback coming from Ableton. Thanks for making great content!

[@Slynk]

I've been working towards a solution for this. Next video I'll be recording 1440p @ 60fps with dual audio channels so I can edit the microphone audio and the Ableton audio independently. Stay tuned :)

[@AdamBedell]

Since getting a push2 been getting back into Ableton; thanks for the sweet inspiration. +1!

[@urigeheadmot1196]

Great use of the arpeggiator!

[@devine_noise]

Handy trick with the arp!

[@ElonLiberman]

Amazing tutorial! and everything sounds so good! Thanks

[@benniwissner139]

Very informative, I greatly appreciate you Bro!

[@Maya-cl9qy]

not know , but just know you've affected my life, and apparently tens of thousands of others, in an imnsely positive way. Thank you

[@kevinkendaru2180]

Thanks for making this. Really helpful and great delivery style

[@billywitchd0ctor]

Great video- a bit hard to follow at times, but cc and a little rewind and this is one great video, really well done as usual.

[@JorisTillmans]

Yes! Thanx! Excellent stuff. Pure sound design using Live basic building blocks. Really inspiring, thanx!

[@Fak3Cake]

Sampler's shaper is basically like Distortion FX in Serum, seeing the curve and hearing the effect

[@RickySweum]

Awesome tutorial...so much to try out with the Sampler and Simpler. Thanks!

[@ToyokaX]

Learned so much just from this one vid. Amazing! Thanks for this!

[@ZoltanSariPhotography]

thank you so much men finally I know how Mr bil makes his music

[@Heinrich2awsome]

You could use the arpeggiator, simpler and a Voice loop to make a kygo rythem.

[@BlackJaguarTV]

this is what was needed to revive my spirits for making music :D

[@RawVeganRising]

Right on man! Excellent video. So thorough, so concise, so useful!

[@cyntelsince.8886]

this is the most lit ableton tutrial video ever

[@HaalElectronica]

Slynk Tutorial's are the best. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@golf-freq]

Excellent tutorial Slynk -- many thanks!

[@imjackofitall]

Way way way cool, didnt know you could do that FM synthesis in sampler

[@BulgBeats]

Nice work and beat brother, do you or anyone know how to set a cutoff point on a sample in Simpler, for example I have a loop playing and cutting of samples once others are triggered nicely, but the problem is the last sample note played in the midi box carries on playing after the note drawn in and after the midi box, I know I can do this by setting the whole sample to Gate and then adjusting the sample to the right size, but was hoping there was a more simple way, like in my Mpc for example, Thank in advance 🙌🏼

[@knobtwista]

Amazing tutorial, got me all pumped up with inspiration.

[@JM-ev3ij]

I’m always blown away! I just wish I could use it lol

[@ledruidebeatmaker8119]

thank you, big tuto!!! sampling+ septuplet goove= OMG!!!

[@suntrekkerthompson8741]

Wow that's awesome thanks for sharing

[@jwald00]

Great Video!!! Lots of great ideas thank you

[@ayoub6418]

Just wanted to express how helpful your videos are!! you are extrely good at explaining tNice tutorialngs in-depth but still at a basic level for

[@TheRickysee]

Processing , processing, processing. So so good.

[@JoolsParker]

Wow - Ableton seems to be infinitely capable in so many ways! And you seem to know all those ways Slynk - thanks for sharing your knowledge. Where'd you learn it all?

[@tim_arterbury]

Whoaaaa I had no idea you could do that stuff with Sampler. Thanks for the tips!

[@elvishpretzely9173]

One of the most mind blowing ableton tuts! :) Any chance you might wanna put out a wavetable tut?

[@julianlynch6446]

Great video my man, thanks a lot, you have helped massively!

[@jamesclarke40]

Wow what an amazing channel, just discovered it and so grateful for the info!

[@muxima2004]

Definitely u r damn good, no doubt at all. The best yoututor around. If youtube would give awards to the best tutors on youtube, definitely you would get one. SOL when come over to London

[@SayajinKanak]

Really nice 👍 Thank you for the tips

[@alfredog2921]

Thank you very much. I learned a lot with this video!

[@bilalbokasba7851]

Worked thank you alot! you're the best bro liked

[@fishbonegaga]

I just discovered your channel , awesome ! Thanks a lot !

[@jonibri9793]

Following your explanations is so easy and at the same time fun, only thing is you are skilled man hahaha, however I haven’t had this much fun learning about ableton, other videos are sooooo slow and just non informational, too deep when it comes to basic stuff

[@burn_after_reading]

Best ever tutorials dropping like bombs! : ) Respect!

[@morpheus3693]

Man You're fire, i'm learning a lot with your tutorials !!! keep making great content and Big Thanks !!

[@BulgBeats]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@nnataliered]

how do you create a sort of "pulsating" effect on a beat? kinda how the vocals sound in kaytranada's "you're the one"

[@FXWLL]

Why did i not know about you until today?!?! You are a genius 😃

[@Slynk]

+FXWLL welcome to the channel. Thanks for watching :)