How I Live Loop using Ableton and the Push 2

In this video I walk you through how I loop while Live on stream, including how my session is set up, and how to record and trigger clips and scenes.
The song I am looping is an original called "End Up Alone" and you can listen to it here: open.spotify.com/album/2GiISU...
Follow me other places: t.co/K9V6UJy9ie
Catch me doing this live on Twitch: / alanna_matty
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Session Layout
01:32 Ableton Settings
02:08 Song Setup
04:45 Song Loop Creation (piano/bass)
07:00 Drums
09:22 Duplicating Clips / organizing scenes
10:40 Guitar
12:15 Navigating the Push and Cello Loop
13:18 Vocal Loops
16:36 Full Verse/Chorus Playthrough
18:40 Explaining button presses during the song
19:42 Triggering Clips individually
20:44 Setting up a Verse/Chorus Section
22:42 Rambling Outro
Also I know I use "clip group" and "scene" interchangeably. I don't know what to tell you. Both terms get you to the same conclusion.
If you're ready to level up a bit, come try my Loop with Me Series and see if you can follow along! : • Loop With Me - Riptide
Gear:
Abelton, and the Abelton Push 2
AKAI LPD8
Yamaha P115 Keyboard
Godin Montreal Premiere Guitar
Shure SM7B Microphone
Plugins:
The Gentleman Piano by Native Instruments
Neutron 3 + Visual Mixer by Isotope
Strings are Spitfire Audio
All other midi sounds are from Ableton libraries

[@overand]

This video is criminally underviewed and underrated; The combination of engaging but helpful description *and* musicianship is ✨S✨T✨E✨L✨L✨A✨R✨!

[@BulleTRiP]

This. The amount of beginner-friendly yet useful information you managed to pack into this while keeping it so chill is nuts. Fastest 23 minutes of my life, and I don't even have a Push lol. idk why you randomly popped into my YT feed, maybe the almighty algorithm will make this video explode someday, who knows :) Anyways, keep up the good work, you're a great teacher and a wonderful singer! You just got a new follower on both YT & Twitch

[@bimatvug]

Indeedd @@BulleTRiP

[@saxophonydominikengel3724]

Alanna, the way you explain everything is beyond what I saw up to now, thank you so much. I could learn so much from you in a couple of minutes.

[@pyrrhus0160]

I legitimately expected to not understand anything in this video. I ended up being fascinated by the process and gaining some insights. I will probably never be able to use this information, but have enjoyed the experience of obtaining it.

[@AlannaMatty]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StanleyKubick1]

that's so impressive. it's wild that you can not only carry a conversation, but actively explain what you're doing while making that gorgeous track

[@WeApostle]

I’ve been searching for a video that can actually make me understand how things work and here my search ends and I am fully satisfied with the content and how you have explained each and almost every points. Would love to take lessons from you if you provide. Please let me know. More power!!

[@TheodorElfving]

YOU DID IT! You made it understandable and enjoyable. Thank you so much Alanna!

[@owenmccusker4160]

Amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to share how you do things with Live and Push.

[@Paski_f]

Thanks so much Alanna ; merci i bought my push 2 because of you haha and now once again you learn me what i did not dare to ask you on Twitch how you do all these loop with push. You answer all my question. So Many thanks

[@3xAudio]

very helpful. good workflow

[@wilcop]

this is legitimately one of the single best tutorials of any subject on youtube

[@AlannaMatty]

Wow thank you!

[@brittlestar1558]

Awesome work, you've clearly explained how the magic happens while demonstrating that it's still very much magical ❤

[@AlannaMatty]

Glad it keeps a little bit of the magic haha

[@NineFourOneMedia]

Been messing with the Push since Push 1 came out waaay back, and I learned a few shortcuts here I never knew existed. Great video. Thanks!

[@djDivineJustice]

Magically beautiful!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

This was breathtaking and insanely useful. Thank you so much for this❤️

[@sargekowalkowski8572]

Amazing vocals and performance - thanks!!

[@Midzbeats]

what a magical vocals you've got !! the harmonization everything just amazing

[@threethirty7642]

Thanks for the tutorial! Exciting to figure this out!

[@SherikaSherard]

What a great well thought out clear video tutorial! Thank you! Xx

[@tahiche.]

What a pleasure to watch. Thanks for this!.

[@meinbherpieg4723]

Thank you so so... so so much haha. I borrowed a Push 2 from a friend and have been trying to wrap my head around a proper workflow after learning how to load and record instruments, and this video was by far the best i've found so far (much better than the Ableton produced videos, imo)

[@AlexFamMusic]

This is so helpful! One of the best explanations and also I love your song

[@wolfgangmerx]

Very helpful and so great! And the video, too. ❤️

[@erikk690]

Very helpful. Amazing job! Very thankful for you!

[@GeorgeEvangelopoulos]

Thank you! Brilliant video.

[@feeng]

great video! thanks for the explanation!

[@AlmaLibreStudios]

Your tutorial was very insightful and the chord progressions that you used made it a joy to watch and listen to. Thank you!

[@joshfynbos]

beautiful. Thanks for sharing the tips

[@guissho]

This is great. Thanks for sharing!

[@ParthChauhanMusic]

Very well explained Alanna, thanks!

[@Isaacthompson]

Great job! Thanks for taking the time to make this! Blessings..

[@gabrock55]

Holy crap! You did such an amazing job at demystifying your process. This was seriously inspiring!!

[@Zaccyonline]

Beautiful explanation. I’ve seen most of this info before but it’s great seeing it all in one place and so cohesively presented. Beautiful song and voice as well. Subscribed! Thanks so much.

[@marcpero7372]

This is brilliant. I'm glad I came across this video

[@LKBL8]

wow, this your way how to perform and loop is amazing, thank you so much for this really well made tutorial, so helpful!

[@yoshtube.]

Honestly have no way to explain how much time this is saved and frustration with wrong setting I had haha thank you 🙏 love your work!

[@tf7a]

thanks Alanna brilliant lesson :)🌠

[@juanelrobot]

The best tutorial I've seen so far, thank you!

[@brunops_music]

Great video, very helpful, thank you!

[@malcolmjacobson6226]

Fantastic demonstration of looping with Ableton and Push 2! Thank you for producing this - it's inspired me to give it a try 👏😎

[@inglorious76]

nicely done, easy to understand and also a very pleasant voice

[@pale0wl]

Beautiful voice, thank you for sharing

[@adrianjapp]

Just found this! Great stuff. Thankyou!😀

[@user-fr8st1rk6y]

Thank you so much! :) I found this video very informative and absolutely cozy and friendly! :)

[@alejandrobernard_]

This is amazing! I hope that the whole world sees this video ☀ Thank you so much!!

[@VelezBiH]

This is awesome break down of your process Alanna! Thank you for shearing this with us noobie looper musicians. I am just getting my feet wet with Ableton, this helps a lot! Keep em coming !!

[@libremocion9273]

Soooo Useful!! Thank you so much. Blessings! 🙏💖😊

[@TheBlackJewelz]

Thank you for making this very understandable and relatable, not super complex and arcane. Also, love the song. Following you on Spotify now

[@timholman9954]

this is SUCH a good video and you are a complete talent. Thank you for putting this together!

[@TomWoodfin]

Wow, beautiful music ♥

[@CamOstrom]

This is amazing! Nice job, Alanna!!

[@AlannaMatty]

Thanks Cam!

[@AubrynMusic]

I did not know about the looper plug-in! Thanks for doing this! I’ve been wanting to do more looping like this bc there are limits with my loop pedal. You’re the best! I’m probably gonna watch this a few times

[@pault4249]

thanks for the clear explanation of your looping process. really like you voice and the lyrics of this song.

[@davidaa9238]

of all the looping explanations this is by far the best one, please post more live looping content. you're goated

[@grompling]

don't have anything to add, just commenting to help boost the algorithm for this fantastically informative video. thanks for sharing your process

[@BrianQuesta]

you give great reviews and demonstrations! and you are pleasant to listen to. the other push tutorials are really annoying and all over the place.

[@vawilson30]

This is such a beautiful explanation of how the push 2 and abelton work. Thank you! This video alone saved me soooo much time, effort, and money!

[@tomthummer]

this was super helpful! thankyou

[@ChicoMuya]

This was easily the best tutorial I've seen on this (and I've paid for some). You made this so incredibly easy to understand. Well done! Absolutely fantastic

[@Mike_Rezo]

So amazing!!

[@tomlovelight2376]

Great video explaining how to record on Push in a informative and positive way, thumps up for this nice work :) Nice Teacher and Musician.

[@arjon3503]

Thank you so much for this video. Much love

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Thank you Alanna. Love your voice and harmonies, great video! I have a push2 on order, so thanks for giving me s clear understanding of how to go about looping, i currently use a Boss rc10r looper pedal and it's very limiting. Keep doing you! ☺

[@RadicalOwl493]

Super helpful. Really appreciate your approach. I have a Push on the way and just learning Ableton workflow currently. Many thanks!

[@DJMikeron]

very well explained and when the voice came in it was wow I got goose bumps. Perfect video learning by doing. Thank you so much its been a big help on deciding to buy it.

[@rudiclaeys7850]

outstanding video, thank you so much

[@thomaskihr329]

This is by far one of the best videos on YT explaining how Push is working in a way that I want to use it. You did a great job, have a great talent and I love your calm way of explaining....and you are a great musician ;) Many thanks!

[@thenoyrd]

Hey! Thanks for this video, really helped me a lot to understand and work with Ableton in live situations

[@vis2022]

Many thanks for this video. You are a very talented musician and a very good teacher. Pleaaseee 🙏 make more videos like this! A detailed step by step breakdown of all the tracks/sends/groups would be goddess gift 🥰. You got a new follower from Spain. Thank you!

[@genmce]

Very nice, thank you! Learned several new things, duplicating, press and hold to arm. I’m only 6mins in! Great work!

[@AidanNation]

Very helpful - thank you 🙏🏽

[@danm9561]

I bought a push 2 because of your videos, and it's helped so much. Your videos are amazing, really appreciate you

[@andrzejd.9706]

Worked , thanks a lot!

[@MrSnysokk]

Nice song 😊❤ very good tutorial👍

[@charliedalton1778]

I’ve been using push 2 for 6 years and this video was so helpful. So talented and such a great teacher. Amazing

[@eento06]

Nice content Alanna

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Finally got myself a novation launch pad pro with ableton lite to try this kinda stuff out. this was super helpful thanks Alanna! now it seems i gotta setup some templates, get used to looping and how the timing works, and practice my instruments again 😂.

[@ianwillett4009]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@AndersChanTidemann]

Thank U and you have a lovely voice!

[@Bashanvibe]

Thank you!!! This is the set up and work flow I would like to have when I get the Push and Komplet Kontrol!!! Play my keys on NI KK and drums on Push!!!

[@jalanlee4743]

Thanks Alanna! So many ways to use looper and I have been struggling with which one works best for me. One tip I just love is how you map the looper controls to the Akai! You showed me that I don't need the record button and can just use the "+" button for both record and overdub - then the 4 buttons on the Akai can include the clear button! Thanks!

[@lofispace2384]

Nicely done ,-) I am still very new to the Push2 and this has been very helpful

[@TheBigVic4]

Great vid. A lotta things make sense now.

[@christiandelord]

Finale I understood the power in using Push2 🎉 thank you so much!

[@noaharpaz]

Great video!!!

[@frenziedcurtain]

Really good!

[@lucyluanlovesmusic]

Thank you Alanna~very useful~ could you take a video of how you set up your gear?

[@KuyaCyMusic]

you're the best Alanna

[@JackOlderProductions]

Competent, kind, nice and really good. I just ordered the Push 2, so I'll be forced to learn Ableton 😉 Signed up. 🎹🙏💯

[@ohcarmela]

this is INSANELY helpful! thank you so much for making this for us looping noooobs 🖤

[@AlannaMatty]

More than happy to

[@zannehanna]

This is such a perfect Ableton looping video tutorial.

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

Literally building a live set right now and am gonna sneakily record my chorus to then play back and harmonize over. Awesome video. Thanks for the good vibes.

[@AlannaMatty]

Hell yeah! A great trick

[@RanA-gs7ll]

very nice vid. great work. thanks.... thank you..

[@An.D]

Great tutorial, You got my sub ✌️👍

[@Chaseischasyn]

AMAZING VIDEO THX!!!!!

[@andreaswiesinger4364]

Beautiful

[@BeatsbyLonza]

Very dope !!!!❤❤

[@WrestleTheDecibel]

Wonderful

[@THEREALDATALORD]

You just solved a major issue for me. I've been hunting for the best live looping configuration. I tried two Arturia Keystep Pros which I really like but I have a larger setup and like recording raw audio too. I tried the MPC Live 2 which is really great but still didn't have the workflow I needed. Ableton with the push controller for recording and launching clips and editing the loop points along with a Novation Launch Control XL for dedicated level mixing is the ultimate setup. Thank you again!

[@artexplorationcalcutta2776]

Thank you !

[@frankjoseph6071]

very helpful!