How I MADE the Ableton Live 12 Demo Song!! Chuck Sutton - Patience

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[@mttlsa686]

The intuition you had about the sample start-velocity relationship and how it mimics the real organic behavior of the percussive sounds it's brilliant! i have to confess that after watching your video where you talk about the scrub and the hi hat technique, even if you didn't show the settings in sampler i've been able to perfectly recreate it by logic and doing some sort of "intuitive reversed engineering" looking at all the possible features in sampler and understanding how to make them interact with each other. Moreover i added another feature mapping the release and the decay with another device's parameters (i don't remember what it is at the moment, i should open the project to see) to get more articulation in a way that you can mimic the typical choke behavior of the hat but just if you want and when you want, based on how you press the controller button or how you program the midi notes on the piano roll manually. It was really fun!

[@ChuckSutton]

I appreciate this message so much! The number one thing i'm hoping to inspire is this type of exploration - the fact that you were able to intuitively recreate, and add on to the functionality of the concept is exactly what I want to see more of in the production community! People getting hands on to make good music from the ground up.

[@mttlsa686]

​@@ChuckSutton Hi Chuck! Glad you replied! Rereading my comment I noticed that I described the function I added to your dynamic hat simply as "typical choke behavior" but in reality it is not just that. My idea started precisely from the fact that when I finished replicating your technique I realized that it was not possible to make the hits with low velocity have a long release (as is also possible to do with a real hi hat if you think about it) because they start from the tail of the sample. So, to do some experiment, first of all I thought of loading a sample of a nice long LONG hihat, then fiddling with the sampler ADSR to find the right proportions between the parameters to obtain the most realistic and organic effect possible and mapping the sampler parameters with a midi envelope, I managed (although not exactly perfectly, I have to study the interactions a little more deeply) to add more behaviors of a real hihat that were missing in your technique. 🤝

[@ChuckSutton]

@@mttlsa686 If you're ever inspired to make a video I highly encourage it, this is really interesting stuff! I'm excited for the snowball effect of what stuff like this can turn into, feels like a bunch of scientists sharing musical papers

[@fishtheman]

@@ChuckSutton very creative bro, but we could do nothing if it wasn’t God’s will that each and every one of us would exist and live. And us humans know this universe has many laws, which makes everything possible, and God is the perfect being that made everything. We humans were made to be His images, but we all fell short of His glory. The result is death. If we were obedient to God’s perfect laws, we would live on forever, but none of us did. That is why, it is written in the Bible, for God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believes in Him, will not perish, but have eternal life. God loved us so much, that He did not leave us destroy ourselves, but sent His Son to be a substitute for us before Him as our representative so that if we believe in Him, and His Words, we will live forever with God, we will be renewed, transformed in His likeness. The Word of God will feed your soul, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Him. God is ready to offer you His life, and peace, which transcends all understanding, only if you believe, and love and obey Him in return. God only wants our good, so that our life would prolong forever with Him, and that we do not receive the due punishment for our imperfect life, death, separation from God forever, the author of life, and all that is good. God offers us life to the full, through Jesus Christ His Son, here in this life and in the next. And music is one of His work, so much complexity that our minds cannot comprehend, but God is willing to offers us everything, if we love Him, and also, love others like ourselves, including our enemies, because we ourselves were God’s enemies, but became His own people, His children, and His friends, as soon as we allowed Him into our hearts and minds. God’s law permits everything to exist, and He sustains them all. He will judge everything one day, but thanks to His patience, we can try to get everyone saved, through the message of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, prince of peace, King of kings and Lord of lords. God bless you Chuck, may God’s peace be with you.

[@tigergame]

The beat of history

[@Tapeorchestraa]

ive never in my life gone back to the demo project after closing it just to listen and analyse it, except this one, i love this demo so much

[@BIG_PASTA]

Same exact deal for me.

[@potatosan4250]

I was struggling to find it yesterday lol most cookin default set ever

[@tristanreid3971]

Same for me!!!

[@mikecarot7264]

How do I get it back? It only played the first time I opened the trial, I can’t see to get it back

[@adamturleymusic]

same!

[@B_L_R_Z]

Ableton couldn’t have chosen a better song to demonstrate the sonic possibility and potential of all the new features. All within such a tasteful and current sounding package. Excellent work Mr. Sutton. Thank you for your creative ingenuity. Very inspiring project.

[@DylanTallchief]

Hearing your song brought me back to opening up a DAW for the first time (FL 10) and hearing the demo song there. Thank you for reminding me how creative and fun making music can be ❤

[@CypiXmusic]

Your project file made me feel insecure about my production skills 😆 What an insane song. Bravo!

[@Iamthetraveler]

That song is amazing! When I opened Live 12 for the first time I must’ve played through it a dozen times. (Pun intended)

[@andyswanson7454]

literally the first demo song on any software that made me do stank face

[@LOLCoolJ]

Just getting to see how this genius works is more than worth the price of the upgrade.

[@luigipietro20]

THE BEAT OF HISTORY

[@borbjorbis6317]

Rest in peace Akira Complex

[@avodroxx]

Congrats Chuck!! I want to get to this level so that a company let me do a demo project for them, that would be awesome!! So much love and admiration for you 🖤🫶🏻🫂

[@ProwersEdits]

Bro BEEN a genius from day

[@gforceink]

Song legit slaps harder than Will Smith sir. Grateful to be introduced to your music. Keep making more music and sharing it with the world.

[@davidbaker231]

Tons of good info here. Plus, this guy deserves to blow up. You Tube: bless him with algorithmic grace.

[@ChuckSutton]

Thank you so much!!

[@davidbaker231]

@@ChuckSutton You should consider a longer version of that track. Maybe you've already done it?

[@druggzy2485]

I literally accidentally clicked on this demo track while opening my ableton and sat there for about an hour listening and analyzing. man, you are a genius and a creator

[@tosho23]

when I open your project I was shocked, the vibe and atmosphere, that really remind me why I start making music 10 years ago lol. This is a masterpiece of sound design. thank you!

[@chrov]

CHUCKS BACK!!!

[@batho5433]

LITERALLY THOUGHT WHEN I PLAYED THE ABLETON DEMO "oh wow this like some chuck sutton type shit" GOOD STUFF MAN LOVED LOVED LOVED IT

[@JortsWubs]

"transform seed" had me wondering what sorta shenanigans were going on. "I paid for the whole piano roll, I'll use the whole piano roll" vibes. really cool to see what went into it

[@aloysius_music]

My man Chuck still absolutely killing the game

[@mattmar96]

I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck at a show a couple years back and he was incredibly kind. I'm so happy to see his success!

[@SpaceKraftSpaceKraft]

actually one of the best songs on the planet ... EASY ... and it a flipping project in Ableton

[@manorofanimals]

By far the best demo song of any software I've owned. And incredible contributions to the stock patches!! Thank you for breaking these down and doing all that you do Chuck.

[@lilwombat]

i was losing it when i heard your vocals and was like omg its chuck!!!

[@Ibbys_space]

seeing akira complex officially partially embodied in ableton makes me so happy, this track is absolutely incredible

[@GA5aLaProd]

Yeah, I wrote possibly one of the greatest songs after opening your demo . Great Demo

[@P4TCH5S]

When I heard the song on Ableton I thought it might be by Jacob Collier, which I mean as a super huge compliment. I'm happy to see that I was wrong and def subbing to the channel! Keep up the great work and blessings!

[@CJ_Walks]

Crazy demo, crazy breakdown, energetic teacher, and one of my favorite artists. Freely available. Epic.

[@Donottalktomee]

Holy I thought I recognized those vocals from somewhere… heard you from All or Nothing orginally and I’m glad to hear more from you!

[@valentynesounds]

NO WAY IT WAS YOUR SONG, wow. I literally spent an hour looking through the project file, and even saved the strum o matic to my files I loved it so much

[@tilersun]

Same as comment below. I've never paid any attention to an Abelton demo track in 13 years. The complexity and ideas you put into it are a true inspiration as to what the DAW can do. I had no idea some of these parameters and functions existed. Superb work and nice track.

[@bwiselive]

already said this on IG but best demo project i’ve ever seen and an incredible song in its own right. really appreciate you further breaking this down!

[@overtonesnteatime198]

it's fire!!!

[@iamdavidrosalie]

Best demo track ever!!!!!

[@SoulTempleStudios]

bruh when i played the track first loading up 12 i was blown away

[@redabitar]

Not gonna lie in the past 10 years of trying and downloading all sorts of DAWs and their versions, I've never actually saved the default project cause I was so afraid of losing it, amazing stuff man thanks a lot for making this!!

[@slide-se]

Would be fun for the artists that didn't have their songs selected make their own videos like "this was a demo song you never heard". Bet there are loads of awesome producers out there :)

[@4x4bless32]

I literally have my jaw dropped, when I hear your demo, that was so clean and melodic

[@excape_artist]

so glad i watched this. not only did you point out some of the sound design i was curious about (recording the midi generator movements never would have crossed my mind), but your enthusiasm and passion as you talked about the project was incredible thanks for the inspiration!

[@esahm373]

Best DAW demo song evernme thinks!

[@dawnberi]

I really have been listening to this demo song for DAYS! It has been so helpful and its a JAM!!! I was listening to it when I saw the notification for this video! YAY!

[@freshkidblaze]

That demo is 🤌🏾🔥🔥 and unexpected. I was expecting to hear dance music 🤣🤣.

[@dwyanehan2560]

fall in love with the song already

[@iamtiffanyscott]

Totally agreed with all who love the demo song. I actually wasn't even looking at the screen when the song loaded and started playing. I stopped what I was doing and look at the screen like "Yooooooo whaattttt????!!!!". Love your sound bro!

[@AlfaOmega_MusicalMind]

When i first open FL Studio in my life (the last year) was because i instaled it on my computer so my nephew could used it.He was producing in that DAW. My first impression was "Wow!!...it has a Demo Song!!!" (Very cool though!). My second impression was "What a good colours has this daw!". Now in see Ableton working on that in this 12.1 version, an aldo, a full beautiful and entertaining song full of his instruments and effects. BRAVO ABLETON!!!!👏👏👏, you amazed me,and made me very happy!!. Thank you Chuk,for this video and that song!!!❤❤.Greetings from Argentina!!!👋☺️

[@Spamton]

all of these presets are genuinely super impressive. especially the rainfall one. I hope to use the bass preset you made in one of my future projects!!!

[@azla__]

i adored akira complexes stuff for years, but only found out they passed away now... rest in peace

[@Akalex]

love ur work, I knew a genius was behind this project!

[@itinerantghost]

🔥🔥Ohh man, that track really nails it, and I remember thinking to myself that this was the first time I felt the demo track was banging! I kept listening to it while deconstructing the project, and I never do that! 👏

[@spook1359]

You're infectious, what a genius

[@thegeenius]

Bruh..!! no words,,- i had to go searchin' as soon as the demo came up.. like , who da hell?>>=insane sound design, and more so,, amazing song overall sir,, the instant feels start with strum-o-matic and then the vocals wash over -- the shards of glass effect with the midi is nothin' less that genius-, i can go on, but, -i'm sure you're gettin' from ableton heads everywhere,, tight work, boss-,, i'm a fan.. 👊🏽

[@LouseGrouse]

COMPLETE beginner here, this demo is a really great introduction to a DAW and is just a downright great song. Thanks so much for it and for your advice! And shoutout to your nephew. He is wise.

[@bernard12324]

My man, your song is a fucking BOP WHEW!

[@dianachow]

Yesss thank you for making this breakdown! Love your approach to creativity and music making, and how you share it with the rest of the music community. Patience is my fav demo project to date, hope it gets released as a song, and the Rainstorm rack blew my mind as soon as I dug into the tracks when I first opened the demo. There's a life lesson in there somewhere about not caring so much about the start/end of a sound but what happens in between. Also it was a pleasure meeting you at non plus ultra a couple weeks ago, really enjoyed your set! Looking forward to more of your tunes, tips, and tricks!

[@ChuckSutton]

What you said about "not caring about the start/end of a sound, but what happens in between" is why i do all of this! Really happy you were able to take that away from this. And it was great meeting you as well!!

[@justk4z]

I was so amazed when i opened it for the first time

[@blvckatomz9921]

Mr. Chuck your song was quite refreshing! Great work!

[@truvonne_]

I LITERALLY saved some of those sounds as presets just so I can deconstruct them later, I am so glad that I found this video, this was by far the best demo song that they have actually used in my opinion, went back MULTIPLE times so yeah that was awesome.

[@VyletPony]

you are a gift to the world

[@keith303]

such a beautiful and well produced tune !

[@goodlook]

HARDEST DEMO SONG IVE EVER OPENED A DAW TO. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@philphillphil]

the flute was the sound that instantly flashed me when i opened 12 for first time :) well done

[@wizarddeathmusic2937]

Chuck!! The demo song is absolutely incredible, and so inspiring. Thanks for all you create!

[@kevin55555v]

Amazing work Chuck!🙌

[@willemxeno]

Hey Chuck, I loved discovering that project. What the heck have you done on the Rainstorm track bro that is absolute insaneness! haha

[@jaronsteele]

lets go chuck!!

[@charlotteathena]

i opened 12 and i was like "wait is that chuck sutton :o" and it was chuck sutton

[@yanto0o]

WOW i never wouldve thought you end up doing ableton demo song ! insane

[@krs-fltutorials4487]

I've never connected with a sound design video more than this. And trust me, I've watched hundreds and hundreds of them. The simple advice you give us so powerful and makes a ton of sense. Really inspired.

[@budbringer8181]

Dude I saw ur IG reel and when I opened 12 I was like "waaaait I've heard this one before". Fiiiire track

[@ronaldinho4eva1]

Chuck, I am in complete awe. I installed Live 12 and I had no idea it came with a demo set, I wanted to write it off, but hit play just out of curiosity and I almost had a religious experience. I was shocked how good a demo track was. I asked Google Gemini who made the track to find your video here and to find a full explanation of it was so fulfilling. Your ideas are so creative and your solutions to execute them from thought to the track are so impressive. It's also quite the coincidence that I had just discovered your track "133 - Ode to Freshman" a couple months ago and loved it as well. I hope you make music for a long time! Can't wait to hear more of your work.

[@iFeature]

DUDE I WAS ASKING MYSELF YOUR A LEGEND

[@kyleyoungmusic]

Loved the video! I’m still on ableton 10 😂.. But after hearing that flute patch you made I’m sold. 🐐 🙏🔥 Loved the track this was very inspiring and informative. and congrats!! *subbed

[@mexicaustralia]

Brother, I recently started music making, a long term passion I've had... and seriously... You have talent man, and I absolutely love what you've made. Playing with your sounds and instrumentals, coals and everything... inspirational.

[@Badtunz]

It’s about time this vid came out. That track was flawless.

[@melchisedekj]

sounds amazing. surprised your not commercial already. ready to hear your stuff on the radio!

[@searchingfortruth537]

One thing I must say is your song sounds as full and large with the minimum tracks as possible. Amazing work dude. Went through the entire session to see details and found some really good one 🙌🧡

[@Kaonashimusic]

i love this demo song.. reminds me of tennyson

[@drewgrit_]

Opening this demo unlocked a level of mind blown id never experienced before😂love it dude, well done!

[@yashsinhamusic]

Bro you're such a genius, I was literally finding you everywhere as soon as I heard the demo track. It blew my mind literally! Then you randomly showed up on my Instagram and now on KZbin (Never have been more thankful to the mind reading algorithm). Thanks for this breakdown, really love the sounds, Subscribed!

[@seigemonstracity]

Man I bounced the mp3 and listen to it my car. Probably the first .. Demo ive ever bounced and listened to in my car lol

[@jaymarkbeats]

Man, Thank you so much, I was shocked to open Live 12 for the first time and find such an amazing demo song. I was checking all the details, sound and effects and you did an amazing piece of work! Congratulations 👏👏

[@BarsAndScore]

When I opened the program, it was the first time making music since before the pandemic. This project file was like a clear message from the ethers - ("time I wasted, time I had, etc.") Man, Chuck - gotta just say thanks, brother. Hope to meet you at NAMM or something one day.

[@phenexgaming1162]

I wish to learn how to mix percussion that scratches your brain like this

[@waynepayne864]

ayyy chuck i aint gonna lie to u i copy and pasted the beat of history patch and used the bass oscillator for something i was workin on. i woulda supported it u should put it on ur gumroad but it was so useful for learning how to use meld and the scale thingy, you're good at teaching and this demo is going down in ableton history for being one for the most effective. it truly is the beat of history

[@geebee44]

Song is AWESOME... Really!

[@yuvigerstein]

Genius! Thanks for sharing with the Ableton community

[@jamescurtis]

Amazing track! I agree with the comments below, this is the first demo project of any DAW that I can remember actually grabbing my attention and making me want to explore it! Those drums knock super hard, thank you.

[@BenNixBradley]

Congratulations dude.

[@el_matamuertes]

Loved the breakdown mate, great vid

[@enrixque2340]

I’m watching this video as it was suggested to me, and I just now realized you created Chess Bling- it’s one of my favorite songs! Awesome video, congrats! 😄

[@svendoms]

The song really stood out! I immediately went to see how it was constructed. I learned more looking at this then most tutorials. It’s the best demo song ableton ever had in my opinion. Great song great sound, great voice! Tnx

[@soniibeatz]

the vacuuum flute sounds amazing!

[@lazyenglish7029]

Congrats on making becoming the Ableton tour guide! dude! I loved your track!

[@geebee44]

Joint a real vibe... well crafted, well written, well performed...

[@streamlight1]

this is amazing man, your use of abletons tools and experimentation is on another level, yet you manage to maintain so much musicality at the same time. great stuff

[@medmuzzzzzzz]

I learned some automation tricks with that demo song, it was Really nice

[@0kbonny]

That demo is Wild! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@_samtaylorrr]

damn dude - this is crazy! thank for these gems. very creative and expert level sound design

[@unelias2592]

Great demo song! Feel is right.

[@OmAumOm]

Fave demo song by far. And to have your explanation tutorial video is a huge bonus. Thanks Chuck :)