Making Your FIRST Song in Ableton (Using Default Ableton Plugins/Instruments)

[@InspirAspir]

I always enjoyed this tutorial but looking back at it always wanted to improve the quality of the video and add in some new knowledge - so that's what I did. If you're interested you can check out a remastered, updated version of this tutorial 1.5 years later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXi4lXedgMl4nZo

[@tobiaszahalka5287]

Can I ask you something? How can I instal some of the sounds what I want, but I can not find something like it.

[@Heidi_Hany]

InspirAspir how can I contact you....to inquire about stuff in ableton?

[@joenorris7130]

Hey can u make another one of these videos where u walk threw making a song. Doesnt have to be basic but one were u walk threw everything u do. Thanks in advance

[@jjjuhg]

Eq goes on master out - i can t put it on the track that i want. How the F nobody knows to explain this ?

[@matthewalbright91]

I don't know how many "beginner" videos I had to go through before I finally found this one, but it was way too many. Way way way too many. Thank you for ending my search for a STRAIGHT TO THE POINT tutorial for beginners.

[@InspirAspir]

Sorry for the bit of a late response but thanks for taking the time to let me know this! I am glad to help and I appreciate your support. Best of luck to you with all your music production :D

[@kushal474]

yeah he wasn't the only one...so many videos i had to watch before finding this one...good work!

[@Yatukih_001]

I found out that there are all these urban myths about free studios and reached the conclusion those myths are silly storytelling that is not worth following.

[@since1876]

Apparently I got super lucky because I found this video immediately after having a friend show me a quick video on the interface. I'm glad I didn't have to do the searching you did but at least we all figured it out eventually. ;)

[@Bill7Godet]

@@InspirAspir Me tooooo! Please make another live 10, with all the latest instruments and m4live tutorials....And some kind of vocal...!

[@laserbob6766]

Thank you for doing this tutorial right. I've had to "rewind" through way too many "how to" videos that still left out minor important details! You were clear, made sense & to the point.

[@george.rivers]

I really like how when you are talking about a quick change to make you say it like you're making a song, "I think i like this better, so i think im going to change it" it added a different feel rather than the normal boring "So now you click here then here, and bring this down.. etc" Very nice tutorial!

[@InspirAspir]

It's one thing to START your first song, it's another thing entirely to FINISH it- good thing I made another tutorial video! Click the following link to learn some tips/steps on how to complete your first song, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX63oWd8iLh_qMU

[@peterveer7798]

InspirAspir can you make/upload Sash - Mysterious times in Ableton ?

[@peterveer7798]

InspirAspir Can you make a tutorial in Ableton of how to make the song Haddaway - Whats Love!

[@peterveer7798]

Ang White im sorry?

[@JAYoung-ez4mg]

Thank you for making one of the better how to use Ableton videos. It is much appreciated.

[@ishyyy23]

OMG Finally someone that gets to the point, while being hilarious, and actually teaches me something. Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@Ahyubastu]

I just binge watched your entire "for beginners" playlist. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE! It was exactly what I needed.

[@Trito]

Pls make this a serie

[@Trito]

PLEASEEEE

[@Silentify]

Trito ! Lmfao. Nice to see you here

[@Forgan_Mreeman]

seary

[@bluburroni7615]

PLEASEEE

[@evilgenius7937]

Siri

[@skyesawaken2070]

This helped me so much, i was extremely confused as to how to do this exact thing and now you have solved my problems! Thank, great videos by the way!

[@citizen0101]

The first ableton tutorial that actually teaches not only how to make an ableton song, but how to actually realistically use ableton simply, easily and more efficiently to create beats, rhythms etc and of course "how to actually use ableton". Truly a beginners guide. Well done man. ✌️🙏❤️😁

[@HenriqueLeal92]

this is what i was looking for years! the foundation of how to make a song! its the most important thing, everything else its just time consuming and perfecting the idea... but this is what i was looking for because there was always something missing and i didnt know where to start, i always started with the drums and ritme and i got stuck every time, the funny thing is i asked for help with real musicians and nobody had "time" to help me, so i what to thank you very much for making this videos and help people out how to do what they enjoy doing and dont feel bad because there is always something falling behind that we cannot see...

[@Zumablak1]

Pedagogically...man...AMAZING! This is made for learners. I will repeat Matthew, going from video "x" to video "y"...and then comes the pearl, that's this one. Thanks InspirAspir. I guess CUBASE is trying to buy you out!? Seriously, thanks a lot, I made my first music from scratch in 90 minutes...emotional!

[@zoneedge4550]

you are like the best example for Ableton. Its sad that you only got like 12 views for this video but your helping a lot and I thank you for that so keep on doing these videos

[@stefanoarnello1745]

Love how you explain the tutorial man, please make more videos, I trully want to learn about producing and some videos are way too difficult for my level

[@ast9519]

As a total beginner, I found this video very helpful - especially for introducing the arrangement view. Thank you!

[@fatpichu]

I have be messing around with ableton abit, most tutorials i've seen, showed the person making more complex pieces, other then the fact that made it harder to follow as a beginner, it made the expectation of what you are gonna make as a beginner get way to high. so i like the fact that you made your production simple in the tutorial and then showed what it could grow to be, made it a bit easier to play around with the program.

[@InspirAspir]

Hey thank you! This was very nice to hear, I appreciate you taking the time to say this :D

[@chilko8244]

Sounds like the Market theme from the legend of zelda ocarina of time

[@pecorinoromano6552]

i was about to comment the same thing

[@slick_grimes7121]

I just got done playing that shit,lmao

[@jupitor919]

I was thinking Mario from Mario bros. Gets a girlfriend..

[@koopapro]

lol

[@coleture4298]

Im an fl user and im learning abelton you did a great job! Now im considering getting it because of the layout thank you!

[@RoyAdin]

Thanks a lot for the incredible tutorial man! Do you have any idea why does the pitch of everything sound lower than yours even though I followed your instruction exactly? What audio preferences do you use?

[@NR2k3_CC]

Thanks man! I had watched other videos on how to use Ableton, but they failed to show me how to actually put sounds together to start making a song. You filled that gap and I thank you!

[@jimtacon5950]

Just watched this and the beginners video, love how you break it all down into simple steps so someone with no idea what they're doing (me) can understand it. Thanks, and keep 'em coming!

[@Unseen_1337]

Wow I remember watching this 2 years ago clueless on using DAWS, and Its funny to look back and see how far I've come. I rembwr being so happy when I started to learn the most basic things from this Tutorial Lol Thanks man

[@captaindoom7751]

Thanks for teaching me how to make elevator music. I really needed it for my elevator.

[@InspirAspir]

elevators need love too

[@alisonezard9328]

Thank you for making this! I just successfully made my first (super basic) song using your tutorial and now have the confidence to continue messing around and experimenting :)

[@InspirAspir]

Hey thanks! Happy to hear it, appreciate you taking the time to let me know this. Best of luck with your music production future! :D

[@action214live]

You're the first guy who I've watched and could actually understand and learn what youre doing. Thank you

[@InspirAspir]

Hey thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to say that!

[@MrJawzwa]

Dude. Thanks for this tutorial. I have been using Ableton since Live 7 and love it. I've recorded bands, my own music and all sorts of experimentations. Although I can say I have used some of these methods in the past, this tutorial is still exemplary on giving a start to a piece of music. Using all different techniques for a purpose. Also I had to note how you began with a simple, almost ubiquitous chord flow, but showing still how by the end, with using the arranger's imagination the piece finished can sound entirely original. Cheers suh! Keep on arranging, producing, and rocking in the free world dude.

[@InspirAspir]

Hey cheers! I appreciate you taking the time to tell me this, it's refreshing to hear even someone with more experience was able to take something away from this video. Thanks for the kind words, best of luck to you with your future music projects :D

[@leagibson]

If you dislike what this man is doing, you have no soul. Great job I'm using it to power level now, thank you very much man.

[@SeanFortune1]

Thanks for making this video,I have been interested in making songs for a while now but didn't know how but you just showed me how.

[@InspirAspir]

Glad to hear it! Hope it helped :D

[@alaaoui925]

because of you i loved Ableton and I'm making music on it right now.. you are a perfect teacher

[@Eli-tn3vz]

hey man, all your videos helped me really much and I really appreciate the fact that there's a channel that fully explains how to do certain things, its very helpful!

[@InspirAspir]

Hey cheers! I appreciate your support, thank you :D

[@spyrotex9378]

Omg, thank you so much! I love your tutorials and you thought me how to use the midi extension and how to make lightshows and now how to make a song which I have always wanted to do but all the tutorials I watched used the drum rack and I could never get it so thank you for being the tutorial master!!!!,

[@kevkyaw]

This is amazing. I am a classically trained pianist and I have no idea how to use these DAWs. This is such a great first lesson for beginners like us!

[@InspirAspir]

Hey glad to hear it! I appreciate you taking the time to say that, I'm happy to hear this helped you :D

[@michaeloliver7767]

I just got back in to recording and this video helped me out so very much. Thank you!

[@yangriver7827]

your videos are best launchpad and live tutorials i have seen。thank you sir!

[@dhruvmehra4801]

you nailed the tutorial bruh thnx man that was super duper dope gonna watch ur videos till i learn everything and recommend everyone else

[@davidsimons1377]

I take it once you write a part using internal sounds you can re assign it to external midi instruments providing you have a midi interface, or of course play them together? I have Ableton 10. Just got Presonus 1824 for audio & plan to buy Iconnectivity MIO 10 for Midi.

[@jmstudios6514]

Thanks for teaching me everything! One of the best tutorials!

[@Dinkleberg96]

I made step by step this tutorial. Key by key and it was equal! It sounded like yours. But after finish it, I started changing some stuff yo test it out, like the bass instrument and that kind of stuff and yeah it was good. Thanks

[@Omgbellatrixxx]

BEST TUTORIAL IVE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE

[@92spaceboy]

Hey IA, I really like your lesson, and the way all related are mentioned in the same moment. Cool brain, I'll fly through this at same rate. Nice one !

[@hawthtoons7177]

Nicely made video man. Informative, interesting, good pacing, and you talked clearly (which i find a lot of tutorials lack). Great job:) keep up the good work

[@enflame97]

This is the tutorial which I am looking for a long time. One word. Perfect. Great job bro really helps me a lot :D

[@papanong8997]

This helped me so much, you explained everything I didn't know clear and the other stuff i watched didn't really help me. Now I can try once again. Thanks

[@LiveWithPurpose365]

New to Ableton, it is very complicated because when you hover over a button it does not tell you what it does making me have to navigate every inch of the screen to do one simple thing killing my vibe. But its alot of great sounds for a budget price.. Thanx for your help

[@thisistazzy5831]

Honestly I wish I found this video over a year ago. I had no idea what I was doing back then and now Im teaching a friend how to use ableton so he can persue music and I think this would be the perfect start for him

[@EmePlaysGames]

Thank you for making this video, I have seen so many but this one puts it into terms a true beginner can understand. You have a new sub and I can't wait for Dreamland EP.

[@trem2618]

Did u use Ableton live 9 lite or live 10 suite?

[@mazukai6525]

Thank you for the tutorial this was very insightful and helpful

[@aqua3418]

Any videos on basic music theory so you can know what notes sound good together?

[@davidsimons1377]

Fascinating thanks! Just bought live 10 std. Just gotta buy the interfaces.

[@rjnovalmd]

can u also teach me how to add or make drum fills in ableton.... thanx

[@adamrunok]

If I may suggest one thing when working with beginners you have to show the extremes "EG" on off so us people that aren't Keen to over dubing can hear the difference u know its slow but necessary much love for your time

[@SammyDoesEverything]

Can you make a video of something like this but incorporating the launchpad/launchpad mini with how to make a song in ableton with the launchpad?

[@josemariamedina3903]

Thanks for this. Clear, fast and to the point. Very useful.

[@gamingrg4231]

Thanks a LOT! all i need is 2 hours and i made my own song! that means i have another reason to not leave the house

[@ronocthebarbarian3025]

Go ahead and do your thing little buddy! Proud of you!

[@rileythompson3901]

could you make a video explaining all the MIDI effects?

[@himanshu99871]

You could be an awesome teacher bro!!! I really liked watching this video as you carried on with the basics and did not waver off into the more complicated stuff, which is very demotivating for a beginner like me.

[@InspirAspir]

Thanks! I really appreciate that, thank you for the kind words :)

[@betz42]

Thank you for the tutorial I'm a just a beginner but hope into making great songs like you.

[@chriszhang4718]

Can you make a video for how to make a final song which made by popular singers etc. to stems?

[@since1876]

I laughed so hard when you said "NEVER MIND" after adding that second instrument :D this video is super useful. I really needed something to show me how to get into the piano roll after having played with FL for a minute before realizing that ableton is all anyone uses and therefore is easier to get help with. :)

[@OutxfOrder]

2:48 i don't get the option to insert midi clip

[@carolinebarley]

What is going on here? I've had a midi keyboard and ableton for a year and I've watched 20+ hours of vids about how to use it. You're the first one to say press tab and actually show us how to make the music. Thank you!!!

[@RaffiQueer]

I loved your tutorial! Thank you SO much. I struggle a lot with taking a LOOP into a SONG. There's a lot of content on how to go as far as you did but to build an actual track... I'd love to know the process!

[@estevanlandivar8465]

thank you so much i watched so many tutorials before this one and it finally made sense

[@Aiikun_]

Slips & Slurs - Holly - Turmoil !! Nice choice x) I've started to dance when I've hear it 🔥

[@MUSICIANRAGU]

Bro Ableton Live is suitable for beginners ?????

[@ItsImprovedAI]

Thanks for this video InspirAspir....... It helped me alot and I'll be soon Making my own song and will be giving you the credits for teaching me..... Thanks again...... Awesome video!!!!!

[@supergirl9882]

finally an understandable tutorial but can u do a video how to actually like finish a complete song? like inserting audio and triggering different effects along the same midi or audio tab?

[@miltonmagik]

Finally, a well explained Aebleton tutorial for Dumkies. Thanks a lot buddy!

[@Awiggins64]

Hey Congratulations on the success!!!

[@NOVAxSHADE]

You're my hero for the day! I've been trying to figure out this for days. Thank you! Subbed!

[@InspirAspir]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the support

[@thecakepro3498]

Thanks you for making this so easy, i can finally try to make a song

[@moe6087]

Helpful video👌 easy to understand considering you keep it simple and go straight to the point! :D

[@luisvalencia73]

I made my first song because of you brother i have been searching videos for months like yours. And i finally found it just what l needed to create a song easy and simple thank you so much merry Christmas and happy new year ones again thank you ✌😀

[@InspirAspir]

Hey thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to say this, glad I could help :D

[@benn6499]

So helpful thankyou did not fall asleep unlike other tutorials

[@Arbityrdub]

Hey man I like the video, just wandering why do you write your drums in audio vs midi, what is the advantage there, or is there one at all?

[@rdwn9249]

Thank you Inspir aspir, your so inspired.

[@iamvj]

u just gave every one the correct way to start good job man

[@manukas_vanukas]

Incredibly simple! I know a thing or two about music, but with this software I don't also have to be a computer nerd to implement my beats.

[@joenorris7130]

Hey can u make another one of these videos where u walk threw making a song. Doesnt have to be basic but one were u walk threw everything u do. Thanks in advance

[@SaifBawwab]

this is still useful over 3 years later lol, thanks for helping me!

[@togofuskyhusky718]

Help! how do i put something like that that i created on the launchpad? thanks in advance! great vid and keep up the work!

[@kushal474]

thanks bro, hard to find clear and concise instructions like on this video. Keep it up!

[@beautifulthings1452]

Great video. Please keep making more. Especially if you can keep making songs as an example. Best Ableton video I have seen so far.Well done.Also please show how to use a keyboard like novation launchkey to create note and chord sequence.Thanks so much.

[@InspirAspir]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to say that - I will consider your suggestion as a future video :D

[@adeguzman1115]

Thanks for this! I want to learn more to use Ableton and this video thought me a lot of things.

[@markusanderogrubnik2398]

Yo, bro you really helped me out. Tnx for this vid and ye pls make it a serie!

[@sawyerfarrell4594]

You are so optimistic. Thank you

[@sonamgyeltshen8839]

Whats the next part of the tutorial? are you working on it?

[@jerryao]

how do you plug in a scarlett solo into ableton?

[@notbxr]

when you pressed instruments and simpler, how did your one open with more sounds inside? my one doesnt have anything inside

[@swhaebsalam6680]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm always happy to help! Let know if you'd like any videos on specific topics in the future. I wish you all the

[@thecakepro3498]

Finally, a video that makes it so simple

[@bykiaralee]

hands down the best tutorial for beginners

[@batousai619]

Hey there. Have you been able to load up Addictive Keys (example, Mark One) in Ableton? Or do I really need to have an external MIDI device so I can use the sounds in Addictive Keys?

[@iaminsane5514]

Look up how to make templates, once you have a template customized for you, you can get to making soft quickly

[@nsera9462]

Thanks for this video. Can I ask you instead of me sitting there and using the pencil to put in individual notes to form a chord. Can I somehow plug my synth in and just play the chords on the synth so that it will pick up the notes of the chord?

[@InspirAspir]

Yup! You can plug in MIDI controllers such as a keyboard for example and record what you play. You have to arm your MIDI track for recording by pressing the button with a circle in it next to the name of your MIDI track (basically this tells Ableton which track you want to write the notes for) and then hit the recording button at the top near the play button to start recording - at which point whatever you play on your keyboard will be recorded and kept as notes in Ableton

[@SimplicityOfficial]

His single is going to be my ringtone. ;D

[@thelandofmashups2397]

same

[@Yb44444nd]

can you put up a download link for this project? thank you

[@KiritoKunNightcores]

Nice vid man, ill be watching more to learn more. it helped me, and gratz on your single, good on ya mate.