The Best Ableton 11 Beginner Guide (in 17 Minutes)

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I read all the comments and I will answer any questions you have!
Thank so much for watching.

[@madveggie]

I'm nearly 60 and never really attempted making music since my teens but I had this compulsion so I bought myself a Novation Controller recently which comes with Ableton Live and after just ten minutes of your video I've been able to start making the music I have in my head. Thanks so much for breaking it down.

[@TommyTheGoofy]

wow

[@gambittomusic]

👏

[@annexgroup6878]

That is so AWESOME!!🎉

[@robgoodburn6178]

Thats fantastic. What Novation thing did you buy?

[@madveggie]

@@robgoodburn6178 The LaunchKey 49. It's designed to work with Ableton and makes it so much fun to work with.

[@McMoony]

Absolutely insanely good tutorial. The true measure of understanding something is how well you can teach it simply to anyone, and this guy gets it for sure

[@tritanbarackle]

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[@emmasutphen2521]

You are such an amazing teacher! Thank you for making all of these complex concepts much easier to digest!

[@glenntaylor6749]

Incredibly well done. Your teaching skills are better than any other tutorials Ive seen. Thank you for inspiring me to continue.

[@xxirion]

Having only just started in Ableton after a 15 year break of writing music, this has been an absolute god send of information, especially the CMD-J consolidate feature. Great work Ethan!!

[@user-eo3zn7bl9n]

You're an awesome teacher

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@Rendell05]

This really helped me transition from my previous DAW to Ableton. There aren't many differences so far, makes me feel like my hard work has actually been worth something. Thanks for the intro!

[@Deathbringerrrrrrrrr]

Ive watched countless tutorials on DAWS for years and this is the best tutorial I've ever watched! Clear, to the point, and very informative! Thank you!!

[@slimprinz]

God bless you more for this great content I've been an FL studio user for 11yrs and hoping to start using Ableton live fully. This tutorial is an eye opener for a first time user... Happy creating

[@sophiemars8093]

ahh finally a true beginner tutorial, clear, concise, slow and I love the subtitle/topic highlights. thank you so much!

[@Cyclopath.7]

This is such an amazing intro - SO much clearer than the native Abelton tutorials. Thank you!

[@morganbojie1227]

That was so awesome. It definitely made me feel more comfortable about getting this software to start this journey and I couldn’t be more excited! Also the “I pay rent, I deserve to be here”… iconic🤣😭😭😭

[@ShishRon]

Awesome tutorial! I really appreciate the way you explain everything and the tutorial "scheme" (introduction, body and conclusion for each part of what you were talking about). Seams like you gave a lot of effort to make it that clear simple. Also the video editing is great btw.

[@christopherwhite5316]

This was very helpful. I just started using Ableton and I have been confused, but this clarified a good portion of my confusion. Now I can start creatively flowing.

[@CompleteProducer]

yay i love yo hear that!

[@sof7012]

i literally love you. i watched your "how to mix" vid and fell in love with this daw. its so easy and complete for me (i just do vocal covers so this is enough). tysm for your help!!!

[@Meek_mn]

This helped me immensely in explaining some basic essential tools, thank you! Being new to this DAW it has been overwhelming to learn but this laid things out in a simple & easy way, would definitely look at purchasing your course.

[@ethedrummer1555]

Been using ableton for about 10 years now. Still found a lot of value here 🙏

[@themelancholia]

But are you Able to use Ableton for ton years? That's the important question.

[@Drvik_]

I have been using Ableton for a bit now made 2 songs, I really love your videos and your energy I stayed and listened to the end you have really helped me a lot! Please don't stop making these videos 💙

[@CompleteProducer]

wow i love to hear that! thanks for sharing (:

[@choo-chooakadela6309]

I’m 51 And I’ve been DJing since I was 12. I took a 17 year hiatus from 1999-2016 and the year prior, my D1 RB son, decided to quit football and became an Emcee. His music is Incredible, so don’t get me wrong, but he’s supposed to be in the NFL. Not GOD’s Plan🤷🏽‍♂️ Anyway, I e produced tracks in the past for friends using my verbiage and sounds by mouth and they’ve been used for major artists. Here’s the problem, I Never knew how to put my ideas into song structure by myself, nor be able to use the beat machines, software Etc. I even attended Full Sail University, Online though, and I learned certain things, but nothing for me to get myself started with production. This Tutorial that you just gave us is So Far Beyond what I’ve ever been taught. I Thank You, and I’m Hoping to attend a school in New York to further educate myself within the production world. I learn better hands on than online. Thats just ME though. My End Goal with DJing is to DJ on Tomorrowland’s Main Stage, and my goal with production, is to First produce a Solid track that my son will Rhyme on and have my daughter sing the hook. He’ll be long established before that and he already has hits, but I’ll be his tour DJ, which I’m already a turntablist, but It’ll give me Other avenues to explore. With that all being said, I Thank You Again for taking the time out to educate us Thoroughly and I Hope you have other content that I can follow. Man..If you ever had time to Directly instruct me, I welcome that as well. Peace & Blessings!!! 🤲🏽❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@MOPWOBS]

Transitioning from Fl to Ableton has never been easier thanks to this video helping me 💜

[@egatx]

Dude, you have broken down ableton so neatly and clear, definitely subscribing and going to watch all your stuff! Thanks brotha!

[@emreugurlu8229]

I'm switching to Ableton and this was the only tutorial that I was able to finish. Thank you for the great content! Subscribed

[@karaangel457]

Thank you for making this video. Most helpful, straightforward/clear and easy to understand video I’ve come across in explaining the essentials when it comes to producing in ableton.

[@saddymore]

This is pure gold. Thank you so much, Ethan! ❤ Everything is very clear and clean, super easy to understand I’ll be waiting for your new vids! 🌄🔥❤️

[@carriefingsolomon]

I’ve been clunkily using Ableton for months but learned a lot from this vid and am so glad I watched it! Thank you

[@eastsidelight]

One of the best and beginner friendly tutorials of any DAW's i have ever watched; thanks man. Thanks alot

[@BadViola]

This was super helpful and definitely the best 17 minute beginner guide. :)

[@bkawalko42]

Great video. I’m just starting to get into this amazing music journey and you just answered many of my questions. Thank you kindly!

[@JustMe_Melodies]

I just found your account and this is the first video of yours I’ve watched. I found all of it extremely helpful but really sincerely appreciated when you said to stop making excuses, and start making music. I’ve been trying to learn for a year now, I’d had Ableton and my MIDI keyboard for months and just haven’t started learning how to use them until this past week. I’ll be watching so many more of your videos. I applied for another producers 6 week course and they’re going to call me tomorrow but now I’m not even sure I need that anymore. Thanks for breaking it all down so easy, as far as how to zoom in and out. I found it all to be extremely useful!! Thank you!

[@jaedamed]

Thanks for the tutorial. It helps me a lot. I like the way you explain things. So simple and easy to understand. 5 star plus!

[@jota3219]

Teaching is a skill you can add to you repertoire for sure. This was 10/10 thank you!

[@marcerasmus3745]

Man, this has to be the best approach to learning ableton that i have ever seen...thanks Ethan, very very helpfull tutorial...you inspire me dude😁🙏

[@schqrr]

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[@mlinea433]

This is so helpful. I appreciate that you get right to the point and understand the level of details we need as beginners.

[@marcelsetiawan1192]

Now this is what I called beginner's guide, this helps me a lot for understanding ableton way better than others explanations. Thank you

[@travelwithtoniann]

After searching endlessly trying to find tutorials on how to use this! I am glad I found your video very helpful

[@Veg4]

I just hopped over from Reason to Ableton and your beginners guide for getting used to the UI and Hotkeys is gold. Thank you!

[@joanclaret647]

Super helpful!!! I come from Logic and just seeing this video I can understand perfectly how the basics works and commands. Thank you so much!

[@matthewhunt4835]

Dude so helpful. The best quick start guide I’ve found, thank you!

[@LWCmusic]

I switched from Fl Studio and this Tutorial is amazing! Helped with a lot of questions I had.

[@Itsweet5533]

really nice video thanks. this is one of the only ones that genuinely gets you going, and in a way that kicks tedium at the gate, so you actually get some momentum. sharing some stuff from the beginner's perspective: - 5:58 would be ideal to see how to get the snare track on the track first b/c i wanted to go along w/ you. - it would be dope in the beginning to show how to trigger the sound like when you are toggling dry/wet so we can do that with you too

[@mollydinsmore6189]

Wow, this just got me so excited to start using Ableton. You did such a good job on this video, it is super helpful, thank you!

[@djalexdunne]

What a truly fantastic video. Simple but thorough, encouraging and chilled. With a nice little message at the end. Thank you 🙏

[@Liihdeoz]

I'm just starting with Ableton. This is the best tutorial I've seen so far! Thank you! ❤

[@kevinressler242]

Thank you for the intro to this software, I really enjoyed your easy to follow and expansive tutorial!

[@viviyep]

So glad I found this after watching several tutorials that were all way too complexe and technical for a true beginner. Thanks pal

[@lucianaruffin4165]

This is by far the BEST ableton tutorial I have seen!!!! AWESOME JOB!!!!!

[@MagicTouchAudio]

I have looked at a lot of tutorials with no joy. You are a good teacher

[@talnardi]

Are you the most helpful Abletoner/ producer so far? Who simplefies the blip out of this whole thing ? Yes, you certainly are , and your self plug is a gentle reminder we should be grateful for good teachers just a click away 🙏🏼

[@cammosesSH]

I've used Logic for the past ~10 years so I'm familiar with DAWs, but not Ableton. This was a perfect "foot in the door" tutorial. Appreciate it

[@josephthibeau7356]

You are an incredible teacher!! I just decided to switch from logic to ableton, and understanding the daw flow in general helped, but this definitely made it a whole lot easier for me to make the switch!

[@LaMatta90]

Just getting into recording guitar, just barely started learning to play the guitar a year ago, this video is very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@OuterChild-he2fz]

Great tutorial. Concise, easily explained and very helpful. Thank you!

[@clementpimentmusic]

Great and straight to the point video for begining on Ableton, thanks Ethan !

[@iambramsy]

Bro you too smooth with this. I've never learned anything this quick ,no sweat🎉

[@kxngbasic8833]

You're Amazing. Just Made The Switch From FL Studio To Ableton Live. I've Tried Different DAWS And FL Studio Was Always Easier For Me Until I Got Ableton. Now I'm Just Learning The Ins And Outs And This Video Was EXTREMELY Informative

[@craap4224]

You made me want to come and comment which I very rarely do on KZbin. Keep up the good work! Even for somebody experienced, coming back and listening to essential concepts one more time can be frustrating and boring. You make it way more enjoyable and smooth. Thanks. Hope you're paying rent by now :p

[@bubblerd]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial,well presented and very informative.Thank you and well done 💯%👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@emlad]

This is SO informative and amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your expertise :D

[@tcripper]

Thank you for making this video. Finally a tutorial that lays it out in a simple fashion. I appreciate this very much and can know utilize abelton in a much more complete way. This video is the absolute best for beginners. Love and Gratitude!!

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks so muuch!!

[@slankk]

You're the best! What a lovely attitude and way of presenting, thanks so much for sharing the knowledge

[@juanladrilleros6217]

Amazing!! A lot of useful content in a very fast way explained.🎉

[@jeazkingofficial5136]

Watching this on the bus and I’ve already learned ❤ great work

[@bofa4608]

This was amazing bro. Made me more excited to learn, thank you!

[@one1zero0eight8]

I am 16:51 in the market to purchase a new DAW. This is the best overview video I have watched on this program. You have absolutely sold this to me from it’s usability to its depth of functions. What an awesome video, thank you!

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks for watching!!

[@incomeadda1584]

Absolutely insanely good tutorial. The true measure of understanding something is how well you can teach it simply to anyone, and this guy gets it for sure You are such an amazing teacher! Thank you for making all of these complex concepts much easier to digest! i love u to add on 😍

[@cocothefatpriest1935]

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[@debbieliu-atopladyboss]

Getting into music production and this video tutorial is super simple to learn the basics. Thank you Ethan!!

[@ChrisGrayGuitar]

Can’t tell you how helpful this was. Subscribed, thank you 🙏

[@sseantierre]

This was really helpful and quick. I definitely feel less intimidated to use ableton now!

[@brunomorgades1146]

Excelent video! ive been looking for a video like this for years but all i found was ether too long or too complicated, now im looking forward in recording a lot of songs with my guitar, youve been a blast!

[@catherinecard2648]

Great tutorial! I was lost and needed to get familiar with Live 11 for a class I am taking. Thanks for decoding it for me!!!

[@KiChiga92]

This video was super helpful. I’m excited to test out what you’ve taught me. Thanks again. 😎

[@Dylan-zg2jl]

Just started Ableton and learned some good tips from this, thanks mate!

[@tequili]

Thanks a lot, great explanation and you have a really friendly energy.

[@trippyfall3542]

this video is just amazing, as a teacher myself I appreciate this a lot

[@Tiarettee]

I rarely ever comment, however, I had to for this video. I had just woken up from an overwhelmed stress nap after binging Ableton tutorials all day. From frustration, to confusion, to anger, to annoyance I have finally stumbled upon you. A true teacher. Something about your voice, the dimly lit setting with you in your white relaxed button down shirt. From the way you explain and display. You are a life force and savior. Thank you. Truly an Abelton Shaman.

[@CompleteProducer]

awe yay! happy to help!!

[@himynameisamy]

I'm just starting out, and this was so helpful! Thank you :)

[@MichelleDeTheWriter]

Thank you Ethan! This video was very helpful in helping us get started. We purchased Ableton Live almost 3 years ago but never took the time to learn it. But now it's time for us to move away from Audacity, into something that's more professional. But we did not know where to start or how to get started until we watch your video. Thanks again.

[@CompleteProducer]

happy to hear that, congrats on finally diving in!

[@bradward8211]

Absolutely the best tutorial I've seen for Ableton.

[@zxninjax]

By far one of the BEST video for Ableton that explains everything along with tip and tricks.. Keep up the good work dood!

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@JeffreyErnst]

a very clear and complete tutorial for someone who is absolutely baffled by the 100's of options in these types of software. I got myself a launchpad but was stunned by the software so kind of stuck to that demo software thats on there besides ableton

[@kenglod]

Thanks EVER so much, Ethan. This was straight to the point and very informative.

[@Wadepenn_]

Great beginner tutorial. You have a special skill of teaching. Thank you for that

[@xDemonTech]

Very nice tutorial bro, just got back into Ableton and have subscribed 👏

[@daveUK50]

This is 100% the best video Ive come across to explain ableton for new users many thanks subscribed

[@rnesbitt1987]

Just getting into ableton this is so helpful for set up etc. Thanks 😊

[@nicknamenotavailable]

great video, comming from other daw to ableton and starting to understanding pretty quickly thanks to this

[@Praveenkumar-nm7vc]

Just loved the session, thanks ,very nicely explained.

[@ByronRamos_]

Currently djing right now (House Music and Trance) and my next task is to get into music production. Your videos are super helpful and motivating. Will stop thinking about it twice and get right into it ! 🙌

[@brigglerintune]

Excellent video! Thank you for the introduction.

[@Brhudsonjr]

Nice tutorial basic and straight to the point... Thank you all day sir!

[@Mauriciochicago]

thanks for the tips. I switch over from garage band and this was so helpful!

[@rageonyx]

Thank you! Coming from Mixcraft, I couldn't even figure out how to get the MIDI window to open in this thing, nevermind start dropping notes. Super helpful and detailed. ❤😘

[@eiheih_joeson]

My first Ableton tutorial 😁. And I love it already 😍🍻

[@dianaleavitt8171]

Such a great video!🌱 You’re Awesome🌟

[@SoulAnarchistMusic]

Fantastic primer. Made it very easy to wrap my brain around how this works.

[@fleursmits]

Thank you so much!! I didn't know where to start and was totally overwhelmed by all kind of different functions in Ableton. Now that I jnow the basics because of your video, I know my way around in Ableton way better and can't wait to dive into it. Big thanks!

[@CompleteProducer]

Glad I could help!

[@macheteconfetti]

just starting out on ableton and this is so helpful thank u

[@Genolexis]

Sponsor break was hilarious. Great tutorial as well, subscribed.

[@Jorge-lr7zv]

amazin video many thanks for this awesome, simple and fast explanation!

[@kissfist1]

Thank you Ethan, this video was super helpful! I'm evolving from years on FL Studio... loving Ableton workflow so far.