Music Production in Ableton Live 9 - The Beginners Guide!

Ableton Live 9 is a software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for OS X and Windows.

Ableton Live is used across professional studios, bedroom studios and also as a performance tool for live performance. Learning how to use your DAW correctly will dramatically improve the quality of your music and the speed you create it.

NOTE: This course is for Ableton Live Suite 9 and above. Some of the features I discuss in this course will only be available for Ableton Live Suite 9 and above

In this course you will gain a basic understanding of Ableton Live 9. You'll learn the beauty and the power of this software that's used by professional producers today. 

This course will cover such topics as Ableton Live Preferences, Recording Audio and MIDI, Audio Effects and MIDI.

What you'll learn in this course will help you understand the basics of music production in Ableton Live 9.

Learn to love Ableton Live 9 and make music with it. 

This course was last updated on 12/14/2016

🌟 **Course Review: Introduction to Ableton Live with Tomas George** 🌟 **Overall Rating:** 4.1/5 (Based on recent reviews) --- ### Pros: - **Comprehensive for Beginners:** The course is highly praised for its ability to cover the basics well, making it an excellent starting point for individuals with no prior experience in using Ableton Live. - "I've been learning music for a while and most of the things I already know so I can prove its good info in here..." - **Clear Instruction:** The instructor's explanations are consistently rated as clear, concise, and understandable, which is crucial for beginners. - "The Instructor speaks clearly and explains everything in a well understandable fashion." - **Free Value:** Given that the course is free, many users find it to be a valuable resource regardless of its comprehensive nature. - "Also it's free, so you couldn't really complain even if it was terrible. Which it isn't. It's quite good." - **Well-Structured:** The course is structured in a way that new users can easily follow and learn at their own pace. - "Very well structured Introduction for complete beginners such as myself." - **Engaging Content:** Users report that the course holds their interest and makes learning about Ableton Live an engaging experience. - "Great little intro to Live! I had used Live in the past and this was a great reboot for me." - **Prepares Users for Full Course:** The introduction course is seen as a good taster that entices users to sign up for the complete version of the course. - "Great intro to Ableton. I'm a Pro Tools and Maschine user interested in Ableton. I know DAWs very well, but wanted to see the workflow of Ableton." - **Encourages Practical Application:** Users appreciate that the course not only teaches concepts but also encourages the practical application of knowledge. - "Just started this course. The instructor really knows not only about the materials, but how to make them understandable." ### Cons: - **Software Limitations:** Some users experienced limitations with their version of Ableton Live, which did not align with the course material. - "I basically quit the course because my entry version of Ableton did not allow me to follow the course material." - **Potential Overemphasis on High-End Versions:** A few users pointed out that there seemed to be an overemphasis on the use of high-end versions of Ableton Live, which might not be realistic for all beginners. - "The course has been very informative so far, but I'd suggest adding a small amount of material on creating a basic beat..." - **Lack of Practical Music Making:** Some users felt that the course could have included more practical music-making elements from the start. - "Pretty much useless for me. I was hoping to get into some real practical music making, not spend a whole section of the course going through every Ableton setting." - **Technical Details:** For users who already have some knowledge about Ableton Live, the course might delve too deeply into technical details that they are already familiar with. - "I am learning a lot that I didn't even know about Ableton Live. Instructor explains terms easy to understand :)" - **Discrepancy in Course Promotions:** A few reviews mentioned that the course was promoted as including free software, which was not the case, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. - "A great looking course, would have been nice to see how he was recording the track by a camera on his midi device. but if this video is anything to go by the course is going to be fun and interesting." --- **Verdict:** The Introduction to Ableton Live with Tomas George is a highly recommended course for beginners, offering a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to Ableton Live at no cost. However, potential students should consider their version of Ableton and whether they are prepared for the emphasis on higher-tier features within the course content. It effectively serves as both an educational tool and a teaser for the complete version of the course.