Intro to Ableton Live

The Intro to Ableton course is a hands-on journey into music production using Ableton Live. Students will explore the fundamental tools and workflows needed to create, edit, and complete a track. This course is ideal for beginners eager to make music using MIDI, audio, and effects inside one of the industry’s most powerful DAWs.
By the end of the course, students will have produced and shared a short original track using MIDI sequencing, audio manipulation, and basic mixing tools.

Topics & Goals

• Ableton Live Basics
  Learn the interface, Session and Arrangement Views, browser, control bar, and track setup.
• Warping and Audio Editing
  Align audio to tempo, loop and trim clips, add fades, and apply creative edits.
• MIDI Clip Creation
  Enter notes, quantize timing, edit velocity, and set loop and clip parameters.
• Sampling with Simpler
  Load, chop, tune, and shape samples with ADSR to build playable instruments.
• Drum Rack and Beat Programming
  Build custom kits, map pads, add groove and swing, and save reusable racks.
• Synthesis Fundamentals
  Use oscillators, filters, envelopes, and LFOs to design leads and basses.
• Effects and Routing
  Apply EQ, compression, reverb, delay, modulation FX, returns, and FX chains.
• Automation, Mixing, and Export
  Write automation, balance a mix, and export a master and stems.

What's Included

• 12 hours of in-person instruction at our NYC Facility
• Practice time on the day of your class
• 4 Day passes to be used on non-class days
• Free course assets and learning tools (for applicable courses)
• Access to In-Circle events while enrolled
• Access to the Sound Collective Talent pool while enrolled
• Certificate of completion

Instructors

Instructors

Eric Diamond

Heinrich Zwahlen

NYC Facility

Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.

Located at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004