Power Tools for Ableton Live 9


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(Power Tools). Ableton Live 9 is a groundbreaking music production and performance application whose uniquely nonlinear and incredibly flexible features set it far apart from all the other digital audio applications. It is equally adept at making beats, remixing, live recording, DJing, live looping, sound design, electronic music, hip-hop, and much more. Unlike other books about Live that simply explain its features like a second manual, this hands-on-centric book contains a series of exercises that walk you through all the features you need to produce professional-sounding music with Ableton Live 9. As a fundamental instructional component to Power Tools for Ableton Live 9, certified Ableton instructor Jake Perrine guides you through the creation of an actual track from start to finish. In addition, you get plenty of practice using Live with the included audio content, video tutorials, exercises, audio samples, and third-party plug-in demos. A substantial appendix section offers discussions of important non-Ableton-specific topics, including digital audio basics, components of a producer's studio, considerations when buying a DAW computer, and more.




Ableton Live 9


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Learn how to create, produce, and perform your music at the next level by unlocking the power of Ableton Live 9. This book and web combination shows, if you get it right, exactly what Live can deliver. Engineered to follow Live's non-linear music environment, the book looks and feels like the program. Its unique format utilizes the terms and creative features of Live – tabs, keys, pointers, and labels—to help you learn the littlest things that make the biggest difference. Packed with professional insight, concepts, definitions, and hundreds of tips, tricks, and hidden features, author Keith Robinson covers the software’s nuts and bolts, while never neglecting creative techniques for creating, producing, performing, – all the tools for making music on the fly. The accompanying website contains bonus chapters, Live Sets and clips to sync and download. Ableton Live 9 ... * Features step-by-step tutorials, useful web-based media (Sets, Clips, Loops, and Samples) designed to perfect your techniques * Identifies key concepts and definitions, and uncovers hidden features of Live 9 * Its unique graphic format, mirrors Live's structure, terms, and creative features, so you can get into a Live frame of mind as you read







Producing Music with Ableton Live 9


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(Quick Pro Guides). Ableton Live whose unique, groundbreaking, incredibly flexible features set it far apart from all other digital audio applications is equally at home with making beats, remixing, live recording, DJing, live looping, sound design, electronic music, hip-hop, and much more. Unlike other books about Ableton Live that read like a second manual, this book walks you through all the features you need to make an actual track from start to finish. In addition to his over 20 years of making electronic music, certified Ableton trainer Jake Perrine has taught audio production for more than a decade, so not only does he know what he's talking about, but he knows how to make sure you know what he's talking about! Whether you want to DJ, make mashups and remixes, play with a band, or build epic dance anthems from scratch, Perrine provides all the hands-on, expert guidance you need for using Ableton Live 9. The accompanying online audio contains content keyed to the Ableton Live exercises in the text and session files, so you can actually both hear and see how many of the features actually work. A substantial appendix section offers discussions of important non-Ableton-specific topics, including digital audio basics, components of a producer's studio, considerations when buying a DAW computer, and more.




Power Tools for Ableton Live 8


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Ableton Live has risen to the forefront of groove-creation software in recent years, and the latest incarnation, Live 8, breaks new ground with its array of new features. Live expert Len Sasso, one of the foremost authorities on the program today, explores advanced techniques and hidden capabilities that will enhance every Live 8 user's experience making astounding grooves and cool music. Includes: * Tips on Live 8's new features, including the new groove engine, revamped warping techniques, live looping, new effects (including the Ableton Vocoder), and updated expert advice from well-known artists, producers, and engineers who use Live 8 professionally for records, multimedia, and soundtracks * CD-ROM with session files, QuickTime movies, audio examples, and more




Ableton Live 101


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Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user. Ableton Live 101 and the included online media files will guide you through the fundamentals of music production, including: studio setup and configuration, using basic Ableton Live controls, creating Ableton Live sets, importing and working with audio and MIDI files, recording audio and MIDI, making selections and navigating, editing audio and MIDI, and basic mixing and exporting. Mastering these basic skills is the first step toward becoming an Ableton Live expert. Get started on your path to modern music production today with Ableton Live 101!




Making Music


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The Power in Logic Pro


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(Quick Pro Guides). Dot Bustelo's signature approach to teaching Logic will get you up and running quickly. She'll help you move beyond the basics to discover a professional-level Logic workflow, taught through highly musical examples that expose Logic's essential features and powerful production tools. You'll find many of the tips, tricks, and insider techniques that powered Logic to its industry-leading status as the best tool for unleashing creativity in songwriting, composing, making beats, and remixing. Plus, find out why musicians over the years have sworn Logic "grooves better." Dot provides the powerful methodology for creating in Logic that she has shared with countless high-profile bands and Grammy Award-winning producers and engineers. Here's just a sampling of what some of music's most successful artists say about Dot's approach to Logic: Ronnie Vannucci, The Killers: "Dot has made Logic, well, logical." Ryan Tedder, OneRepublic: "Dot Bustelo has hands down the most extensive working knowledge of Logic and all its intricacies." James Valentine, Maroon 5: "Dot was the first one to introduce me to Logic.... She knows this software inside and out, and she breaks everything down in an easy-to-understand way. And she knows the best insider techniques that will make your recording more efficient and creative.... I wonder when Dot will get sick of me asking her Logic-related questions?" Nathaniel Motte, 3OH!3: "Dot has provided me with an incredible source of in-depth and practical knowledge of Apple's Logic program. She has shown me tricks in Logic that have opened creative doors that I didn't even know existed." Chad Hugo, N.E.R.D., The Neptunes: "When you got a Logic problem / Dot has wrote a book to solve 'em . . . / And this right here is it. Yeya!" This ebook includes supplemental material.




Ableton Live 9 Power!


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Ableton Live, now in version 9, is the music creation/recording/performing software that revolutionized the way modern music is made, both in the studio and on stage. Live's intuitive interface makes it easy to get started making music, but there are great depths to explore--and you'll be amazed by the powerful, inspiring tools that await you there. For many years, Ableton Live Power! has been your best guide to this ground-breaking program. In this completely updated edition, ABLETON LIVE 9 POWER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, you'll learn the software's functions in depth, and you'll get the lowdown on all the latest version 9 feature updates, including clip automation, a redesigned browser, and improved MIDI and envelope editing. The book also includes coverage of Max for Live and Push, Ableton's new controller. Popular producer, teacher, and Ableton Live expert Jon Margulies takes you beyond Live's many features and opens up the music-making process itself. He shows you Live's capabilities in context and provides a wealth of real-world tips and techniques that will deepen your understanding of the software--from setup through recording, mixing, and using Live on stage. Open up the power and creativity of your music, and master this astounding software from top to bottom, with ABLETON LIVE 9 POWER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.




Power Tools


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(Power Tools). Illuminates the technical & creative aspects of loops, allowing you to master this limitless form. Covers: digital recording & sampling, creating your own loops, signal processing & routing, mixing like the pros, legal aspects of sampling, shortcuts and more, exploring applications of the most popular software tools. As a bonus, the included CD-ROM contains demo and lite software of the tools discussed, in both Mac OS and Windows versions, plus 250+ megabytes of license-and royalty-free loops and samples in a variety of styles.