Ableton Live III: Shape Your Own Audio & Beats

Create a 30-second song. It can be from scratch or using a combination of MIDI sounds and Live's sample instruments. Experiment with the sounds you like best.

Ableton Live 9 is uniquely powerful audio software, equally strong in helping you create, produce, and perform music. This third, 79-minute class from audio engineer, musician, and producer Brian Jackson is all about working with audio samples. It’s perfect for learning how to record and import sound, work with a wide range of samples, make beats, and warp full tracks. The class culminates with a practical, thorough look at using Live’s sample instruments so that you can achieve the sound you want. Whether you’re a producer, musician, or audio enthusiast, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to create your very own short song.

Ready to learn more? Check out all 4 classes in Brian's series:

Ableton Live I: The First Steps of Digital Music Production

Ableton Live II: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

Ableton Live III: Shape Your Own Audio & Beats

Ableton Live IV: Finishing a Track