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Ableton Live II: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

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Overview

Create a short MIDI sequence using audio clips and a drum beat, then use a technique called quantizing to automatically align all the elements to the same time and tempo.

Ableton Live 9 is uniquely powerful audio software, equally strong in helping you create, produce, and perform music. In this second, 68-minute class from audio engineer, musician, and producer Brian Jackson, you’ll learn the ins and outs of MIDI, the industry standard for connecting a wide range of musical instruments, devices, and computers. You’ll create melodies with a built-in or external keyboard, draw in drum beats, record MIDI sounds, and practice a technique called quantizing, which aligns a track's timing so it sounds steady and professional. No need for special musical knowledge: it’s a perfect class for producers, musicians, sound designers, and anyone interested in working with audio.

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

Syllabus

  • Trailer
  • What is MIDI?
  • Setting Up Your MIDI Controllers
  • Computer MIDI Keyboard
  • Key and MIDI Mapping
  • MIDI Clips 101 - The Piano Roll
  • Finding Drum Sounds
  • Pencil a Drum Beat
  • Editing MIDI 101
  • Getting Ready to Record MIDI
  • Recording MIDI drums
  • Recording MIDI Keys
  • Quantize 101
  • Quantizing MIDI Performances
  • Groove 101

Taught by

Brian Jackson

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