How To Warp & Chop Samples in Ableton Live (EASY SAMPLING)
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2024
- Today I wanted to share how I go about warping and chopping up samples in Ableton Live. This is a step by step tutorial. FREE 808 Care Package Available Below.
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Yeah bro your vibe as a teacher is perfect. You got me excited to finally get started on sampling projects. Thank you so much and I wish you a successful career
This is a real encouraging comment! Thank you!
Man i was struggling for 2 weeks already with warping and sampling (as i come from FL STUDIO), watched a bunch of sampling tutorials but you were the one man. Just by approaching in those two different ways, you cleared all my doubts. Mad props
Hell yeah bro! Glad to hear that.
That first beat was fantastic. Good call on the warp straight from the downbeat and checking tempo. I never thought to do that and didn’t know about the warp straight feature
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
So what does switching to warp straight do exactly compared to finding the exact tempo for every 4 bars section?
I really appreciate you for this video tutorial. There are some notable names out there making vids but you are one of the best and most thoughtful teachers I've seen. I especially appreciate that you took the time out to choose a difficult track to beat match when others often go for the obvious and easy. Thank you so much!
Wow, thank you for the feedback. I remember how annoying it was trying to learn this stuff when I first started so I’m glad to spare others the headache.
This beat is so fire!!!!!
Thank you!
Yo man, I like the video. Ive been having the exact same issue you were talking about at 3:06. How do I fix this?? Its so frustrating I can never get the metronome to match up
Much love bro
I appreciate you man! Be blessed.
best sampling tutorial on youtube no doubts, thanks g, keep it up the track is so fire
Bruno Reis Big ups to you Bruno! I appreciate the love man. 🙏🏾
most enlightening video on the subject ive seen so far. everyone else over complicating it. thanks g
Aaye glad to hear that man!
So genuine and pure sir thank you. Beautiful energy about you.
Thank you so much for these encouraging words. I really appreciate you stopping by my channel!
been working with fl studio for a couple years and just bought Ableton in the hopes of fully switching over someday. it's been confusing comin from another DAW but this video made everything so clear. this the best tutorial fr
That’s love bro. I’m glad this helped you in your transition!
Best explanation of sampling I've seen! You saying that there are no rules in music is spot on dude, love the energy and work from you.
I appreciate you tuning in man and glad this helped!
Excellent Micah 🙌
Thank you! 🙏🏾
Thanks for the detailed yet concise explanation of your creative process. Massive help for figuring out what i wanna do with my own music. Keep up the great tutorials and creative projects brodie 🖤
Bro I appreciate this encouraging comment. Wishing you the best on your music!
really good video bro , helped me tweak my strategies to sampling . one thing i did find out about the tempo being off is that if you start a new live and drag the sample back it should match the tempo just a bit .
Thanks man. I have to pay attention this next time I open Ableton up!
Awesome video. Love your work.
I appreciate you man! Thank you. 🙏🏾
this is such an underrated tutorial!!!! PURE GOLD FR
Thank you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Im a simple man. I see ableton, I sub.
Yessir!! Lol, I appreciate you man.
a sample man
Well
Yes. Very few gems out there sharing tips with us. Thank you keep up the good work ❤
Dude- this was so great! You did well explaining everything! I've been wanting to use this method for a while, but I've been too lazy to do it. I've been chopping sampled music manually. The warping process drove me nuts, but now I see that I've been working backwards - making a beat and THEN adding a sample of I had an idea. It just makes it a little tougher in comparison to the way you instructed, so this is awesome. What made me connect with your tutorial, by the way, was that I love using gospel samples, primarily because of where I am in my life (getting older), being a church boy, and also having so much love for Gospel music that makes me feel like I'm in the sanctuary with old school pews, stain glass windows, the echo of foot stomping and the spirit of flowing through the voices of choirs and lead singers. Thanks, dude! I'm so influenced by Kanye, and now easily helped by you. To producer to producer, cheers, brother. Cheers. Much love!
Question for you- what's your process of sampling as far as legalities, permissions to use records, etc. I sampled a song from Aretha Franklin, Abertina Walker and Inez Andrews. I know people who know them, but I want to ask their permission to use these songs and share with them what I'm doing out of love and respect. I appreciate your advice and sharing your experiences about this. Thanks again!
Yo thanks for connecting with my channel and reaching out. Honestly love gospel samples as well. Tracklib is a website a lot of modern producers use to find samples that can easily be “cleared” for commercial use. Please check them out! Huge library of real music from real, legendary artist by every genre from all over the world. After you buy a sample from them and make a song, you can back and clear the sample through Tracklib as well!
@@MicahWeston Hey, Micah! Thanks for reaching back out! This is awesome info! Thanks, dude! I've been getting into producing for a little under a year. It's the most fun I've ever had. I'm a graphic designer, but music is my first love!
@@jwilliamcosby That's beautiful man! So glad you came across this video. I got some more content coming soon. Anything you'd like to see or learn from my channel?
@@MicahWeston Hey! I'm super late replying. Lol! My bad. I can't think of anything currently... But I know it will definitely be a question about sampling and technical stuff around that. That site was a HUGE gem! I think you'd be the best reference to learn from, bro!
@@jwilliamcosby i got a whole bunch of new content dropping at the top of the month in April. Just keep an eye out 🙏🏾
I've made the leap from Logic to Ableton and this is by far the best tutorial I've ever seen on this subject. I'm so inspired--thank you for this wonderful video, brotha!!! SUBBED
Hell yeah bro. Glad this helped you out!
logic still king tho
@@xpertwolff even studio one 5 is better then logic
Been using Logic for over 10 years and trying out Ableton again. This was the most basic and straight to the point sample video. Thanks!
Yessir! Glad you back with Ableton man.
@@MicahWeston Thanks!
For some reason, when I drag the sample it already has the warp markers. Thinking that's why I can't get my sample lined up with the tempo after I drag the flag and hit "Warp from here straight"
@@yungskeeme you can turn off the warp and then turn it back on I believe. This should fix that.
@@MicahWeston Yeah I tried that. I’ll have to look into it further
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make and share.
No problem. Thank you for tuning in!
SOOOOO HELPFUL MAN!!! appreciate it!! all love
Yessir! Glad it helped!
Bro! Your way of explaining what you're doing is absolutely fantastic! I don't even use Ableton yet and I can already see how I can apply what you've explained to pretty much any DAW! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind words and for connecting with my channel. 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing! I’m a new Ableton user and this was super helpful. I’ve been so worked up trying to sample classic funk tracks to use as the starting point for a beat, but now this makes way more sense.
I’m glad this helped you out man!
There must be a conspiracy why you don't have a million subs already! This is the best.
Thanks man! I’m determined to get there. I’m glad you found my vids 🙏🏾
this is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen on sampling lmao thank you my g you’re a god for real xx
I’m glad this helped you and I appreciate you showing the vid some love! Take care and stay safe.
you just changed the game for me man!
Yessir. Go crazy bro!
Good Look!! Always good to find someone willing to help others…god bless you homeboy
🙏🏾🙏🏾 Glad this helped you out.
Damn man. Where have you been my whole Ableton life? INSTANT subscriber here!
I’m glad you found my channel 🙏🏾
Haha!!! Thanks for the shoutout dawg!!!! Really felt the level of detail you put into this and I also felt that you listened to what I said man, really thank you so much
Vessel Dope! Glad you got some value out of this one.
this is exactly what i was looking for and i just made my first beat! just a loop with drums but gotta get started somewhere. thanks dude.
Perfect man! You’re going to keep growing and learn a lot as long as you keep going 🙏🏾
This video is what made the waveform manipulation in Ableton really click for me... Thank you so much
Hell yeah! I’m glad to hear that!!
just as you say warping samples is something i knew was powerful but ive always been intimidated to try and use it cause i didnt know how to utilize it best and here you made it look easy. thanks a lot imma try things out 👍👍
Wishing you much success with warping & sampling. Once you do it right a few times you’ll always do it right from that moment forward.
I love your attitude and vibe dude
No problem and thanks! I really appreciate that.
I've been using Ableton for a couple years and have made sampled beats and used the Warp feature a lot and I still gained a ton of insight and inspiration from the video. Much love. You got good vibes and the beats are super nice!! Keep putting stuff out, you're well on your way brother
Bro I appreciate you! These words are real encouraging. Thanks for sliding thru my channel.
Thanks for the tutorial man prolly one of the best one
Man I appreciate you. Thanks for the feedback!
this is awesoem bro, i normally dont comment, but wanted to say bless you, i feel this.
Aye, I really appreciate you taking your time to leave a dope comment like this. Take care!
Man, this was a WILD tutorial. Thank you. Freaking amazing and simple breakdown. You're the truuuuth
Glad it helped you out!
Great informative vid, both beats were heat
Thank you for watching!
You are a really good teacher! Great Video!
Thank you!! Glad you found this helpful.
Thanks for showing this method. Usually i use the simplier and never thought of it this way. Defo gonna try this
Yeah there are a lot of techniques out there BUT I’m glad you found some value in this though 🙏🏾
3 years late to the party and its still on point☝🏻❤️
That’s dope to hear! I’m glad this is still helpful!
Beat came out dope, and the song you chose to sample from is fire. Thanks for the tutorial!
No problem man!! Thank you for tuning in.
So good man! You told the most important thing - warp from here!!!
Thanks a lot
Yessir! Glad this helped.
super helpful bro thanks for making this
Yessir. No problem!
Thank you for this video I really appreciate it. Your tutorial has helped me more than anything else.
Thank you Pat. I appeared the feedback!
doing a great job man. Deserve a lot more subs. Keep it up
Yoo I appreciate it man, most importantly thank you for tuning in.
Yo this beat is fire. Good looks man
Yessir. I appreciate you.
Pure talent! You’re a master at the process and you have a special gift for teaching. Helped me a ton.
Thank you! Still growing in the craft! I appreciate the love.
Thanks for the patient video I'm new to abelton and you made that comfortable.
Oh no problem bro. Welcome to Ableton.
Quality content and just what I needed. Thanks dude🎉 Subscribed for more
Thanks for the sub!!
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great vid, gonna try this method ive been using the simpler with little problems this might solve
Yessir!
This Video helps me a lot. Thank you very much and love from Germany
Peace and love to Germany! ❤️🙏🏾
Such a good video, you have a great approach and energy, Thank you!
🙏🏾🙏🏾 So glad this helped u out.
Great tutorial man I've just got into Abelton so I'm still a beginner but also used MPC for years just wanted to learn Ableton to save me carrying my MPC around
Fasho. Welcome to the family man.
Ahhh MANNNN! Thanks for this and what a beauty of a song, WOW! Love it =D
No problem!! 🙏🏾💪🏾
You are awesome bro, thanks for the knowledge.
Thank you for reaching out and letting me that this video was helpful!
Thank you so much man! Power to all.
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Thanks Micah, hello from France
@@DuppyDupSong No problem! 🇫🇷
perfectly explained, appreciate the video champ.
Thanks for tapping in 🙏🏾
Yeah, I wasn't ready. You did that, my bro.
Lol yo i really appreciate that! Thanks for tapping in!
Thanks for also working with a difficult sample
Of course! Thank you for watching that far into the video.
this tutorial has been real instructive today ! thanx !
No problem. Glad this helped you 🙏🏾
Dude this helped me so much
I made my first sample beat becuase of your tutorial
Thanks bro🔥
Yessir keep cooking up!!
Real nice video, young man. I'm new to Ableton, and it's not bad..
Thanks! Welcome to the Ableton fam.
Great video man! Good vibes and informative! Much love
Thanks for the positive feedback!
best sampling vid I've seen 🤝
That's love man. Thank you Ethan!
omg good bro i swear no video could help me out with this, but yours is perfect, I already knew it gon be from the start haha
Aayye that’s dope bro! So glad you got what you needed from it!
I've been using the Vertical layout in Ableton to use with my launchpad. I've been able to have some success with it but I might just start using the horizontal layout more frequently after seeing this. Great stuff!
I use the vertical view (session view) a lot more now actually! BUT using the horizontal view (arrangement view) was where I started at first to get used to Ableton. Both views are equally great.
Thanks Micah this is great
Glad it helped man 🙏🏾
Just came across your awesome video, ive got 3 questions can you do another video to this were you show how you made the drum, perc, hi hat and snare pattern and what you would do to mix those. Also what is the down beat you mentioned and please can you make tutorials like this.
I will most definitely have to do a drum and mixing tutorial in the future. Thanks for your support. Okay, without being super technical, you can think of the down beat as the first note of the loop or the “1” in a single bar. Your metronome clicks like “1-2-3-4” and if you notice, the “1” is the loudest click of the metronome because the metronome is letting you know that the “1” is the down beat. Now when you listen to a drum beat or a sample you will be able to notice the downbeat within it by taking note of the first note or the “1”. So for drums the kick drums USUALLY leads the groove by hitting on the “1”. This is a lot to grasp via a UA-cam comment but i hope this at least puts you in the right direction!
you snapped Micah!
All love bro. I appreciate you 🙏🏾
My man!! Thank you this was a great tutorial so extremely helpful thorough , clear , easy to understand .. great video thank you!
Yo sorry for getting to this so late but THANK YOU SO MUCH Brandon. You solid bro.
thanks man very helpful
No problem. Thanks for tuning in!
I'm new to Ableton you're amazing and know exactly what you're doing I subbed 🔥🔥🔥
Doc, I appreciate you! Thank you so much for these encouraging words and thank you for subbing! I got more content dropping at the top of April. I’ve been on a creative reset. Thanks for your support.
This was really really helpful! I really appreciate what you've done here. Thank you so much, man.
No problem!! Glad you got something good out of it.
Such a good tutorial.
Yooo I'm glad it helped.
Yo that sample is fire!!!!!
It was a nice find indeed!
Great video! thank you so much for what you do!!!!
🙏🏾🙏🏾 no problem!
Nice tutorial. One little niggle and easy fix, please level out your voice to match the sequence audio. I found myself turning the volume up and down and will put some folks off watching through.
Try to record your voice separate if possible and level out both audio tracks to - 6db. Keep up the good work.
Since this video I started using a mic for my vocals but will keep an eye on leveling because that can still be an issue. Thank you.
Exc video bro, where do you download your samples? Thanks!
Thank you. I use Tracklib for the most part to find samples.
you killed that ❤🔥
🙏🏾🙏🏾 Glad it helped.
thank u
Glad this helped you out!
bro your beat is damm sick. congrats and thank you
Thank you for the love! 🙏🏾
bro! great video, thanks a lot! could use your tutorial instantly and flip a sample that i was getting mad about for months now...
looking forward to seeing more. saying hi from frankfurt, germany
No problem! As far as that song that you are trying to sample, are you running into warping issues or something else? Do you think this video is helping you get around the hurdles?
@@MicahWeston Yes I couldn't warp the sample right, it just didn't fit into the tempo. but after watching your video I could finally figure it out!
@@ibolicious2413 Yessir! Glad it helped! Warping is weird at first but get's easy after a few successful attempts.
Thank you homie great video tutorial
Thanks fam! Glad it helped.
wish I could give you more likes than just one... great tutorial man I'll definitely be checking out your other stuff!
It’s truly appreciated!
It’s truly appreciated!
Thanks Micah, this helpoed me a lot
No problem at all. 🙏🏾
crazy video! helped me out louds.
How did you create that transition sound at 1:10
Wassup. I appreciate it. This may be hard to describe via a comment but I pitch bended the audio clip that played at 1:10. It gave the sample a tape stop effect. You can google some tape stop VSTs as well though and automate it at points where you want a transition.
Great Vibes and Tips... What is yout take on the difference between SIMPLER & SAMPLER ?
Wassup man. This is the simplest way to put it lol. Simpler is very “simple” within it’s functionalities and options to manipulate drum sounds (or any sound) when compared to Sampler. Sampler has more options and abilities to manipulate sounds.
@@MicahWeston Great. I saw in one of your recent videos that you are using Serato Sample and Simpler, meaning that you dont need Sampler that much ? I'm asking this because i'm rearching about the best version of Ableton Live for me. Once the LIVE Suite is the only one that comes with SAMPLER, i'm wondering if it is worthy to spend almost $800 because of SAMPLER.
Finally. Good looks. I'm subbed
I appreciate it Peter. 🙏🏾
He's hitting that spacebar like it's on fire! 🤣
Lmaao FAAACCTTSS
THANK YOU BRO VERY HELPFULL
FROM IVORY COAST WEST AFRICA
Shoutout to Ivory Coast West Africa! Glad this helped you out!
Really great video...And that beat BANGS!!!!
I truly appreciate it man!
Great explanation, I just wanted to give you one tip: avoid looking down to your screen when on your pc, place something beneath to raise it a bit so it make eye-leveled. Your back will thank you later hhaa, good job!
I needed this lol. Thank you. I've slightly improved my setup since I made this video. Thanks for looking out for my health!
i loved the video but when i was trying to finish the chopping after the warping the "slice to new MIDI track" feature never came up
Okay, did you placed your warp markers down first and then right clicked the sample?
is there a way to change the BPM of the whole project without it affecting the audio/sample?
Wassup. The whole purpose of warping is to get the sample aligned so that when you due change the tempo the sample speeds up/slows down with it. If you want to change tempo without the sample timing adjusting with the tempo change, I would suggest making sure the audio clip is not warped.
that beat was fucking awesome bro i fully stood up and started jamming
Dang bro. I appreciate that for real!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾