I'm so grateful I've found you, man! this has been such an amazing learning experience, thank you from the bottom of my heart, instant sub. definetly gonna be checking everything you put out.
Algorithm moment! This is a really solid first steps type of video. As a fellow Ambient composer, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is that there's always something new to discover. Never shy away from using all kinds of wacky sounds as the basis for your composition. Manipulation is key. Happy Ambient-ing! ♥
I'm at my beginning of this journey of making music again. Did some in my early 20's and now wanted to start again in my early 50's. A lot has changed!! Especially when it comes to DAWs, the choices in instruments, plugins etc.. This video was PERFECT for me in the fact that you showed me how to I start again by keeping it simple. Wonderful stuff. This channel keeps on giving and thank you Chris for everything you do. I love your content and approach. ❤
This guy always gives useful advice with a really positive attitude. I'm queuing this for later, and YES I have TOTALLY used one of your presets to lay down an instant Ambient feel for people to jam on live.
This is fantastic, i am following along and downloading stuff as I go. Sounds great so far. Real newbie comment - it took me a while to figure out timecode 18:00 - click and drag - to copy the reverb. I couldn't see under your head ;-) I like your style! Subbed!
Awesome 👍... Will u plz make a tutorial that how we can make our own samples likewise u recorded from hardware synth.. I don't have any hardware or is there any plugins that can help us to make a random sound samples... And in ambient music can we put bass in mono or it's ok with stereo...Thanks 👍
Thank you once again Chris. Great work!! You did a video for beginners a couple of years ago where you kinda fleshed out an arrangement but told us to delete random notes so that no 4 bars were the same and I cant find that tutorial video. It was so helpful. If you read this and you have a spare moment could you please link me to that video, as it was genuinely one of the most insightful and informative for me personally as it helped things just click into place and it was so nice to escape the elusive 8 bar loop
I don't remember what video that was exactly but I do use the "8 bar" or "4 bar" rule often. The basic premise is you force yourself to change SOMETHING in your track every 4 or 8 bars. Whether that's adding new parts or taking things out thereby keeping your track fresh and always in motion. Hope that helps you!
Awesome. I am to always tend to start half way on creating anything, than usually quitting because I get stuck or frustrated.... And yes, I'm a very little bit impatient.... 😬🫡
Also for entering notes click in the clip where you want to start (monitor enabled) and keep midi keyboard note pressed and push the right arrow in your keyboard. (Left to remove)
Hi Chris, what keys/mouse did you press to go from highlighting the MIDI area to turning the effects at the bottom of Ableton into the piano roll around 12:03? Thank you so much for these sorts of videos!
@@s1gns0fl1fe Thank you so much, it really does. So many little things to learn. When I have the time, I will follow along with this stream to get a feel for how everything works. The more you do the more 2nd nature things become. When my boy starts nursery school, there'll be a bit more time to experiment, haha. You're very welcome. It's the least I can do for how much you provide for people.
Do you have a favorite bar length for ambiebt music? Because I come from Rap/HipHop beats and you know fore sure, most of it has 8 bars 😂 But I think this could be a little bit short and to repetitive for ambiebt stuff. Good videos btw
The album includes a .zip file which contains the Utility template. Bandcamp is just the delivery platform. From the liner notes of the album: "In addition to the demo track, a .zip file including a new Ableton Live Template Project, Presets and Documentation will be included with your download." Hope that helps!
As an absolute beginner, this is wayy too complex for my current comprehension. I just made the decision to start learning how to make ambient music. I have absolute 0 experience in any music making, and so far I understand that with no music knowledge at all it's gonna be a long way to being able to materialize expressions in form of ambient. But i'm here for it. If anyone has any advice on what I should begin studying, please reply. My equipment is a Macbook. So anything that is doable from this. Like I said, So far I have the DAW ableton, and valhalla. I've been learning to navigate ableton since that is the center of everything.
With Ableton you've got all the sounds and effects you'll ever need. My advice would be to start at the beginning and learn what a synthesizer is, what an envelope is, what effects are and what they can do, and then start experimenting with presets inside of Ableton. You can't go wrong when every direction is the right one. Don't give up and just keep learning. You'll eventually get there...
Love how it doesn't get more beginner friendly than this yet there's hidden gems of advanced knowledge sprinkled throughout the video
Exactly!
Really need this - been struggling to find my own ambient voice for dark/haunting vibes.
I'm so grateful I've found you, man! this has been such an amazing learning experience, thank you from the bottom of my heart, instant sub. definetly gonna be checking everything you put out.
Cheers to you Fabian! Glad you found me too.
Algorithm moment! This is a really solid first steps type of video. As a fellow Ambient composer, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is that there's always something new to discover. Never shy away from using all kinds of wacky sounds as the basis for your composition. Manipulation is key. Happy Ambient-ing! ♥
I can't wait to transfer what I learned here into my favorite DAW, my first ambient track will be composed tonight and maybe arranged. Thanks...
I just love your intense, infectious enthusiasm.
lol I can't get enough of this dude's energy. Love his positivity and enjoyment with his own work. Big respect
I'm at my beginning of this journey of making music again. Did some in my early 20's and now wanted to start again in my early 50's. A lot has changed!! Especially when it comes to DAWs, the choices in instruments, plugins etc..
This video was PERFECT for me in the fact that you showed me how to I start again by keeping it simple. Wonderful stuff.
This channel keeps on giving and thank you Chris for everything you do. I love your content and approach. ❤
This is what I needed. Thank you! Ive been struggling creating an entire track
So much to unpack here, while I feel like a professional producer already ;) Highly appreciated!
Great stuff as always Chris ... thanks for this.
This guy always gives useful advice with a really positive attitude. I'm queuing this for later, and YES I have TOTALLY used one of your presets to lay down an instant Ambient feel for people to jam on live.
Exactly what I wanted this evening. Thanks, Chris. You brightened my day!
Great explanation all around... I'm looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.
Learned sooo much from this, awesome easy tutorial, thank you!
Simply brilliant, amazing stuff, finally something for even the ableton lite users , love the use of the free stuff.
I always thought you should never use reverb on the bass, but those four notes in combination with the pad is divine! Thanks for sharing!
Great tut! And ooooooo, those bass notes at 19:12, OMG. So effective! Thank you
Dang! You're awesome man, tsm for uploading this 🙏
New sub! Lesgooooooo!! 🔥🔥🔥
This is fantastic, i am following along and downloading stuff as I go. Sounds great so far. Real newbie comment - it took me a while to figure out timecode 18:00 - click and drag - to copy the reverb. I couldn't see under your head ;-) I like your style! Subbed!
You know Chris I think your music is tip top I think that 😮 I can listen 🎧 to it when all else fails lol 😂
Gracias por tus lecciones.Un saludo.🎷🎹🎺🎧🪘🎻🎸.
Thank you once again. Very inspiring
That was a wonderful tutorial. Thank you! I was wondering, have you ever explained your EQ and the various devices you start with?
This video tells you everything you need to know: ua-cam.com/video/DJqt7PT7O3M/v-deo.htmlsi=Mdh1hS9KSNC22fCv
Excellent! Thank you, Chris; this was good medicine--just what the doctor ordered!
New to your channel! Please make into a series! Subscribed
I've got several three-part series available on Patreon, including a Beginner Ambient Tutorial series!
Hi there this is awesome, what software would you recommend to use for complete beginner ?
Awesome 👍... Will u plz make a tutorial that how we can make our own samples likewise u recorded from hardware synth.. I don't have any hardware or is there any plugins that can help us to make a random sound samples... And in ambient music can we put bass in mono or it's ok with stereo...Thanks 👍
Brilliant video, will help me with a progressive house breakdown ❤❤
Great video so useful
Thank you once again Chris. Great work!! You did a video for beginners a couple of years ago where you kinda fleshed out an arrangement but told us to delete random notes so that no 4 bars were the same and I cant find that tutorial video. It was so helpful. If you read this and you have a spare moment could you please link me to that video, as it was genuinely one of the most insightful and informative for me personally as it helped things just click into place and it was so nice to escape the elusive 8 bar loop
I don't remember what video that was exactly but I do use the "8 bar" or "4 bar" rule often. The basic premise is you force yourself to change SOMETHING in your track every 4 or 8 bars. Whether that's adding new parts or taking things out thereby keeping your track fresh and always in motion. Hope that helps you!
What is track playing in the intro?
Awesome. I am to always tend to start half way on creating anything, than usually quitting because I get stuck or frustrated.... And yes, I'm a very little bit impatient.... 😬🫡
thank you
BASS
Oww man I'm sold on 26:11!
thanks🤩
thank you very much
Also for entering notes click in the clip where you want to start (monitor enabled) and keep midi keyboard note pressed and push the right arrow in your keyboard. (Left to remove)
I learned that trick a few years ago. Game changer!
Can you remind usual BPM for ambient to create this kind of atmosphere?
Is it mid tempo or slower one?
Anywhere between 65-85 bpm is good for ambient!
Hi Chris, what keys/mouse did you press to go from highlighting the MIDI area to turning the effects at the bottom of Ableton into the piano roll around 12:03?
Thank you so much for these sorts of videos!
Shift+Tab switches from clip view to device view. Hope that helps and thank you for the positive feedback!
@@s1gns0fl1fe Thank you so much, it really does. So many little things to learn. When I have the time, I will follow along with this stream to get a feel for how everything works. The more you do the more 2nd nature things become. When my boy starts nursery school, there'll be a bit more time to experiment, haha.
You're very welcome. It's the least I can do for how much you provide for people.
Thank you for a very informative tutorial! Question: what version of Vital are you using to create the baseline?
I'm using the latest version, 1.5.5. If you don't see it on the website, it's in your account under "additional downloads" - Hope that helps!
Do you have a favorite bar length for ambiebt music?
Because I come from Rap/HipHop beats and you know fore sure, most of it has 8 bars 😂 But I think this could be a little bit short and to repetitive for ambiebt stuff.
Good videos btw
Hey, Chris! Beautiful tutorial. Where did you get this beautiful Vital Skin?
oxunick.gumroad.com/l/oxunickskin
@@s1gns0fl1fe THX!
I feel like it’s time for an updated tour of your studio
How to download Utility template. I follow the link and then I am lost. I have to pay for Utility album and then I will receive Ableton template?
The album includes a .zip file which contains the Utility template. Bandcamp is just the delivery platform. From the liner notes of the album: "In addition to the demo track, a .zip file including a new Ableton Live Template Project, Presets and Documentation will be included with your download." Hope that helps!
@@s1gns0fl1fe thank you i received it and install it. Great!
which program are you using ?
Ableton Live
I always hear this type of music in movies.
Hey man, if you haven't already done so, check out Nasca, by 2MGT Metamusic generative tools!! Amazing tool!!
As an absolute beginner, this is wayy too complex for my current comprehension. I just made the decision to start learning how to make ambient music. I have absolute 0 experience in any music making, and so far I understand that with no music knowledge at all it's gonna be a long way to being able to materialize expressions in form of ambient. But i'm here for it.
If anyone has any advice on what I should begin studying, please reply. My equipment is a Macbook. So anything that is doable from this. Like I said, So far I have the DAW ableton, and valhalla. I've been learning to navigate ableton since that is the center of everything.
With Ableton you've got all the sounds and effects you'll ever need. My advice would be to start at the beginning and learn what a synthesizer is, what an envelope is, what effects are and what they can do, and then start experimenting with presets inside of Ableton. You can't go wrong when every direction is the right one. Don't give up and just keep learning. You'll eventually get there...
@@s1gns0fl1fe Thank you!
Ambient.. Throw down some pads drones.. random sequences.. drown in shimmer reverb.. 🎉 done😂
Today Abient for Beginner with yur Flight attendant Chris.
Hi 👋