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  • @levous2
    @levous2 Рік тому +7

    This was ridiculously packed with spectacular techniques. I’m excited to dig in on my own template. But also really grateful for the embedded details like side chaining reverb and sending to premaster sub groups. Many of my tracks become muddy or inarticulate and I had many ahahaaa moments.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      What a wonderful comment to receive, I'm so pleased it was helpful!

  • @igorutzigpicco748
    @igorutzigpicco748 Рік тому +4

    That was way too usefull! Thanks a lot

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      Happy to help, thanks for swinging by!

  • @paperheartz_official
    @paperheartz_official 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool template, and the Pomodoro timer is a great idea

    • @KevKlopper
      @KevKlopper 21 день тому

      Just get an active doggo you will never need a timer again 😂

  • @soundsfortoday3623
    @soundsfortoday3623 Рік тому +2

    As someone new to Ableton Live 11 this sure will be a help. Thank you for creating and sharing your workflow tip.

  • @mariomazerati
    @mariomazerati Рік тому +2

    Always love these vids because I can always pick out 1 thing I’m not already doing in my template. I realized I wasn’t sc ducking my returns. I completely forgot about them. Thank you

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      Happy to be an addition to your arsenal, all the best!

  • @impauseable
    @impauseable Рік тому +3

    Great video as always Will! Thanks 🙏🏼
    I can’t see align delay device anywhere though. I do have suite, but missing that device (probably more)
    EDIT - turned the “group in folder” option on/off and it’s back there 😂

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +2

      Case closed!!! You'll make a great detective one day!
      Thanks for the props!

  • @SOMpenguin37
    @SOMpenguin37 Рік тому +2

    I wanna say thank you so much for putting out this content for everyone. This is really great material for beginners to establish an understanding of a template. Also, a great review/different workflow for more experienced ableton users.

  • @hunsleymat
    @hunsleymat Рік тому +3

    Thank Will! Great content. Would love to hear more about your master chain and how you use the limiter chains. I’ve always been confused by the limiters in Ableton

  • @NomburgMusic
    @NomburgMusic Рік тому +1

    Always love the videos that help me learn my DAW more, Ill for sure set the template up to try and edit it to taste. you're the best!

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate you swinging by bud! Happy to help

  • @kels866
    @kels866 4 місяці тому +1

    So much great info in here. Amazing output as always.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  4 місяці тому

      Always a pleasure to help you bud!

  • @RePeterPod
    @RePeterPod Рік тому +2

    I have my own template but that little ban pass glue compressor setting in your master rack is 👌👌👌 nice idea going to try that

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Happy to be a pinch of help!
      Anything in your template you want to share with the community?

  • @1800KLIENFELD
    @1800KLIENFELD Рік тому +2

    Solid. Solid. Template. Wow. I always tell new producers how critical templates are.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Totally agree! And thanks for the kind words!

  • @silentcxbin
    @silentcxbin Рік тому +2

    Even if not using the same plugins and stuff i love the way you set up the template

  • @pcgbeats
    @pcgbeats Рік тому +1

    Great Video! Would love to see a video breaking down how you use the clipper and limiter in each bus!

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Thanks bud, I'll add it to the list

    • @pcgbeats
      @pcgbeats Рік тому

      @@WillHatton Thanks Will!

  • @skrabio
    @skrabio Рік тому

    You’re totally right… I’ve been trying to work out how to have each instrument bus be more consistent and clean level wise, and seeing this limiter chain idea was a big “duhhh” moment. Great material mate

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      It was when I realised it too. Happy to help!

  • @vonicsmusic
    @vonicsmusic Рік тому +1

    Thanks! I'm totally downloading your template to adjust mine, I particularly liked your chains sections. I never thought of using multi-stage limiting like that, but it totally makes sense.

  • @billslinnton
    @billslinnton Рік тому +1

    This is a really cool template. Definitely rewatching this and adopting some of the ideas to mix with my current template.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      Happy to help bud, enjoy! Adapt it to your own!

  • @namebrandbeatz
    @namebrandbeatz Рік тому +1

    Great video. This info is so invaluable. I have a question about the reference track routing. You have the reference tracks input set to Master and its output set to Master. Is there a certain reason you do this? I was thinking of having the reference tracks input set to "No Input" and the out set to "Ext. Out" and set out to the Main Monitor outs. That way the reference bypasses the processing being applied on the master. Which in this template is a limiter. Id be interested to know your thoughts. Thanks.

  • @billiedoesbeats
    @billiedoesbeats 9 місяців тому

    I’ve never been disciplined enough to make a template but I’m determined to do it this week. Thanks!

  • @guitarsolos89
    @guitarsolos89 Рік тому +1

    Goldmine of information. I'm very thankful 😊 much love, random Swedish dude

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Thank you, random English dude

  • @PermissionToMeow
    @PermissionToMeow Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this!

  • @plusheldergod
    @plusheldergod Рік тому +2

    Super useful, Will. Thank you. Out of interest, in the basic limiter chain you set the glue compressor to slow (-ish) attack & fast release. Why is that? (I would have gravitated towards the opposite settings for "transparent" dynamic range reduction.)

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words!
      Yes, for me, I’ll do most of the quicker glue compression with the prior tracks. This is just the final chain. So the basic limiting is just evening out that overall dynamic.
      Definitely adjust to your liking though!

  • @judor5705
    @judor5705 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info and taking the time for putting this together, chaptering it and sharing it. A lot of good ideas there.
    If I may, I might suggest slowing down your pace a tad and making more breaks, as the information, however understandable, becomes a bit too hard to digest :)

  • @Clammyclams
    @Clammyclams 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Will

  • @Leaferist
    @Leaferist Рік тому

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @asuga7693
    @asuga7693 Рік тому +1

    Man this was so helpful

  • @matsnyberg8127
    @matsnyberg8127 Рік тому +1

    You got tje Lika at the micro lunch comment! Supercool

  • @tenstorydrop
    @tenstorydrop Рік тому +1

    @WillHatton What is the reason for using Bass Mono, instead of Mono, on the first Utility within the Snare Chain? Thanks for the great tutorial of your set routing.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      Great question, for electronic music I like to have a quite a wide snare (or snare layer) and I don't want that rumbly stuff to be in the sides, everything else however is fair game!
      Happy to help!

  • @itinerantghost
    @itinerantghost Рік тому +6

    Damn, this template is 🔥Thanks for breaking it down. Mine is way simpler, but I've made lots of tweaks based on your tips. Much appreciated!!!

  • @glock18glory
    @glock18glory Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video, might be a dumb question but what is the benefit of routing all of your groups to several "premasters" I guess, instead of just slapping the Basic and top limiters to the synth/bass groups themselves, and then maybe a soft clipper on each element?

    • @jakobgeorgaudio
      @jakobgeorgaudio Рік тому

      Good question, looks like pro tools inspired bus routing meet ableton. Funnily enough, Pro tools now has Routing folders as well, just like ableton

  • @mixture1994
    @mixture1994 Рік тому +2

    7:25 You can add limiter directly to the group folder why to use chain routing ? Can anyone explain it to me i am bit confused. You can add chain of plugins on the group folder then you can route it to pre master ? Does it make any difference if you make routing chain first then add it to pre master ?

  • @georgringertz6582
    @georgringertz6582 Місяць тому

    Hi Will! I am a big fan of your videos. I use ableton live 12 and had a couple questions about the template. If you send all your hi hats and percussion to the top limiter, should you not eq them respectively? And how many dB should the different limiters and the chain capture limiter be removing? Thanks in advance!

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Місяць тому

      Hey, thanks so much!
      So you should definitely EQ your hats, percussion (and generally all instruments) respectively but it's up to you how many db the different limiters should be at. I've set them up as a basic guide for myself and you but they're just there to make processing easier piece by piece, you're not trying to shave tonnes off, so if your instruments aren't hitting the limiter you don't necessarily have to worry! Each project, producer, track, instrument and sample are going to be different right? So I couldn't tell you to set a certain db if you're using a hat that has a peak volume of 0db and a frequency that starts from 7k, it would be different to my hat that starts at 400hz and peaks at -4db.
      Hope this helps! :)

    • @georgringertz6582
      @georgringertz6582 Місяць тому

      Absolutely helps, thank you!

  • @solo4227
    @solo4227 7 місяців тому

    Such an useful video

  • @danielnorkin18
    @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому +1

    Another question - do you recommend turning off the premaster chain while making music and playing with ideas?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому +1

      Personally, I don't because you'll get a better overall feel for how the song is going to sound when it's finished but if CPU is an issue then of course you can. There's no one correct way to work!

    • @danielnorkin18
      @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому

      Ty

  • @toolondaboards
    @toolondaboards Місяць тому

    I don’t even use Ableton but this was cool!

  • @gbigbo_zjebeezjeboo
    @gbigbo_zjebeezjeboo 10 місяців тому

    Great template, clear explanation.
    However, can you by means of replying to this comment expand a bit more on why to add and use a pre-master track. Why not sending everything, except the reference track (would go to ext out) to the master track and put the pre-master device chain on that track ?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  10 місяців тому +1

      In short, overall better control, if you send everything to your pre-master you can do any analysis you need on the master, you have an extra level to see how the final record will sound without having to export and import the wav/mp3, you can resample from the pre if you want to print and not have to export. If needed you can add a utility and just add that 1db or -1db of gain (not recommended but handy) and finally and most commonly, working with vocals. You can send absolutely everything to the pre but the vocal group goes to the master, allowing a nice clean vocal to sit on top of the music rather than amongst it.

  • @edeltobi
    @edeltobi 5 місяців тому

    Question: Given that your groups route into the individual chains, what is the benefit over just putting the chain effects directly on the groups themselves. And even if you create the chains, why do we need a chain capture if the Group bus channel does essentially the same thing?

  • @the_door
    @the_door Рік тому +1

    xfer OTT instead of live OTT?... why?

    • @barrycole5930
      @barrycole5930 Рік тому

      Great question, its limited vs the stock plugin, it was designed to give non ableton users something at least closely resembling the stock, but excludes some powerful features.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Just preference really, I’m only using it as an additive tool for ease. I’ll pull in Ableton’s multiband but xfer’s is just quick, which this template is all about!

  • @broghar
    @broghar Рік тому +1

    Hi, enjoyed the video! Will this be usable on my macbook air m1 2021 version w 16 gigs ram? Would like to know ur machine specs as well. Thank u!

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      As long as you have Ableton Live 11 (11.3 or higher) you’ll be fine!
      I also have the 2021 MacBook m1 and it runs fine

    • @broghar
      @broghar Рік тому +1

      Thx! Been learning a lot from your videos!

  • @danielnorkin18
    @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому

    Great template, thank you. If I want to use a drum rack for all drums (kick, snare, and tops) which chain group would you recommend?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому +1

      No probs. In that case, probably just the main drum group where kick and snare is found.

    • @danielnorkin18
      @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому

      @@WillHatton ty

  • @eastsidelight
    @eastsidelight Рік тому +1

    do you have a playlist for tutorial on ableton libe 11. Im a complete noob to music production

    • @SayWhoSekou
      @SayWhoSekou Рік тому

      I’m in the same boat

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      I don’t really focus on any other daw but there are playlists in genre on my page too

    • @eastsidelight
      @eastsidelight Рік тому

      @@SayWhoSekou i just started using bandlab (on mobile and pc) man it is way more user friendly. Very nice features and many AI features too, i love it. Its perfect for me, I think ill stick with it until I feel like switching

  • @MFGH0ST
    @MFGH0ST Рік тому +4

    Curious why xfer ott over ableton ott?

    • @mattydatboi
      @mattydatboi 4 місяці тому +1

      There is no difference. Native ott was based on xfer. Some people just like the gui

    • @MFGH0ST
      @MFGH0ST 4 місяці тому

      @@mattydatboi makes sense. I’m in ableton so I always grab it, thought maybe there was something I didn’t know. Thanks!

    • @mattydatboi
      @mattydatboi 4 місяці тому

      @MFGH0ST if you don't know already amd want it the xfer version is free.

  • @lancemezh6345
    @lancemezh6345 8 місяців тому

    Hey love this template . One question: is this meant to be produced/mixed into? Will it benefit me to have tracks already routed to these limiters? Or should I have them routed to the master first before popping them into the limiter chains, and then those into the pre master ? Thanks

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  8 місяців тому

      I'm so pleased!
      You can do your mastering right inside the same template, I would route all your additional tracks to the limiting chain groups as you see fit!

    • @lancemezh6345
      @lancemezh6345 8 місяців тому

      @@WillHatton Okay. I was wondering about mixing + initial sound design + production. Would you recommend starting each fresh track already routed to the chains or first sound designing/initial without the sounds routed THEN routing them once they’re cooked ?

  • @starkillers77
    @starkillers77 Рік тому +1

    do you have to have suite for this to work ?

  • @gioelelizzeri6003
    @gioelelizzeri6003 Рік тому

    Great content as usual! Dumb question, how do you use the sidechain sender? Inst easyer to use compressor on tracks and just set the sidechain to the kick?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому

      Yep, the sidechain sender is just set up should you want to drag kicks/transient sounds on the track.
      My comp is already set up to receive from this track. So it's just one of those things that reduces one extra click, if you use it - awesome, if not you can completely do away with it, use your current method of sidechaining or use a shaper!

  • @scott_an
    @scott_an 2 місяці тому

    Hey guys, how is the sidechain sender used... I don't have a shaper, so would I chain it only to one of the pre master compressors or to taste on each chain?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  2 місяці тому

      Sidechain sender is off by default, all you need to do is pop some samples of your choice on that track, then with a compressor on your desired track link side chain to the “sidechain sender”

    • @scott_an
      @scott_an 2 місяці тому

      @ Thanks! So I’d side-chain the desired elements in Main/Chords/Bass etc. before the signals are sent out to the Chains/Pre-Master etc.? Loving the template, btw - I’ve ported in progress stuff to it and it makes life so much easier. 👍

  • @goldfingers8763
    @goldfingers8763 Рік тому +1

    why do pre master tracks instead of putting limiters on the groups or working in 32 bit and just master you tracks without all of the limiters ?

  • @pikzel
    @pikzel 7 місяців тому

    I see it all the time, but don’t quite understand the need for the pre-master. Your master i basically empty, why not just route Reference to ext out and everything else to master? Also, do you need the chain capture channel? Can’t you just send the chains directly to pre-master/master?
    Thanks for the great advice, I’m just trying to wrap my head around how to do this with the least number of channels for minimal clutter.

  • @danielnorkin18
    @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому

    Sorry, last question. Your template really got me thinking. Why did you route the kick away from the sub chain. Mainly I ask bc it feels like the kick would benefit from rbass also. Would you recommend putting rbass on kick fx chain in this case.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому +1

      No, I don’t want it to mix with the bass or sub bass that I have in the mix. A lot of the muddy frequencies I’m going to get will be my bass (synth or guitar) mixing with the fundamental frequency of the kick’s bass. So I want my kick to smack and my bass to feel full, having rBass do both kick and bass will most likely result in a blurry mess of bass frequencies.

    • @danielnorkin18
      @danielnorkin18 11 місяців тому +1

      @@WillHatton really appreciate your feedback

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому

      @@danielnorkin18 no probs!

  • @WillHatton
    @WillHatton  Рік тому +2

    Today's a deep dive folks!
    Utilise those timestamps at your leisure and if time isn't on your side, grab the template from the Patreon!
    0:00 - What To Expect
    1:10 - Tempo/Markers/Extras
    3:12 - Quick-grab FX
    4:17 - Track Organisation
    6:33 - Chain Groups & Routing
    9:18 - Pre-Master Chain
    12:05 - Sends A&B
    12:44 - Master Track
    13:53 - Afterthoughts & Saving Template

  • @miket1186
    @miket1186 8 місяців тому

    i see that in every chain and groups there's a Utility tool. Im kinda new to production.. so.. is there a problem if i put -12DB in every utility tool? to leave headroom? or is it not neccesary?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  8 місяців тому

      In this template it’s not super necessary because you already have -10 on each track but you can do that if you want!

    • @miket1186
      @miket1186 8 місяців тому

      @@WillHatton ohh i see, thank you so much!

  • @cecilia_mackie
    @cecilia_mackie Рік тому

    That’s brilliant! Shall we connect?

  • @AKA_MixMaster
    @AKA_MixMaster 4 місяці тому

    I have Live 12 Lite and couldn't get it to work. Looked like it wants full-blown licensing.
    Do you realize we don't all have subscription or maximum Ableton purchased licenses?

  • @bthomas6655
    @bthomas6655 10 місяців тому

    Thanks can anyone suggest a great template for Alternative?

  • @joshuamartinez8990
    @joshuamartinez8990 Рік тому +2

    Such a great video. Crazy how that one Skrillex video changed the game. I feel like everyone uses this type of setup nowadays.
    Question for you: Is there any specific logic for why you set the volume of each group to -10?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  Рік тому +1

      There’s always something like this in music that paves the way, whether it be a drummer changing from traditional grip to overhand, Kekuku using a steel bar to slide a guitar, or the slow devolve out of using the ribbon mics.
      Answer to your question: As I explained in the video, it brings all of your levels down across the board. So instead of you dropping a kick in at 0db and then your next instrument clipping the master, you give yourself more headroom!

  • @projectb3117
    @projectb3117 29 днів тому

    What template is this on your patreon?

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  29 днів тому +1

      It’s all available at the Patreon at the lowest tier!

    • @projectb3117
      @projectb3117 28 днів тому

      @ thanks! The template of the oneheart track somewhere available?

  • @rm4733
    @rm4733 Рік тому

    pleaz download !

  • @PostCardProd
    @PostCardProd 11 місяців тому +1

    For some reason i cant figure out I have a lot of input delay when recording. My computer is more than suffiecent to handle it so if anyone can help i would be stoked!

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому

      Have you checked your buffer size?

  • @tommygold9725
    @tommygold9725 8 місяців тому

    Is there another video that explains how to set up the template because this doesn’t explain how to do that

  • @traviswentworth2446
    @traviswentworth2446 2 місяці тому

    Not able to download the template

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  2 місяці тому

      Just sent you an email Travis, let’s get it sorted 🫡 it’s my most popular thing at the Patreon so the link definitely works.

  • @bobbylarson5908
    @bobbylarson5908 9 місяців тому +3

    Track EMOJI's for Non-Apple Users?!!! Right click on Track, go to->Rename than press "Windows Key" press "Period Key" (like at the end of a sentence).

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  9 місяців тому +1

      The hero they need

  • @KingjayProductions52
    @KingjayProductions52 10 місяців тому

    i cant seem to download the template

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  10 місяців тому

      From the Patreon? Drop me a message over there and we’ll troubleshoot the issue, everyone has seemed to cop it fine!

    • @KingjayProductions52
      @KingjayProductions52 10 місяців тому

      i don't have the membership is this probably why am locked out of getting the template and i also just l made an account.@@WillHatton

    • @traviswentworth2446
      @traviswentworth2446 2 місяці тому

      @@WillHatton Is it the routing template?

  • @808BOT
    @808BOT 6 місяців тому

    How do I add the makers lol

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  6 місяців тому +1

      Right click top of the screen where the bar lines are "add marker"

    • @808BOT
      @808BOT 6 місяців тому

      @@WillHatton god bless you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @maximgames5694
    @maximgames5694 Рік тому

    You have winter in your home, or what?

  • @rm4733
    @rm4733 Рік тому

    por favor libere o download

  • @samueldecker2406
    @samueldecker2406 Місяць тому

    I don't usually use Ableton, I'm learning to now. So for me that was too complicated, too fast.

  • @qwertySnowy
    @qwertySnowy 11 місяців тому

    Is this free?

  • @hostnik777
    @hostnik777 11 місяців тому

    WTF would anyone with Ableton use Xfer's OTT? It's just a dumbed down version of the OTT that COMES WITH ABLETON... It literally is inferior in every way.

    • @WillHatton
      @WillHatton  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for stopping by

  • @cecilia_mackie
    @cecilia_mackie Рік тому

    That’s fantastic! Let’s connect?