The Best Ableton 11 Beginner Guide (in 17 Minutes)

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  • @madveggie
    @madveggie 11 місяців тому +673

    I'm nearly 60 and never really attempted making music since my teens but I had this compulsion so I bought myself a Novation Controller recently which comes with Ableton Live and after just ten minutes of your video I've been able to start making the music I have in my head. Thanks so much for breaking it down.

    • @TommyTheGoofy
      @TommyTheGoofy 11 місяців тому +10

      wow

    • @gambittomusic
      @gambittomusic 11 місяців тому +3

      👏

    • @annexgroup6878
      @annexgroup6878 11 місяців тому +3

      That is so AWESOME!!🎉

    • @robgoodburn6178
      @robgoodburn6178 11 місяців тому +1

      Thats fantastic. What Novation thing did you buy?

    • @madveggie
      @madveggie 11 місяців тому

      @@robgoodburn6178 The LaunchKey 49. It's designed to work with Ableton and makes it so much fun to work with.

  • @McMoony
    @McMoony Рік тому +324

    Absolutely insanely good tutorial. The true measure of understanding something is how well you can teach it simply to anyone, and this guy gets it for sure

    • @tritanbarackle
      @tritanbarackle 11 місяців тому +1

      what int da bomblcoat the badmane

  • @MegaBuster27
    @MegaBuster27 4 місяці тому +25

    One of the best tutorials I have watched. "Stop making excuses and start making music" . Excellent advice

  • @Tiarettee
    @Tiarettee Рік тому +36

    I rarely ever comment, however, I had to for this video. I had just woken up from an overwhelmed stress nap after binging Ableton tutorials all day. From frustration, to confusion, to anger, to annoyance I have finally stumbled upon you. A true teacher. Something about your voice, the dimly lit setting with you in your white relaxed button down shirt. From the way you explain and display. You are a life force and savior. Thank you. Truly an Abelton Shaman.

  • @wilsondv3
    @wilsondv3 5 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Ethan. I've had Ableton Live 11 and have been staring at it for a long time with utter confusion, My next step was buying a book but my ADHD got in the way. Your video was 17 minutes, I learned so much that I can now get started. Much appreciated!! By the way, I watched it again and took notes.

  • @LisaWaterhouse-t8q
    @LisaWaterhouse-t8q Рік тому +216

    You're an awesome teacher

  • @ethedrummer1555
    @ethedrummer1555 Рік тому +26

    Been using ableton for about 10 years now. Still found a lot of value here 🙏

    • @themelancholia
      @themelancholia 10 місяців тому +5

      But are you Able to use Ableton for ton years? That's the important question.

  • @MattBigos
    @MattBigos 3 місяці тому +4

    Been trying to learn Ableton for years since Live 9 and you just taught me more in one video than anyone else! Thanks!

  • @christopherwhite5316
    @christopherwhite5316 Рік тому +45

    This was very helpful. I just started using Ableton and I have been confused, but this clarified a good portion of my confusion. Now I can start creatively flowing.

  • @choo-chooakadela6309
    @choo-chooakadela6309 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m 51 And I’ve been DJing since I was 12. I took a 17 year hiatus from 1999-2016 and the year prior, my D1 RB son, decided to quit football and became an Emcee. His music is Incredible, so don’t get me wrong, but he’s supposed to be in the NFL. Not GOD’s Plan🤷🏽‍♂️ Anyway, I e produced tracks in the past for friends using my verbiage and sounds by mouth and they’ve been used for major artists. Here’s the problem, I Never knew how to put my ideas into song structure by myself, nor be able to use the beat machines, software Etc. I even attended Full Sail University, Online though, and I learned certain things, but nothing for me to get myself started with production. This Tutorial that you just gave us is So Far Beyond what I’ve ever been taught. I Thank You, and I’m Hoping to attend a school in New York to further educate myself within the production world. I learn better hands on than online. Thats just ME though. My End Goal with DJing is to DJ on Tomorrowland’s Main Stage, and my goal with production, is to First produce a Solid track that my son will Rhyme on and have my daughter sing the hook. He’ll be long established before that and he already has hits, but I’ll be his tour DJ, which I’m already a turntablist, but It’ll give me Other avenues to explore. With that all being said, I Thank You Again for taking the time out to educate us Thoroughly and I Hope you have other content that I can follow. Man..If you ever had time to Directly instruct me, I welcome that as well. Peace & Blessings!!! 🤲🏽❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @kxngbasic8833
    @kxngbasic8833 Рік тому +1

    You're Amazing. Just Made The Switch From FL Studio To Ableton Live. I've Tried Different DAWS And FL Studio Was Always Easier For Me Until I Got Ableton. Now I'm Just Learning The Ins And Outs And This Video Was EXTREMELY Informative

  • @slimprinz
    @slimprinz Рік тому +21

    God bless you more for this great content
    I've been an FL studio user for 11yrs and hoping to start using Ableton live fully. This tutorial is an eye opener for a first time user...
    Happy creating

  • @xxirion
    @xxirion Рік тому +23

    Having only just started in Ableton after a 15 year break of writing music, this has been an absolute god send of information, especially the CMD-J consolidate feature. Great work Ethan!!

  • @maeve_sinead
    @maeve_sinead 4 місяці тому +3

    ‘stop making excuses and start making music’ excellent advice and motivation. Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

  • @cammosesSH
    @cammosesSH Рік тому +3

    I've used Logic for the past ~10 years so I'm familiar with DAWs, but not Ableton. This was a perfect "foot in the door" tutorial. Appreciate it

  • @sophiemars8093
    @sophiemars8093 Рік тому +11

    ahh finally a true beginner tutorial, clear, concise, slow and I love the subtitle/topic highlights. thank you so much!

  • @glenntaylor6749
    @glenntaylor6749 Рік тому +43

    Incredibly well done. Your teaching skills are better than any other tutorials Ive seen. Thank you for inspiring me to continue.

  • @Rendell05
    @Rendell05 Рік тому +10

    This really helped me transition from my previous DAW to Ableton. There aren't many differences so far, makes me feel like my hard work has actually been worth something. Thanks for the intro!

  • @morganbojie1227
    @morganbojie1227 Рік тому +12

    That was so awesome. It definitely made me feel more comfortable about getting this software to start this journey and I couldn’t be more excited! Also the “I pay rent, I deserve to be here”… iconic🤣😭😭😭

  • @one1zero0eight8
    @one1zero0eight8 Рік тому +2

    I am 16:51 in the market to purchase a new DAW. This is the best overview video I have watched on this program. You have absolutely sold this to me from it’s usability to its depth of functions. What an awesome video, thank you!

  • @emmasutphen2521
    @emmasutphen2521 Рік тому +48

    You are such an amazing teacher! Thank you for making all of these complex concepts much easier to digest!

  • @MOPWOBS
    @MOPWOBS Рік тому +7

    Transitioning from Fl to Ableton has never been easier thanks to this video helping me 💜

  • @viviyep
    @viviyep Рік тому +1

    So glad I found this after watching several tutorials that were all way too complexe and technical for a true beginner. Thanks pal

  • @carriesolomonmusic
    @carriesolomonmusic 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been clunkily using Ableton for months but learned a lot from this vid and am so glad I watched it! Thank you

  • @remopacker3707
    @remopacker3707 4 місяці тому

    Seriously, this is the best, most comprehensive tutorial in plain language I've seen. Thank you for everything you're sharing. Much respect!

  • @fb1051
    @fb1051 5 місяців тому

    After reading through nearly 300pages of a 800+page manual I was still confused but this vid just opened up a new ball game for me.. simple, clear and informative.. guess my learning style is not reading but seeing it in action. Thank you for this video

  • @JustMe_Melodies
    @JustMe_Melodies Рік тому +9

    I just found your account and this is the first video of yours I’ve watched. I found all of it extremely helpful but really sincerely appreciated when you said to stop making excuses, and start making music. I’ve been trying to learn for a year now, I’d had Ableton and my MIDI keyboard for months and just haven’t started learning how to use them until this past week. I’ll be watching so many more of your videos. I applied for another producers 6 week course and they’re going to call me tomorrow but now I’m not even sure I need that anymore. Thanks for breaking it all down so easy, as far as how to zoom in and out. I found it all to be extremely useful!! Thank you!

  • @hanZoul8
    @hanZoul8 Рік тому +15

    I love Ableton so much. I started producing 3 years ago and when you first start, it is VERY intimidating and seems like learning a new language but once you become fluent, there's no better DAW out there. Objectively so.

  • @Deathbringerrrrrrrrr
    @Deathbringerrrrrrrrr 11 місяців тому +1

    Ive watched countless tutorials on DAWS for years and this is the best tutorial I've ever watched! Clear, to the point, and very informative! Thank you!!

  • @Cyclopath.7
    @Cyclopath.7 Рік тому +21

    This is such an amazing intro - SO much clearer than the native Abelton tutorials. Thank you!

  • @Genolexis
    @Genolexis Рік тому +1

    Sponsor break was hilarious. Great tutorial as well, subscribed.

  • @89s304
    @89s304 11 місяців тому

    I saved this video as the bible. You're an amazing teacher. It's noticable that you explain to make others understand, and not to brag about how much you know. Thank u so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @marcerasmus3745
    @marcerasmus3745 Рік тому +9

    Man, this has to be the best approach to learning ableton that i have ever seen...thanks Ethan, very very helpfull tutorial...you inspire me dude😁🙏

  • @sof7012
    @sof7012 11 місяців тому +2

    i literally love you. i watched your "how to mix" vid and fell in love with this daw. its so easy and complete for me (i just do vocal covers so this is enough). tysm for your help!!!

  • @ThaMosthated718
    @ThaMosthated718 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the advice, finally someone breaking down how to use this DAW.

  • @jota3219
    @jota3219 Рік тому +6

    Teaching is a skill you can add to you repertoire for sure. This was 10/10 thank you!

  • @Planetugm
    @Planetugm 2 місяці тому

    I have been using Ableton for around 5 years now and love it and even though I’m learning everyday I have to say… you make the best tutorials! 🙌🏼

  • @richiehall4832
    @richiehall4832 9 місяців тому

    how has this guy not hit 100k yet, I'm new to ableton but learning so much from him

  • @ros-t
    @ros-t 10 місяців тому

    Great video mate, I've been a Logic Pro producer for 14 years and I'm about to do a mixdown masterclass for the next 8 weeks. I didn't realise it was all going to be done in Ableton. So, I have 6 days to get to the basics and this has been a great help! If you ever need any logic info let me know and maybe I can help to give something back haha.
    Take it easy and thanks for helping people!

  • @TrustingTruth04
    @TrustingTruth04 10 днів тому

    This was SO great bro! Like wow, I really was so barely even interested in giving Ableton a shot because it seemed to hard, but now this video has given me hope!

  • @Veg4
    @Veg4 8 місяців тому

    I just hopped over from Reason to Ableton and your beginners guide for getting used to the UI and Hotkeys is gold. Thank you!

  • @Meansmotiveandopportunity
    @Meansmotiveandopportunity Рік тому +5

    Are you the most helpful Abletoner/ producer so far? Who simplefies the blip out of this whole thing ? Yes, you certainly are , and your self plug is a gentle reminder we should be grateful for good teachers just a click away 🙏🏼

  • @emreugurlu8229
    @emreugurlu8229 Рік тому +4

    I'm switching to Ableton and this was the only tutorial that I was able to finish. Thank you for the great content! Subscribed

  • @Drvik_
    @Drvik_ Рік тому +11

    I have been using Ableton for a bit now made 2 songs, I really love your videos and your energy I stayed and listened to the end you have really helped me a lot! Please don't stop making these videos 💙

  • @Auzzin11
    @Auzzin11 Рік тому

    Hey man, hundreds of great comments already, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your teaching style. It sounds silly to use words like Intuitive and Organic, but as someone who used to teach air traffic for a living I really appreciate you and what you do here in so many ways.

  • @Itsweet5533
    @Itsweet5533 Рік тому +6

    really nice video thanks. this is one of the only ones that genuinely gets you going, and in a way that kicks tedium at the gate, so you actually get some momentum.
    sharing some stuff from the beginner's perspective:
    - 5:58 would be ideal to see how to get the snare track on the track first b/c i wanted to go along w/ you.
    - it would be dope in the beginning to show how to trigger the sound like when you are toggling dry/wet so we can do that with you too

  • @eastsidelight
    @eastsidelight Рік тому +1

    One of the best and beginner friendly tutorials of any DAW's i have ever watched; thanks man. Thanks alot

  • @BadViola
    @BadViola Рік тому +10

    This was super helpful and definitely the best 17 minute beginner guide. :)

  • @TheTjBusy
    @TheTjBusy 9 місяців тому

    Whettt? 🤭That's it! lol Oh, I am so hype after taking 16 mins and 50 seconds of my life to watch this tutorial! 🧐 Far too often you will watch tutorials and then you're still not able to create. Ethan has done such a precise job of making this tutorial actionable. Thanks Fam!😎 I will shout you out at the Grammy's!

  • @marrallisa
    @marrallisa Рік тому +1

    Everytime when i got overwhelmed you comforted me 🥰

  • @LionHeart-g6m
    @LionHeart-g6m 10 місяців тому

    Incredible tutorial! All my anxiety about learning how to use ableton live has literally melted away thanks to you!

  • @Adrian-zx4xt
    @Adrian-zx4xt Рік тому

    This program is so confusing, you’re a real one for this man 🙏

  • @Jacques.krause
    @Jacques.krause Рік тому

    I know there are plenty such comments but just had to say so myself that this is an absolutely golden tutorial. Fantastic teaching skills.

  • @egatx
    @egatx Рік тому +2

    Dude, you have broken down ableton so neatly and clear, definitely subscribing and going to watch all your stuff! Thanks brotha!

  • @nicknamenotavailable
    @nicknamenotavailable Рік тому

    great video, comming from other daw to ableton and starting to understanding pretty quickly thanks to this

  • @ozellacontreras5545
    @ozellacontreras5545 2 місяці тому

    I want to be your friend! So happy, I was getting discouraged but your smile and light hearted way of teaching is everything! Great job!

  • @jennyyoung2637
    @jennyyoung2637 Місяць тому

    This was sooo straightforward compared to the other tutorials!! Thank youu x

  • @NightTower-Topic
    @NightTower-Topic 9 місяців тому

    Man, I was looking for someone to teach me how to make music in a good and simple way like you. Thank you very much, from Egypt

  • @RemnTheteth
    @RemnTheteth 2 роки тому +14

    As you grow your channel, you should put timestamps on your videos for your tips, so they're easy to find. As an avid youtuber I find these immensely helpful.
    Great video though, for someone whose just getting into DAWs I really appreciate the small things that make a big difference in workflow.

    • @CompleteProducer
      @CompleteProducer  2 роки тому +4

      I put them on my other tip videos but that's a good reminder that this video needs them, thank you!

    • @lunam7249
      @lunam7249 10 місяців тому

      everyone should do timestamps

  • @JeffreyErnst
    @JeffreyErnst Рік тому

    a very clear and complete tutorial for someone who is absolutely baffled by the 100's of options in these types of software. I got myself a launchpad but was stunned by the software so kind of stuck to that demo software thats on there besides ableton

  • @didjleh
    @didjleh Рік тому

    You literally made all my fears of switching from Logic Pro X to Ableton disappear! Chapeau!

  • @BennyZuko
    @BennyZuko Рік тому

    You have created the best tutorial ive seen. I actually feel like i understand ableton!!! Thank you for your time and effort in making this. Ive just shelled out 10k on three CDJ3000s and an A9, i now need my own tunes to play so i can take over the DJing world!!!!!!!!!

  • @hanzo3188
    @hanzo3188 3 місяці тому

    I'd encourage anyone reading this to rewatch this a few times, at least. It's a good video and the repeated views help reinforce the ideas. I've found myself talking along with certain parts from watching it so many times lol.

    • @CompleteProducer
      @CompleteProducer  3 місяці тому +1

      wow, thanks for saying that and spending so much time with me!

    • @hanzo3188
      @hanzo3188 3 місяці тому

      @CompleteProducer heyyyy, yeah, for sure, man, haha. I'm trying to get that flow down, definitely a beginner. I'm having some trouble with serum..(im renting to own on splice). I'll use a sound on one clip and then start a new clip with a new sound and it will convert the first tracks sound into the new one. That's probably gibberish lol, but if you know a quick fix, I'd super appreciate it. 🙂 Either way, thanks for the video.

  • @DJ-Morlock
    @DJ-Morlock 11 місяців тому

    I'm just getting back into producing after being out of it for 20 years. I had some experience with Fruity Loops, but was referred to Ableton by a friend. I have tried to get into it several times, but only met frustration. This video helped me so much. Thank you.

  • @sweetpeahunnybee
    @sweetpeahunnybee Місяць тому

    This video helped me more than any other video I've watched. Thank you!

  • @BeneleveN30
    @BeneleveN30 Рік тому

    got a focusrite yesterday and had no idea how to use abelton and this vid helped a ton

  • @travelwithtoniann
    @travelwithtoniann 11 місяців тому

    After searching endlessly trying to find tutorials on how to use this! I am glad I found your video very helpful

  • @lucianaruffin4165
    @lucianaruffin4165 Рік тому

    This is by far the BEST ableton tutorial I have seen!!!! AWESOME JOB!!!!!

  • @nickprinsloo5648
    @nickprinsloo5648 3 місяці тому

    Dude! I've been trying to figure out Ableton since the first releases and I give up every time. I finally get it. Shot!

  • @maggielinea
    @maggielinea 9 місяців тому

    This is so helpful. I appreciate that you get right to the point and understand the level of details we need as beginners.

  • @debbieliu-atopladyboss
    @debbieliu-atopladyboss 8 місяців тому

    Getting into music production and this video tutorial is super simple to learn the basics. Thank you Ethan!!

  • @WillieKush
    @WillieKush 11 місяців тому

    Im trying out Abelton and this helped me a lot!!!!

  • @eiheih_joeson
    @eiheih_joeson 9 місяців тому +1

    My first Ableton tutorial 😁. And I love it already 😍🍻

  • @LaMatta90
    @LaMatta90 Рік тому

    Just getting into recording guitar, just barely started learning to play the guitar a year ago, this video is very helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @incomeadda1584
    @incomeadda1584 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely insanely good tutorial. The true measure of understanding something is how well you can teach it simply to anyone, and this guy gets it for sure
    You are such an amazing teacher! Thank you for making all of these complex concepts much easier to digest! i love u to add on 😍

  • @josueperez4274
    @josueperez4274 Рік тому

    This LADY N GENTS is how you make a tutorial the right way. you the man brother!!!
    you got my subscription.
    NIce and short very articulated and most important to the POINT.

  • @ice_mind-j3w
    @ice_mind-j3w 4 місяці тому

    If life had such a simple guide
    I would pass it perfectly ❤

  • @DrPepperCooled4090
    @DrPepperCooled4090 9 місяців тому

    why are basic, easy to understand tutorials like this so hard to find? thanks bro!

  • @ShishRon
    @ShishRon Рік тому +5

    Awesome tutorial! I really appreciate the way you explain everything and the tutorial "scheme" (introduction, body and conclusion for each part of what you were talking about). Seams like you gave a lot of effort to make it that clear simple. Also the video editing is great btw.

  • @bradward8211
    @bradward8211 Рік тому

    Absolutely the best tutorial I've seen for Ableton.

  • @iambramsy
    @iambramsy Рік тому +1

    Bro you too smooth with this. I've never learned anything this quick ,no sweat🎉

  • @MagicTouchAudio
    @MagicTouchAudio Рік тому

    I have looked at a lot of tutorials with no joy. You are a good teacher

  • @DAR0.V
    @DAR0.V Рік тому

    Thank you! Just got ableton live 11 lit! Gonna help me a lot for making remixes as a dj and writing my own music :D

  • @kerimal-lami7231
    @kerimal-lami7231 Рік тому +2

    This was probably the best Ableton UA-cam video I've ever seen. Do you think you will be putting out more Ableton videos for beginners like this one?

    • @itsmarcofr5935
      @itsmarcofr5935 Рік тому

      check out TAETRO! extremely helpful for when you first start

  • @codee-music
    @codee-music Рік тому

    Great Job!!!
    Back in the day I've yelled at friends to do the tutorial and read the manual. LOL

  • @djalexdunne
    @djalexdunne 8 місяців тому

    What a truly fantastic video. Simple but thorough, encouraging and chilled. With a nice little message at the end. Thank you 🙏

  • @nawang1738
    @nawang1738 Рік тому +1

    Loved the tutorial bro. I decided to shift from FL studio and I was so worried when I loaded up the daw as everything looked so complicated. Your tutorial helped me so much. Sending love and support brother. Thank you💯

  • @josephthibeau7356
    @josephthibeau7356 11 місяців тому

    You are an incredible teacher!! I just decided to switch from logic to ableton, and understanding the daw flow in general helped, but this definitely made it a whole lot easier for me to make the switch!

  • @josephpancucci8009
    @josephpancucci8009 20 днів тому

    Really helpful man, taught in a very understandable way. Props to you!

  • @bobkanza_
    @bobkanza_ День тому

    Merciiii. C'est très clair :)

  • @thedj5914
    @thedj5914 Рік тому

    Just got a slot in Glasgow to learn Ableton with Simon in January 🙌 cannot wait. So excited 😊

  • @valentinmuller14
    @valentinmuller14 10 місяців тому

    crazy good video, just downloaded Ableton and had no clue what to do, and now i have at least some clue as to what im doing

  • @ColinWilhelm-rg9pe
    @ColinWilhelm-rg9pe 4 місяці тому

    This was an excellent intro into the software. I have been using other DAWs sporadically but this will give me a useful base of skills which I can then have the smaller nuances built on for this tool.

  • @pierregussman7840
    @pierregussman7840 Рік тому

    Finally someone who makes it easy to follow along ty

  • @catherinecard2648
    @catherinecard2648 9 місяців тому

    Great tutorial! I was lost and needed to get familiar with Live 11 for a class I am taking. Thanks for decoding it for me!!!

  • @Nekomusica.
    @Nekomusica. Рік тому

    Bro I am all the way from Barcelona I am about begin study music production on January and just wanted to be prepared for what’s about to go down hit your video and I want to say it’s very good thank you. ❤

  • @rageonyx
    @rageonyx Рік тому

    Thank you! Coming from Mixcraft, I couldn't even figure out how to get the MIDI window to open in this thing, nevermind start dropping notes. Super helpful and detailed. ❤😘

  • @zxninjax
    @zxninjax Рік тому

    By far one of the BEST video for Ableton that explains everything along with tip and tricks.. Keep up the good work dood!

  • @tcripper
    @tcripper Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video. Finally a tutorial that lays it out in a simple fashion. I appreciate this very much and can know utilize abelton in a much more complete way. This video is the absolute best for beginners. Love and Gratitude!!

  • @tomgray2372
    @tomgray2372 3 місяці тому

    Awesome tutorial! I really appreciate how simple you make it. Thanks.