HOW TO TURN ABLETON INTO GREATEST DAW EVER!!!

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
  • What Up Fam!
    I hope these tips help out and revolutionize your experience in Ableton the way they did for me! Please like if it helped and subscribe if you haven't yet! Below is more in depth information and links to the tips provided
    1. LES ( Live Enhancement Suite ) enhancementsuite.me/
    2. Options Text File
    help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/art...
    sonicbloom.net/en/10-hidden-f...
    3. NTPD elphnt.io/store/ntpd/
    Free Version - maxforlive.com/library/device...
    4. External Sample Editor - Couldn't find any article from Ableton on this at this time. Sorry Fam!
    5. Keyboard Maestro - www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/
    Time Stamps
    1. LES - 1:34
    2. Options Text File - 4:29
    3. NPTD Note Pad - 7:06
    4. External Sample Editor - 9:36
    5. Keyboard Maestro - 11:35
    Hope this helps Fam!
    PEACE!
    #Ableton #AbletonTips&Tricks #VocalProduction
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Komentáře • 224

  • @JamesStMichael
    @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +5

    Just doing what I can for the community! Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @catarina1902
    @catarina1902 Před 2 lety +18

    I have to say, I have been using Ableton since version 8 and I think I got so used to some of it's user unfriendly bits that I didn't even put much thought into it and had figured out my own workarounds. I am glad I ran into this video specially for the LES feature. Thanks!

    • @matthewgaines10
      @matthewgaines10 Před rokem

      Yeah, I just don't like working in Ableton. These tips help streamline things but it still isn't my favorite DAW.

  • @aZeee
    @aZeee Před rokem +26

    Been working in Ableton for a long time and these tips are truly life changing! Just wanna point out that single and multiple audio track fading can be done in stock Ableton with the command CTRL + ALT + F, not quite sure what that would be on Mac

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +3

      Im glad I could assist aZe! I believe in mac it is very similar, but I personally found 1 key easier and faster than 3 every time which why I used it as an example in this video.

  • @yochananmusic
    @yochananmusic Před rokem +2

    As a Cubase + Ableton user, Cubase has most of these features built in. Note pad, record arm by selection, device slots, and obviously you can program any key commands easily without any external stuff. Ableton has its own strengths too of course

  • @SafelandingRecords
    @SafelandingRecords Před rokem

    Bruh..didnt expect this video to deliver. Nicely done. Gonna add these to my workflow👌

  • @jamescarlsmith710
    @jamescarlsmith710 Před rokem +18

    Firstly, phenomenal video, the tips you gave were great, thank you! I just wanted to point out that in the audio clip's window itself, you are able to automate pitch changes by clicking on the envelopes tab and selecting transposition. Now I'm well aware that something like melodyne can do so much more to really hone in on cent pitch values, but just wanted to point this ableton feature because with some creativity, it often yields surprisingly good results for pitch shifting.

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +2

      Man thats an incredible tip!! Thank you for sharing it with us. Im going to have to use that later tonight and play around with it!

  • @teko5773
    @teko5773 Před rokem +1

    Yo these are legit GREAT tips man! Really appreciate it

  • @owlmuso
    @owlmuso Před rokem +12

    LES is absolutely awesome. I use it to organize my plug-ins the way that is meaningful to me - which has helped my creativity massively . The other tips are excellent, thank you

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +1

      Happy to help!

    • @owlmuso
      @owlmuso Před rokem

      @@JamesStMichael thank you man. Keep up the good work

  • @Jakker271
    @Jakker271 Před rokem +3

    With the last tip, you could get a programmable keyboard and then make the button combos more complex so that when you type in a normal fashion, it's not detected because you create a distinction between typing C (when your naming something) while having a command key typed out as CCCCCC etc.

  • @sternenherz
    @sternenherz Před rokem +3

    @14:00 in case you havent found out yet: There are macro-keyboards specially designed to do what this maestro software does, but without interfering with your normal keyboard. I have a 4x4 (16key) macro keyboard with all kinds of Ableton shortcuts. It's quite cheap, ranging from 20 to 40 Euros.

  • @glyndwr15
    @glyndwr15 Před rokem +4

    The enable arm on selection thing is gold.

    • @ArkLakin
      @ArkLakin Před měsícem

      it is but I think Ableton removed it bc I can't find the options tab within the menu ive followed all the steps

  • @scottall71
    @scottall71 Před 2 lety +4

    Been so frustrated every time I click something in Ableton 11, and I know it does way more than I am [currently] tapping into. Your video gives so many great tips!

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety +1

      For real bro I felt the same way for years until I implemented these modifications I stumbled upon over the years!

  • @DemilOfficial
    @DemilOfficial Před 2 lety +2

    All of these tips are so helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @jayphoenix9813
    @jayphoenix9813 Před 2 lety +3

    Bro……. You are a G . Thank you so much for this video , this is gona be a game changer for me .
    I can t thank you enough!

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety +1

      Anything I can do to help out the fam bro! Thank you for watching Jay!

  • @Rhekluse
    @Rhekluse Před rokem +5

    LES is amazing. I am hoping Ableton will someday integrate this natively but it works really well as is. Been using it for a few years now and I would miss it in my workflow if I stopped using it.

  • @marcelhicks8016
    @marcelhicks8016 Před rokem

    Thanks dude for the info it has helped me a lot. Good luck.

  • @floatinganarchychannel3204

    Man! Mind blowing stuff! Thank you! More crazy tips like this would be a bless ;)

  • @muchomacho79
    @muchomacho79 Před rokem

    Thanks for exposing me to LES!

  • @AntonKuznetsovMusic
    @AntonKuznetsovMusic Před 11 měsíci

    The last tip is dope. It’s worth mentioning that Mac has an in-built feature of assigning any shortcut to any option available in the menus of a program. It’s in the max settings.

  • @ShaiSnir
    @ShaiSnir Před 6 měsíci

    Great video bro, helped a lot!

  • @naizondj
    @naizondj Před 5 měsíci

    Best video about ableton so far!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @igon388
    @igon388 Před rokem +3

    Great video, for the problems with keyboard maestro, I haven't used it myself but it looks like the action "Pause Until" could solve that. Another way to go about this is a second keyboard with all of your macros, which can be super nice but desks get cluttered enough as it is as producers

  • @AndreiBlanda
    @AndreiBlanda Před 2 lety

    Bonkers helpful, man. Thank you so much!

  • @juanmanuelcasta2257
    @juanmanuelcasta2257 Před 2 lety

    Great great great tutorial!! Very valuable info!

  • @situtv
    @situtv Před rokem

    Excellent suggested tools and tricks!

  • @tomedwardsmusic
    @tomedwardsmusic Před 2 lety +2

    This video should have way more views! Thanks for sharing, man 🙌

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety

      Hey I really appreciate that Tom! Thank you so much! Anything I can do to help our community ill do bro!

  • @HelicopterRidesForCommunists

    Tremendous tips in this video. I will use every single one. Outstanding brother thank you. Man, I always wished Ableton had an audio editor like Reason's because Reason has a great one and I dont like using Melodyne as a plugin so this is amazing.

  • @sifagayev7793
    @sifagayev7793 Před rokem

    Fantastic tips. Thank you. Truly.

  • @GTChris
    @GTChris Před rokem +2

    These were so helpful, hope you will do a part 2 to this video some day

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +1

      Thank you bro! I'm glad I could help! I already working on a part 2 that is even deeper than this one!

  • @re_loyola
    @re_loyola Před rokem

    Appreciate all the tips! Thanks, Post Malone

  • @commonbeats
    @commonbeats Před rokem

    Thanks so much! Subbed! 🔥

  • @javiervera2126
    @javiervera2126 Před 2 lety +2

    Truly amazing stuff, thank you so much!

  • @whome806
    @whome806 Před rokem

    Subbed best video I've watched on time saving

  • @bennbutterworth4593
    @bennbutterworth4593 Před 2 lety

    Epic video mate! Thankyou so much

  • @robertpitts1292
    @robertpitts1292 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! Some really great and helpful suggestions here. Just subscribed ;)

  • @robbiestyles794
    @robbiestyles794 Před rokem +1

    Great tips ! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

  • @normanlbrittiv
    @normanlbrittiv Před 9 měsíci

    This was so dope. Thank you!

  • @wulfoke
    @wulfoke Před rokem

    Good video man! Subscribed!

  • @niklas3883
    @niklas3883 Před rokem +1

    Incredible video! Thanks

  • @s_h_orchid
    @s_h_orchid Před rokem +10

    For keyboard maestro, just add a modifier to your hotkey, like ctrl, or shift, or alt, or whatever you don't use otherwise instead of just the plain letter

    • @JVJF7
      @JVJF7 Před 6 měsíci

      And get a streamdeck so it will be just one button

    • @naizondj
      @naizondj Před 5 měsíci

      Same! Ahahhahaha

  • @phnxmusicnz
    @phnxmusicnz Před 2 lety +24

    Dude, this is such a great video, I can't believe you're giveing away all this great knowledge and the videos only got 3 views. You deserve more bro!

  • @jaylackovic8341
    @jaylackovic8341 Před 2 lety +4

    Enjoyed your video. I also had the same issue with creating hot keys or mapping certain features. A while back I came across a video where one producer had opted to use a gaming mouse for working with Ableton. Obviously there are many different styles on the market with different configurations of mapable buttons. I currently have a gaming mouse with 16 buttons that I can program to perform tasks with a simple click of my mouth where my fingers naturally rest. As well as button sequencing or chording as they call it. Like when I'm editing vocals and need to delete all of the space in between vocals kind of like gating, instead of left click hold and drag across a section you want to delete then let go of the button then right click then select delete or hit delete on the keyboard, by way of button chording I can left click drag and select the section I want to delete while still holding the left mouse button I simply tap the right mouse button and it deletes it. Super Time saver. I will say however I think 16 buttons is a bit much, but you can also map different things to these buttons such as your overall computer volume or by pressing one of the buttons it will launch Ableton, or open your email and a bunch of different things. I find it to be a lot easier than having to take my hand off the mouse to do a keyboard shortcut when I can simply move my finger do a different button on the mouse. It's basically like a program in your hand. Side note is that programming the buttons can often times be confusing or at least was for me but after you get used to button programming it's a great tool for audio production. Keep in mind also that you can program a regular mouses buttons as well. Download the program "xmouse button control". It's free and like I said it will work with a regular mouse as well. The button chording formula that I did for the feature where while holding left click you tap right click and it deletes which I have affectionately named #leftclickdelete is my own formula. Which believe me took me in excess of 2 days to figure out how to make it happen. I couldn't find anything detailing how to get the same effect, therefore it was a whole bunch of trial. But now that I have it I absolutely absolutely love it! Let me know if you need the formula. I really should do a video on that.. anyway thanks again. I've been working with Ableton for 18 years and with music in general for 23 years. A couple of those tips I was aware of, but there was definitely useful information there. Good job I'll share your link hopefully you get more views...
    P.S. I was happy to see the part about the option text file. It reminded me about how to change how tracks are armed cuz I do how Ableton defaults it. And it's such a waste of time to have to select arm tracks

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety +2

      What INCREDIBLE Information!!!! I really appreciate you taking the time to put all of that in the comment section for us!!!!! Im gonna use that and mess around with xmouse button control!!! You are the bees knees my friend! Thank you so much Jay!!

  • @rudothorne1
    @rudothorne1 Před 2 lety

    Bro!!!! Blessed for the tutorial. Big...big info.

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety

      Thank you sooo much bro!!! I appreciate ya checking it out! I'm glad I could help bro! Have a blessed one!

  • @tjmackie4815
    @tjmackie4815 Před 2 lety

    Wtfffff I needed this video ages ago!

  • @yoko9883
    @yoko9883 Před 2 lety

    Great info! Thank you !

  • @karmatosed7211
    @karmatosed7211 Před rokem

    I’ve been using Ableton for some years now, and all 5 of ur tips were new to me. Unfortunately if that Keyboard Maestro is only for Mac then I guess I’m out of luck there being on windows. Awesome content tho, earned a sub from me. ^^

  • @maxc0mpt0n
    @maxc0mpt0n Před 9 měsíci

    Great video!

  • @DJ_Damo_
    @DJ_Damo_ Před 11 měsíci

    Bro , this is awsome

  • @tyeblee23
    @tyeblee23 Před rokem

    Thank you my dude

  • @zianpopata1645
    @zianpopata1645 Před rokem

    you the man bro

  • @DJBre
    @DJBre Před 10 měsíci

    Good tips dude

  • @mttlsa686
    @mttlsa686 Před rokem

    That Arm with selection option is perfect to use ableton live as a looper audio!

  • @TastySwift
    @TastySwift Před měsícem +1

    don’t know about you, but my ableton is already the GOAT daw😳

  • @brennanaman1
    @brennanaman1 Před rokem

    Thanks, very handy stuff .

  • @daanthijssen1748
    @daanthijssen1748 Před 2 lety

    Dude, bro, sir,: thanks you! Great info!

  • @taiyomatsunaga5144
    @taiyomatsunaga5144 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this video

  • @Mosh6ix
    @Mosh6ix Před 11 měsíci

    KING

  • @kingdommindset1462
    @kingdommindset1462 Před 2 lety

    outstanding! thank you

  • @ben.lebron
    @ben.lebron Před 2 lety

    Incredible video thank you brother 🤟🏻🤟🏻

  • @XLIImusic
    @XLIImusic Před rokem

    I might be a real nerd, cos I thought all of these were common sense. Haha
    Couple of tips:
    1. There is a shortcut for fades: opt + cmd + F
    2. You can actually map keys commands in ableton without using keyboard maestro: go to Mac prefs > keyboard > shortcuts > applications > add ableton to it and then type in any command from dropdown file dropdown menus EXACTLY as it is written and you can have key commands for everything
    3. Keyboard maestro, you can automate a bunch of processes with it that would usually take ages, I made macros on it to pretty much replicate the Cubase render vst commands: one key command to render the midi track to audio but carry over the audio effects, like if I don’t want print the compressors and EQs yet.
    Obviously all these things aren’t as smooth as having it all inbuilt, but it’s cool that ableton is so maleable to different use cases.

  • @Tony-kc5fi
    @Tony-kc5fi Před 2 lety

    Great stuff 👍

  • @octobearBEATS
    @octobearBEATS Před rokem

    I am your thousandth subscriber

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem

      You sure darn well are!!! Appreciate you all!!!! Thank you so much for the growth!!!

  • @gozutheDJ
    @gozutheDJ Před rokem

    wait a minute that LES menu is something i absolutely need

  • @monoludens
    @monoludens Před rokem

    this was pretty neat. thanks

  • @KevKlopper
    @KevKlopper Před rokem

    Thx man that was super helpful! You can get a logitech g13 or similar side keyboard and program all your shortcuts in there. Very ergonomic and you can get around your "c" problem by programming complex shortcuts to a single button.

  • @micah3823
    @micah3823 Před 11 měsíci

    Integrating Melodyne with Ableton is a real game changer. This makes itself on the same playing field as Logic!

  • @squareinsquare2078
    @squareinsquare2078 Před rokem +1

    LES sounds great, it looks similar to FXConsole in After Effects. I use that plugin all the time, its a massvie time saver.

  • @eli-shulga
    @eli-shulga Před 2 lety +1

    Mind blown! The first one is so a painful - A live changer! Also the option thing probably could dig out some gems, for the recording switch
    was so annoying when not using MIDI controller

  • @noiz3
    @noiz3 Před rokem +1

    Thank u post malone 🖤

  • @abrakadeep8810
    @abrakadeep8810 Před 2 lety

    Wow ! Thanks for sharing !!!

  • @bastianhues
    @bastianhues Před rokem

    such a good video!

  • @YSPARK-yj9dv
    @YSPARK-yj9dv Před rokem

    super, thank you

  • @MultiMam12345
    @MultiMam12345 Před rokem +4

    There is a pitch editor in ableton. Not as good as melodyne, but exists built in. Also get karabiner. Create a hyperkey and map a mouse click to your left control button. Press control option shift with holding capslock down.

    • @angledcoathanger
      @angledcoathanger Před rokem +2

      What is the pitch editor called? Do you need the full suite?

  • @simofresh
    @simofresh Před rokem

    something like a "midi maestro" should be cool, would add more cool stuff to do with launchpad, Great video! greetings from Chile!

  • @Iseehennessey
    @Iseehennessey Před 2 lety +9

    I always wanted to kind of know what that sample editing option was for. I thought it was an add-on that you had to purchased from Ableton I didn't think it allowed third party and Im also a melodyne guy that was gold man thank you. 💪🏼🔥🙏🏻

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před rokem +2

      I felt liek I hit a gold mine when I came across it too HB! Thanks for watching!

  • @emanuelmejia7561
    @emanuelmejia7561 Před 2 lety

    you changed the game rn oh my god

  • @timalright
    @timalright Před 3 měsíci

    thx a lot fam

  • @albrin
    @albrin Před 2 lety

    great tips

  • @RokSivante
    @RokSivante Před 2 lety

    Holy shit #1!! ⭐️😎🙏

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael  Před 2 lety +1

      Appreciate it Bro! I Hope it helps! Have a BLESSED one!!!!

  • @thomasrodriguez8797
    @thomasrodriguez8797 Před rokem

    I like that audio editing tab hot key. Does it still allow you to do it with the automation enabled??

  • @not-bot
    @not-bot Před rokem

    🔥

  • @koenroels4549
    @koenroels4549 Před rokem

    Is there something to make the fader icons more look like bigger faders too?

  • @mangrove1985
    @mangrove1985 Před rokem

    Wow, Melodyne as sample editor!
    I'll have to give that a wirl :)

  • @Banoffeeee
    @Banoffeeee Před rokem

    I just got myself a M2max macbook working on macOSVentura, was wondering if LES will work on my MacBook or not, it seems like a very useful feature to have.

  • @MatthijsvanderWilt
    @MatthijsvanderWilt Před 2 lety

    Thanks!

  • @vallevecchia
    @vallevecchia Před 2 lety

    Hey man thanks for sharing these cool tips. Do you know if there is a way to you VCA faders like in logic on ableton ?

  • @AnalogCabin
    @AnalogCabin Před 9 měsíci

    UPC sticker on the candle for the win…

  • @derrickm5013
    @derrickm5013 Před rokem

    Is there a way you could use maestro and have like a master key that turns all your custom macros on or off?

  • @marcossnchz9820
    @marcossnchz9820 Před rokem

    Killer video! Great content Mr James!
    I got a question!!
    I tried using Melodyne on sample editor but it doesn't seem to replace the audio back once edited.
    Is there a step I'm missing or something?

  • @michaelperez5273
    @michaelperez5273 Před 2 lety +1

    I can't find the edit button at all after selecting melodyne in my sample editor browser

  • @NiliMoto
    @NiliMoto Před 9 měsíci

    "Live enhancement suite, it will change your live" that is the best unintentional pun I have ever heard.

  • @papapilar3
    @papapilar3 Před rokem

    Thanks so much for these! I would just add that I installed LES and loved it until updating my OS and now it's not really functional. I think there are some ways to figure it out, but it takes a minute, which I haven't had.

  • @svencrizdj2084
    @svencrizdj2084 Před rokem

    hi, how should I do to not overlap the music? It often happens to me that when I create a song on ableton and post it on social media, I hear the overlap between kick and hitthat percussion, while I hear it in my speakers and it sounds good. will it be a matter of poor quality on social media? Thank you and good day.

  • @toslinked
    @toslinked Před 2 lety

    dude whaaat? thx for this!

  • @hoossembechiri6136
    @hoossembechiri6136 Před 9 měsíci

    Good one bro u r the best i give u a folow ...
    In the 2 ..option text file ..there is a commande that make effect visuel in the mixer bro ....test it pllz and tell as ur opinion....

  • @prodcrumley
    @prodcrumley Před 11 měsíci

    Broooo the Melodyne sample editor trick is a GAME CHANGER for saving time. 10:55 for anyone who's curious.

  • @imagitu6409
    @imagitu6409 Před 7 měsíci

    I am 2 years late but thanks. Great stuff

  • @Snax_Musician
    @Snax_Musician Před rokem

    I tried choosing an application to open with Sample Editor, and none of them work right. Now I just want to get the sample editor setting to go back to how it was, meaning not linked to an application. Can you please tell me how to do that? I can only browse for another application. Thanks!

  • @Ninjjadog
    @Ninjjadog Před rokem

    I cant seem to work out how to use LES on windows or find the documentation, is there any ? :)

  • @ssaintssounds8665
    @ssaintssounds8665 Před 2 lety

    thank you