Music Producer's Creative Guide to Ableton Live 12 (2 Revised edition)
Level up your music recording, arranging, editing, and mixing skills with expert techniques

By (author) Anna Lakatos

ISBN13: 9781837024230

Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 27/03/2026

Availability: Available

Description
Unlock Ableton Live 12's full potential with expert guidance on MIDI, automation, modulation, MPE, and pro workflow techniques from an Ableton Certified Trainer. Key Features Explore new tools such as MIDI Generators, Scale Awareness amongst Live 12’s other new devices. Learn sound design techniques and advanced audio recording methods Enhance your creativity with advanced music production techniques including automation, comping, designing bespoke Device Racks Book DescriptionThe Music Producer’s Creative Guide to Ableton Live 12 provides an in-depth exploration of one of the most powerful Digital Audio Workstations available today. This updated second edition includes comprehensive coverage of Ableton Live 12's new features, from MIDI tools to advanced sound design capabilities. Perfect for both novice and experienced producers, this guide helps you harness the full potential of Ableton Live to create professional-quality music. Starting with the fundamentals, the book progresses through intermediate and advanced techniques, providing practical examples and hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding. You will learn how to effectively use MIDI transformations, comping, automation, and more to streamline your workflow and enhance your creative process. With step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, you'll be able to produce polished tracks with ease. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the art of music production in Ableton Live 12, equipped with the skills to create, edit, and mix music like a pro and gain insight into Live’s live performance capabilities. Whether you are transitioning from another DAW or seeking to refine your existing skills, this guide is your ultimate resource for all things Ableton Live. What you will learn Navigate Ableton Live 12's interface and workflow to efficiently record, edit, and arrange music Enhance your productions with advanced audio warping, automation, and modulation techniques Utilize Live 12's new features to elevate your creative process and efficiency Apply sound design techniques using advanced devices such as Meld and Granulator III Develop a faster, more creative workflow to streamline music production Prepare for live performances and external gear integration with MIDI mapping and hardware control Who this book is forIf you are a music producer, enthusiast, or hobbyist with a basic understanding of using Ableton Live for simple projects, this Ableton Live 12 book will help you improve your skills to employ the best features and techniques in your projects. This book is also for producers familiar with other DAWs looking to leverage their transferable skills to learn Ableton Live.
Table of Contents Taking a Quick Tour of Live 12 Recording Audio in Ableton Live Editing Audio and Warping Exploring MIDI Sequencing Techniques MIDI Editing and MIDI Effects Comping and Track Linking Tuning in Live 12 Discovering some of Live's Creative Audio Effects Exploring Device Racks in Live 12 Audio to MIDI Conversion, Slicing to MIDI, and the Simpler Device Utilizing Arrangement and Organization Techniques in our Ableton Live Project Implementing Automation and Modulation Getting Started with MPE in Ableton Live Exploring Tempo Follower, Follow Action, Max for Live, Working with Video, and Ableton Note Exploring MIDI Mapping, External Instrument, and MIDI CCs Playing Live Interesting Mixing Techniques in Live Sound Design with the new Meld devicen and Granulator III in Live 12 Troubleshooting and File Management
  • Techniques of music / music tutorials
  • Digital music: consumer/user guides
  • General (US: Trade)
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