In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor Julian from Bound to Divide is showing you how to make a section of Stephan Bodzin’s Singularity. First up we're going to be remaking the bass, then a leading bass synth layer, a synth arp - and we’ll add an amazing drum beat. Julian uses only native Ableton synthesizers - Analog as well as Wavetable. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to layer synthesizer basslines the right way. Let’s get started with this tutorial on how to make signature bass lines like Stephan Bodzin! If you want to take a deeper dive...

  Jonas Saalbach is the owner of the label Radikon, producer, DJ and artist with every breath. His techniques are not always conventional, but the result is always stunning and makes people dance around the world.In this Studio Jam Jonas shows you his entire process of making a track from start to finish. You’ll learn how to create amazing melodic techno patterns, basslines and drums just like Jonas Saalbach and the label Radikon.“Hey friends! My name is Jonas Saalbach. Today we have a very close walkthrough of one of my new album tracks called “Transformation”. I think we should just...

  In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor Max shows you how to make the vocoder from Kavinsky’s “Nightcall”. You can download today's full project template in the video description. The first thing we need to do is record our speech. We’ll add Wavetable or another synthesizer with a saw wave. Max uses the native ableton effect Vocoder on the vocal track in External mode, as well as Erosion and Cabinet and Pedal. Let’s get started with making retro futuristic sounds from the 80’s like Kavinsky - Nightcall! If you want to take a deeper dive into music production...

  Jonas Saalbach is the owner of the label Radikon, producer, DJ and artist with every breath. His techniques are not always conventional, but the result is always stunning and makes people dance around the world. Jonas walks you through his process of sample treatment, effects, arranging and using hardware synths to spice things up. In this video you’ll find: How to select samples for music production How to process the kick with Ableton Audio FX How to create Bass Loops and make them unique Making shaker / hihat top loops  Creating percussion grooves Sound design with analog synths Mixing...

In this video, Ben Böhmer shows how he plays live (like for Cercle in a Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey). He explains his live setup (with hardware and software) based in Ableton Live’s session view. Ben goes over all the necessary elements you’re going to need to create your own live set. If you’re a music producer, check out this tutorial on how to play live in Ableton. At the end of the video, Ben performs a few tracks in a unique live set. Make sure to check it out! “Hi! My name is Ben Böhmer and I'm going to show...

In this video tutorial, Italian electronic music producer Cioz presents his technique of creating tracks in Ableton Live. He makes a complete awesome tune in little over 40 minutes. Cioz has a unique way of coming up with ideas - he uses very interesting drum rack macros, sample manipulation techniques, DJ effects, and composition practices. Check out this video to find out which techniques you can incorporate into your own productions. If you want to take a deeper dive into music production in Ableton Live, check out our PML Academy - with over 35 full-length online courses, spreading over topics like writing...

In this video PML tutor Attila (The Sixteenth Bar) takes over the channel and shows you how to connect, set up and map your Ableton Project. This will technically enable you to set up Ableton Live just like Ben Böhmer uses it to perform his live shows and is a commonly used way to perform live for electronic artists in general. “Hey everyone! In this video I'm going to explain a few basic concepts that Ben Böhmer uses in his live setup. My name is Attila from The Sixteenth Bar. In the next few minutes we are going to talk...

  In this video Johannes presents his techniques of creating peak-time techno tracks in Ableton Live, using our sample pack - “WESKA (Drumcode) - Peak Time Samples”. He goes through topics such as processing the “low end loop”, adding percussions, creating synthesizers and pads, as well as mixing and mastering.  “Hey guys! Welcome to Production Music Live. My name is Johannes Menzel and I'm a techno producer from Germany. In today's video I want to walk with you a little bit through my latest track. I've made the track yesterday so it's super fresh. It’s produced with PML’s latest sample...

  Jonas Saalbach is the owner of the label Radikon, producer, DJ and artist with every breath. His techniques are not always conventional, but the result is always stunning and makes people dance around the world. In this video Jonas shares some secret tips from his track Transformation. We’ll go over his setup with the Prophet 6 Synth, his VST effects like RC-20 and Crystallizer, as well mixing and mastering techniques. You’ll learn how to create amazing melodic techno patterns, basslines and drums just like Jonas Saalbach and the label Radikon. “Hey guys, my name is Jonas Saalbach. Welcome to...

  In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor Julian from Bound to Divide is showing you how to make your very first drum beat in ableton live 11. He goes through all the essential steps - choosing the right layout in Ableton’s interface, loading drum samples like kick and clap, creating drum patterns in the Drum Rack, all the way up to adding tom sounds, cymbals and snare fills.“I hope you’ll learn a thing or two and so that you’re able to make your own nice drum beats. Let’s get started!” - Julien If you want to take a...