Making Your FIRST Song in Ableton (Using Default Ableton Plugins/Instruments)

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Hey! Ever wondered how to make your own music on your computer? Follow along with me as I explain the steps I take to begin creating a new song in Ableton Live 9. I will only use default/stock plugins in this video so everyone can copy my steps. As long as you have Ableton, you can follow along with this video!
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  • @InspirAspir
    @InspirAspir5 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoyed this tutorial but looking back at it always wanted to improve the quality of the video and add in some new knowledge - so that's what I did. If you're interested you can check out a remastered, updated version of this tutorial 1.5 years later: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXuJxqage8erl5s.html

  • @tobiaszahalka5287

    @tobiaszahalka5287

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask you something? How can I instal some of the sounds what I want, but I can not find something like it.

  • @heidotta

    @heidotta

    5 жыл бұрын

    InspirAspir how can I contact you....to inquire about stuff in ableton?

  • @joenorris7130

    @joenorris7130

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey can u make another one of these videos where u walk threw making a song. Doesnt have to be basic but one were u walk threw everything u do. Thanks in advance

  • @jjjuhg

    @jjjuhg

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eq goes on master out - i can t put it on the track that i want. How the F nobody knows to explain this ?

  • @matthewalbright91
    @matthewalbright916 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how many "beginner" videos I had to go through before I finally found this one, but it was way too many. Way way way too many. Thank you for ending my search for a STRAIGHT TO THE POINT tutorial for beginners.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the bit of a late response but thanks for taking the time to let me know this! I am glad to help and I appreciate your support. Best of luck to you with all your music production :D

  • @kushal474

    @kushal474

    6 жыл бұрын

    yeah he wasn't the only one...so many videos i had to watch before finding this one...good work!

  • @Yatukih_001

    @Yatukih_001

    6 жыл бұрын

    I found out that there are all these urban myths about free studios and reached the conclusion those myths are silly storytelling that is not worth following.

  • @since1876

    @since1876

    6 жыл бұрын

    Apparently I got super lucky because I found this video immediately after having a friend show me a quick video on the interface. I'm glad I didn't have to do the searching you did but at least we all figured it out eventually. ;)

  • @Bill7Godet

    @Bill7Godet

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@InspirAspir Me tooooo! Please make another live 10, with all the latest instruments and m4live tutorials....And some kind of vocal...!

  • @laserbob6766
    @laserbob67665 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this tutorial right. I've had to "rewind" through way too many "how to" videos that still left out minor important details! You were clear, made sense & to the point.

  • @ishyyy23
    @ishyyy235 жыл бұрын

    OMG Finally someone that gets to the point, while being hilarious, and actually teaches me something. Thank you so much for your videos!!!

  • @skyesawaken2070
    @skyesawaken20706 жыл бұрын

    This helped me so much, i was extremely confused as to how to do this exact thing and now you have solved my problems! Thank, great videos by the way!

  • @Ahyubastu
    @Ahyubastu3 жыл бұрын

    I just binge watched your entire "for beginners" playlist. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE! It was exactly what I needed.

  • @InspirAspir
    @InspirAspir6 жыл бұрын

    It's one thing to START your first song, it's another thing entirely to FINISH it- good thing I made another tutorial video! Click the following link to learn some tips/steps on how to complete your first song, enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYGI0pZ_g7ayosY.html

  • @peterveer7798

    @peterveer7798

    6 жыл бұрын

    InspirAspir can you make/upload Sash - Mysterious times in Ableton ?

  • @peterveer7798

    @peterveer7798

    6 жыл бұрын

    InspirAspir Can you make a tutorial in Ableton of how to make the song Haddaway - Whats Love!

  • @peterveer7798

    @peterveer7798

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ang White im sorry?

  • @JAYoung-ez4mg

    @JAYoung-ez4mg

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making one of the better how to use Ableton videos. It is much appreciated.

  • @jimtacon5950
    @jimtacon59506 жыл бұрын

    Just watched this and the beginners video, love how you break it all down into simple steps so someone with no idea what they're doing (me) can understand it. Thanks, and keep 'em coming!

  • @NaeDude0
    @NaeDude07 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video InspirAspir....... It helped me alot and I'll be soon Making my own song and will be giving you the credits for teaching me..... Thanks again...... Awesome video!!!!!

  • @george.rivers
    @george.rivers7 жыл бұрын

    I really like how when you are talking about a quick change to make you say it like you're making a song, "I think i like this better, so i think im going to change it" it added a different feel rather than the normal boring "So now you click here then here, and bring this down.. etc" Very nice tutorial!

  • @HenriqueLeal92
    @HenriqueLeal926 жыл бұрын

    this is what i was looking for years! the foundation of how to make a song! its the most important thing, everything else its just time consuming and perfecting the idea... but this is what i was looking for because there was always something missing and i didnt know where to start, i always started with the drums and ritme and i got stuck every time, the funny thing is i asked for help with real musicians and nobody had "time" to help me, so i what to thank you very much for making this videos and help people out how to do what they enjoy doing and dont feel bad because there is always something falling behind that we cannot see...

  • @123456789colton
    @123456789colton7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I had watched other videos on how to use Ableton, but they failed to show me how to actually put sounds together to start making a song. You filled that gap and I thank you!

  • @ast9519
    @ast95192 жыл бұрын

    As a total beginner, I found this video very helpful - especially for introducing the arrangement view. Thank you!

  • @hawthtoons7177
    @hawthtoons71776 жыл бұрын

    Nicely made video man. Informative, interesting, good pacing, and you talked clearly (which i find a lot of tutorials lack). Great job:) keep up the good work

  • @coleture4298
    @coleture42985 жыл бұрын

    Im an fl user and im learning abelton you did a great job! Now im considering getting it because of the layout thank you!

  • @stefanoarnello1745
    @stefanoarnello17455 жыл бұрын

    Love how you explain the tutorial man, please make more videos, I trully want to learn about producing and some videos are way too difficult for my level

  • @hilo63
    @hilo635 жыл бұрын

    Wow I remember watching this 2 years ago clueless on using DAWS, and Its funny to look back and see how far I've come. I rembwr being so happy when I started to learn the most basic things from this Tutorial Lol Thanks man

  • @alisonezard9328
    @alisonezard93286 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this! I just successfully made my first (super basic) song using your tutorial and now have the confidence to continue messing around and experimenting :)

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! Happy to hear it, appreciate you taking the time to let me know this. Best of luck with your music production future! :D

  • @alaaoui925
    @alaaoui9255 жыл бұрын

    because of you i loved Ableton and I'm making music on it right now.. you are a perfect teacher

  • @enflame97
    @enflame977 жыл бұрын

    This is the tutorial which I am looking for a long time. One word. Perfect. Great job bro really helps me a lot :D

  • @SeanFortune1
    @SeanFortune17 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video,I have been interested in making songs for a while now but didn't know how but you just showed me how.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Hope it helped :D

  • @papanong8997
    @papanong89975 жыл бұрын

    This helped me so much, you explained everything I didn't know clear and the other stuff i watched didn't really help me. Now I can try once again. Thanks

  • @citizen0101
    @citizen01014 жыл бұрын

    The first ableton tutorial that actually teaches not only how to make an ableton song, but how to actually realistically use ableton simply, easily and more efficiently to create beats, rhythms etc and of course "how to actually use ableton". Truly a beginners guide. Well done man. ✌️🙏❤️😁

  • @jmstudios6514
    @jmstudios65146 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for teaching me everything! One of the best tutorials!

  • @Zumablak1
    @Zumablak15 жыл бұрын

    Pedagogically...man...AMAZING! This is made for learners. I will repeat Matthew, going from video "x" to video "y"...and then comes the pearl, that's this one. Thanks InspirAspir. I guess CUBASE is trying to buy you out!? Seriously, thanks a lot, I made my first music from scratch in 90 minutes...emotional!

  • @michaeloliver7767
    @michaeloliver7767 Жыл бұрын

    I just got back in to recording and this video helped me out so very much. Thank you!

  • @EmePlaysGames
    @EmePlaysGames5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video, I have seen so many but this one puts it into terms a true beginner can understand. You have a new sub and I can't wait for Dreamland EP.

  • @dhruvmehra4801
    @dhruvmehra48015 жыл бұрын

    you nailed the tutorial bruh thnx man that was super duper dope gonna watch ur videos till i learn everything and recommend everyone else

  • @spyrotex9378
    @spyrotex93787 жыл бұрын

    Omg, thank you so much! I love your tutorials and you thought me how to use the midi extension and how to make lightshows and now how to make a song which I have always wanted to do but all the tutorials I watched used the drum rack and I could never get it so thank you for being the tutorial master!!!!,

  • @zoneedge4550
    @zoneedge45507 жыл бұрын

    you are like the best example for Ableton. Its sad that you only got like 12 views for this video but your helping a lot and I thank you for that so keep on doing these videos

  • @thisistazzy5831
    @thisistazzy58316 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I wish I found this video over a year ago. I had no idea what I was doing back then and now Im teaching a friend how to use ableton so he can persue music and I think this would be the perfect start for him

  • @yangriver7827
    @yangriver78277 жыл бұрын

    your videos are best launchpad and live tutorials i have seen。thank you sir!

  • @RoyAdin
    @RoyAdin5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the incredible tutorial man! Do you have any idea why does the pitch of everything sound lower than yours even though I followed your instruction exactly? What audio preferences do you use?

  • @Eli-tn3vz
    @Eli-tn3vz6 жыл бұрын

    hey man, all your videos helped me really much and I really appreciate the fact that there's a channel that fully explains how to do certain things, its very helpful!

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey cheers! I appreciate your support, thank you :D

  • @elzamonika6464
    @elzamonika64645 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I really love your simple and fun tutorial. Good music 😄 thank you so much for inspiring me 😄

  • @estevanlandivar8465
    @estevanlandivar84652 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much i watched so many tutorials before this one and it finally made sense

  • @Dinkleberg96
    @Dinkleberg966 жыл бұрын

    I made step by step this tutorial. Key by key and it was equal! It sounded like yours. But after finish it, I started changing some stuff yo test it out, like the bass instrument and that kind of stuff and yeah it was good. Thanks

  • @BulbousPage223
    @BulbousPage2236 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, this really helped me out alot! Because of your video, it brought me back into spirit as I had a hard time creating a melody and this video inspired me to keep trying. Thank you with all my heart!

  • @kushal474
    @kushal4746 жыл бұрын

    thanks bro, hard to find clear and concise instructions like on this video. Keep it up!

  • @92spaceboy
    @92spaceboy2 жыл бұрын

    Hey IA, I really like your lesson, and the way all related are mentioned in the same moment. Cool brain, I'll fly through this at same rate. Nice one !

  • @MrJawzwa
    @MrJawzwa6 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Thanks for this tutorial. I have been using Ableton since Live 7 and love it. I've recorded bands, my own music and all sorts of experimentations. Although I can say I have used some of these methods in the past, this tutorial is still exemplary on giving a start to a piece of music. Using all different techniques for a purpose. Also I had to note how you began with a simple, almost ubiquitous chord flow, but showing still how by the end, with using the arranger's imagination the piece finished can sound entirely original. Cheers suh! Keep on arranging, producing, and rocking in the free world dude.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey cheers! I appreciate you taking the time to tell me this, it's refreshing to hear even someone with more experience was able to take something away from this video. Thanks for the kind words, best of luck to you with your future music projects :D

  • @captaindoom7751
    @captaindoom77516 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for teaching me how to make elevator music. I really needed it for my elevator.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    elevators need love too

  • @SaifBawwab
    @SaifBawwab4 жыл бұрын

    this is still useful over 3 years later lol, thanks for helping me!

  • @fatpichu
    @fatpichu6 жыл бұрын

    I have be messing around with ableton abit, most tutorials i've seen, showed the person making more complex pieces, other then the fact that made it harder to follow as a beginner, it made the expectation of what you are gonna make as a beginner get way to high. so i like the fact that you made your production simple in the tutorial and then showed what it could grow to be, made it a bit easier to play around with the program.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey thank you! This was very nice to hear, I appreciate you taking the time to say this :D

  • @josemariamedina3903
    @josemariamedina39036 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Clear, fast and to the point. Very useful.

  • @mazukai6525
    @mazukai6525 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial this was very insightful and helpful

  • @adeguzman1115
    @adeguzman11156 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! I want to learn more to use Ableton and this video thought me a lot of things.

  • @KiritoKunNightcores
    @KiritoKunNightcores6 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid man, ill be watching more to learn more. it helped me, and gratz on your single, good on ya mate.

  • @tokyotko9160
    @tokyotko91606 жыл бұрын

    Super dope bro,I love it man thanks

  • @Aiikun_
    @Aiikun_6 жыл бұрын

    Slips & Slurs - Holly - Turmoil !! Nice choice x) I've started to dance when I've hear it 🔥

  • @Awiggins64
    @Awiggins644 жыл бұрын

    Hey Congratulations on the success!!!

  • @luisvalencia73
    @luisvalencia736 жыл бұрын

    I made my first song because of you brother i have been searching videos for months like yours. And i finally found it just what l needed to create a song easy and simple thank you so much merry Christmas and happy new year ones again thank you ✌😀

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to say this, glad I could help :D

  • @tobimarulee
    @tobimarulee6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, many thanks! This was exactly what I needed to get started! :)

  • @miulatto
    @miulatto2 жыл бұрын

    BEST TUTORIAL IVE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE

  • @rdwn9249
    @rdwn92497 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Inspir aspir, your so inspired.

  • @moe6087
    @moe60876 жыл бұрын

    Helpful video👌 easy to understand considering you keep it simple and go straight to the point! :D

  • @NOVAxSHADE
    @NOVAxSHADE6 жыл бұрын

    You're my hero for the day! I've been trying to figure out this for days. Thank you! Subbed!

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Thanks for the support

  • @kevkyaw
    @kevkyaw6 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. I am a classically trained pianist and I have no idea how to use these DAWs. This is such a great first lesson for beginners like us!

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey glad to hear it! I appreciate you taking the time to say that, I'm happy to hear this helped you :D

  • @action214live
    @action214live6 жыл бұрын

    You're the first guy who I've watched and could actually understand and learn what youre doing. Thank you

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to say that!

  • @perrolocoxexitoblog
    @perrolocoxexitoblog5 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. Thanks for the video.

  • @RODRIGO23320
    @RODRIGO23320 Жыл бұрын

    Great job ❤️ Big thanks!

  • @samdream4563
    @samdream45636 жыл бұрын

    Thank you i started on ableton and was lost but then i saw your video an i LOVED it thank you...really :D

  • @manukas_vanukas
    @manukas_vanukas6 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly simple! I know a thing or two about music, but with this software I don't also have to be a computer nerd to implement my beats.

  • @sawyerfarrell4594
    @sawyerfarrell45946 жыл бұрын

    You are so optimistic. Thank you

  • @shivammantri3523
    @shivammantri35236 жыл бұрын

    Wow..!! Thank you so much dude..!! Keep doing the good work..!

  • @markusanderogrubnik2398
    @markusanderogrubnik23986 жыл бұрын

    Yo, bro you really helped me out. Tnx for this vid and ye pls make it a serie!

  • @leagibson
    @leagibson6 жыл бұрын

    If you dislike what this man is doing, you have no soul. Great job I'm using it to power level now, thank you very much man.

  • @RaffiQueer
    @RaffiQueer5 жыл бұрын

    I loved your tutorial! Thank you SO much. I struggle a lot with taking a LOOP into a SONG. There's a lot of content on how to go as far as you did but to build an actual track... I'd love to know the process!

  • @himanshu99871
    @himanshu998716 жыл бұрын

    You could be an awesome teacher bro!!! I really liked watching this video as you carried on with the basics and did not waver off into the more complicated stuff, which is very demotivating for a beginner like me.

  • @InspirAspir

    @InspirAspir

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I really appreciate that, thank you for the kind words :)

  • @SilverRiMiX
    @SilverRiMiX Жыл бұрын

    It took way too many "beginner" videos before I found this. Thank you!!

  • @ronocthebarbarian3025
    @ronocthebarbarian30256 жыл бұрын

    Go ahead and do your thing little buddy! Proud of you!

  • @gamingrg4231
    @gamingrg42316 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a LOT! all i need is 2 hours and i made my own song! that means i have another reason to not leave the house

  • @RyeClarke
    @RyeClarke6 жыл бұрын

    I finally found the tutorial I'm looking for. Thank you.

  • @thecakepro3498
    @thecakepro34984 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a video that makes it so simple

  • @iamvj
    @iamvj6 жыл бұрын

    u just gave every one the correct way to start good job man

  • @betz42
    @betz426 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial I'm a just a beginner but hope into making great songs like you.

  • @thecakepro3498
    @thecakepro34984 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you for making this so easy, i can finally try to make a song

  • @since1876
    @since18766 жыл бұрын

    I laughed so hard when you said "NEVER MIND" after adding that second instrument :D this video is super useful. I really needed something to show me how to get into the piano roll after having played with FL for a minute before realizing that ableton is all anyone uses and therefore is easier to get help with. :)

  • @benn6499
    @benn64997 жыл бұрын

    So helpful thankyou did not fall asleep unlike other tutorials

  • @carolinebarley
    @carolinebarley2 жыл бұрын

    What is going on here? I've had a midi keyboard and ableton for a year and I've watched 20+ hours of vids about how to use it. You're the first one to say press tab and actually show us how to make the music. Thank you!!!

  • @NthHour
    @NthHour6 жыл бұрын

    great stuff..! making a demo on basics is what new users look for :)

  • @jdmtac1
    @jdmtac1 Жыл бұрын

    Worked , thanks a lot!

  • @sparkssmith825
    @sparkssmith8256 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. So helpful

  • @tomatosauce3675
    @tomatosauce36754 жыл бұрын

    Its helping me now. Thanks.

  • @miltonmagik
    @miltonmagik5 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a well explained Aebleton tutorial for Dumkies. Thanks a lot buddy!

  • @Friedcheese
    @Friedcheese6 жыл бұрын

    This video is a blessing

  • @melandbelle89
    @melandbelle896 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. This has helped a lot!

  • @XxjosemitoxX
    @XxjosemitoxX7 жыл бұрын

    THANKS MAN, YOU THE BEST

  • @davidsimons1377
    @davidsimons13775 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating thanks! Just bought live 10 std. Just gotta buy the interfaces.

  • @eugeniegonne7205
    @eugeniegonne72055 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. This was very helpful.

  • @tristanmeyers4717
    @tristanmeyers47177 жыл бұрын

    Even though I'm a very new sub, I've watched a lot of your tutorials and I love them all. 😁

  • @toshigarg9373
    @toshigarg93732 жыл бұрын

    you are literally the best

  • @chilko8244
    @chilko82446 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the Market theme from the legend of zelda ocarina of time

  • @pecorinoromano6552

    @pecorinoromano6552

    5 жыл бұрын

    i was about to comment the same thing

  • @slick_grimes7121

    @slick_grimes7121

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just got done playing that shit,lmao

  • @jupitor919

    @jupitor919

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking Mario from Mario bros. Gets a girlfriend..

  • @koopapro

    @koopapro

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @SebaDiGiuseppe
    @SebaDiGiuseppe7 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial, thank you very much

  • @michellegindy6899
    @michellegindy68996 жыл бұрын

    really good video!

  • @DJXoleOficial
    @DJXoleOficial6 жыл бұрын

    really really good starting video, keep on doing it please!

  • @bykiaralee
    @bykiaralee6 жыл бұрын

    hands down the best tutorial for beginners

  • @enrogelmangubat754
    @enrogelmangubat7545 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this Tutorials!

  • @ThePunkSinatra
    @ThePunkSinatra5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!!! Finally learned something! Great tutorial! My new ringtone! Ha!

  • @Eyemallfunkedup
    @Eyemallfunkedup2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I learned a lot.