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Should I buy Ableton Live?
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Date: May 27th, 2018 9:04 PM Author: opaque vivacious ticket booth I know nothing about this stuff, but I've always thought it would be fun to try my hand at making electronica (for personal enjoyment/as a hobby) - does getting something like live make sense? Or some other software package? Do I have to get a midi controller too, or can I do without that while i get the hang of it?
If I get live, what version should I get? it starts at like $100 but then jumps to something like $500 and $800 |
Date: May 27th, 2018 9:08 PM Author: Vigorous brunch Bootleg a torrent first to see what you like (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36137838) |
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Date: May 27th, 2018 9:25 PM Author: know-it-all mexican hell Cr download the whole suite and spend all your money on the midi controller and sound card (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36137906) |
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Date: May 27th, 2018 9:14 PM Author: iridescent party of the first part community account Ableton has everything you need to get started and more. The intro tier is a barebones version without many of the built-in software instruments. You won’t get Operator (very good frequency modulation synth), Tension (physical modeling synth), and many others including the samples and sound content. What you will get is an analog modeling synth, as well as a stripped down Sampler (the best sampling instrument available, it’s perfect) and the Drum Machine. You can do so much with just that, and then upgrade when ready.
You won’t necessarily need a midi controller, everything can be programmed within the DAW using the sequencer and clip launcher. If you are a performing musician or just prefer to play in real time then you will want one. Ableton makes a controller called the Push that is very forward thinking and integrates seamlessly with Live. HTH. |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 9:48 AM Author: opaque vivacious ticket booth tyvm
so, assuming i have no idea how to torrent, I could buy the bare bones version and get by until I figure out if this is a hobby I want to sink real money into |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 9:50 AM Author: elite twinkling doctorate sweet tailpipe Cr or if you really want to feel it out try something like garage band on apple. Look up basic tutorials on YouTube and you're off (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36139466) |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 12:48 PM Author: iridescent party of the first part community account yes exactly. and working with some restrictions is actually fun and forces you to be creative with the tools you have. garageband might even be enough to get started if you have a Mac.
I made this kooky clip with a simple Cali drum kit and a ring modulator effect: https://vocaroo.com/i/s1ihb1GHwTHH |
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Date: August 1st, 2018 3:09 PM Author: zippy smoky state kooky (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36535093) |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 9:58 AM Author: Galvanic purple codepig You could also look into Fruity Loops. It’s very beginner friendly and easy to make cool electronica loops quickly. Ableton can do more but is more expensive and a little more difficult. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36139496) |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 10:08 AM Author: elite twinkling doctorate sweet tailpipe Cr lots of big names still use it too (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36139515) |
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Date: August 1st, 2018 2:29 PM Author: Pearly unhinged factory reset button Yeah fruity loops is fine even up to pro level. I dont use it, but plenty of people do (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36534786) |
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Date: August 1st, 2018 3:09 PM Author: zippy smoky state that's where I got my start in this stuff. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36535096) |
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Date: May 28th, 2018 1:18 PM Author: Vigorous brunch What kind of midi controller are you going to get and how are you doing your speakers (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36140231) |
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Date: August 1st, 2018 2:27 AM Author: slippery bipolar casino I have Live 9 Lite and it is 180. Start out with that and then upgrade later if you need more. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3987927&forum_id=2#36532402) |
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Date: August 1st, 2018 2:24 PM Author: Pearly unhinged factory reset button Professional musician here. Play 3 instruments and have been producing music for over a decade (on Logic Pro). Just started with Ableton and push this week.... its life changing really. The ableton bros conceptualize music in a way thats more like how modern music actually works. I wouldnt use it for mixing, sound design or screen scoring, but for semi improvisational electronic composition it is the best thing ive ever seen.
And with Push 2 you can control an entire studio in a live performance. It is THE instrument of the 21st century imo |