Category: Tips & Tricks

Welcome back to the third installment of our Ableton Key Commands series! In Part 1 and Part 2, we covered essential shortcuts to enhance your music production workflow. Now, we’re taking things up a notch with Part 3, where we delve into advanced key commands that will truly skyrocket your efficiency in Ableton Live.

If you missed our previous posts, don’t worry – you can catch up on “Master Ableton With These Shortcuts | Part 1” and “10 Ableton Key Commands To Speed Up Workflow | Part 2” to build a comprehensive arsenal of shortcuts.

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Welcome to Part 2 of our Ableton Key Commands series! In our previous blog post, we explored essential key commands that are fundamental to enhancing your music production workflow in Ableton Live. If you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to read “10 Ableton Key Commands To Speed Up Workflow: Part 1” to get started with the basics.

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Welcome to the first part of our Ableton Key Commands series! In this blog post, we will explore the essential key commands that every Ableton Live user should know to enhance their music production workflow. Mastering these key commands will help you save time and navigate through Ableton Live more efficiently.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own music, then Ableton Live is an exceptional platform to turn your music production dreams into reality. In this comprehensive beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the fundamentals of Ableton Live, providing you with a step-by-step understanding of its powerful features and functionalities. So, whether you’re an aspiring producer, DJ, or music enthusiast, this tutorial will equip you with the knowledge you need to get started on your musical journey.

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Are you frustrated with your mixes not sounding as professional as you’d like? Well, you’re not alone. In this video, I share 11 common mistakes that could be killing your mixes. I have seen these errors time and time again, and it’s crucial to avoid them if you want to create professional-sounding tracks. Drawing from my own experiences and working with numerous clients, I provide practical tips and tricks to help you avoid these blunders and achieve better results. Get ready to take your mixing skills to new heights!

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Sometimes I get mixes that look like this in the video thumbnail. Unfortunately, this is not ideal, before you send your mix into mastering make sure you check out what your mix looks like on the scope. I always say use your ears but if your room is fooling you into thinking you have less bass than you do in your mix, you’ll likely overcompensate and drive that low end creating a huge hump or spike in the bottom of the frequency spectrum.

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Struggling to enhance your vocals? One aspect that often poses challenges to engineers and producers is managing sibilance — those sharp “s” and “sh” sounds that can distract listeners and undermine the quality of a recording. This is where de-essers step in as invaluable tools. Today we will delve into the world of de-essers, exploring their purpose, functionality, and techniques for achieving optimal results.

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When it comes to creating impactful and memorable mixes, there’s one technique that really helps enhance the low end: the Pultec Punch. The Pultec Punch is a game-changing technique that can elevate your tracks and help enhance your low end.

The Pultec Punch technique revolves around the legendary Pultec EQ, a piece of analog hardware that has significantly shaped the sound of countless recordings. Renowned for its unique sonic imprint, the Pultec EQ has been a staple in professional studios around the world. The Pultec Punch technique harnesses the power of this exceptional EQ to add impact, depth, and energy to your mixes.

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One technique that has become a staple among audio engineers and producers is parallel compression. Also known as New York compression or parallel processing, this method allows you to add depth, impact, and punch to your mixes while maintaining control over the dynamics. In this blog post, we will dive into the concepts, explore its benefits, and discuss how you can effectively utilize it in your own music productions.

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Today we will be discussing dynamic range and everything you need to know to improve your mixes. Dynamic range refers to the difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a musical composition. It allows the music to breathe, evoke emotions, and deliver a more captivating listening experience. A lot of people can crush their dynamics and ruin their mixes but they do not even know they are doing it. Today we will explore the significance of dynamic range in music production and discuss techniques to effectively manage it.

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