Nick's Tutorials - Sampling & Slicing in Ableton Live (2010)

By the end of this series, you will have learned everything needed to create sample-based productions in Live. In doing so, I have condensed a HUGE amount of information down to a core workflow, focusing on the essential tools and techniques required in the unique art of sample-based production.

During this 2 hour video series, you will learn:
How to sample audio into Ableton Live for further processing.
How to interface your turntable and other audio hardware with Ableton Live.
Essential techniques for layering samples to create massive, custom-tailored percussive sounds, including the effective use of filter enveloping and compression to thicken your sounds.
How to utilize audio clips in preparation for slicing them up.
The controls and feature set of Ableton’s included sampling device, Simpler.
Powerful methods for creating a rich, evolving chord from simple melodic stabs.
The controls and features of the Drum Rack device, including how to create your own Drum Rack custom presets.
How to create exciting new arrangements from simple loop-playback adjustments.
Efficient methods for rearranging, modifying, and resampling your work for further processing.




Video 1 - Introduction
Video 2 - Intro to Simpler and Drum Racks
Video 3 - Getting Audio into Live with the External Instrument Device
Video 4 - Finding and Cropping Breaks and the Clip View
Video 5 - Multi-Clip Playback Possibilities and Clip Envelopes
Video 6 - Slicing and More about Drum Racks
Video 7 - Slicing and Stacking Melodic Sounds
Video 8 - Creating Custom Drums with Layering
Video 9 - Resampling and Creating Drum Rack Presets
Video 10 - Wrapping Up