Ableton Looping

Learn the ins and outs of live-looping with Ableton Live, from gear setup to advanced techniques.

Loop Multiple Instruments

Learn how to loop multiple instruments/inputs, all while avoiding common live-looping mistakes with timing & audio routing.

Perform Confidently

Find the looping workflow that allows you to perform with ease.

About the Course

This course is your gateway to creating a dynamic live-looping setup that is both intuitive and powerful. Learn about what gear to use, audio and MIDI looping, hands-free looping, and audio routing.

Meet Your Instructor, Doug Hanson

Hey there! I'm Doug, and I'm thrilled to guide you on your live-looping journey with Ableton Live. As a multi-instrumentalist and looping enthusiast, I understand the desire for seamless live looping. My goal is to share the looping knowledge I've gained throughout the years, and help you find a fun & rewarding looping workflow within Ableton Live.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting Started

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Things You'll Need

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Gear Recommendations

  2. 2

    New to Recording Software? Start Here.

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Setting up an Audio Interface

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Gear Setups

  3. 3

    The Basics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Ableton's Session View

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How Does Looping in Ableton Work?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Important & Useful Settings for Live Looping

  4. 4

    Hardware

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Computers & CPU

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Audio Interfaces

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Midi Controllers

  5. 5

    Let's Loop!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Custom Midi Mapping & Using a Sustain Pedal as a Loop Pedal

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Session View Looping with a Midi Controller

  6. 6

    Looping with Push

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Fixed Length Loops

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Handy Push Features

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      User Mode

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      A Note on Using a Footswitch with Push

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      My Setup

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Loop Performance Talk-Through

  7. 7

    Other Ways to Loop

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Ableton's Looper Plug-In

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Looper Plug-In Automation

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Looping with a Midi Foot Controller

  8. 8

    Final Tips

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Stop Clip Button

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Recording the Performance & Recording Automation

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Routing the Metronome

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Thanks!

FAQs

What version of Ableton do I need? Any version of Ableton will do! (Intro, Standard, or Suite) Do I need to use the Ableton Push midi controller? No. While there is a chapter in the course dedicated to using the Push, similar workflows can be achieved with almost any midi controller.

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