Jon Margulies

Chris Buono

Helps readers set up a home or project studio using Ableton Live as the digital audio workstation and explains how to record, mix, use plug-ins, edit audio, hook up external MIDI devices and record or edit MIDI in Ableton Live. Original.

Your Ableton Live Studio

Ableton Live, now in version 9, is the music creation/recording/performing software that revolutionized the way modern music is made, both in the studio and on stage. Live's intuitive interface makes it easy to get started making music, but there are great depths to explore--and you'll be amazed by the powerful, inspiring tools that await you there. For many years, Ableton Live Power! has been your best guide to this ground-breaking program. In this completely updated edition, ABLETON LIVE 9 POWER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE, you'll learn the software's functions in depth, and you'll get the lowdown on all the latest version 9 feature updates, including clip automation, a redesigned browser, and improved MIDI and envelope editing. The book also includes coverage of Max for Live and Push, Ableton's new controller. Popular producer, teacher, and Ableton Live expert Jon Margulies takes you beyond Live's many features and opens up the music-making process itself. He shows you Live's capabilities in context and provides a wealth of real-world tips and techniques that will deepen your understanding of the software--from setup through recording, mixing, and using Live on stage. Open up the power and creativity of your music, and master this astounding software from top to bottom, with ABLETON LIVE 9 POWER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.

Ableton Live 9 Power!

The Comprehensive Guide

Jon Margulies' comprehensive guide to Ableton Live is back! This updated edition does far more than bring you up to speed on all of Live's new features-it teaches fundamental concepts and important workflows that every Live user needs to know. Used in top college programs such as NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, the Ableton Live Power! series is well known as the definitive guide to Live. In this new edition, you'll learn the software in depth and get the lowdown on all the latest updates, including the Wavetable synthesizer, multi-clip editing, Capture, and Live 10's many workflow improvements. Jon's friendly, engaging writing style and deep knowledge of the program come together to help you hone your production skills without losing sight of what's most important: making music! "Jon is an Ableton Live wizard, an awesome musician and a great dude to work with. I've been a fan for a long time, and over the past few years have relied on him heavily for technical assistance navigating the wild waters of Ableton for my live sets." - Bassnectar

Ableton Live 10 Power!

Ready to unleash the awesome power of Ableton Live 8? As its name suggests, Ableton Live was designed with the live performer in mind, but it goes well beyond that. You can integrate this live performance and studio software into your existing home or professional music studio to produce, compose, DJ, and much more. But how? "Ableton Live 8 Power!" is the key you need to revolutionize your studio by incorporating Live. Written for musicians by a fellow musician who uses Live on a daily basis, this useful guide explores fundamental and advanced Live features, and provides insider tips, tricks, and interviews with Live power users to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of this powerful software. Whether you are a beginner in the digital audio field or a seasoned pro, "Ableton Live 8 Power!" is the reference you need to take your music to the next level.

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