F.A.Q.: WARPING
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:56 pm
I posted a question in the "Art Of Warping" thread, and it seems that either no one cares to help me or that they simply did not read my request. Or, maybe the "experienced" l33t Ableton users are fed up of answering questions about the Warp function. Nevertheless, this thread is out of a little frustration, and a little compassion for others in a similar situation as myself.
I've realized that many people including the newbs (like myself), and more experienced users are having problems with getting their tracks to beatmatch 100% (or close enough). I'm suggesting that we designate this thread as the "all-in-one" solution to all WARPING related issues so that it is readily available to all, and so that newbs don't have to create countless threads with countless questions about Warping.
Mods, can you please make this thread a "sticky" of some sort?
Having said that, I'd like to let everyone know that I've read the "How To
Warp" section of the Ableton manual three times now. I've followed all instructions when warping my tracks, but many of them do not beatmatch correctly. Almost all of my music is Techno, House, Breaks, and Minimal/Glitch/Experimental/Ambient. I understand that the more "abstract" music must be warped using the "complex" mode, and I've been warping the House/Breaks/Techno tracks using the "beats" mode.
I understand how to move my "1.1.1" marker to the start of the very first downbeat and double-clicking the marker to make it a "warp marker". I understand how to use the Auto-Warp functions such as "Warp From Here (Straight)" and "Warp From Here". I understand how to designate 4/8/16 bar loops and designating more "warp markers" in other areas of a given track.
POINT-IN-CASE:
What is the quickest and simplest way to warp dance music (Techno, House, Breaks, Minimal)? How do you consistently get ALL your tracks to match 100% correctly? Please reply in a cohesive and explanatory manner.
Your time, effort, and help is much appreciated. Thanks.
I've realized that many people including the newbs (like myself), and more experienced users are having problems with getting their tracks to beatmatch 100% (or close enough). I'm suggesting that we designate this thread as the "all-in-one" solution to all WARPING related issues so that it is readily available to all, and so that newbs don't have to create countless threads with countless questions about Warping.
Mods, can you please make this thread a "sticky" of some sort?
Having said that, I'd like to let everyone know that I've read the "How To
Warp" section of the Ableton manual three times now. I've followed all instructions when warping my tracks, but many of them do not beatmatch correctly. Almost all of my music is Techno, House, Breaks, and Minimal/Glitch/Experimental/Ambient. I understand that the more "abstract" music must be warped using the "complex" mode, and I've been warping the House/Breaks/Techno tracks using the "beats" mode.
I understand how to move my "1.1.1" marker to the start of the very first downbeat and double-clicking the marker to make it a "warp marker". I understand how to use the Auto-Warp functions such as "Warp From Here (Straight)" and "Warp From Here". I understand how to designate 4/8/16 bar loops and designating more "warp markers" in other areas of a given track.
POINT-IN-CASE:
What is the quickest and simplest way to warp dance music (Techno, House, Breaks, Minimal)? How do you consistently get ALL your tracks to match 100% correctly? Please reply in a cohesive and explanatory manner.
Your time, effort, and help is much appreciated. Thanks.