Getting started with Live

Here are some tutorial videos to help you get started making music with Live:

Getting Started 1: Audio Interface

Learn how to set up an external audio interface with Ableton Live.

Getting Started 2: Recording Audio

Learn how to record audio with Ableton Live.

Getting Started 3: Setting Up Your MIDI Controller

Learn how to connect a MIDI Controller to Ableton Live. This tutorial covers instant and manual controller mappings in Live.

Getting Started 4: Making Music with MIDI — Beats and Melodies

Learn how to use the MIDI Note Editor to make music in Live.

Getting Started 5: Working with Session View

Learn how to work with Live's unique Session View for composition, live performance, and DJing.

Getting Started 6: Exporting Audio

Learn how to render your track as audio in Live. This tutorial also covers the basics of options for audio export in Live.

Getting Started 7: Session to Arrangement View

Learn how to move clips from Session to Arrangement view using recording and manual placement and editing.

Built-in Tutorials: Ableton Live includes built-in tutorials that take you step-by-step through the program. The tutorials will appear on the right side of the program screen the first time you open Live. You can access the tutorials at any time by choosing Lessons Table of Contents from the Help menu.

PDF Reference Manual: The Ableton PDF reference manual can be found in the Live application folder or by selecting Read the manual from the Help menu.

FAQs: Visit our frequently asked questions section to get answers to common questions and to resolve technical issues.

Movies: Check out more movies to learn advanced techniques and tips and tricks.

Contact: Feel free to contact us with your feedback and general questions or to receive technical support.

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