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06:30

Live's User Interface

Learn how to get set up and find your way around Live’s interface.

07:21

Editing MIDI notes

Find out how to easily edit MIDI notes in Live’s Note View.

07:58

Live's Browser

See how to make the most out of Live’s updated Browser and navigate its tagging system.

04:05

MIDI Pitch and Time

See how to manipulate MIDI notes and patterns with Live’s pitch and time utilities.

06:06

Keys and Scales, Tuning Systems

See how to work with the different tunings that come with Live 12.

04:24

Chance Tools and Probability

Learn how to make the most out of the advanced MIDI chance and probability tools in Live.

15:59

Overview

Let’s take a look at all the features and workflows of the new Ableton Push, as well as steps to set it up straight out of the box.

02:13

Authorizing and Updating

Authorize your Push, update the software, or perform a hard reset.

01:58

Switching from Standalone to Control Mode

In Control Mode, you can use Push to control Live on your computer and take your tracks further.

01:14

Installing Packs

Install Packs on Push to play with new sounds.

02:38

Transferring Files and Sets

Pair Push with your computer to transfer files, Sets and presets.

02:14

Using the Audio Interface

A quick guide to Push's inputs, outputs and audio interface settings.

03:20

Getting started with Move's views

Connect to Wi-Fi and learn about Move's three views: Set Overview, Note Mode and Session Mode

01:45

Making a new Set

Create a new Set, the container for your musical ideas. And switch between Sets with the Set Overview.

03:50

Browsing for instruments

Select different instrument presets and effects using Move's browser.

05:10

Session Mode

Trigger clips and scenes in Session Mode to try out different combinations of ideas and make basic arrangements.

03:03

Playing an instrument

Learn about the elements of a Set in Move and see how to play melodic and drum instruments using the pads.

05:16

Making a beat and recording

Make a beat using the three recording techniques: step sequence, MIDI record, and Capture.

18:16

Learn to sketch with sound

01:27

Note MIDI Editor

02:38

Taking Note sketches further in Live

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Each Live license is intended for a single user; it is registered to one person and covers the use of the software on two computers owned by the license holder.

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Who is eligible for the educational discount?

The EDU offer is available for students and teachers who are enrolled in school or teaching full time, or for at least 20+ hours a week. Students must be age 18 or of legal age according to their country's laws. If a student is under age, a parent may purchase an EDU license on their behalf.

Does Live use an unlock every time it is authorized?

A new unlock will only be used when Live is installed onto a new machine, or if your hard drive was wiped (which will cause the program to think it is on a new or different computer).

If you reinstall Live onto the same computer, the program will reference the existing unlock file on your system, and will not use a new one.

How can I transfer my license to another person?

You can transfer your Live license to another person directly from your user account.

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