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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Chords, Arps and Basslines

In this step-by-step video tutorial you’ll learn how to turn a handful of MIDI notes into a full composition using Ableton’s MIDI effects. Create chord progressions, arpeggios, and basslines with the Chord device’s Scale Mode, bring them to life using Arpeggiator, and add bounce to your track by layering vocal samples and a drum loop on top.

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  • Use MIDI effects to create chords, arps and basslines
  • Keep your MIDI notes in scale
  • Create chord progressions with the Chord device
  • Use Arpeggiator for a bassline
  • Create rising and falling notes

This video is hosted by Side Brain – check out Side Brain’s Ableton tutorials on YouTube

This tutorial video uses core features of Ableton Live 12.3 Suite. Follow along for free by starting the 30-day trial.