In this video PML tutor Attila (The Sixteenth Bar) takes over the channel and shows you how to connect, set up and map your Ableton Project. This will technically enable you to set up Ableton Live just like Ben Böhmer uses it to perform his live shows and is a commonly used way to perform live for electronic artists in general. “Hey everyone! In this video I'm going to explain a few basic concepts that Ben Böhmer uses in his live setup. My name is Attila from The Sixteenth Bar. In the next few minutes we are going to talk...

  In this video Johannes presents his techniques of creating peak-time techno tracks in Ableton Live, using our sample pack - “WESKA (Drumcode) - Peak Time Samples”. He goes through topics such as processing the “low end loop”, adding percussions, creating synthesizers and pads, as well as mixing and mastering.  “Hey guys! Welcome to Production Music Live. My name is Johannes Menzel and I'm a techno producer from Germany. In today's video I want to walk with you a little bit through my latest track. I've made the track yesterday so it's super fresh. It’s produced with PML’s latest sample...

  Jonas Saalbach is the owner of the label Radikon, producer, DJ and artist with every breath. His techniques are not always conventional, but the result is always stunning and makes people dance around the world. In this video Jonas shares some secret tips from his track Transformation. We’ll go over his setup with the Prophet 6 Synth, his VST effects like RC-20 and Crystallizer, as well mixing and mastering techniques. You’ll learn how to create amazing melodic techno patterns, basslines and drums just like Jonas Saalbach and the label Radikon. “Hey guys, my name is Jonas Saalbach. Welcome to...

  In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor Julian from Bound to Divide is showing you how to make your very first drum beat in ableton live 11. He goes through all the essential steps - choosing the right layout in Ableton’s interface, loading drum samples like kick and clap, creating drum patterns in the Drum Rack, all the way up to adding tom sounds, cymbals and snare fills.“I hope you’ll learn a thing or two and so that you’re able to make your own nice drum beats. Let’s get started!” - Julien If you want to take a...

  In this video Francois demonstrates an amazing patch in U-he Diva. It’s used really heavily by artists such as Stephan Bodzin, Ben Böhmer and Lane 8 (Anjunadeep, Afterlife). Check out this Diva bass/lead pluck sound for Melodic House and Melodic Techno. We’re going to be making this sound starting only with Diva’s Init Patch. Let’s get started! If you want to take a deeper dive into music production in Ableton Live, check out our PML Academy - with over 35 full-length online courses, spreading over topics like writing chords and melodies or arranging your songs, to producing entire songs from start...

  In this video with Ben Böhmer we’re taking a look inside the original Ableton Project File and following along sound by sound how Beyond Beliefs (Cercle set opening track) came together. We’ll go through the Arp Theme, the main theme of the track, as well as all the essential elements - bass and chords, kick and drums. At the end we’ll take a look at the arrangement of the track (released on the label Anjunadeep). In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create tracks like Ben Bohmer (melodic house and techno). See How Ben Böhmer Produces Music Learn how...

In this video Ben Böhmer creates a track idea from scratch in 20 minutes using our “Acoustic Orchestral Sounds” sample pack. He uses a loop from our pack and the synthesizer U-he Diva to create chords. He quickly adds strings, a kick and some drum elements. By the end of the video, Felix Raphael adds his amazing vocals on top to finish off the track. Check out this amazing session to learn how Ben Böhmer comes up with amazing track ideas really fast!   See How Ben Böhmer Produces Music Learn how Ben's tracks are created - from the first...

In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor and professional mixing and mastering engineer Guido from Catandbeats shows you his mastering process using only the effects available in Ableton Live 11. The track is called Stellenbosch - it'll be down in the video description.“This video is going to be set up a little bit different than my usual videos. We are going to first do the mastering and then after I'm going to explain why I did certain things to just help you guys out. I also only have 20 minutes so let's get started right away!” If you want...

  In this studio session music producer DAHU shows you his process of creating melodic techno tracks in Ableton Live. He goes over his technique of using bass loops to create amazing lead sounds and effects. You wouldn’t be able to create sounds like that just with a synthesizer! He also goes through creating atmospheric synth pads, risers, impacts and other FX. Learn to create powerful sounds w/ Steyoyoke, Radikon producer Dahu. Dive into his intricate effect chains and get inspired!    Learn To ProduceMelodic Techno Take your music to the next level today!Professional Melodic Techno Ableton Template. Get Here...

In this Ableton Tips video tutorial our instructor Boris is going to demonstrate some of the greatest free contact libraries out there - instruments like pianos, strings, as well as world instruments: “The first library I would like to show you is the free orchestra from Project Sam. There's another orchestra that is worth your attention and it's called The Alpine Project. As for pianos a popular option is the Amore Grand Piano. I also really like this piano from developer called Ivy Audio called “Piano in 162”. There's also a trombone, solo vocalist and a drums instrument - all...