Recording Acoustic Guitar Using Ableton Live Lite
Membership plan: Going Deeper | Topics: Music Production
Course overview
In this tutorial we'll guide you through recording an acoustic guitar using Ableton Live Lite. You'll learn how to set up your equipment, configure Ableton, record, edit, and apply effects to achieve professional-sounding recordings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this tutorial will help you make the most of your gear and software.
What you'll learn
- Understand how to set up and configure an audio interface and microphone with Ableton Live Lite.
- Be able to route audio from the microphone to Ableton, arm tracks, and position the microphone for optimal recording.
- Learn how to record, compile, and edit acoustic guitar tracks.
- Apply basic effects, compression, and EQ to enhance the quality of your recordings.
- Utilise Ableton's warping and time/pitch correction features for precise editing.
Who is this course for?
- Beginner musicians and producers looking to start recording acoustic guitar
- Intermediate users who want to improve their recording and editing techniques
- Anyone interested in learning how to use Ableton Live Lite for audio production
Course content
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Setting Up Your Audio Inputs in Ableton
- 3. Setting Up Your Recording Session: Loop Selection, BPM, and Metronome Essentials
- 4. Tuner
- 5. Placing your microphone
- 6. Start the Recording
- 7. Comping Guitar Recordings in Ableton
- 8. Time and Pitch Corrections
- 9. EQing your guitar recordings
- 10. Compression and Limiting
- 11. Applying Reverb and Delay
- 12. Conclusion
Requirements
- Ableton Live Lite (trial or purchased version)
- An audio interface (e.g., PreSonus AudioBox 44)
- A condenser microphone (e.g., AKG P420) with an XLR cable or a USB condenser microphone
- Basic understanding of using a computer and audio recording software
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