Push 2 Masterclass
Push 2: From Unboxing to Building a Track About this Course This course will teach you how to use Push 2. All features, all layers, and all settings. Follow along the full producti on process using Push 2. While going through all important stages of the production, everything will be explained in detail. Pick up tricks and skills, save valuable time. Learn new techniques and shortcuts and apply them to your workflow. Software & Hardware Requirements: Ableton Live 10 (or higher), Push 2 - not included with this course. What You Get A complete Masterclass, watch all tutorials at your own pace, as many times as you want and then use the techniques for your own music. 50+ Studio sessions in Attila / The Sixteenth Bar 6h+ online video sessions with lifetime-access What you will learn from this course Building a complete track using your PUSH 2 Setting up PUSH 2 for a better workflow Learn everything about Clips & Scenes How to use the DrumRack and other Ableton Instruments Course Introduction Course Overview: PART 1 - Welcome to Learning Ableton Push 2 Let’s get familiar with your instructor, the history of Push 2 and the way we are going to approach this course. PART 2 - Setup and Tour of Push 2 Get an introductory tour, learn how to set up your Push 2 with Ableton and your computer to have a fully functioning device with all it’s great features. PART 3 - Views and Tracks on Push 2 Learn about the different views and how to control them with Push 2. You learn how to work with tracks and the different modes between Session & Arrangement view. PART 4 - The DrumRack and Step Sequencer Dive into Ableton’s DrumRack and Step Sequencer and get to know all features and how to use them to make your workflow better. PART 5 - Clips, Scenes and Workflows This is an extensive introduction to everything concerning Clips, Scenes and your customizable workflow with Push 2. Learn the basics of note editing and the different modes. PART 6 - DrumRack Workflows Here you find techniques and tricks on how to edit and manipulate drum samples to fit your track without touching a mouse or a keyboard. PART 7 - Ableton Instruments and Push 2 Push 2 is of great help with all built in Ableton instruments - here we show you how. Learn to use Operator, Wavetable, Analog and Collision. We also build our own Instrument Rack. PART 8 - The Ableton Simpler and Push 2 Tweaking samples with Push 2 is a lot of fun. In this section you learn how to use simpler/sampler and get a deep dive on all modes and functions including warping, envelopes, filters, LFO and slicing. PART 9 - Let's Get Melodic! Get an overview on how to use scales and melodic pads with Push 2. Learn jamming melodies with the device to create your own tracks from scratch. PART 10 - Ableton Effects & Push 2 This part introduces you to navigating FX with Push 2. Tweak them on the fly while playing live or to give your productions a more interesting feel. PART 11 - Building a Track with Push 2 - Practice Sessions This is the heart of the course. Learn how to build a complete track from scratch only using Push 2. From adding instruments and samples over recording your own one shots to mixing your song with Push 2. With all theoretical knowledge you gained so far you will be able to start your own productions only using Push 2 as a controller. PART 12 - Conclusion Get to know some hidden features, bonus tips and an outlook on what’s to come in the next Push 2 Masterclass. Course Curriculum PART 1 - Welcome to Learning Ableton Push 2 Introduction, Contact Info and Downloads (1:33) The History of Push 2 (1:56) PART 2 - Setup and Tour of Push 2 Free Preview The Setup Menu (3:09) A Tour of Push 2 (6:06) Free Preview PART 3 - Views and Tracks on Push 2 Session View vs. Arrangement View (2:31) Working with Tracks in Push 2 (5:44) PART 4 - The DrumRack and Step Sequencer Free Preview An Overview of Ableton's DrumRack (8:12) The Loop Selector Mode (16:05) The Sixteen Velocities Mode (8:42) The 64 Pad Mode (6:06) Freehanded/Live Recording into our Sequence (13:48) Free Preview The Note Repeat Function (6:14) Creating Variations (5:44) PART 5 - Clips, Scenes and Workflows Free Preview Introduction to Clips and Scenes (7:07) Working with the Session Mode (9:34) Free Preview The CLIP Workflow (11:41) The SCENE Workflow (9:01) The Push 2 Display in Clip View (11:00) Note Editing and Clip Automation (11:46) PART 6 - DrumRack Workflows Manipulation of Drum Sounds with Push 2 (21:48) Creating Clip Variations: the Additive vs. the Subtractive Method (6:42) Hidden Features of the Ableton DrumRack (3:33) PART 7 - Ableton Instruments and Push 2 Intro to Working with Ableton Instruments on Push 2 (5:50) Push 2 and the Ableton Wavetable (10:35) Push 2 and the Ableton Analog (9:51) Push 2 and the Ableton Operator (7:49) Push 2 and the Ableton Collision (5:42) Building an Instrument Rack (7:34) PART 8 - The Ableton Simpler and Push 2 An Overview of Ableton's Simpler (11:48) How to Import and Tune Samples in Simpler (5:29) The Classic Mode of Simpler (19:51) The One-Shot Mode of Simpler (12:09) The Slicing Mode of Simpler (20:36) Simpler's Envelopes, Filter and LFO through Push 2 (20:33) Warping with Push 2 (12:37) PART 9 - Let's Get Melodic! The 64 Melodic Pads and the Scale Mode (11:06) The Melodic Step Sequencer (7:05) The Melodic Step Sequencer + 32 Notes (9:04) Live Jamming Melodies and Recording Velocities (7:02) PART 10 - Ableton Effects & Push 2 Popular Ableton Effects via Push 2 - Part 1 (10:31) Popular Ableton Effects via Push 2 - Part 2 (11:14) PART 11 - Building a Track with Push 2 - Practice Sessions Session Setup, Return FXS, Kick Track (Find this Ableton Live Set in the Course Files download folder) (11:07) Adding Drum Elements (22:51) Preliminary Mixing of the Drum Elements (19:42) Adding a Shaker Loop and Reversed HiHat (15:03) Adjusting the Clap, Making Mid-Bass Element (10:27) Adding Percussion with Slicing Mode (10:26) Recording Pad with 3rd party VST Instrument (12:44) Adding WaveTable Arp, MIDI Mapping Options (10:59) Adding Off-Beat HiHat and Fixing Arp (5:38) Recording from Hardware Synths & Using the Mod Wheel (16:02) Creating Clip and Scene Variations (10:12) Mixing - Part 1 (14:33) Mixing - Part 2 (12:43) PART 12 - Conclusion Hidden Features, Bonus Tips and Tricks, Closing the Ableton Push 2 MasterClass (12:40) BONUS VIDEOS Free Preview Explaining Ben Böhmer's Live Performance Setup in Ableton's Session View (26:17) Free Preview Course Videos Working with the Session Mode - Full Lesson Impressions Join 10,000+ Students "It's an awesome course. Very detailed and thorough. I've been producing for a long time but it's just great to pick up little tips, tricks and also to get a different perspective and to gain knowledge. When people including me can drop thousands of $ on hardware and software, spending 30 on something which actually helps you make your productions sound better is a no brainer."- Adrian M. (via Facebook comment) "It’s superb, I’m looking to purchase a lot more walk through a solely based off this package!!! Best tutorial I've experienced" -Paul S. (via Facebook comment) "I'm learning so much from your stuff it's ridiculous. A huge "THANK YOU" goes out to you, keep up the great work :)" - Denis cloneRemoveAndMove("iconInfoCards", "iconInfoCardsLoader", "iconInfoCardsSection") Choose Your Course Plan (function () { function cloneRemoveAndMove(toCloneId, loaderID, nodeCloneAppendsTo) { let element = document.getElementById(toCloneId).cloneNode(true) let loader = document.getElementById(loaderID) loader.remove() document.getElementById(nodeCloneAppendsTo).appendChild(element) } cloneRemoveAndMove("pml_pCardsSection", "pml_pCardsLoader", "pml_getNow") })(); let productCardListItemsData = [ { title: "Push 2 Masterclass", listData: [ { liHTML: `Full 6h+ Online Course` }, { liHTML: `incl. project files and all presets and samples used` } ] }, { title: "Course Pack Plus", listData: [ { liHTML: `Full 6h+ Online Course` }, { liHTML: `incl. project files and all presets and samples used` }, { liHTML: ` Deep Premium Vol. 3 Drum Sample Pack (600+ Pro Drum Samples)` }, { liHTML: `Analog Techno Synth Shots - Sample Pack (550+ Samples)` }, ] } , { title: `Push 2 Masterclass + Ableton Session View Masterclass`, listData: [ { liHTML: `+ Ableton Live Session View Masterclass Learn everything you need to know about Ableton’s Session View and track your ideas faster than ever before.` }, { liHTML: `Push 2 Masterclass: This course will teach you how to use Push 2. All features, all layers, and all settings. Follow along the full production process using Push 2.` } ] }, ] pmlApiHelpers.injectProductCardData(productCardListItemsData) document.getElementById("pml_pCard1").classList.add('pml_m--hide') FAQs and Requirements FAQs When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. How long do I have access to the courses?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. What type of audio files are the samples?24bit 44.1K WAV Files What if I am unhappy with my order?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the digital download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts. No refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person. How do I access course files, if any are included?If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided above or below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup & Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the additional packs will be delivered to you via email. Where will I be able to log into my course?The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared for you. You can then always log in here: PML Courses Login. If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account. There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App. I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade? Get in touch for your custom offer! Will future courses be automatically added to my bundle?The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time of your purchase. Future courses / packs will not be automatically included. Is this a subscription to future products?No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the bundle What if I have further questions?We are available to help you with any questions, get in touch via: [email protected] Software and Hardware Requirements Ableton Live 10 Push 2 Free Ableton Live Packs used: https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/drum-booth/ https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/bomblastic/ Email us anytime for further questions or concerns!
