“Ableton Live 7 Power” + Patience = Kllr
by ivonne on Jun.04, 2009, under Music, Paradigm
I've been busy working on songs for the EP, so I haven't updated much, since I have been really going back and fourth on the arrangement on a few songs, pushing what I can do, and making at least one mistake to every success. A really great reference for me as of late has been the book I linked above, ableton live 7 power.
I am a 'big picture' person -- They type of personality that doesn't really like to hit instruction manuals unless they want to do a certain thing or know of a certain problem. Self taught I think is the best way to learn. Make songs, break songs, and fixx. Also, late night tweaking after going to clubs/bar, when you are a bit sympathetic and mellow after a few drinks, also helps, lol. But what do you do when you want to technically achieve something in a song and you can't ask anyone at 4 am? I am not one to wait...I need a reference.
So, after a few months of tinkering in Ableton I want to be able to do more with envelopes, effects, beats, tricks, ect. I bought this book, and its both interesting, teaching me more about the different panels of ableton clips and arrangment views, while every now and them talking about stuff like swing 16 (which I first heard from by a guy that made house music in the early '90's). I am not finished with the book yet, but I already feel its been a reference for the new stuff I am working on, and also getting the tracks in better shape to hand over to others.
As I apply stuff I have learned in the book I am breaking my comfort zone. I admit, sometimes I have to go back to a few versions back from a song I have been tweaking, and decide if my changes are good/bad -- but again, what I am going for is a selfish experience, haha. It just matters If I feel I am getting what I want from it, hardy har har.
