Live Looping

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This course is about looping audio and/or MIDI on the fly. Ableton Live excels at looping, as the DAW was designed with live performance in mind. That being said, there are multiple ways to approach looping in Ableton. It's important to learn the various approaches if you want to take full advantage of the software. Not only are these techniques great for live performances, DJ sets, etc. - they are also incredibly useful in a production workflow. These techniques can help you to have a seamless, nonstop flow of creative ideas where you'll rarely ever need to hit the stop button.

Lesson topics include:

  • Using the Capture feature introduced in Live 10
  • Recording and looping MIDI
  • Key mappings for looping
  • Recording MIDI effect output
  • The Looper device
  • Live looping audio


Your Instructor


Thavius Beck
Thavius Beck

Thavius Beck is an electronic musician, producer and performer that's worked with countless musicians including Nine Inch Nails, Skylar Grey, Saul Williams, The Mars Volta and many more. Thavius is an Ableton Live Certified Trainer and has instructed hundreds of Live students through teaching courses at several music institutes, giving one-on-one lessons and holding dozens of Ableton Live workshops throughout the country.


Frequently Asked Questions


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 course?
If you purchase the course individually, you have lifetime access to the content. If you sign up for a membership, you'll have unlimited access to this course for as long as you keep your membership active.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.