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Ableton 11 Preferences: Licenses Maintenance
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The licenses and maintenance settings probably need no explanation, but for the sake of completeness we’ll give it a quick once-over. Ableton 11 Manual – Licenses Maintenance Licenses Authorize This Computer Online This option allows you to activate your copy of Ableton Live on the current computer using an internet…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Record Warp and Launch
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Ableton 11’s record warp and launch preferences will help you define how Ableton starts recording and playback, and controls automatic portions of the warp function. Lets dig into Ableton 11 Preferences: Record Warp and Launch Ableton 11 Manual – Record Warp Launch Record File Type This is the type of…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Plug-ins
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Plugin settings are another set of configurations that control how Ableton finds, loads, and manages the additional software tools you use to create music. These tools, called plug-ins, extend Ableton’s capabilities by adding effects, instruments, and processing capabilities beyond what comes standard in the software. Lets start our exploration of…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Library
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The Library section is another quick set of settings that control elements of your sound/instrument browser, and where your sounds are located on your disk. Ableton 11 Manual – Library Browser Behavior The browser appears on the left side of Ableton’s user interface. This is where you browse the sounds…
Ableton 11 Preferences: File and Folder
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At first glance, the File and Folder settings in Ableton Live 11 might seem like a simple way to designate where your sounds and samples are stored. However, these options delve deeper into how files are managed and processed within the software. Ableton 11 Manual – File and Folder Data…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Link Tempo and MIDI
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This area of Ableton’s settings allows you to set preferences related to how devices control, and are controlled by Ableton. This section is especially important to understand if you plan on using external devices and instruments. Ableton 11 Manual – Link Tempo MIDI What is MIDI Before beginning this section,…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Audio
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The audio settings tab in Ableton 11 is where you specify the types and quality of audio devices that you use to interface with. This includes internal audio, and external audio. Internal audio refers to audio systems that are built into your computer. External audio refers to external devices that…
Ableton 11 Preferences: Look and Feel
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The Look and Feel options in Ableton 11 allow you to customize how the software appears and behaves. These settings are primarily personal preferences, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you. Ableton 11 Manual – Look and Feel Language and Behavior Language Choose the interface…
A Comprehensive Guide to Ableton Live 11 Preferences
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Ableton Live 11 preferences can be daunting, especially for beginners. In this series of posts, I’ll step through each preference screen in Ableton 11 to explain what the options do. I’ll also include the settings that I personally use. Disclaimer: These blog posts are specific to Ableton 11, but many…
