Top 5 Books On Ableton Live

Ableton Live is one of the best Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for both live performance and studio. Ableton Live is a great option for DJs and Electronic Music producers or anyone interested in producing electronic music. Its simple workflow makes it easy for beginners to use it for music production. 

I have listed a list of Top 5 Books On Ableton Live for beginners who want to use and master Ableton Live for producing great quality electronic music.

These books will teach you about all the features and processes of Ableton Live and will make it easy for you to get started.

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Here’s a list of Top 5 Books On Ableton Live:

  1. Ableton Live 101: An Introduction to Ableton Live 10 – by Eric Kuehnl, Andrew Haak, Frank D. Cook (Contributor)
  2. Producing Music with Ableton Live – by Jake Perrine
  3. Ableton Live 11 Reference Manual  – by Ableton AG
  4. Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live – by Eric Kuehnl
  5. Your Ableton Live Studio – by Chris Buono

Ableton Live 101: An Introduction to Ableton Live 10

Ableton Live 101: An Introduction to Ableton Live 10 (101 Series) – by Eric Kuehnl, Andrew Haak and Frank D. Cook, is an introductory book on the fundamentals of music production using the Ableton Live software. Both the authors are sound designers, engineers, educators, authors and are passionate about the infinite possibilities of digital audio.

Why Do I Recommend This Book

In this book, the authors will teach you the right way to use Ableton Live to produce music. Even though this is a Live 10 book it still is amazing for learning.

You understand the fundamentals of music production which includes studio setup and configuration using Ableton Live controls, working with audio files, creating Ableton Live sets, recording audio and MIDI, editing, navigating, basic mixing and exporting the final audio. 

This book includes online media files and provides several resources to exhibit the knowledge shared within this book. Reading this book will teach you the basic skills to learn how to use Ableton and help you start your journey to become an expert in Ableton Live. 

Who Is This Book For

Complete beginners who want to learn to use Ableton Live, this is the book for you. A must-have for Ableton-related beginner questions.

Producing Music with Ableton Live 

Producing Music with Ableton Live (Guide Pro Guides) – by Jake Perrine, is a hands-on book that will guide you through the elements you need to produce professional-sounding electronic dance music with Ableton Live.

Jake Perrine is an audio engineer, mastering engineer, educator and author of many bestselling books on audio.

Why Do I Recommend This Book

In this book, the author takes you through the entire process of building and mixing a track from start to finish using Ableton Live. He shares a series of exercises for you to try and get a hands-on experience with the various features of Ableton Live. 

A large appendix section covers a wide range of key non-Ableton topics, such as digital audio fundamentals, components of a producer's studio and what to consider when buying a DAW or a computer, and more.

This book features a step-by-step approach and takes you through the whole process of making electronic dance music using Ableton Live. This book comes with a DVD-ROM that contains audio content, session files and audio samples to help you get a lot of experience using Ableton Live. 

Who Is This Book For

Whether you want to become a DJ, create mashups, play with a band, or create hit electronic dance music from scratch using Ableton Live, this is the book for you.

Ableton Live 11 Reference Manual 

Ableton Live 11 Reference Manual – by Ableton AG is an official operation manual of Ableton Live 11 to help you teach how to use and master the Ableton Live 11 software. 

Why Do I Recommend This

This manual is a hard copy of Ableton's free PDF manual that covers details of every function of Ableton Live. Reading this will teach you every Ableton Live concept like managing files and sets, audio clips, tempo, editing MIDI notes, using grooves, comping, recording new clips, working with effects, Max for Live, using Push and more. 

You can get the Free PDF Version of this manual; on Ableton's official website or you can buy the hard copy on Amazon.

Who Is This For

Ableton’s manual is for intermediate to advanced producers interested in digging deep into the use of every function of Ableton Live. If you wish to explore Ableton features like Max for live or are preparing for Ableton certification, going through refrence manual is a must.

Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live

Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live – by Eric Kuehnl is a guidebook that teaches to record, process and mix audio using Ableton Live. Eric Kuehnl is a sound designer, composer, educator and author of many bestselling books on audio.

Why Do I Recommend This Book

In this book, the author shares his knowledge on everything from computer setup to the basics of audio production using Ableton Live. He covers topics like basic DAW operations, audio hardware options, microphone use, essential Ableton Live concepts, MIDI, arrangements, session view, automation, mixing, editing, exporting and more.

This book features exercises and includes online media files to give you a hands-on experience of Ableton Live. Read this book to unleash your musical ideas and creativity. 

Who Is This Book For

For those of us who aren't fluent in the "geek-speak" jargon and finds it difficult to grasp Ableton's free tutorials and manual. This book is both clear and understandable. It will help you navigate through Ableton Live’s processes and methods.

Your Ableton Live Studio 

Your Ableton Live Studio – by Chris Buono is a comprehensive guide to introduce you to the complex world of professional audio using Ableton Live. Chris Buono is a composer, guitarist, recording artist, educator and author of many well-known books on audio. 

Why Do I Recommend This Book

In this book, the author provides you with all the knowledge you need to set up your own Ableton Live studio. He shares his knowledge on topics like how to install and set up Ableton Live, the right gears, sound improvement techniques and helps you set up your complete home studio using Ableton Live. 

This book will help you understand how Ableton Live can be used in both, live and studio, situations. Reading this book will help you learn to record, mix, edit, choose the right gears, use plug-ins and MIDI in Ableton Live and much more.

Who Is This Book For

For beginners and intermediate Ableton Live Users.

 

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