Bibliography

Official Ableton Documentation

Ableton Manual
ableton.com/en/manual/welcome-to-live/ (fr) (de)
Ableton Knowledge Base with most asked questions
help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/categories/201129405-Using-Live
Get started making music, excellent web based introduciton to DAWs and Ableton, also fun for students
learningmusic.ableton.com
Learning Synths easy intro into synthesis, works best in the Chrome browser
learningsynths.ableton.com
Theory Hack excellent classroom project by Ethan Hein “Many producers struggle with music theory. In this module, we make concepts like chords and scales intuitive using the MIDI keyboard, Push, and Live’s MIDI devices.
ableton.com/en/classroom/support/theory-hacks
Live and Push in the Classroom webinar series for educators
ableton.com/en/education/education-resources/webinars/

Ableton Youtube Channel

Ableton Youtube Channel
youtube.com/channel/UCgWZYUZjiidjWgfs95pJrWg
Learn Live 10 some excellent intro videos and more advanced features
youtube.com/watch?v=c5Sn0Kibu2w&list=PLoh4MB-kbBmJGLjNwRNr5qAtDr1V3zcNr
Learn Live 11 new features and advanced topics in a compact format, worth watching
youtube.com/watch?v=uSzDKw-GFIU&list=PLoh4MB-kbBmK9r0uGkd9Js9EZ225zHxRx

Books

DeSantis, D. (2015). Making music: 74 creative strategies for electronic music producers. Ableton AG.
Several free chapters are available

  • Manzo, V., & Kuhn, W. (2015). Interactive composition: Strategies using Ableton live and max for live. Oxford University Press. : Also a good introduction to Max by cycling74

Kuhn, W., & Hein, E. (2021). Electronic Music School: A Contemporary Approach to Teaching Musical Creativity. Oxford University Press.