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Ableton Live 101

Music Production Fundamentals with Ableton Live 11, Updated Edition

Eric Kuehnl and Frank D. Cook

Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user.

This updated edition of Ableton Live 101 will guide you through the fundamentals of music production using Ableton Live 11, the most recent software update, including:

  • studio setup and configuration
  • using basic Ableton Live controls
  • creating Ableton Live sets
  • importing and working with audio and MIDI files
  • recording audio and MIDI
  • making selections and navigating
  • editing audio and MIDI
  • basic mixing and exporting.

Mastering these basic skills is the first step toward becoming an Ableton Live expert. This full-color book includes learning objectives, exercises, projects, downloadable media, and sample Ableton project files, making it suitable for both students and professionals alike.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 360 • Trim: 7½ x 9¼
978-1-5381-6994-0 • Paperback • September 2025 • $40.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-5381-6995-7 • eBook • September 2025 • $38.00 • (£30.00) (coming soon)
Subjects: Music / Recording & Reproduction, Music / Instruction & Study / Songwriting

Frank D. Cook is a musician and long-time digital audio user. He has worked in publishing and education for more than 20 years. Frank is the author of the acclaimed Pro Tools 101 course book, along with numerous other book titles in digital audio. He has taught college courses in commercial music, has authored four Pro Tools video training courses for LinkedIn Learning, and is an Avid Master Instructor.

Eric Kuehnl is a composer, sound designer, and educator. He is the Director of Partner Programs for NextPoint Training, and the Co-Director of the Music Technology Program at Foothill College. Previously, Kuehnl has worked at Avid Technology and Sony Computer Entertainment America. He holds a master’s degree from California Institute of the Arts and a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin Conservatory, and studied composition at the Centre Iannis Xenakis in Paris.

Ableton Live 101

Music Production Fundamentals with Ableton Live 11, Updated Edition

Cover Image
Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user.

    This updated edition of Ableton Live 101 will guide you through the fundamentals of music production using Ableton Live 11, the most recent software update, including:

    • studio setup and configuration
    • using basic Ableton Live controls
    • creating Ableton Live sets
    • importing and working with audio and MIDI files
    • recording audio and MIDI
    • making selections and navigating
    • editing audio and MIDI
    • basic mixing and exporting.

    Mastering these basic skills is the first step toward becoming an Ableton Live expert. This full-color book includes learning objectives, exercises, projects, downloadable media, and sample Ableton project files, making it suitable for both students and professionals alike.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 360 • Trim: 7½ x 9¼
    978-1-5381-6994-0 • Paperback • September 2025 • $40.00 • (£30.00)
    978-1-5381-6995-7 • eBook • September 2025 • $38.00 • (£30.00) (coming soon)
    Subjects: Music / Recording & Reproduction, Music / Instruction & Study / Songwriting
Author
Author
  • Frank D. Cook is a musician and long-time digital audio user. He has worked in publishing and education for more than 20 years. Frank is the author of the acclaimed Pro Tools 101 course book, along with numerous other book titles in digital audio. He has taught college courses in commercial music, has authored four Pro Tools video training courses for LinkedIn Learning, and is an Avid Master Instructor.

    Eric Kuehnl is a composer, sound designer, and educator. He is the Director of Partner Programs for NextPoint Training, and the Co-Director of the Music Technology Program at Foothill College. Previously, Kuehnl has worked at Avid Technology and Sony Computer Entertainment America. He holds a master’s degree from California Institute of the Arts and a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin Conservatory, and studied composition at the Centre Iannis Xenakis in Paris.

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