Vue d'ensemble
Lesson time: (2min 30sec)
Isaac Cotec donne une vue d'ensemble de la façon dont la vue Session et la vue Arrangement fonctionnent ensemble dans Ableton Live, et quand utiliser chacune.
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This lesson is part of the course Créer des morceaux dans Ableton Live
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Lesson transcript:
Blending Session View and Arrangement View in Ableton Live
In this module, we're going to look at the Arrangement in Session View and how we can blend these two different elements together.
Understanding the Views
There's a lot of power between the Session View and Arrangement View, each having distinct workflows and uses:
Session View
- Live Feel: This view allows you to easily click to record and playback ideas.
- Looping: You can loop sections, making it feel more like a jam session.
- Concept Development: It's perfect for continually playing with ideas and developing concepts.
Arrangement View
- Linear Approach: This view is structured from beginning to end.
- Epic Swells & Modulation: Ideal for creating compositions or stories that have a clear start and finish.
- Finished Tracks: This is where you can develop a complete piece of music.
Transitioning Between Views
These two views are incredibly powerful in their unique ways but can be a bit confusing when transitioning between them. In this module, we'll discuss how to:
- Blend and Move: Shift from Session View to Arrangement View.
- Edit: Make changes in Arrangement View.
- Perform: Bring elements back into Session View to create new ideas and iterate.
This approach gives you a robust workstation for developing your music, leveraging the full capacity of Ableton Live.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Both views have their own advantages and disadvantages for workflow. The true power of Ableton Live lies in the ability to seamlessly move between them:
- Arrangement View to Session View: Elements can pop over effortlessly and vice versa.
Core Concepts for Movement
There are a few core concepts that help in moving your music between Arrangement View and Session View:
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Arrangement Record: Found at the top of Ableton Live, this records ideas into Arrangement View.
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Back to Arrangement: If you're in Session View and switch to Arrangement, you may not hear what's in Arrangement. Session View takes priority unless you hit the Back to Arrangement button.
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Consolidate Time to New Scene: This function helps you take content from Arrangement and transfer it back into Session View.
- To use it, select the area in Arrangement, right-click, and choose Consolidate Time to New Scene.
By mastering these concepts, you'll enhance your workflow and expand your creative potential in Ableton Live!
About the instructor

Isaac Cotec est, sans doute, l'un des meilleurs formateurs Ableton au monde ! Tout en travaillant sur sa propre musique, il a commencé à enseigner les techniques d'enregistrement, le design sonore et Ableton Live à des élèves particuliers et, depuis qu'il a obtenu sa certification d'Ableton Certified Trainer officiel, il a aidé des milliers de producteurs à passer un cap et à réussir comme musiciens. Isaac a commencé à produire de la musique électronique en 2005 avec Psyche Sonics, un groupe expérimental travaillant sur la science et la recherche des binaural beats et la modification de la conscience par le son. Après avoir tourné, il a continué à écrire de la musique sous l'alias Cotec puis a émergé comme l'artiste Subaqueous, mêlant son passé électronique à des techniques de production à la fois futuristes et organiques. À ce jour, il a sorti 3 albums et 4 EPs. Isaac est aussi le fondateur et le gérant du label Invibe Music, qui représente certains des meilleurs artistes de musique électronique du Pacific Northwest et se spécialise dans la dance midtempo. Dans ses cours Ableton Live, Isaac partage les techniques de production, de design sonore et d'écriture qu'il a passé des années à affiner — les compétences mêmes qu'il utilise pour transformer l'étincelle d'une idée en un morceau fini. read more




