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Are you scratching your head about how to set up your MIDI controller and unlock its full power in Ableton? Are you asking yourself "Why won't my MIDI controller work in Ableton"?

If so, you are in the right place! In this video, we are going to dive deep into setting up your MIDI controller in Ableton.

Setting up your MIDI controller in Ableton can be tricky but once you learn how to map your MIDI controller, how to assign MIDI controls, and how to use your MIDI controller, you'll be an expert in all things Ableton MIDI setup.

Working with MIDI in Ableton can be a true extension of your inner musician when you MIDI map it to plugins and MIDI map various parameters of your virtual instruments.

The 5 tips we'll cover are:

1) How to connect your MIDI controller

2) How to set your MIDI setting in Ableton

3) How to map MIDI from your...

I’m currently recording a debut ep from the ground up with a band.

As we discussed ideas and our plan of attack, I knew we would have to address certain key components as we progressed. Such as finding the tempo (or multiple tempos in this case) of the songs before recording. And deciding where we would record drums.

Keys To The Harmonicraft

Throughout the whole process, from first hitting record to completing the final mix, there are some crucial tips that I’ve come to learn over the years.

This is what I would tell myself 10 years ago when I was just starting out in the audio world. If you are a beginner or need a refresher on the fundamentals, you’ll find these invaluable!

1) **Get It Right At The Source**- If you are recording and mixing the same track, spend more time and effort on the recording phase. Get solid takes, stellar tones, and unique performances.

A high-quality mix is 80% the recording and 20% the mix. Properly tuned instruments, new strings, and...