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Optimize Workflow w/ Ableton Live Project Template


Icon graduate James Geary aka Jetset breaks down his Ableton Live Project Template and shares some music production advice to maximize workflow.

Ableton Live Workflow

Ableton Live is one of the leading industry applications for creating and performing music on a computer. In addition, its intuitive feature set allows artists of all skill levels and styles to work with music more efficiently.

Among Live’s many powerful and versatile features is the unique ability to create various default presets and templates. Customizing the way you work with Live will help to streamline your workflow. Optimizing your workflow is as important as any other music production skill. Moreover, improving your workflow is key to saving time and boosting productivity.

Ableton Live Project Template

Inspiration can spark at any time, and it’s important to lay out your ideas quickly while they are fresh. Creating a custom project template with device and track defaults in advance will allow you to jump in and create music while your creative energy is flowing.

Moreover, Ableton Live default templates make it easier to start every project with convenience. They save valuable time by eliminating the repetitive and tedious routines of setting up tracks, groups, routing, and devices every time you open a new Live Set.

In this Ableton Live tutorial, Jetset takes you through his default project template and demonstrates some of his workflow methods. You’ll learn how to setup advance sidechain routing, setup Return tracks, create groups, and save default tracks loaded with your favorite devices. Jetset also shares some solid music production tips throughout the video sure to step up your production game.

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