Ableton Operator Synth Tutorial Deep Dive

Ableton Operator is a unique and powerful synth. This is the second video in a series about how to use operator to its fullest capacity. In this deep dive into the instrument we will cover all the nitty gritty features this amazing instrument has to offer. By the end of this 4 part series you will become a god at Ableton Operator Synth!

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Time Markers:
0:39 - Understanding Oscillator Coarse
1:50 - Fixed Frequencies
2:10 - Making a Kick Drum
4:40 - Kick Drum and Bassline Combo Sound
6:24 - The number of harmonics window
7:05 - Adding specific harmonics
8:20 - Looping the Envelope Stage
10:00 - Rhythmic Envelope Looping
11:40 - Oscillator Feedback
12:04 - Drawing Waveforms and the Repeat Feature
13:15 - Oscillator Retrigger and Phase Relationships
15:40 - Copying Envelope and Oscillator settings
17:28 - Oscillator Velocity
18:07 - Velocity to Oscillator Pitch
19:04 - LFO Deep Dive
19:56 - LFO Envelopes
20:33 - Looping LFO Envelopes!
21:47 - LFO Modulation B Destinations - Time
23:05 - LFO Sync Mode
24:20 - LFO High Mode
25:15 - LFO Rate to Key and Amt to Vel
26:50 - Tuning LFO High Mode to your song
27:24 - Using LFO as a Noise Oscillator
28:02 - The Sid Pluck!
29:00 - LFO to FM Drive - Amount
29:37 - LFO Saw Down Shape with Looping Envelopes!
30:46 - Looping Envelopes for Poly Rhythms!
34:30 - Filter Section
34:50 - Self Oscillating Filters
35:20 - Freq to Key
36:19 - The Operator Free Envelope
37:48 - Free Envelope to LFO Rate
40:40 - Master Section
41:50 - Tone
42:25 - Anti Aliasing Filter
43:00 - Midi Modulation Destinations

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Time Markers:
0:39 - Understanding Oscillator Coarse
1:50 - Fixed Frequencies
2:10 - Making a Kick Drum
4:40 - Kick Drum and Bassline Combo Sound
6:24 - The number of harmonics window
7:05 - Adding specific harmonics
8:20 - Looping the Envelope Stage
10:00 - Rhythmic Envelope Looping
11:40 - Oscillator Feedback
12:04 - Drawing Waveforms and the Repeat Feature
13:15 - Oscillator Retrigger and Phase Relationships
15:40 - Copying Envelope and Oscillator settings
17:28 - Oscillator Velocity
18:07 - Velocity to Oscillator Pitch
19:04 - LFO Deep Dive
19:56 - LFO Envelopes
20:33 - Looping LFO Envelopes!
21:47 - LFO Modulation B Destinations - Time
23:05 - LFO Sync Mode
24:20 - LFO High Mode
25:15 - LFO Rate to Key and Amt to Vel
26:50 - Tuning LFO High Mode to your song
27:24 - Using LFO as a Noise Oscillator
28:02 - The Sid Pluck!
29:00 - LFO to FM Drive - Amount
29:37 - LFO Saw Down Shape with Looping Envelopes!
30:46 - Looping Envelopes for Poly Rhythms!
34:30 - Filter Section
34:50 - Self Oscillating Filters
35:20 - Freq to Key
36:19 - The Operator Free Envelope
37:48 - Free Envelope to LFO Rate
40:40 - Master Section
41:50 - Tone
42:25 - Anti Aliasing Filter
43:00 - Midi Modulation Destinations

[lukewarm.egg_]

You did a phenomenal job making this tutorial. I plan on watching the whole series. I have never donated before but this just seems too perfect not to.

[aabe]

7 minutes in is hwere I had to pause and stare at the screen in realization of what an amazing powerfull tool I've been ignoring for so long.

[beberdos]

I feel like Neo when he learned Kung Fu in 2 seconds.

[calvinbaxter]

"Feel me?"

And i felt that

[mrclaytron]

I know this video has been around for years now, and I've watched it before - but honestly, this is STILL hands down the best Operator tutorial/demonstration/sound design idea video I've seen.

These videos actually make me EXCITED to use Ableton Live... Anthony, your passion for Ableton and music production in general is contagious!

[Dettol]

dude you are fantastic, Ableton should hire you!

[danielcrescendo]

Wow. This is one the most inspiring ableton tutorials I've ever seen.

[TheOfficalAndI]

I have watched quite a bit of ableton tutorials, this hands-down is the best one for Operator that i've seen.

[beatmeater]

Your tutorials are so good. For a "boring deep dive" that was pretty exciting.

[mrhansenable]

dude, no idea if you still read these comments but I'm gonna say it anyway. You are a GREAT teacher. Not only because you can explain things very clearly but because you actually know wtf you're talking about and that comes across very well. No bullshitting at any point. AND you make it funny. Kudos to you sir. Thank you for the tutorials!

[tendrel_sound]

Great video! I’ve been obsessed with Operator for years and I’m in the process of building a dedicated hardware midi rig specifically to access all the “hidden” features. Operator is a contender for my favorite synth of all time

[nati]

My mind has been blown so many times this is like a deep course on FM synthesis I'm going to have to watch this multiple times

[mogulio]

Wow, best operator tutorial ever. Thank you so much!

[gabrielcazalimusic]

Thanks mate! i always tell my students that operator its an amazing machine ... but they are always like.. uhhh i want Serum, i only can use Diva bla bla bla.... so i show them this video and now they are getting the power of Opetaror,

[RobertHoracemusic]

Tryed to watch the whole video without opening Ableton. Failed after 17min. XD

Watched the whole video though, thanks so much, learned a lot!

[arrtemfly]

wow. been using operator for quite a while and still haven't discovered all the amazing sounds. thanks a lot for this great tutorial!

[giovanniortiz]

best operator tutorial ever, mark my words

[danbient]

Anthony, this video was amazing!!! I learned so much about operator. Gonna have to watch multiple times. Can't wait for the next one!!!

[jackthehumanofficial]

dude this is the best tutorial ive ever seen