The Perfect Template for Ableton Live 11 & Live 12 | A Complete Guide...

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Timeline:
0:00 - What To Expect
1:10 - Tempo/Markers/Extras
3:12 - Quick-grab FX
4:17 - Track Organisation
6:33 - Chain Groups & Routing
9:18 - Pre-Master Chain
12:05 - Sends A&B
12:44 - Master Track
13:53 - Afterthoughts & Saving Template

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[paperheartz_official]

Cool template, and the Pomodoro timer is a great idea

[levous]

This was ridiculously packed with spectacular techniques. I’m excited to dig in on my own template. But also really grateful for the embedded details like side chaining reverb and sending to premaster sub groups. Many of my tracks become muddy or inarticulate and I had many ahahaaa moments.

[namebrandbeatz]

Great video. This info is so invaluable. I have a question about the reference track routing. You have the reference tracks input set to Master and its output set to Master. Is there a certain reason you do this? I was thinking of having the reference tracks input set to "No Input" and the out set to "Ext. Out" and set out to the Main Monitor outs. That way the reference bypasses the processing being applied on the master. Which in this template is a limiter. Id be interested to know your thoughts. Thanks.

[NomburgMusic]

Always love the videos that help me learn my DAW more, Ill for sure set the template up to try and edit it to taste. you're the best!

[igorutzigpicco]

That was way too usefull! Thanks a lot

[impauseable]

Great video as always Will! Thanks 🙏🏼
I can’t see align delay device anywhere though. I do have suite, but missing that device (probably more)
EDIT - turned the “group in folder” option on/off and it’s back there 😂

[mariomazerati]

Always love these vids because I can always pick out 1 thing I’m not already doing in my template. I realized I wasn’t sc ducking my returns. I completely forgot about them. Thank you

[soundsfortoday]

As someone new to Ableton Live 11 this sure will be a help. Thank you for creating and sharing your workflow tip.

[KLIENFELD]

Solid. Solid. Template. Wow. I always tell new producers how critical templates are.

[hunsleymat]

Thank Will! Great content. Would love to hear more about your master chain and how you use the limiter chains. I’ve always been confused by the limiters in Ableton

[shanewyatt]

I wanna say thank you so much for putting out this content for everyone. This is really great material for beginners to establish an understanding of a template. Also, a great review/different workflow for more experienced ableton users.

[kels]

So much great info in here. Amazing output as always.

[silentcxbin]

Even if not using the same plugins and stuff i love the way you set up the template

[skrabio]

You’re totally right… I’ve been trying to work out how to have each instrument bus be more consistent and clean level wise, and seeing this limiter chain idea was a big “duhhh” moment. Great material mate

[mixture]

7:25 You can add limiter directly to the group folder why to use chain routing ? Can anyone explain it to me i am bit confused. You can add chain of plugins on the group folder then you can route it to pre master ? Does it make any difference if you make routing chain first then add it to pre master ?

[pcgbeats]

Great Video! Would love to see a video breaking down how you use the clipper and limiter in each bus!

[billiedoesbeats]

I’ve never been disciplined enough to make a template but I’m determined to do it this week. Thanks!

[RePeterPod]

I have my own template but that little ban pass glue compressor setting in your master rack is 👌👌👌 nice idea going to try that

[vonicsmusic]

Thanks! I'm totally downloading your template to adjust mine, I particularly liked your chains sections. I never thought of using multi-stage limiting like that, but it totally makes sense.

[billslinnton]

This is a really cool template. Definitely rewatching this and adopting some of the ideas to mix with my current template.