How do I get started in Live 6 Lite?

macmidiguy · Post by **macmidiguy** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:08 am

I download the Live 6 Lite as per email offer from Ableton.

I am giving this programme another try/chance.

I've installed it watching a plethera of files being installed into my documentation folder ( I hope that's were it's supposed to go ). Then it was "unlocked" thru cyberspace.

Are there any example files included within the download/installation process that I can open to get a taste of this programme ?

Now I've spent about an hour reading the on line manual/pdf but can't figure out how to get started.

How do I get started please?

dru · Post by **dru** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:54 am

I found the best way to get started was to play around with the existing Clips (found in the browser on the left side of the page, the 1 or 2 icon I think). Drag them into the arrangement and maybe layer a few.

What do you want to use Live for exactly?

Winterpark · Post by **Winterpark** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:17 am

do the lessons.

macmidiguy · Post by **macmidiguy** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:03 pm

TVM

It's too bad that in the download they don't include a few sample "projects" that could be opened/loaded so that the try before you buy user could just hit play a watch/enjoy what is going on.

So far I am not too impressed.

I've spent time/money printing out the pdf, spent about 2 hours reading, tried drag/drop the clips but when I hit play NOTHING.

Perhaps I'm not geeky enough to make this programme work but I'm bound and determined to figure out this odd looking programme.

Lovin Teris · Post by **Lovin Teris** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:08 pm

Have you tried downloading the demo songs live pack?

HERE

Don't bother with the manual, it's more of a reference, I think. Go with the lessons.

macmidiguy · Post by **macmidiguy** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:18 pm

Lovin Teris wrote:Have you tried downloading the demo songs live pack?

HERE

Don't bother with the manual, it's more of a reference, I think. Go with the lessons.

Now that's the kind of help they should provide with the download.

My friend you are a better sales promoter of LIVE then the guys that sent me the email invitation to download their programme.

Good on you mate.

lerky · Post by **lerky** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:23 am

how did you manage to get live 6 lite?
I have a friend who I am trying to get a hold of the lite version for.
Someone on ebay is selling it for £20

macmidiguy · Post by **macmidiguy** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:23 pm

lerky wrote:how did you manage to get live 6 lite?
I have a friend who I am trying to get a hold of the lite version for.
Someone on ebay is selling it for £20

I got an email offer from the A... team.

It's a sales gimmick 2Buy the for real version.

Maybe I mite although it is a bit of quirky programme for me. I like the traditional midi/audio sequencers.

smutek · Post by **smutek** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:32 pm

You should probaly just move on. Doesn't sound like Live is right for you.

macmidiguy · Post by **macmidiguy** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:43 pm

smutek wrote:You should probaly just move on. Doesn't sound like Live is right for you.

I here you however I'm that stubborn that no programme is going to beat me. It's just a new concept I have to work thru my mind.

Lovin Teris · Post by **Lovin Teris** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:42 pm

macmidiguy wrote:Now that's the kind of help they should provide with the download.

My friend you are a better sales promoter of LIVE then the guys that sent me the email invitation to download their programme.

Good on you mate.

We aim to please.