Tips

Question 1

How do you take a section of audio from one track and add it to a midi track as a sample?

Answer 1

Highlight the area needed on the audio track and drag to a midi track.

Question 2

What’s the difference between automation and modulation?

Answer 2

Automation envelopes define the value of a control at any given point in time; modulation envelopes can only influence this defined value. This difference allows the two types of envelopes to work together in harmony when controlling the same parameter.

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Question 3

Where can you find information on content locations?

Answer 3

This is found in your preferences within Live; this can be accessed through the menu bar, Live, then settings, under the library tab.

You will also find your temporary folder location under the File/Folder tab.

You can change the setting to keep content on an external drive or cloud.