RECORDING IN ABLETON LIVE
This section guides you through recording the connected equipment in Ableton Live.
Listening to the Input
You can listen to the input using headphones directly via the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6. First, turn the INPUT/HOST knob to the left (INPUT). Then adjust the 1-2/3-4 and the MONO/STEREO switches as follows:
- If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, set the 1-2/3-4 switch to 1-2, and the MONO/STEREO switch to MONO.
- If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, set the 1-2/3-4 switch to 3-4, and the MONO/STEREO switch to STEREO.
Adjusting the Input Level
If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, use the GAIN knob next to IN 1 to adjust the input level for your recording. Check the metering on the top of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6: The blue LEDs should light up solidly. Avoid levels reaching the red LEDs as your recording might become distorted!
Note: If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, the input level is fixed. Use the output volume control of your synthesizer or other line level source to adjust the level.
Note: If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, the input level is fixed. Use the output volume control of your synthesizer or other line level source to adjust the level.
Getting Ready
Open a new Live Set. Then switch to Arrangement View by clicking the icon in the top right of the user interface.
Show the In/Out section by clicking on the I-O button.
In the Audio Track named ‘3 Audio’, make the following settings in the In/Out section:
- If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, select Ext. In and 1.
- If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, select Ext. In and 3/4.
Arm the Audio Track named ‘3 Audio’ for recording.
Recording
You are ready to record! To start recording, click the Record button in the header.
To stop recording, click the Stop button in the header. Your recording is shown as waveform in the Audio Track.
To play your recording, click the Play button in the header. You can jump to different playback positions by clicking on the Scrub Area in the timeline.
Note: When using headphones, turn the INPUT/HOST knob to the right to blend in the audio from the computer.
Note: When using headphones, turn the INPUT/HOST knob to the right to blend in the audio from the computer.
