ZW Buckley/Beginner Synthesis in Ableton Live

  • $129.99

Beginner Synthesis in Ableton Live

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

4 In-Depth Learning Modules – A clear roadmap to understanding synthesis.
Step-by-Step Video Lessons – Learn at your own pace with structured lessons.
Hands-On Exercises – Apply what you learn immediately.
No Third-Party Plugins Required – 100% taught using Ableton's Drift, Simpler, and Drum Sampler.
Works with All Versions of Ableton Live 12 – Compatible with Intro, Standard, and Suite.

🔊 Stop Wasting Time Scrolling Through Presets… Create Your Own Unique Sounds Instead

Here's the story:

You sit down to make music, full of ideas—but instead of creating the sounds in your head, you end up endlessly searching through presets, hoping to find the perfect one. You tweak a few knobs here and there… but the results feel random. The more you try to dive into synthesis, the more overwhelming it all becomes.

Sound familiar?

The truth is, most producers never truly learn synthesis because:


YouTube tutorials are scattered and confusing – You learn bits and pieces but never the full picture.
Most courses jump into advanced topics too fast – You’re lost before you even begin.
Watching ≠ Doing – Just because you see someone design a sound doesn’t mean you understand why it works.

But here’s the good news: Synthesis doesn’t have to be confusing.

🎓Beginner Synthesis in Ableton Live changes all of that for you

A step-by-step, hands-on course designed to take you from preset-scroller to confident sound designer—using only the tools inside Ableton Live.

Instead of random tutorials or complex theory, you’ll follow a clear, structured process:

Learn the Core Components of Any Synth – Oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation explained simply.
Understand Sound Design Step by Step – No more guessing! You’ll know why each knob does what it does.
Hands-On Learning – You’ll follow along and create your own sounds in real time.
Learn the Tools You Already Have – No third-party plugins required.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently design your own custom sounds from scratch—without relying on presets.

Wondering exactly what you'll learn in each module?

📖 Explore the Full Course Curriculum

This isn’t just another passive course—you’ll be actively creating sounds in nearly every lesson.

🎼 Click below to view the full course curriculum and see the step-by-step learning path

🎥 Plus, watch example lessons from the course to see how it all works:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Synthesis: Components and Signal Flow

| 1.1 | What is Synthesis?
| 1.2 | Oscillators - Starting at the source
| 1.3 | Filters - Sculpting your sound
| 1.4 | Envelopes - Basic modulation [Part 1]
| 1.5 | LFOs - Basic modulation [Part 2]
| E1.1 | Creating a chiptune future bass lead - Intro to Voice Count and Glide
| E1.2 | Creating a driving techno bass - Parameter tracking and other functions

Module 2: Expanding Synthesis: Additional Components and Complex Modulation

| 2.1 | Intro to Drift - Multi-Oscillator Architecture
| 2.2 | Oscillator 1 - New waveforms and waveshaping
| 2.3 | Oscillator 2 - Blending, detuning, octaves, and the reese bass
| 2.4 | Oscillator 3 - Three essential uses for noise oscillators
| E2.1 | Make a UK Garage style pad - Intro to the mixer and multi-source pitch modulation
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| 2.5 | Creating rhythmic modulation with two envelopes
| 2.6 | The role of the filter in synthesizers with multiple oscillators
| 2.7 | LFO - Audio rate modulation + even more new waveforms
| 2.8 | MPE - Enter the Modulation Matrix
| E2.2 | Create a massive festival lead - Intro to voice modes and the drift control

Module 3: Synth Recipes: Practical Sound Design Exercises

| 3.1 | Leads - Grab attention with movement and expression
| 3.2 | Pads - Lush, evolving textures
| 3.3 | Arps - Using modulation for movement
| 3.4 | Keys - Simplicity and Flexibility / Create the synth keys from Charli XCX's 360
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| 3.5 | Basses - Thick, punchy, and cutting through
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| 3.6 | Drums - Kicks, snares, and hi hats

Module 4: Integrating Synthesis: Additional Processing and Workflow Techniques

| 4.1 | Effects chains for synth patches - Adding depth with processing
| 4.2 | Simplifying controls with instrument racks and macros
| 4.3 | Synth Drums - Nested devices
| 4.4 | Synth drums - Resampling with Drum Sampler
| 4.5 | Exporting pitched one-shots - Creating a chord stab with Drift + Simpler

🔥 Who This Course Is For

🎵 Producers who want to break free from presets and create their own sounds.
🎛 Beginners who feel overwhelmed by all the knobs and settings.
🎚 Ableton Live users who want to master the built-in synths.
🎶 Artists who want their tracks to have a unique, signature sound.

⛔ Who This Course Is Not For

Producers looking for advanced synthesis techniques like FM or granular synthesis.
❌ Musicians who only want to use presets and have no interest in sound design.
❌ People who are not using Ableton Live (This course focuses on Ableton’s built-in synths).

If you’re looking for a foundational, hands-on approach to sound design inside Ableton Live, you’re in the right place!

🎁 What’s Inside the Course?

Here’s what you’ll get when you enroll:

4 In-Depth Learning Modules – A clear roadmap to understanding synthesis.
Step-by-Step Video Lessons – Learn at your own pace with structured lessons.
Hands-On Exercises – Apply what you learn immediately.
No Third-Party Plugins Required – 100% taught using Ableton’s Drift, Simpler, and Drum Sampler
Works with All Versions of Ableton Live 12 – Compatible with Intro, Standard, and Suite.

💡 FAQ

Have Questions? I’ve Got Answers!

❓ What version of Ableton Live do I need?

The course is fully compatible with Ableton Live 12 (Intro, Standard, and Suite).

❓ What if I’m a total beginner?

Perfect! This course is designed for beginners who have zero experience with synthesis.

❓ How long do I have access to the course?

Forever! You get lifetime access, including any future updates.

❓ Is there a refund policy?

This course is a digital product with lifetime access, so all sales are final. If you’re unsure if this course is right for you, please review the course curriculum and sample lessons before purchasing.

❓ What synthesizers will I learn in this course?

By the end of this course, you'll be familiar with Drift, Simpler, and Drum Sampler. More importantly, the skills you learn in the course can be applied to ANY synthesizer.

❓ Is this course go-your-own-pace?

Yes! This course is comprised of four video modules broken down into accessible lessons. You can blast through them in an afternoon or study them over the course of a month. How you approach this course is up to you.

  • $129.99

Beginner Synthesis in Ableton Live

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

4 In-Depth Learning Modules – A clear roadmap to understanding synthesis.
Step-by-Step Video Lessons – Learn at your own pace with structured lessons.
Hands-On Exercises – Apply what you learn immediately.
No Third-Party Plugins Required – 100% taught using Ableton’s Drift, Simpler, and Drum Sampler.
Works with All Versions of Ableton Live 12 – Compatible with Intro, Standard, and Suite.