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6. Tips & Tricks

Section titled “6. Tips & Tricks”
  • Transitions: Leave appropriate space between songs in Arrangement View unless a seamless transition is planned. Fade out pads using the reverb tail. For tracked songs, you might program a short gap or overlap depending on the desired flow.
  • Custom Cues: If a song lacks a guide track (e.g., custom arrangements), you can manually add click/cue samples (downloadable from Ableton or other sources) onto the Guide/Click track at the appropriate points (e.g., “Intro, 2, 3, 4”).
  • Managing CPU: Complex sets with many tracks and effects can tax your computer. Freezing tracks (Right-click track header > Freeze Track) can help conserve resources. Deactivating unused clips (0) also helps.
  • Organization: Keep your Ableton projects, multi-track folders, pads, and loops well-organized on your computer.

This guide covers the core GKM workflows in Ableton Live based on the provided materials. Remember to save frequently and practice navigating your sets!