Ableton just hit the 100th episode of their One Thing series, each offering one simple thing to elevate your mixes and your creative process.

Ableton’s One Thing series has become a cornerstone for music producers worldwide, offering bite-sized, actionable tips to elevate production skills. As the series hits the impressive milestone of 100 episodes, let’s delve into the wealth of knowledge shared and how these tips can transform your music-making process.

The beauty of Ableton’s One Thing series lies in its simplicity. each episode focuses on a single technique or tool, breaking down complex concepts into easily digestible steps. From beginner to seasoned pro, producers of all levels have benefited from the series’ no-nonsense approach.

Over the past 100 episodes, Ableton has covered a vast array of production topics. Let’s highlight some of the most impactful tips:

  • Sound Design Fundamentals: Deep dive into the art of crafting unique sounds, from synthesis techniques to sample manipulation.
  • Arrangement and Structure: Learn how to build compelling tracks through effective arrangement and song structure.
  • Mixing and Mastering Essentials: Gain insights into achieving professional-sounding mixes and mastering your tracks.
  • Creative Workflow Optimisation: Discover time-saving techniques and efficient production workflows.
  • Live Performance Tips: Enhance you live performances with practical advice on improvisation and technical setup.

The 10 best videos from Ableton’s One Thing series

With 100 videos to choose from, it’s not easy to know where to start. Whilst all of the videos are quality and offer valuable insight into production and using Ableton, we’ve collected what we think are ten of the best for you to get started with.

One Thing: Ninajirachi – Textured drum layers

One Thing: Robert Lippok – Sine wave percussion

One Thing: Dennis DeSantis – Humanizing clips

One Thing: Kenny Segal – Sampling tails

One Thing: Ella Zwietnig – Swap all sounds

One Thing: Daisy Chute – Trying new instruments

One Thing: Ally Mobbs – Focused sampling

One Thing: dolltr!ck – Evolving melodies

One Thing: Yuka C. Honda — Drum variations

Ableton’s One Thing has not only enriched the lives of individual producers but has also influenced the broader music industry. By democratising access to high-quality production knowledge, the series has empowered a new generation of artists to create innovative and ground-breaking music.

Ableton’s One Thing reaching 100 episodes is a testament to its enduring impact on the music production community. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn from this invaluable resource.

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