{"product_id":"akela-ableton-starter-template","title":"AKELA Ableton Starter Template","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eStop opening Ableton to a blank session and rebuilding the same setup every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eThis free Ableton starter template gives you a clean, professional starting point with proper routing already built in. It is designed to help beginners understand how a strong template is organized, while also giving more advanced producers a fast, flexible workflow they can use right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eInside, you get a pro level layout with grouped routing, an FX Bus, Mixbus, and a built-in frequency check rack that lets you reference against two tracks without opening plugin windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis template is built to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sr83i7\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"615\"\u003estart faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15b89c\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"632\"\u003estay organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6m54p5\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eunderstand routing more clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohk3wk\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"718\"\u003emake better decisions without unnecessary clutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you are still learning Ableton or already producing at a high level, this gives you a solid foundation you can build on and customize over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003ePLEASE READ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e-\u0026gt; 🎮 \u003cstrong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eFrequency Check Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eThe key commands in this template work kind of like a game controller.\u003cbr data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eThey let you switch between 2 reference tracks and check different parts of your mix without opening any plugin windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eKey Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e[: Reference 1\u003cbr data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e]: Reference 2\u003cbr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003em: Mono\u003cbr data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e,: Solo Lows\u003cbr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e.: Solo Mids\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\/: Solo Highs\u003cbr data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e;: Solo Sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eThis becomes second nature after a while. It is the fastest referencing tool I know of, and it is built completely with Ableton stock devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e-\u0026gt; 🥁 \u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eGroups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eA group is just multiple tracks combined into one section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThink of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eDrum Group\u003c\/strong\u003e like one full drum loop made of separate parts.\u003cbr data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eAnything you put on the group affects everything inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eIf you want reverb on just your clap, put it on the clap track.\u003cbr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eIf you want reverb on all your drums, put it on the Drum Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eThe same goes for any other processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eInside the Drum Group there is also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eCymbal Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can process your high end drums before they hit the full drum processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e-\u0026gt; 🌊 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eFX Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDrum Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eSynth Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eBass Group\u003c\/strong\u003e all go to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eFX Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe FX Bus has nothing on it by default.\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eIt does not change the sound on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eIt is there so you can do washouts, filters, and other transition effects on those musical elements without affecting your vocals or FX.\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eThis is especially useful in breakdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e-\u0026gt; 🎚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eMixbus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eFX Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e then goes to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eMixbus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eThis is where you would put your limiter or master chain, if you use one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eFX Group\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eVocal Group\u003c\/strong\u003e also go straight to the Mixbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e-\u0026gt; 📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eMain Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMixbus\u003c\/strong\u003e then goes to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eMain Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eThe Main Channel should stay clean except for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eFrequency Check Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eThis is because your reference tracks also go through the Main Channel.\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eIf you put a limiter on Main, it will affect both your track and your references, which makes referencing less accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2077\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUse the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eMixbus\u003c\/strong\u003e for master processing.\u003cbr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eUse the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eMain Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e for referencing and metering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Color With Live","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48550150209787,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5874\/2011\/files\/ABLETONTEMPLATETHUMBNAIL.png?v=1774486208","url":"https:\/\/colorwithlive.com\/products\/akela-ableton-starter-template","provider":"Color With Live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}