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87 Sound Academy · 2nd Edition · E-Book
This book is a practical introduction to the fundamentals of live playback engineering using Ableton Live. It is designed for musicians, producers, and aspiring playback engineers who want a clear, reliable understanding of how playback systems are built, prepared, and operated in real performance environments.
Rather than focusing on shortcuts or advanced edge cases, the guide walks through the essential building blocks of playback—from creating a functional session template and importing audio, to routing, organization, and running a basic live show with confidence.
The goal is not to overwhelm, but to establish strong habits early: clean session design, intentional preparation, and an understanding of how playback supports artists, bands, and production teams on stage.
This is the same foundational approach used by 87 Sound across tours, rehearsals, and live productions.
What playback engineering is and how it fits into live performance
How to build a basic Ableton playback template
Importing and organizing audio for live shows
Click, guide tracks, and playback routing fundamentals
Preparing for rehearsals and live performance
Running a simple playback rig with confidence
This book is meant to be a starting point—a clear, dependable foundation you can build on as your experience grows.
87 Sound Academy · 2nd Edition · E-Book
This book is a practical introduction to the fundamentals of live playback engineering using Ableton Live. It is designed for musicians, producers, and aspiring playback engineers who want a clear, reliable understanding of how playback systems are built, prepared, and operated in real performance environments.
Rather than focusing on shortcuts or advanced edge cases, the guide walks through the essential building blocks of playback—from creating a functional session template and importing audio, to routing, organization, and running a basic live show with confidence.
The goal is not to overwhelm, but to establish strong habits early: clean session design, intentional preparation, and an understanding of how playback supports artists, bands, and production teams on stage.
This is the same foundational approach used by 87 Sound across tours, rehearsals, and live productions.
What playback engineering is and how it fits into live performance
How to build a basic Ableton playback template
Importing and organizing audio for live shows
Click, guide tracks, and playback routing fundamentals
Preparing for rehearsals and live performance
Running a simple playback rig with confidence
This book is meant to be a starting point—a clear, dependable foundation you can build on as your experience grows.