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Take a 17 question quiz to test and certify your knowledge of the tutorial-video course
DJing with Live 101 - DJing with Live Essentials.
Get a mark of 80% or higher to pass this quiz!
1
I hooked up my controller, but it isn't working with Ableton. What is the first thing I should check?
Warranty expired on my controller
Download the latest version of Live
MIDI preferences in Ableton
I need to change my Audio preferences
2
To create loops on the fly, I should use which buttons?
Position Set, Loop Set, Loop On/Off
Arrangement Loop Switch
Scene Launch Button
3
Why set a maximum MIDI value on our volume fader?
Prevent channel volume from overloading during a show
Keeps music beatmatched
To get a louder mix
Don't need to set; clipped audio sounds better
4
How do I change crossfader curve setting in Ableton Live?
Cross your fingers
Open Live's browser
Open system preferences
Right-click on fader on Ableton's screen
5
What is the minimum number of audio out(s) necessary on an audio interface to set up a headphone cue system in Ableton Live?
Six
Two
One
Four
6
Basic beatmatched blending is a good technique for mixing when _______?
mixing unwarped music
music is similar in style and tempo
for all music, regardless of style or tempo
7
One of the tracks in my set has a 10 second ambient intro. What should I do to correctly warp the song?
Let Ableton Live auto warp song
Find another song, it's not possible to warp this song
Temporarily set the start marker to where the drums enter. Warp song, then pull start marker back to include intro.
Use another DAW instead
8
Where do I type the BPM value to make Live change tempo for a scene?
MIDI mapping browser
In Scene Launch column
In clip detail view
9
What is main purpose of using EQs during a DJ set?
Create riser sound effects
Manage frequencies in the mix
Get more bass
Pre-listen to next song
10
How do I make the knob I assigned stay within a tempo range of 120-150 BPM?
Type BPM into the song clip
In MIDI mapping browser, type minimum and maximum tempo values
Put tape on the knob
11
What's a fast way to create a looped portion of a warped song?
Use Ableton Live's Looper device
Highlight area and hit Command + L (Mac) or Control - L (Windows)
Move start marker
Go into ableton preferences panel
12
What is the advantage of using a MIDI controller with Ableton Live?
Gives you hands on control over Live's onscreen features.
To get a better sound quality
Not necessary unless you are producing music.
Will identify key of the song.
13
What should I do after watching this course to improve my DJing skills?
Warp many songs and practice DJ techniques learned in this course
Make a sandwich and update your Facebook status
Buy a new wardrobe
Go party and dance
14
What are the main elements of a classic DJ rig?
2 decks, crossfader, vertical fader, EQs, headphone cue system, headphones
MP3 player, Laptop, good monitors
DJ coffin, slipmats, needle case
Sunglasses, fitted jeans, fitted baseball cap
15
I want to mix two warped tracks, but one is in different musical key. What should I do to put them in same musical key?
Study the circle of fifths
Use the transpose control in clip window
Use a compressor
Try different songs
16
Why should I check warping and not rely on auto-warping in Ableton Live?
Auto warping may incorrectly set tempo and start markers
It's OK to use auto warping, it's always correct.
Auto warping will alter pitch of song
17
What is one advantage to Djing with Ableton Live?
Better sound quality.
Once you hit play, Ableton will DJ automatically.
Allows user to build a custom Djing template tailored for specific gigs.
Less expensive than a pair of Technics 1200s
DJing with Live 101
DJing with Live Essentials
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