How do I change the sample rate in Ableton?

How do I change the sample rate in Ableton?

Here’s how to do it in Ableton:

1. Open Ableton Preferences.
2. Select the Audio Tab.
3. The 2nd section down is called Sample Rate.
4. Choose the same sample rate as your Host.
5. Close Preferences.
6. You should now see the ‘change sample rate’ dialog box disappear, and you’re ready to roll!

What sample rate should I use in Ableton?

Ableton’s default sample rate is 44100Hz (Found under Preferences >> Audio >> Sample Rate). For many purposes, this is ideal, because it’s CD quality and many people have a tough time hearing improvements above this. The downside to using higher sample rates is higher overhead.

What sample rate should I export at?

44.1 kHz
When sending your mix to a mastering engineer, always export your song at the sample rate you’ve recorded at. Most people tend to record and produce music at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz, but if you’ve recorded your audio at a higher sample rate, export your project at the higher sample rate.

What bit depth does Ableton use?

Please note that Live’s internal signal processing is all 32-bit, so applying even a single gain change makes the resulting audio 32-bit as well — even if the original audio is 16- or 24-bit.

Can you change sample rate after recording?

As a reminder, the most effective way to improve your audio’s sample rate is to change these settings prior to recording. While you can downsample your sample rate after recording and have it impact the audio quality, upsampling after recording will not actually improve the sample-rate and overall quality of the file.

Can you change sample rate mid project?

Well, here’s how to change the sample rate in mid-session: Open the Audio window. Pull down the Audio File menu and select Copy/Convert File(s)… Change the Sample Rate to desired rate.

Should I dither before mastering?

Always dither – unless you’re staying at 32-bit floating point, in which case once is enough. So when you’re saving out at 16 or 24-bit before mastering a file, especially more than once, correct dithering is essential.

Should you mix and match sample rates in Ableton Live?

Chances are that if you’re compiling audio files from various sources you run the risk of mixing and matching different sample rates within a single session. According to Ableton, “Playback of audio files at a sample rate that is different from the rate set in Live’s Preferences window will cause signal degradation.

How can I improve audio quality in Ableton Live?

Below is a list provided by Ableton of recommended practices and program settings for users looking to achieve optimal audio quality in Live. Decide which sample rate to use for a project prior to beginning work, rather than changing the sample rate while working on the project.

Does sample rate conversion affect sound quality in live?

A lesser know fact, sample rate conversion during playback and rendering in Live affects sound quality. Chances are that if you’re compiling audio files from various sources you run the risk of mixing and matching different sample rates within a single session.

How do I enable sample interpolation in Ableton Live?

With Live’s Preferences open, choose the ‘Audio’ tab and look for the ‘Default SR & Pitch Conversion’ switch. Enabling the switch to ‘High Quality’ will activate sample interpolation for all new clips by default.