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