Reddit reviews Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8: Create, Produce, Perform
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The APC40 really won't help much if you are still so unfamiliar with the software. It is generally regarded as a controller for live performance, with something like the Push more geared toward actual production/studio experimentation. That's not to say it can't be used for production, but if you're struggling navigating Ableton with just a mouse and keyboard, the APC40 will probably just complicate things initially. I have an APC40 and have set it up to DJ with 4 decks and a mixer but have currently never used it as a production tool.
I'd recommend reading up on the differences between audio and MIDI, to start, and then reading the Ableton manual and doing the built-in tutorials. This book is a good read for when you're away from your computer. You'll want to learn the difference between Session and Arrangement view (a key feature of Live) and then start to develop a workflow to creating music that suits you best.
I'm not going to lie, even though the possibilities of what you can create and do in Ableton are ENDLESS, it can be daunting and overwhelming and seem like you have TOO MANY options sometimes. It just takes time. A lot of time, a lot of experimentation/practice in the software, and a lot of reading and research into all the different facets of electronic music production (compression, EQ, effects racks, drum racks, etc.) I've had Ableton for about 8 months now and I still consider myself a total noob and will be for quite some time. This subreddit is a good resource; you can also check out r/abletonlive and r/edmproduction, the latter for questions you may have that are less geared towards Ableton and more towards production in general. Have fun and keep at it!
Welcome to the rabbit hole.