6 Creative Ways to Use Comping in Ableton Live
Comping is the process of combining multiple takes of recording and selecting the best parts from each. This video tutorial will cover six unique and creative methods to apply comping. Of course, there are numerous other ways you can use
Upgrading or Downgrading Ableton Live or Your OS: Risks & Things to Consider
In this video tutorial, we’ll look at Ableton Live’s file structure, upgrading and downgrading Live, and what to consider when upgrading your operating system.
Before You Update Live Packs to Ableton Live 12
Ableton Live 12 was released yesterday, so if you have purchased the upgrade, you likely will or already have installed Live 12. In the browser, you will see an option at the bottom to update your Live Packs. While you
Ableton Live Insider Tips: Advanced Key Mapping
Between the two mapping modes, excluding Macro Mapping, the Key Mapping mode is less frequently used. However, it can be quite useful for making music or playing live. I share a little known trick and some tips to avoid pitfalls.
4 Ways to Add Text Notes to Ableton Live Sets
Do you want to add text notes to your Ableton Live Set for documentation, ideas, or to-dos? This video presents four options for jotting down text notes, including hacks and free devices.
Sound Design with Time-Stretching in Impulse
Introduced in Ableton Live 4 as a companion device to Simpler for drums and percussion, Impulse has time-stretching capabilities that can be harnessed for sound design. Despite being one of the most ignored and neglected instruments in Ableton Live
Alternating Instruments Playing Melody/Chords in Ableton Live (Hocket / Klangfarbenmelodie)
This time we’re going to look at how to achieve what is commonly known as hocketing. This is a technique where different sounds take turns playing a melody or chords. Suppose you have a MIDI clip that you want to
How to Play Melodies with One Drum Pad in Ableton Live
This tutorial covers two methods for setting up a drum pad in a Drum Rack to play a melody, such as a bass line, alongside beats. This tip is especially helpful for those using Ableton Live with an electronic drum
5 Ways to Create Round Robins (Alternating Samples) in Ableton Live
Someone recently asked in an Ableton Live Facebook group if round robins were possible, and most of the answers said no or only in Live 12. That’s not true. Some of you may be wondering what round robins are. They’re
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