In this first part, we’ll look at all the shortcuts except those for clips. I will cover those in the second part next week. Download the free PDF listing all shortcuts below the video now.
In this video tutorial, we’ll explore all the devices in Ableton Live that allow you to quickly transpose certain parameters by an octave. All with a simple key command.
In this video tutorial, we’re going to revisit the Options.txt commands that I covered back in 2013 (!). With the UI changes in Live 12, I noticed that the Device Slots could no longer be activated with the little ‘bubble’
Free Ableton Live 12 Theme Set No. 1 contains 12 themes, one is brand new, the others are previously released themes that I have remixed. They’re a mix of very dark, medium, medium-light and very light themes, so hopefully you’ll find something to suit your taste.
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 it.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 kit or as a controllerist using Push or a similar MIDI controller. However, this approach can also be used creatively in music productions.
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