With the release of Live 12.1, Ableton has come out with two new and free Max for Live packs. One is called Sequencers, which contains three interesting and useful step sequencers, and the other is called MIDI Tools by Philip
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.
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
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
In this video tutorial we’ll examine how to generate basslines, melodies, and chords all at once while making them sound harmonious. Free MIDI effect racks and generative Live Set included.
We’ve already covered how to use MIDI effects in Ableton Live to generate basslines and melodies in the two previous episodes on generative music with Ableton Live. Now, let’s check out chord generation. It can be challenging to come up
In the world of music production, finding fresh and unique melodies can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. In this article, we will explore how you can use Ableton Live’s MIDI effects to generate infinite melodies that can provide the creative spark for a new track when it’s lacking.
Generating music can be an amazing way to come up with new ideas when creativity doesn’t strike. It can also be a useful tool for those with no or very little music theory knowledge. In this first episode we’ll be looking at how to generate basslines.
In this video tutorial I’m going to show you five tricks on how you can use the arpeggiator for drums and percussion. At the same time we’re going to look at the often underused features of the MIDI effect in to achieve more depth for our drum arpeggios.
We’re going to use Ableton’s Shaper (or LFO) to give us the possibility to macro map any parameter in the whole Live Set within a rack, or actually even up to 8 parameters all to one macro.
Push 2 Pedal Expression was created by Ableton developer Ralf Suckow. It allows you to calibrate one or two passive analog expression pedals plugged into Push 2, and use various MIDI control changes to control parameters in your Live Set.
After a longer hiatus I’m reviving the video series With a Little Help from Max for Live and will hopefully be able to provide you with a monthly video from now on once again. This time we’re going to have
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