The “Tone Row Generator” Max for Live MIDI effect by Nils Nordmann generates random notes in different scales and tempi by combining composition techniques of Arnold Schoenberg and John Cage. The generative tool can be used well for interesting melodic
When you download and install Live 9 Suite, only the Core Library is included. What a lot of people don’t know is that you can download and install further individual Live Packs from Ableton for free. And not all are
In March I released “24 Scale Presets” that aim to help you stay in key. I’ve gotten some emails from people asking how they differ from the included Scale presets in Live and how to use them. So here’s a
You don’t know any music theory, but would love to compose more harmonic chords in Live? If you have Max for Live, you could use the Schwarzonator or Nordmann‘s “Chord Generator”.
The Key Layouts on Ableton Push are great if you don’t know any music theory, but want to make sure you play in key. Now if you don’t have Push, but a Launchpad and Max for Live, then the Max
Push allows you to simply switch between scales, even exotic ones. If you don’t have one, but still want to use this functionality, then you should try the Max for Live MIDI effect “16 Scales”.
Did it ever happen that you played something amazing, but you didn’t record it? Retake, by denleschae, is a Max for Live plugin that lets you “recover” your ideas.
I’m always on the lookout for interesting new Max for Live devices. Plus I like things that improve your workflow so nothing gets in the way when you’re feeling inspired. MIDI Clip Looper is a M4L device that allows you
24 free Scale MIDI effect presets for all major and minor keys. Perfect for staying in tune without music theory in Ableton Live 8 and up.
From exotic instruments and soundscapes to weird Operator patches and strange sounds, tight kicks and glitchy blips, here are some of the best free Ableton Live Packs and Presets collected for you.
In Part 5 of the series “Programming in Max for Live” by Cycling ’74 it’s all about MIDI for the first time. In it we learn how to program a step sequencer that is synchronised with Live’s transport and sequenced
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Features 28 powerful mid/side audio effect racks for Ableton Live 12.2, each with 10 variations. From precise control in mixing to instantly giving more interest to basic sounds.
