In this video tutorial, we’ll look at a quick and easy way to create continuously rising tones, also known as risers. These can be achieved with any instrument in Ableton Live, giving you a wide range of sonic possibilities. We’ll also take a look at an osillator shape in Meld, which is specially designed for creating uplifters, downlifters and drones.
Available in all Live editions, Auto Shift is a new real-time monophonic pitch tracking and correction audio effect with formant shifting. Although it can be used with any other monophonic signal, working with vocals is where its design really shines.
I’ll show you how I use the Ableton Live 12 browser to my advantage. I also offer a lot of tips and tricks, even undocumented ones, on how you can do the same.
In this video we’re going to look at all the new shortcuts for clips. The ones that work for both audio and MIDI clips, and then the many shortcuts that only work for MIDI clips.
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’
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.
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