Made in Ableton Live: Kabuki
Learn about Max patching with a look into Kabuki’s free Max for Live device – then download it to try out in your own music.
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TOKiMONSTA: Sprouting New Roots
TOKiMONSTA details the making of her new album, her favorite sampling techniques, building a career and staying current. Plus, she shares a free download of loops and sounds from her studio.
Exploring Live 12.2's New Features with Seed To Stage
See how Seed To Stage puts together a quick beat using some of his favorite new features in Live 12.2.
Live 12.2 is Coming – with Bounce to New Track, New and Updated Devices, and More
See what’s in store for the next update, free for all Live 12 users. And get early access with the public beta.
Bathe: Inside The Inside Voice(s)
Brooklyn-based duo Bathe talk about the evolution of their sound, the nature of collaboration, the murky definition of R&B and more. Plus, they share the Live Set of the instrumental version of their track “Avalon” as a free download.
Is Overthinking a Barrier to Creativity? Embracing Flow in Music Making
Artists Nadia Struiwigh, DJ Mell G, and Ableton’s Johannes Russ discuss strategies for unlocking creative flow and explore how these ideas played a pivotal role in shaping products like Ableton Move.
Flip Samples from Your Phone with Move’s Latest Update
See how Jamie Blake samples audio from his phone via USB-C with Move’s latest 1.3 update.
Brendon Moeller: Life Begins at 170
Veteran producer Brendon Moeller on how working in 170 BPM freed his creativity to go beyond his previous dub techno and drum & bass work. Plus he shares a free sample pack of loops, one shots, atmospheres, bass lines and more.
Rachel K. Collier: Simplifying Creativity with Novation’s Launchkey MK4 and Ableton Live Lite
Discover Rachel K. Collier’s approach to streamlined music making with Novation’s Launchkey MK4 & Ableton Live Lite.
Made in Ableton Live: Jakob Rau
See how producer and engineer Jakob Rau collaborates with friends – including Berlin-based singer-songwriter Lindy – and get a comprehensive look at his approach to arrangement and mixing.
Jon Hopkins: No Comfort Without Discomfort
An in-depth interview with Jon Hopkins as he breaks down and isolates component parts of his immersive album Ritual, plus discussion of his favorite hardware, software and Ableton Live features.
Discover Advanced Reharmonizing Techniques with Live 12.1's Auto Shift
Combine Auto Shift with Resonators to create this powerful reharmonizing Rack.
Henrique J. Paris & RS Produções: Mapping Batida’s Heritage
A look at the evolution of batida – an ever-evolving style of electronic music coming out of Portugal that fuses Angolan and other West African influences with sampling and beatmaking techniques. Plus, batida beatmakers RS Produções share a free selection of loops and beats.
Alan Sparhawk: I Made This Beat
Alan Sparhawk of US indie legends Low talks about branching out into uncharted electronic territory on his debut solo album White Roses, My God.
Going Deeper into Sound: Eight Standout Features, Videos and Tutorials from 2024
Wrap up 2024 by checking out some of our favorite tutorials, videos, and features from across the year, and head into 2025 with all the music-making inspiration you could wish for.
Download the Live Set of Polygonia’s New Track “Neon Oracle”
Munich-based artist Polygonia discusses the making of her new track, “Neon Oracle”, and her multidisciplinary approaches to music making.
Ben Lukas Boysen: Overdoing It Just Right
Erased Tapes artist Ben Lukas Boysen (aka Hecq) breaks down the gear, techniques and intention behind every track of his album Alta Ripa. Plus he shares the track “Quasar” as a free Ableton Live Project complete with audio stems.
Ebonie Smith on the Difference Between Engineers and Producers
Atlantic Records producer Ebonie Smith talks about the influence of cinema and the unique demands of working with poets and spoken-word artists.