Into the Abyss: Make Ambient Drones in Live
Make ambient drones in Live using synthesis and sampling, plus listen to drone music from La Monte Young/Marian Zazeela and Tim Hecker.
The latest from Ableton
It’s Epic: Cinematic Percussion from Sample Logic Rhythomatix
Listen to the sounds of Sample Logic Rhythomatix, and build up your epic percussion parts for cinematic, industrial, or hip hop tracks.
Paris to San José: Certified Trainer Sylvain Garcia Tours and Teaches International
Watch a documentary about Certified Trainer Sylvain Garcia’s workshop series at DJLAB Costa Rica, plus reflections on playing the FIA music and arts festival.
Next Brazil: New Music in Rio and São Paulo
The cutting edge of Brazil’s electronic musicians: profiling Carrot Green, 40% Foda / Maneirissimo, and Gaturamo.
Free Stuff Friday: Dub Delay, Smooth Tempo Transitions, and Instant Glitch
Download a free dub effects rack, tempo automator for Max for Live, and a VST/AU plug-in for glitching up audio.
Rondenion: Hiding in Plain Sight
Japanese electronic musical chameleon on sampling, saxophone, and how J-Pop and 808 State shaped his musical outlook.
Dudu Marote: Cultural Cannibal
Dudu Marote has shaped Brazilian music for two decades. We talk with him about the milestones in his career and the production techniques that inspire him.
Anton Maskeliade: Gesture Wizard
Turning his gestures into audio and visual cues, Anton Maskeliade literally puts his body into his performances. Watch Anton perform, and learn more about his use of the LEAP Motion controller.
Live House Music Jams from Session Victim
Watch house duo Session Victim perform in session for Resident Advisor with vintage hardware, an electric bass, and Live.
Free Stuff Friday: Gratis Hits - Instruments & Effects for Max for Live
Download a set of four free Max for Live instruments and effects from Max for Cats, including an advanced digital organ, XY gesture control for your mouse, and more.
Unheard Brazil
Read about and listen to Ableton’s favorite out of the ordinary Brazilian music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Your Place in Space: Collecting Impulse Responses for Convolution Reverb
Capture real-world spaces as impulse responses to use with Live 9’s Convolution Reverb. Download free IR collections to get started.
Julien Bayle: Uncertainty, Fragility, Max, and Live
Certified Trainer Julien Bayle opens up about his multimedia performances, working with Live and Max, and some tips for musicians/visual artists.
Free Stuff Friday: Unique Filter, Chord Generator, Drum Machines and Pinecones
Download a free shaping filter for Max for Live, a MIDI Effect Rack for generating major and minor chords, and free samples of vintage drum machines and pinecone rhythms.
Mark Barrott: Island Life
Musician and International Feel-boss Mark Barrott opens up about making music on a laptop and life in Ibiza. Plus, download a free Max for Live sequencer & Lemur template.
Max for Cats: Advanced Synthesizers - Domesticated
Max for Cats presents vintage string-synth Ensemble and the versatile DiGiTAL, two new Max for Live instruments.
Watch Throwing Snow Play “The Void” with Push
Watch Throwing Snow perform “The Void” with Jassy Grez live on BBC Radio 1, using Push and Live.
Ableton & CDR Join Forces For James Lavelle's Meltdown
Come see the Push Playground at Meltdown, plus a series of events co-sponsored by Ableton and CDR.