MGMT on the Micro Universe in Every Song
US psychedelic-pop-rockers MGMT talk about the absurdity and humor in their creative process and their academic experimental music background.
The latest from Ableton
Controlling Chaos: Explore Live 12.1’s new MIDI Tools Pack
Get a tour of the five new MIDI Tools in Live 12.1 from the Pack’s creator, Philip Meyer.
FANGIRLS: The Ins and Outs of Producing a Musical Theater Success Story
Australian producers Yve Blake and David Muratore explain what it takes to write, produce and stage a musical about the joy of teenage fandom.
Potatohead People: Producers in the Pocket
Vancouver, Canada-based production duo Potatohead People discuss the ins and outs of working with rappers and live musicians, making beats that sound vintage without samples and more. Plus, they share a lush jazz-funk inspired chord Pack free to use in your productions.
L’Rain on the Magic of Making Albums
L'Rain talks about capturing musical ideas in busy public spaces, the self-doubt she overcomes in the recording process and the value of creating an album.
See What Ableton Move Can Do
Watch this quick video walkthrough to find out what’s possible with Move.
Say Hello to Ableton Move
Standalone and compact, Move is built for making music anywhere and anytime inspiration strikes.
Live 12.1 is Out Now
The latest free update to Live 12 brings real-time pitch correction, new devices and Packs, and much more.
Malibu Babie on Making Chart-Topping Beats
US producer Malibu Babie talks about her experience producing for pop and rap superstars, flipping big samples and trusting your own taste.
REZN: Shoegazing Into the Metal Abyss
Chicago metal band REZN discuss their use of electronics, modular synths and Ableton Live to push the boundaries of the genre and develop as musicians. Plus, they share two free custom sound design Racks.
Lukid on Re-Sampling Sketches and Getting Music Finished
Lukid talks about the art of re-sampling yourself and the quest to get music finished.
Yushh: The Sound of Forward Pressure
Bristol-based leftfield dance music producer Yushh breaks down her production process and shares a number of free devices for Live 12.
20 Years of Operator: Download over 100 Free Presets from Robert Henke and Christian Kleine
Celebrate 20 years of Operator with a pack of free presets from Christian Kleine and the device’s creator, Robert Henke – plus, dive into Operator’s history.
King Britt on Learning and Teaching Blacktronika
King Britt talks about his University course Blacktronika and the impact teaching Black music history has had on his own creative output.
Leo Abrahams: Rethinking Improvisation
UK composer and improviser Leo Abrahams on using Ableton as a guitar processor, working with a jazz drummer in the Krononaut project as well as jamming with Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno. Free download of drum machine and synth loops included.
Zora Jones on Learning to Sing to Sample Herself
Zora Jones talks about learning to sing, producing for vocalists, designing clubbing utopia and the value of fandom on the Doing Music podcast.
Drum Sampler: Exploring Live 12.1’s New Device with Ned Rush
Test the limits of Live 12.1’s new Drum Sampler and build a track from a single sample with Ned Rush.
Watch Jamie Blake and Keana’s Push 3 Performance
Jamie Blake’s synth work and Keana’s vocals dovetail beautifully in this Push-powered duet. Watch the walkthrough to learn how it all came together.