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.
Glitch-electronica artist James Devane pushes back on AI to emphasize the human imperfections that can make electronic music special. Plus he shares a free custom Max For Live device.
Nadia Struiwigh discusses her dynamic life as an independent, multi-genre artist and the production methods behind her new track, "Leelow Waters".
South Carolina-based producer and singer-songwriter Niecy Blues discusses the making of her astonishing gospel-influenced experimental RnB album Exit Simulation.
Learn how S1gns Of L1fe builds an ambient piece from percussive artifacts, generative pads and interwoven melodies – and pick up some overlooked arrangement and mixing tips.
Copehagen-based artist Mike Sheridan discusses the creation of his latest album, Atmospherics, his methods of processing and recording various instruments like the Cristal Baschet and his experiences overcoming challenges posed by dyscalculia.
Interview with renowned composer Laurel Halo about the making of her album “Atlas”.
Hinako Omori shares stories of visiting Peter Gabriel’s studio, working with Brian Eno for climate action, and connecting her inner self with the outer world.
Special Guest DJ, Perila and Ben Bondy discuss the ideas and techniques that tie their ambient-adjacent musical projects together.
Los Angeles sound artist Celia Hollander discusses the different ways we experience time and how she translated these ideas into music on her album Timekeeper
Ami Dang, Xosar, Niall McCallum and Sofia Nicolas Melero explain how they created the sustained sounds and drone-making devices found in Ableton’s Drone Lab.
Ableton documentary movie on KMRU explores the influences our surroundings can have on hearing and composing. Includes free download of KMRU’s field recordings.
UK producer Luke Sanger discusses the tools and techniques that went into the making of his Languid Gongue album and many other projects. Free download included.
Ireland-born electronic musician Merrin Karras reveals his creative process, with a free Live set download to see directly how he works.
Interview with composer Jon Hassell on sampling, rhythm, encounters with Stockhausen, Can, Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Brian Eno and more.
Caterina Barbieri gives a live modular synthesizer performance at Ableton Loop and discusses her process, inspiration, philosophy, and equipment.
An interview with Montreal-based producer RAMZi aka Phoebé Guillemot. She discusses her modern take on fourth world music and her techniques in Ableton Live.
Ableton interview with Spencer Doran of Visible Cloaks discussing the influences, processes and sounds that went into the making of their “Reassemblage” album.