Bengal: A new semi-modular FM synth for Ableton Live
A flexible, polyphonic semi-modular FM synthesizer, Bengal is a Max For Live instrument for those who like to get hands-on with their sound design.
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New ways to play: four visionary designers and their instruments
From Loop 2015: Roger Linn, Stephan Schmitt, Carla Scaletti and Gerhard Behles discuss the musical instruments they invented and developed
Creativity in the Engineer's Chair with Young Guru
Jay Z’s engineer Young Guru discusses his creative approach to making records, sculpting sound, and how he draws on life experience for his work in the studio
Daniel Miller on channeling creativity
Mute label head Daniel Miller discusses how he channels creativity in a video from Loop 2015
Live 9.7 is coming soon
A free update for Live 9 that brings big improvements to slicing, recording and programming beats with Push – watch the features in action.
Tricky Traps: Tweakable toys for creative exploration
Tricky Traps by Sonic Faction: a Max for Live Pack for happy creative accidents and a new level of customised control for Push
Grimes: 808s, Bird Calls and Dentist’s Drills
Ableton interview with Claire Boucher aka Grimes about producing music, studio techniques, finding sounds and playing live
Max for Live for Push: A roundup of free devices
A roundup of free Max for Live devices that expand Push 2’s functions including MIDI, performance, DJing and screen hacks.
KHOMPA: Drums trigger Live
Making an album with melodies 100% triggered by drums - we talk to KHOMPA aka Davide Compagnoni about making this dream a reality with Max for Live.
On And Off The Grid: Acoustic drummers and electronic music
Video of a discussion with Kiran Ghandi, Katharina Ernst and Zach Danziger at Loop 2015, on the topic of incorporating telectronic music into their playing
Sounds Outside: The Art of Field Recording
The artistry, techniques, and history of field recording with AGF, Chris Watson and Yannick Dauby.
Lawrence English: Notes from the Field
Lawrence English talks about field recording, relational listening and shares a free download of field recordings from Australia
Time & Timbre: The polymetric rhythm engine gets an overhaul
The rhythm engine and drum synth instrument Time & Timbre gets a major overhaul, with new Push compatibility and new Max for Live devices
Push Hero 2: Download the free game for Push
Download Push Hero, a free musical game for Ableton Live and Push 2
Playing By The Rules: Creativity Through Constraints
Mark Fell, Benge, TM404, Kara-Lis Coverdale & Stefan Goldmann discuss how self-imposed rules and constraints activate their creativity
Loop 2016: The summit for music makers returns to Berlin
The 2016 edition of Loop, the summit for music makers, takes place November 4 - 6 in Berlin at the historic Funkhaus
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith: Carving the Wall of Sound
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith talks to Ableton about using Live with modular synthesizers and for processing vocal harmonies in real time.
Outer Spaces: A new device for extraordinary sound design
Outer Spaces by Amazing Noises goes way beyond your standard reverb: it’s a multipurpose tool for extraordinary sound design.