Andrew Huang: Experimental Production Techniques
In a new Ableton Live tutorial video, Andrew Huang shines a light on some uncommon production tricks – from “quantization melodics” to “one-shot sends”.
Découvrez les derniers conseils et astuces en matière de création musicale. Pour vous aider à démarrer, visitez Apprendre à utiliser Live et Apprendre à utiliser Push.
Download a Live Set from Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation/GARZA)
Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation/GARZA) takes a deep dive into the production of his new remix. Plus, download the Live Set to see his process.
Going Granular: Slynk Experiments with Grain Scanner
Slynk explores granular synthesis using Grain Scanner, and comes up with unique synth sounds, glitchy vocal effects, and some creepy cave foley.
ELPHNT’s Favorite Free Max for Live Devices: Part Two
ELPHNT explores six free Max for Live devices for creating new tones, textures and rhythms, and making better production decisions.
Keep it Simpler: Tips for Synthesis and Sound Design
Simpler’s not just for slicing and dicing samples. Seed to Stage shares some creative ways to use the device for synthesis and sound design.
Inspiration Compilation: Eight Favorites from 2019
End the year on a creative high with our favorite pieces of inspiration and practical tips of 2019. Learn artists’ methods for the studio and the stage, download free devices, and watch tutorials to fine-tune your production skills.
Drop It: The Kick in Electronic Music
Explore the history, sounds and techniques of using electronic kick drums. Includes a free download of custom-made kicks.
MIDI, CV, Link & Sync: The Many Ways of Connecting Modular Gear with Live
Want to connect modular hardware to Ableton Live? There are a number of ways to go about this depending on what software and hardware you have. In this article, we break down the different methods and explain the gear you might need.
Sound Design Tips for Live’s Frequency Shifter
Audiotent shares five creative ways to use Live’s Frequency Shifter effect – modulation, saturation, drum pitch shifting, and more.
Beat Recipes: Learn Drum Patterns for Nine Different Genres
In a new tutorial video, Splice show how to sequence MIDI drum patterns for nine different genres.
Teaching Yourself to Make Music Software: Steve Duda in Conversation
Filmed at Ableton Loop 2018, Steve Duda discusses his experience developing Serum and practice of creating audio software and virtual instruments
Smooth Operator: Watch a Sound Design Specialist Work Live’s FM Synth
Watch Anthony Thogmartin use Operator to quickly conjure up all manner of sounds, from basic drum hits to rich pads and screeching Reese bass.
Sakura Tsuruta on Push
Watch a one-take Push performance from Tokyo-based producer Sakura Tsuruta – plus see a walkthrough video of her performance setup.
10 Tips for Making Unique Sounds in Live
Seed to Stage shares ten approaches for designing unique sounds – all using Live’s native audio effects.
Tom Cosm: Variations on a Theme
Ableton Certified Trainer Tom Cosm demonstrates how to quickly and easily combine variations of bassline into a new version that wouldn’t otherwise be possible
ELPHNT Searches maxforlive.com for The Best Free Devices
In a new video tutorial series, ELPHNT searches maxforlive.com to find some of the best instruments, MIDI devices and audio effects available for free.
Deconstructed Roundup: Five Big Beats and How They Were Made in Live
Five favorite episodes of Genius’ Deconstructed series – featuring Kirk Knight, Ludwig Göransson, Brasstracks, Stelios and BREGMA making beats in Live.
808 Bass Tutorials: From Creation to Mix
The Roland TR-808 has given us some of hip hop’s most recognisable sounds. Watch four tutorials on creating and mixing fat 808 basslines.