New Horizons in Music: Polyrhythms
Adam Neely explores the topic of polyrhythms from a number of angles and discovers that literally everything is rhythm – video from Loop 2017
The latest from Ableton
Seekersinternational: Dub Soundsystem Abstractionists
Ableton interview with Seekersinternational (SKRSINTL, SKRS) about their approach to sampling and dub production. Includes a free downloadable sound Pack.
Foodman: Raw Sounds from Japan
Ableton interview with Japanese producer Foodman about process, playing live and influences. Free sound pack download included.
Loop 2018 in LA – Ticket Registration is Now Open
Loop 2018 registration is now open.
Caterina Barbieri: Minimalism, Modular and Live
Caterina Barbieri gives a live modular synthesizer performance at Ableton Loop and discusses her process, inspiration, philosophy, and equipment.
Tutorial Video: Creative Extensions Tips and Tricks
In a new Ableton Live video tutorial, Thomas Glendinning aka ELPHNT delves deep into the new Creative Extensions Pack.
I Speak Music: Manipulating, Improvising and Composing with Vocals
Katie Gately, Doseone, SK Shlomo and Lyra Pramuk demonstrate their approaches and techniques for using the voice as the primary sound source in their music.
Creative Extensions: New in Live 10 Suite
Creative Extensions is a free, new Pack for Live 10 Suite that stretches sound creation and transformation possibilities in Live to new boundaries.
Free Tools for Live Unlock 3D Spatial Audio, VR, AR
Free new tools by Envelop for Ableton Live 10 unlock 3D spatial audio, ambisonics, virtual reality and augmented reality
Coming to LA for 2018 – Loop, a Summit for Music Makers
Loop, Ableton’s summit for music makers, is coming to Los Angeles on November 9-11, 2018. Ticket registrations for the event will open on June 13
Fatima Al Qadiri: Music Outside the Comfort Zone
Fatima Al Qadiri in conversation with Jace Clayton about making music outside one’s comfort zone and expanding what electronic music can be about.
New in Live 10: Curated Collections
A review of Live 10’s Curated Collections – six Packs based on specific sonic themes in contemporary electronic music.
David Heartbreak: Inspiration and Focus
David Heartbreak demonstrates how to compartmentalize creativity by choosing the right space and time for inspiration and focus. Free download included.
Generate Endless Musical Ideas with Live’s MIDI Devices
Thomas Glendinning aka ELPHNT shares two Ableton Live tutorial videos on generating new musical ideas with simple MIDI effects.
The Screen is Your Stage: Making Music for Online Audiences
Andrew Huang, Rachel K Collier and Adam Neely discuss their experiences growing and maintaining an online audience for their individual music-making endeavours.
Mattokind: Reconstructing for the Stage
Ableton video documenting how Mattokind translate their complex tracks for live performance – including a walkthrough and free Live Set download
Sidechain Compression: Part 2 – Common and Uncommon Uses
Learn some common and uncommon uses of sidechaining with compression and other devices in part 2 of Ableton’s guide to this important production technique
A Performative Presentation with Tennyson
Tennyson demonstrate how they use Ableton Live to reproduce their intricate arrangements live