X-Altera: Not Faking The Funk
Ableton interview with Detroit producer Tadd Mullinix on the techniques behind X-Altera, Dabrye, James T Cotton, Soundmurderer & SK-1.
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Uproot: Jace Clayton on Global Music and Digital Culture
Video from Loop 2017: Jace Clayton aka DJ / Rupture on global music and cross-cultural systems of knowledge in today's networked digital reality
Jon Hassell: Possible Musics
Interview with composer Jon Hassell on sampling, rhythm, encounters with Stockhausen, Can, Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Brian Eno and more.
Photay: Coming Up
Interview with producer Photay and free download of an Ableton Live Set of the track The Everyday Push
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.
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.
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.
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
Akiko Kiyama: Aalko and the World Beyond Techno
Tokyo-based producer Akiko Kiyama goes beyond techno with her new album as Aalko. In this Ableton interview she details her production process and inspirations.
Sote: Radical Electronics from Iran
Ableton interview with Tehran producer Ata Ebtekar aka Sote on electronic music in Iran. Includes free download of sampled Persian instruments and analog synth.
Suzi Analogue: Staying in the Zone
In an Ableton interview Suzi Analogue shares the studio techniques, creative strategies and production inspirations that went into the making of Zonez
Jlin & Holly Herndon: Comparing Notes
Ableton blog interview with Jlin and Holly Herndon – discussing playing live, studio process, collaborations and more
RAMZi: A World of her Own Design
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.
Katie Gately: Sampling Her World
Ableton artist movies featuring LA producer and Björk remixer Katie Gately. The artist shows her studio and shares a free download of custom Instrument Racks.
Insights and Inspiration: Six of Our Favorites from 2017
Ableton’s six favorite blog posts from 2017 including free downloads, tutorial videos, articles, interviews and more.
Krikor Kouchian: Free LinnDrums for Live
Krikor Kouchian reveals the gear and ideas behind his Pacific Alley album. Plus he shares a free LinnDrum Instrument and Effects Rack for Ableton Live.
Jason Grier: Download his Unique Sound Library
Jason Grier’s new album Demonstration Disc is a collection of over 1800 free downloadable audio samples and unique generative Ableton Live music tools