This article shows you how to write chord progressions in Ableton Live.
We'll look at using Ableton's built-in Scale Awareness feature and a 4-step system built to create professional sounding chord progressions with minimal to no music theory required.
The same 4-step sequence I have taug...
You know the feeling.
You open Ableton, you want the compressor you used last week, and you spend 5 minutes scrolling plugin lists to find it.
You always meant to sort your favourites out.
Be honest, who does?
That's where the Auriteq Flow controller comes in
The Auriteq Flow loads stock instrume...
RĂFĂS DU SOL drums don't sound like a loop.
They sound alive, like something that keeps moving and shifting underneath the track.
If you want to make your drums sound like RĂFĂS DU SOL in Ableton Live, the first thing to get straight is that the sound doesn't come from 1 plugin or 1 clever t...
Back in lockdown, Cassian did a live stream and revealed something the production community considers borderline criminal.
Reverb on a kick drum.
Now before you go and call the producer, please, he's not doing what you think.
Reverb on a kick drum has a bad reputation for a reason.
Get it ...
If you have been using Ableton Live for a while, you have probably seen the word Rack pop up in the browser.
Audio Effect Rack.
Instrument Rack.
Drum Rack.
MIDI Effect Rack.
You can use Ableton Live Racks to save your favourite plugin chains, build custom presets, layer instruments, creat...
Ableton Live is free, but not in the way most people think.
There is a free trial.
There is also Ableton Live Lite, which some beginners already have sitting unused in an account somewhere because it came bundled with a MIDI controller, audio interface, or plugin they bought.
But the full v...
Installing plugins in Ableton Live 12 is easier than you think. Whether youâre using VSTs or Audio Units (AU), this guide will walk you through every step to get your instruments and effects running smoothly.
Key Takeaways
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Ableton Live supports VST2, VST3, and AU (Mac only) plugins
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If you've been looking into music production, you've almost certainly come across Ableton Live.
It's one of the most talked-about DAWs out there, used by everyone from bedroom producers to artists headlining festivals.
But what actually makes it different?
Whether you've typed "Ableton Live...
How to Get Started with Ableton Live
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When I first opened up Ableton Live, I had no idea what I was doing.
That was over 20 years ago.
Since then I've toured the world, worked on prime time TV shows, and taught music production at some of the most well-known universities in London.
I've ...
The Novation Launch Control 3 promises a lot for Ableton Live users. You get compact hands-on control, full 5-pin MIDI for hardware, and tight integration that makes it look like an ideal MIDI controller for hybrid and DAWless setups.
On paper, it ticks a lot of boxes. In practice, though, th...
How to Use Link Audio in Ableton Live (Does It Actually Work?)
Link Audio is one of the most talked-about features in Ableton Live 12.4, and the promise is genuinely exciting. Stream audio wirelessly between devices, no cables, no audio interface. In real-world testing, it works. But ther
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Best Max for Live Synths for Ableton Live (That Also Work on Push 3 Standalone)Â
If you've been searching for the best Max for Live synths for Ableton Live without spending a fortune on expensive plugins, this is worth your time.
In this post, we're looking at 3 affordable Ableton synth plug...
