Struggling with modular latency in Ableton? Use the External Audio Effect device after CV Instrument to fix it. This guide shows how to keep your modular synth in perfect sync with Ableton Live, whether you're using Eurorack, CV Tools, or Push 3.
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The best way to record hardware synths in Ableton Live latency‑free is to combine correct audio and MIDI routing with Ableton’s External Instrument device. When set up properly, your hardware synth behaves like a native instrument — tight, in time, and easy to record.
This guide shows you the...
The affordable Monomono M4L devices let you instantly add body, character and width to your mixes, and they work standalone on the Ableton Push 3. They sound really good, and here's why.
Why it matters: You know that feeling when you drag a loop into Live and it just sounds... flat? Lifel...
Want to capture Bicep’s signature sound? Use modulation to create organic movement in your tracks.
This guide shows how to recreate Bicep’s distinctive feel in Ableton Live using three simple sound design tricks that require no complex setup.
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Ableton has released Live 12.3, and honestly? It’s one of the most impactful updates in years, especially if you like sampling.
Here are the three standout features that will save you serious time:
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1. Stem Separation – Right Inside Ableton
What’s new? You can now split any audio clip int...
How to Recreate Jon Hopkins’ Emerald Rush Synth Sound in Ableton Live
You can recreate Jon Hopkins’ Emerald Rush synth sound without his custom plugin. Using only Ableton Live stock effects, you can build it in under ten minutes.
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Original sound used a custom Tim XL plugin
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Is Ableton Push 1 Still Worth It in 2025? Yes! Here's Why:
If you're wondering whether the original Ableton Push 1 is still worth buying in 2025, the answer is yes, especially if you're on a budget. It works seamlessly with Ableton Live 12.1, delivers core functionality, and can be picked u...
Ableton Live 12.2 Auto Filter Just Got a Major Upgrade – Here’s What’s New
Ableton has revamped Auto Filter in Live 12.2, and yes, it’s a big deal. DJ-style filter morphing and brand-new sound design tools updates turn Auto Filter into a far more versatile effect.
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Ableton Live 12.2 Update – The Smartest Workflow Upgrade Yet
Ableton Live 12.2 isn’t a full overhaul, but it brings powerful quality-of-life updates. From faster audio workflows to smarter instruments and UI tweaks, this version helps you stay creative and move faster.
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Easy Ableton Live 12 Tutorial for Beginners – 2025
Ableton Live 12 is beginner-friendly once you understand the basics. This step-by-step guide will help you start producing music confidently. You will be able to navigate the interface and record and export your first track.
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Auto Shift in Ableton Live 12.1: How to Tune, Harmonise, and Shape Your Vocals
Yes, Auto Shift can do it all. This new effect in Ableton Live 12.1 is your all-in-one solution for tuning, harmonising, and texturising vocals.
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Real-time pitch correction with strength and smoothn...
Ableton Live 12.1 Drum Sampler: A Complete Guide to One-Shot Sound Design
Yes. Ableton Live 12.1’s Drum Sampler is a game-changer for one-shot drums. It gives you all the essential tools to shape, tune, modulate, and enhance samples directly inside Live without third-party plugins.
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