Live Looping with Ableton Live

How to live loop Ableton

Live looping with Ableton Live has become a quite big thing for instrumentalist and vocalist. During the pandemic music performers were able to practice social distancing and music making on the same time. Long before the pandemic live-acts like Marc Rebillet, DubFX, Rachel K Collier and Binkbeats (to name a few) were already doing incredible … Read more

How to Create a DnB Drum Loop with Ableton

Create a DnB drum loop

Creating a dynamic DnB drum loop can be time-consuming, but the DnB Patternator simplifies the process. This Max for Live device generates intricate drum patterns instantly and gives you an instant starting point for staying in the flow. Check out the Trap Patternator as well when looking for hard hitting trap beats! Why Use the … Read more

Momentary MIDI Control in Ableton Live

Momentary MIDI control in Ableton

Momentary MIDI control in Ableton gives you the type of response most musicians expect from a real instrument. Instead of a button that flips something on and off, you get a press-to-activate feel that reacts instantly. Hold a button and the effect fires. Let go and everything drops back. Some MIDI controller lacks of the … Read more

How to Filter MIDI Notes in Ableton Live

filter MIDI Notes in Ableton

Need to filter MIDI notes in Ableton Live and send specific keys to different tracks? The MIDI Note Filter device provides visual note filtering that overcomes the limitations of native Ableton MIDI Effect Racks. Unlike the standard chain and key range approach, this device lets you filter MIDI notes in Ableton with visual feedback showing … Read more

How to Change Values via MIDI Button in Ableton Up and Down

Change values via MIDI button

Need to change values via MIDI button in Ableton but ran out of dials and knobs on your controller? The UP + DOWN MIDI Control pack provides three Max for Live devices that let you increment and decrement any mappable parameter using simple button presses. This solution proves essential for live performances where you need … Read more

How to Control the Erae Touch 2 via Ableton Live

Control Erae Touch 2 via Ableton

Need to control Erae Touch 2 via Ableton and switch layouts or projects seamlessly during performances? The Erae Touch 2 Layout + Project Selector device provides automated control over your Erae Touch 2’s layouts (presets) and internal looper projects directly from Ableton Live. This integration lets you automate layout changes, map MIDI controllers to preset … Read more

How to Automate Playback Exclusion in Ableton Live

automate Playback Exclusion in Ableton

Ableton Live doesn’t natively let you skip sections during arrangement playback without manually stopping and jumping ahead. However, the JUMP SECTIONS IN ARRANGEMENT M4L device makes it easy to automate playback exclusion in Ableton by marking sections to skip automatically. This workflow works perfectly for testing arrangements without breakdowns, trying alternate song structures, or practicing … Read more