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
Ableton Live 12.2 has introduced a powerful new tool for musicians: the Expressive Chords in Ableton Max for Live device. This addition makes it easier than ever to integrate lush, pre-voiced chords into your productions. But as many users have discovered, switching between chord presets can be a bit clunky out of the box. That’s where a … Read more
This article shows you how to map your MIDI controller to undo and redo actions in Ableton Live — using a Max for Live device. It’s especially useful for performers, live loopers, and producers who want a more tactile workflow. One of the most frequent actions in music production is “undo.” Whether you’re editing MIDI clips, tweaking automation, … Read more
Controlling multiple loops in Ableton Live can be tricky—especially during live performances. Without visual feedback, it’s easy to lose track of the Live Looper’s state or upcoming actions. The Ableton Looper Visualizer from the Ableton Looper Tools Collection solves this problem. It provides dynamic, real-time visual cues that help you maintain precise control over your … Read more
If you want to streamline your live looping workflow, Create Clips from Ableton Live Looper is the tool you need. Part of the Ableton Looper Tools Collection, this Max for Live device makes it easy to transform your live loops into clips in Ableton’s Session view, ready for playback and further arrangement. Let’s break down … Read more
Mastering live looping in Ableton Live becomes seamless and dynamic when you harness the power of the Ableton Looper Controller + Multiple Looper Control. You can get the Ableton Looper Tools Collection which includes the devices as well. This essential Max for Live Collection lets you effortlessly integrate advanced MIDI control, visual feedback, and smart … Read more
Merging multiple Ableton Live sets doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re combining ideas, songs, or full projects, using the Copy Scene Info across Ableton Sets – the copy scene info M4L device makes the process smooth and precise. With the right workflow, you can transfer scene names, colors, tempos, and time signatures between sessions … Read more