I produced a number of online courses about the subject Ableton Live and drumming. Ableton Live for Drummer Vol.1 – online course This is a very good starting point for drummers who are using an electronic drum kit or a hybrid set-up. It covers MIDI and audio connections, MIDI recording and looping and how to … Read more
How to use your MIDI velocity to control parameters in Ableton Live Once a fellow ‘AbletonDrummer’ asked me if it would be possible to control delay, reverb and send knobs in Ableton Live with your drumming. Of course you can always midi map a midi drum/pad to a parameter in Ableton Live, but this would only … Read more
If you’re a percussionist or a producer who loves experimenting with sounds, then you may have heard of Sensory Percussion. This innovative technology allows you to control sounds in Ableton Live using a drum kit. If you want to get an idea here is a short jam demonstrating Sensory Percussion. What is Sensory Percussion? Sunhouse … Read more
The history of electronic drums started in the 1960s. These innovative instruments were initially developed as a solution to the issues faced by drummers in the recording studio. Electronic drums have since evolved into a diverse and popular instrument that has revolutionised the music industry. Video series on the history of electronic drums Justin from … Read more
Watch a masterclass video with Andy Gangadeen on Ableton Live. Andy is a UK based drummer combining acoustics and electronics drums for quite a while. I saw Andy playing live in Bristol (UK) here he was playing with his 100% impro band THE BAYS. One time they were even ‘improvising’ with a full orchestra. In … Read more
Mastering Ableton Live for Drummers: A Comprehensive Guide to Recording, Performing and using your electronic drums Are you a drummer looking to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than this online course for drummers using Ableton Live. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know about audio … Read more