MIDI has been the backbone of digital music for over 40 years. It lets instruments and softwares talk to each other. Connect Through MIDI extends the power of MIDI and adds a human layer. It turns technical MIDI signals into musical connection between players. Connect Through MIDI helps musicians play with each other, not just at the … Read more
When your Ableton Live sets grow larger with complex drum kits, managing the Drum Rack view can become challenging. The default display often gets cluttered as you would need to select the current track. It’s hard to track which Drum Rack sounds you’re currently selecting —especially in live performances. That’s where the Big Drum Rack … 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