A brief history of triggering melodies via drums

Many drummers have used electronic triggers for their acoustic drums to trigger melodies via synths or digital audio workstations. Electronic drum brands had even included some melodic step sequencer functionality in their products already in the 80ies but it didn’t developed into a more used feature and kind of disappeared from the mainstream electronic drum … Read more

Control Track Automations

Track Control Automation for Ableton Live

You want to be able to select tracks automatically? You want to set solo, arm and change the track monitor automatically? Then you should check out my AutoMATE Ableton Live TRACK Control Pack. This pack includes 8 Max for Live devices all about control tracks automations in Ableton Live. I have 2 more Max for … Read more

Enable automations and AutoMATE Pack 2

Set automations for Ableton Live Master functions

You can’t automate all functions in Ableton Live natively but you can use Max for Live devices to fix that. Some controls are crucial especially when using Ableton Live for live music performances. You want to be able to Re- Enable Automations function in Ableton Live for parameters you want to change live AND via … Read more

AutoMATE Ableton Live

Max for Live devices for automating Ableton Live

Ableton Live is great for live music performances. You can use it to play backing tracks, control your synth patch changes, send changes to other softwares and much more. These are just a few examples for automations via Ableton Live. However some functions and parameters can’t be automated natively in Ableton Live which are actually … Read more

How to quantise in Ableton Live

quantise audio and midi in Ableton Live Max for Live pack

Ableton Live is great for live-music performances as it can be build and customised towards the way you need it to. It is easy to record and play back Audio and MIDI. Techniques like live-looping are easy to set up e.g. via my “One Button Live Looper” Max for Live device. If you want to … Read more

SPD SX PRO Sampling Pad from Roland

SPD SX Pro LED Visual

The SPD SX PRO (get yours here!)* Sampling Pad is an update on the Roland SPD-SX which has been around for quite a while now and is one of the most seen sampling pads on stages around the globe. I had a little look on what is new and want to make a quick consumption … Read more