Using the DTX 12 (Get yours here!) *affiliate link* with Ableton Live is easy to set up. You can change the kits on your Yamaha M12 automatically to the songs you play in Ableton Live via the DTX M12 Kit Selector from AbletonDrummer.com. For this you would need Max for Live, which is included in … Read more
In 2018 I stumbled over some posts from Sebastian Beresford (aka BID) about using electronic drums with Ableton Live. BID back then was already working on his book called “The Art of eDrumming”. Back then he was working on some great material. He always planned to do a printed book format (yes those still exist) … Read more
Intro The Note to MAP devices are giving you some more flexibility then using normal MIDI MAP mode in Ableton Live. First of all you get the chance to not only have to stick to only one function/one mapping in your Ableton Live Set. Just by (de-)activating devices you can set-up and switch between multiple … Read more
Controlling Ableton Live via the SPD-SX (Get yours here!) *affiliate link* can be expanded with some Max for Live plug-ins. You can make use of the “Audio Effect” buttons of your Roland SPD to control starting new songs, scenes, tempo tap and much more. Some parameters which are not accessible via the normal MIDI MAP … Read more
The “Toggle All Notes” lets you toggle loops on/off in a Drumrack via included Simpler Instrument. If you are using a midi controller like an electronic drum kit this could come handy as you can easily re-pitch midi notes inside a midi track. Especially using electronic drums this device solves the big issue of “Note … Read more
The Simple Step Sequence device lets you step through a midi note sequence of up to 8 notes pitches (the”Long” version up to 32) triggered by one incoming midi note from one certain pre-set pitch. Just place the Simple Step Sequence device in front of an Ableton instrument e.g. a Grand Piano Sampler preset. How … Read more