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
I was always fascinated by the idea to be able to run around on stage playing drums when I perform. For my band Ego vs Emo where we do a mix of electronic dance music with Ableton Live + sax + drums, I ‘m always thinking about how to improve the possibilities of not being … Read more
When using the BopPad (Get yours here!) *affiliate link* with Ableton Live you run into limitation as you only get 4 pads to trigger samples, clips or scenes. You can select between 4 different preset slots but that only gives you a total of 16 different MIDI note pitches and it is not a really … Read more
When I was doing a review about the Roland SPD One Wav Pad (Get yours here!) *affiliate link*, I was struggling a little on how I should explain the editor. Roland decided to go with a text editor for this model, which is the only way to load and assign samples to the different slots … Read more
I teach Ableton Live online lessons via ZOOM Meetings. On request (parts of) sessions can be recorded and downloaded afterwards. I have listed more info below but just hit the “1-2-1 Online Session Contact” button below and fill out the form to get the conversation started. Approach for teaching Ableton Live online I help people … 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