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 introduced Expressive Chords Ableton as a powerful tool for integrating pre-voiced chords into your productions. However, the default device requires dragging and dropping MIDI clips to switch chord sets—a workflow that disrupts live performances. The Advanced Expressive Chords Ableton device solves this by adding preset switching, MIDI mapping, and custom chord learning … 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
Mastering live looping in Ableton Live becomes seamless and dynamic when you harness the power of the Ableton Looper Controller + Multiple Looper Control. You can get the Ableton Looper Tools Collection which includes the devices as well. This essential Max for Live Collection lets you effortlessly integrate advanced MIDI control, visual feedback, and smart … Read more