Latency, the nemesis of musicians and producers alike, can wreak havoc on the creative process and live performances. In the realm of digital audio workstations (DAWs), Ableton Live stands out for live performances and studio production. Live users often encounter latency issues that can disrupt workflow and undermine the quality of live performances. In this guide, we’ll explore strategies for minimizing latency in Ableton Live 12. Catering to both beginners and advanced users, while shedding light on the new “Keep Latency” feature introduced in this version. (…or in short: Just turn “Keep La ..read more

The Launchpad Clip Matrix for triggering clips in Ableton Live’s Session view can be set to automatically change. With the help of the Grid Mover Max for Live device, you can now effortlessly automate the selection and view of the clip grid and the red box representing the session view in Ableton Live. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, enabling you to enhance your music production efficiency. Get the CLIP GRID MOVER HERE! Introduction to Launchpad Clip Matrix Automation via the “Grid Mover” Max for Live device Max for Live is a powerful extension for Ableton Live ..read more

One missing aspect for a live performance with Ableton Live’s Session view is in the ability to stop and restart the current playing clips in Ableton Live Session View. But this is now possible via the Stop and Restart Clips Max for Live devices. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use this function for the all currently playing clips or for all clips of a group of previously defined tracks. Get STOP and RE-START PLAYING CLIPS HERE! Enabling Advanced Clip Control in Session View To begin, ensure you have a MIDI track ready. The device we’ll be utilizing sits on a MIDI track, facilitating cont ..read more

Ableton Scale Awareness is now available with the release of Ableton Live 12. You will get new exciting features like MIDI clip editing, audio effects, synthesizers and more with Ableton Live 12. Among these features is the highly anticipated Scale Awareness functionality. This is allowing users to set a universal scale and root note for their entire Ableton Live set MIDI Track. This feature promises quick experimentation with different scales to find the perfect musical vibe. However, there are some significant limitations with Ableton’s implementation of scale awareness. You will find a vide ..read more

The Grid Mover offers a seamless solution for automating the clip grid in Ableton Live. It is tailored for the Akai APC Mini MK2 and many more MIDI controllers (APCs + Launchpads) using a clip trigger matrix. Let’s explore how this Max for Live device enhances clip selection and navigation within Ableton Live’s Session View. Get the CLIP GRID MOVER HERE! Moving the Red Box: Clip Matrix Automation At the core of Grid Mover’s functionality lies its ability to automate the movement of the red box within Ableton Live’s Session View. It is utilizing the clip matrix of the Akai APC Mini MK2. By str ..read more

Understanding Ableton MIDI mapping is crucial for unlocking the full potential of your creative workflow and music performance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the fundamentals of MIDI mapping in Ableton Live, while also introducing three powerful approaches to enhance your MIDI mapping capabilities. Exploring Native MIDI Mapping in Ableton Live Before we dive into advanced techniques, let’s start with the basics of MIDI mapping within Ableton Live. MIDI mapping serves as the bridge between your hardware MIDI controllers and Ableton Live’s parameters. You need to make sure ..read more

Are you looking to effortlessly tap the tempo of your echo or delay audio effects in Ableton Live? With a few simple steps and the right tools, you can precisely control the delay time with ease. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up tap delay time in Ableton Live using Max for Live devices. Get TAP TIME for ECHO AND DELAY HERE Setting Up Tap for the Delay Time in Ableton Live for Echo and Delay Effects Firstly, ensure you have the necessary Max for Live devices installed. These devices allow you to tap in the tempo of your echo or delay effect seamlessly. Selecting ..read more

In the realm of music production, the ability to manipulate pitch seamlessly can transform the entire vibe of a composition. Whether you’re aiming to tweak the mood or fine-tune the melody, understanding how to change the pitch of your entire Ableton Live set can be a game-changer. In this guide, we’ll walk through the process step-by-step, utilizing the “Pitch Multiple MIDI Tracks” Max for Live devices to ensure a smooth and non-destructive pitch adjustment. GET PITCH MIDI MAX FOR LIVE DEVICES HERE! Setting Pitch Changes for all MIDI tracks in Ableton Set Non-Destructively First and foremost ..read more

Live looping has become a popular technique among musicians for its ability to create captivating performances in real-time. There are many different foot pedals for live looping and controlling Ableton Live. If you’re interested in incorporating live looping into your music you are in the right place. In this blog about live looping with Ableton Live, we’ll walk you through the process step by step on how Live looping with FCB 1010. Getting Started with FCB 1010 and Ableton Live Let’s briefly introduce the key components of our setup for Live looping with the FCB 1010. FCB 1010: This MID ..read more

In this article we will explore an exciting technique using Max for Live devices to efficiently change the settings and scale of multiple instruments and MIDI tracks simultaneously. The Global MIDI Scale pack allows you to create a flexible setup where chords, bass, and keys can be adjusted using a central MIDI effect. You can create a scale awareness in Ableton Live 11 and 10. In Ableton Live 12 you can expand the scale awareness approached and set up multiple global scales. Get Global MIDI Scale for Ableton Live here! The Technique Behind Global MIDI Scale Before we delve into the details ..read more