Ableton Live

Tutorial | Jun 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Drum fills are an essential component of modern electronic music. In this short video, DJ Kiva shows you how to program them quickly in Ableton Live to create cool sounding variations.

Tutorial | Jun 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Nothing sounds cooler than stuttered, repeated beats and patterns faster than the hand could ever play. Here, Noah Pred shows you how to create them in Ableton Live with the Beat Repeat effect.

Tutorial | Jun 19, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Knowing whether you're working on a straight-up remix, bootleg or mashup can mean the difference between getting paid or doing something really out there. Olav Basoski explains why.

Tutorial | Jun 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Looping is at the heart of Live's workflow. Here's a short video that explains how to set up for MIDI input and warm up before performing some MIDI loops.

Tutorial | May 09, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Here are 3 incredibly useful techniques to use while working inside Ableton Live that will help you make music better, faster, and more efficiently. 

Tutorial | May 05, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Ever wondered how synth maestros Depeche Mode build their signature sound? Here's a look at how you can do it for yourself.

Tutorial | Apr 20, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Getting your audio tracks out of Live for transfer, backup or mixing need not be a hassle. Joshua Casper explains everything you need to know about stems.

Tutorial | Apr 15, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

If you love the sound of this track, G.W Childs is here to show you how to recreate it in your own studio using Ableton Live and some creative vocoding.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Apr 02, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Do self-built motion sensors for Ableton Live sound wildly futuristic? Well the future is now! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to build your own.

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Going from the studio to the stage with Ableton Live can be a great experience, provided you get all your gear set up correctly. DJ Kiva is here to show you how it's done.

Tutorial | Mar 16, 2017 by Noah Pred

Racks are one of Ableton Live's most powerful features. In this workshop, Noah Pred shares his pro tips for building them bigger and better than ever.

Tutorial | Mar 11, 2017 by Sara Simms

Ableton Live and NI's Traktor are both supreme live performance tools, so what could be better than linking them together? Sara Simms shows you some easy ways to do it.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Why turn to a synth when a voice can do just as well, and sounds great? Here's how to achieve great results with a voice instead of a synth in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Feb 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Thought flanging was just for retro sounds? Think again! Noah Pred explains how it can liven up almost any part.