Niecy Blues: Spiritual Sci-Fi Ambient from the South
South Carolina-based producer and singer-songwriter Niecy Blues discusses the making of her astonishing gospel-influenced experimental RnB album Exit Simulation.
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Shapeshifting: Sound Design Explorations with Roar
See how Roar turns basic signals into entirely new sounds, with Seed to Stage’s video walkthrough.
Aho Ssan: Sound from inside the Rhizome
Paris-based producer Aho Ssan delves into the philosophical concepts that inspired his album Simulacrum and Rhizome and shares a free custom-made Max for Live device for experimental composition.
Designing Dub Chords in Ableton Live with El Choop/Pizza Hotline
London-based artist El Choop aka Pizza Hotline discusses how he crafts sonically interesting chords reminiscent of 1990s dub techno, using a myriad of effects, filters and modulations in Ableton Live.
Setting the Stage: Creative Uses for Live 12’s Performance Pack
Get started using the new Performance Pack with Side Brain’s tips and tricks.
Roar: Meet Live 12’s New Processing Powerhouse
An introduction to Roar – a new distortion and coloration device for Live 12.
H31R: Finding HeadSpace
JWords of experimental electronic hip-hop duo H31R details the evolution of the group’s unique sound and shares some of the production techniques behind their album HeadSpace.
Shaping Surprises: Sound Design Concepts with Meld
Explore some of Meld’s unique sound design possibilities with Side Brain, and get his free presets.
Explore and edit tunings in your browser
tuning.ableton.com is a free interactive website that allows you to explore the various tuning presets that come with Live, and even make your own.
Ableton Live 12 – Out Now
Live 12 is out now. See what some of our favorite creators are already doing with it.
Made in Ableton Live: S1gns Of L1fe
Learn how S1gns Of L1fe builds an ambient piece from percussive artifacts, generative pads and interwoven melodies – and pick up some overlooked arrangement and mixing tips.
Mike Sheridan: Finding Your Musical Identity
Copehagen-based artist Mike Sheridan discusses the creation of his latest album, Atmospherics, his methods of processing and recording various instruments like the Cristal Baschet and his experiences overcoming challenges posed by dyscalculia.
Ableton Live 12 – coming March 5
Buy now and save 20%, plus try the Live 12 beta.
Bored Lord: Rhythmatic Movement in Unison with Others
Daria Lourd aka Bored Lord goes deep into the sampling and editing techniques that have become the hallmark of her 90s rave influenced breakbeat techno and house productions.
Joining Forces: un ctrl's Fusion of Dance, Visuals, and Sound
un ctrl reflects on their performance at the Ars Electronica festival, where they merged movement sensors, visuals, music and dance within a 3-D projection environment. The trio offers valuable insights into the integration of contrasting creative disciplines, highlighting the importance of embracing spontaneity and collaboration amidst technical uncertainties.
Meld: A Look at Live 12’s New Bi-Timbral Synth
Find out the story behind Live 12’s new bi-timbral macro oscillator device and learn tips and tricks to try with it.
Made in Ableton Live: Beatrice
Learn the creative techniques Beatrice uses to build rich soundscapes from a small pool of her own vocal recordings.
Laurel Halo: Atlas in the Making
Interview with renowned composer Laurel Halo about the making of her album “Atlas”.