Live 5's Arp: 2 little tips
Live 5's Arp: 2 little tips
If you're looking for some sequences, Live's arp is always a good place to start looking.
But after a while, you feel that you have gotten the most out of it.
If you really feel that way, then read on....
Tip 1:
One of my favorite MIDI chains is a chord- + arp- + velocity plugin.
Because it will give you virtually unlimited sequences that are easy to record.
- First start with the chord plugin. Set the transpose of 3 "shift" parameters to different values. And set the velocity of one of those shifts to 1%.
- Dont change anything to the arp.
- Set the velocity plugin to gate mode.
This will stop the note that is at the velocity of 1%.
Giving you a new sequence to work with.
You can get virtually unlimited sequences if you try different combinations of Live's MIDI plugins.
And especially if you change the arp modes.
This trick works great for creating new arped patches and recording new sequences.
Tip 2:
Here's another little tip.
When you use the method described above, you remove a note from the sequence.
But when using mono synths that have a glide parameter, you can use it to add a note.
Just set the "Gate" parameter on the arp above "100 %".
This way, the velocity of the "muted" note is disregarded. So it will sound at the same velocity of the first note played.
Play with the glide settings of your synth to shape the result.
Enjoy
- Bjorn
But after a while, you feel that you have gotten the most out of it.
If you really feel that way, then read on....
Tip 1:
One of my favorite MIDI chains is a chord- + arp- + velocity plugin.
Because it will give you virtually unlimited sequences that are easy to record.
- First start with the chord plugin. Set the transpose of 3 "shift" parameters to different values. And set the velocity of one of those shifts to 1%.
- Dont change anything to the arp.
- Set the velocity plugin to gate mode.
This will stop the note that is at the velocity of 1%.
Giving you a new sequence to work with.
You can get virtually unlimited sequences if you try different combinations of Live's MIDI plugins.
And especially if you change the arp modes.
This trick works great for creating new arped patches and recording new sequences.
Tip 2:
Here's another little tip.
When you use the method described above, you remove a note from the sequence.
But when using mono synths that have a glide parameter, you can use it to add a note.
Just set the "Gate" parameter on the arp above "100 %".
This way, the velocity of the "muted" note is disregarded. So it will sound at the same velocity of the first note played.
Play with the glide settings of your synth to shape the result.
Enjoy
- Bjorn
Last edited by hoffman2k on Mon May 11, 2009 1:30 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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This may really be cheating, but I used to use this idea a lot...but stick a scale MIDI plug inbetween the chord and arp, and then pick your scale, and you will automatically be in the right key no matter what.
Just trying to add something.
Just trying to add something.
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My philosophy is.. if it gets the job done, do itanti-banausic wrote:This may really be cheating, but I used to use this idea a lot...but stick a scale MIDI plug inbetween the chord and arp, and then pick your scale, and you will automatically be in the right key no matter what.
Just trying to add something.
I stick it after the arp to keep it in key. Because the arp can transpose notes too.anti-banausic wrote:This may really be cheating, but I used to use this idea a lot...but stick a scale MIDI plug inbetween the chord and arp, and then pick your scale, and you will automatically be in the right key no matter what.
Just trying to add something.
The scale plugin rocks!!
You can randomize the whole thing... http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... +generator
(you can use less devices if you want too, it's a bit of a redundant rack there)
(you can use less devices if you want too, it's a bit of a redundant rack there)
Hi,
You mentioned a scale midi plugin. What is that and where can I get it?
Thanks;
J.
You mentioned a scale midi plugin. What is that and where can I get it?
Thanks;
J.
anti-banausic wrote:This may really be cheating, but I used to use this idea a lot...but stick a scale MIDI plug inbetween the chord and arp, and then pick your scale, and you will automatically be in the right key no matter what.
Just trying to add something.
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Here's another little tip.
When you use the method described above, you remove a note from the sequence.
But when using mono synths that have a glide parameter, you can use it to add a note.
Just set the "Gate" parameter on the arp above "100 %".
This way, the velocity of the "muted" note is disregarded. So it will sound at the same velocity of the first note played.
Play with the glide settings of your synth to shape the result.
When you use the method described above, you remove a note from the sequence.
But when using mono synths that have a glide parameter, you can use it to add a note.
Just set the "Gate" parameter on the arp above "100 %".
This way, the velocity of the "muted" note is disregarded. So it will sound at the same velocity of the first note played.
Play with the glide settings of your synth to shape the result.
The velocity/gate thing is cool, thx h2k. yes and then scale after the chord. Here's what I like to do, my secret trick known only to the internet:
pitch->chord->scale->velocity->arp->scale-optional
remote control pitch, scale(s) base note, arp hold, arp style (be careful with chord trigger, though, it can be hard on CPU), and arp rate. (if you've got the knobs or automation clips, seems like altering velocity % on the chord notes would be cool too)
feed some notes into it, twist that pitch-- oh baby.
(this is one reason why selecting presets (scale, chords) via MIDI would be very nice.)
oh, yeh, hambone1 is there with the random, that can go after pitch, also.
pitch->chord->scale->velocity->arp->scale-optional
remote control pitch, scale(s) base note, arp hold, arp style (be careful with chord trigger, though, it can be hard on CPU), and arp rate. (if you've got the knobs or automation clips, seems like altering velocity % on the chord notes would be cool too)
feed some notes into it, twist that pitch-- oh baby.
(this is one reason why selecting presets (scale, chords) via MIDI would be very nice.)
oh, yeh, hambone1 is there with the random, that can go after pitch, also.
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Re: Live 5's Arp: 2 little tips
Thanks for the tips and tricks. I can't get this to work using simpler as the monophonic synth. Does the arp or the synth add the muted note? are you able to give more details?hoffman2k wrote: Tip 2:
Here's another little tip.
When you use the method described above, you remove a note from the sequence.
But when using mono synths that have a glide parameter, you can use it to add a note.
Just set the "Gate" parameter on the arp above "100 %".
This way, the velocity of the "muted" note is disregarded. So it will sound at the same velocity of the first note played.
Play with the glide settings of your synth to shape the result.
Thanks