Hands-On Control
Live's controls are always at your fingertips, or your toes, with the use of any MIDI controller. Assign Live's playback, recording, clip and scene launching, effects controls, tempo, and just about any other feature to your favorite MIDI controller. Live is so expressive that it even allows you to improvise complete performances with the computer. Your computer actually becomes a musical instrument—an expressive and creative tool perfectly at home on stage or in the studio.
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Express YourselfWhether you're working in the studio or on stage, tactile control can speed up the creative process. Live offers full MIDI control of nearly every function in the program. Simply enter MIDI Map Mode, select a parameter, move a MIDI knob, press a key, footswitch or pad, and it is assigned, ready for action. |
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Stage RackRacks can contain a multitude of parallel instruments for creating complex layers and splits, as well as effects chains, within a single embedded device. Each Rack has eight assignable "macro controls" for easy tweaking and organization of your instruments. Finish off your setup by MIDI mapping your favorite controls to perfect your Racks for the stage. |
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Control-Surface CompatibleYou can use any MIDI controller with Live, but for those who already own a dedicated control surface such as the Mackie Control, Live comes with dedicated support. Manage your mix, effects and all of Live's other real-time controls via hands-on, mouse-free operation. |
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Live SamplingWith a MIDI controller, Live becomes a powerful real-time sampling and looping device. Using the Session View, you can record clips and go directly into looped playback by assigning a clip launch button to a MIDI controller. Quantized recording makes it easy to capture perfect loops on the fly. |
