Flying Lotus: From the Sketchbook to the Stage
Flying Lotus interview with Ableton about his production methods, synths, inspiration and the making of his movie Ash and the BIG MAMA EP.
Learn about different artists and how they make music
Input / Output: Sakura Tsuruta
Tokyo-based artist and educator Sakura Tsuruta shares the full Ableton Live Set of her track “Euphorique” along with valuable production tips.
Take a Tour of Oliver Crosby’s L.A. Studio
Check out the tactile analog setup inside Oliver Crosby’s L.A. studio, and learn about his creative process.
Disiniblud: Experiments in Pop
Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith offer up samples and custom device racks that shine a light on their sweet spot between adventurous sound design and pop joy.
Juana Aguirre & Cardinal Sur: Going Gridless
How Ableton Live helped Argentine artist Juana Aguirre turn studio recordings into compelling live performances.
Watch Modeselektor break down their track “Kill Bill Vol.4 (CV1)”
Watch Modeselektor break down their track “Kill Bill Vol.4 (CV1)” using Stem Separation, Similarity Search, and subtle production techniques.
Max Cooper: Speaking the Unspoken
Max Cooper on the sounds and techniques that went into the making of his album On Being. Plus, he shares a free download of sounds and an unreleased track.
o[rlawren]: When The Landscape Becomes Sound
Based in remote Scotland, o[rlawren]’s hybrid of modular synth, field recordings and Ableton Live offer a deep reflection of the artist’s physical environment.
Joris Voorn: Tools that Serve the Idea
Joris Voorn talks tools, albums, live setups, AI, and what it takes to get heard in an increasingly crowded scene.
JJJJJerome Ellis: Reshaping Time
Accomplished multi-instrumentalist and stutterer, JJJJJerome Ellis uses granular synthesis to compose his deeply personal, jazz-inflected electronic music.
Lynyn: Trace Elements
Lynyn’s glitch electronica is built on a complex interplay of hardware and Ableton Live. Learn his techniques and download his free custom Instrument Rack.
DATSUNN: Habits That Make Better Beats
DATSUNN breaks down the practice, mindset, and workflow behind his expressive jams — from finger-drumming on Push 3 to building a zero-friction studio setup.
Christopher Willits: Development & Envelopment
Christopher Willits discusses New Moon, his latest album for Ghostly and Envelop, his free immersive audio software that works with Ableton Live Suite.
Yann Tiersen: From Meditation To Protest
Yann Tiersen reflects on the role of Ableton Live in the making of Rathlin from a Distance/The Liquid Hour, plus he shares the audio stems of the track “Arne”.
Circuit des Yeux: Making Halo on the Inside
As Circuit des Yeux, Haley Fohr deals in emotionally charged experimental pop. Learn how she and producer Andrew Broder used Ableton to make her latest album.
James Holden & Wacław Zimpel: Processing Transcendence
Explore how James Holden and Wacław Zimpel blend electronic experimentation with acoustic roots using custom Max software and Ableton Live.
Input / Output: MXGPU
Portuguese producers MXGPU fuse electronic music, cinematic visuals and performance art into an immersive 360° experience with Ableton Live at its core. In this installment of Input/Output, they explain the workings of their impressive live rig and share a free Live Set and Ableton Live Project.
Approaches to Live Performance: With Ouri, Martyn Bootyspoon, and Yu Su
At MUTEK, Ouri, Martyn Bootyspoon & Yu Su discuss live performance, from gear and technique to philosophy, embodiment, and trust-building on stage.