Tutorial Video: Creative Extensions Tips and Tricks
In a new Ableton Live video tutorial, Thomas Glendinning aka ELPHNT delves deep into the new Creative Extensions Pack.
Discover the latest music-making tips and tricks. For help getting started, visit Learn Live and Learn Push
Generate Endless Musical Ideas with Live’s MIDI Devices
Thomas Glendinning aka ELPHNT shares two Ableton Live tutorial videos on generating new musical ideas with simple MIDI effects.
Sidechain Compression: Part 2 – Common and Uncommon Uses
Learn some common and uncommon uses of sidechaining with compression and other devices in part 2 of Ableton’s guide to this important production technique
Sidechain Compression: Part 1 – Concepts and History
Learn the history and uses of sidechain compression in part 1 of Ableton’s guide to this important but often misunderstood production technique
Space Exploration: Four Creative Approaches to Using Reverb
Watch a selection of tutorial videos demonstrating different techniques for using reverb in Ableton Live
Insights and Inspiration: Six of Our Favorites from 2017
Ableton’s six favorite blog posts from 2017 including free downloads, tutorial videos, articles, interviews and more.
Simpler and Sampler: Pro Tips and Techniques from Slynk
Evan Chandler aka Slynk shares an Ableton Live tutorial video on using the Simpler and Sampler devices
Vocoder: Not Just for Vocals
Evan Chandler aka Slynk shares an Ableton Live tutorial video on using the Vocoder with bass, drums, chords and vocals.
Learn Music for Free in Your Browser
Learning Music is a new, interactive website that helps you learn the basics of music making for free right in your browser
Switching Moods and Stacking Layers – Inside the Track with Clockwerk
Watch German beatmaker Clockwerk perform live on Push. The complete kit used containing drums, bass, and synth is available for download.
Trigger, Gate and Follow Actions – Inside the Track with BMaul
Brian Mauleon aka BMaul demonstrates several beat making, finger drumming and performance techniques with Ableton Push and the Beat Tools Pack
Humanize Your Drums: Four Videos to Help You Swing
Four video tutorials that show approaches to humanizing your drums and introducing swing in Ableton Live.
Slices, Samples and Layers – Inside the Track with TecBeatz
Atlanta to LA producer TecBeatz breaks down his workflow on Push and provides a free downloadable Live Set of chopped samples, drums and synths
Recreate Roots Manuva’s ‘Witness’ in Live with Point Blank’s Ski Oakenfull
Recreate Roots Manuva’s ‘Witness’ in Ableton Live with Point Blank’s Ski Oakenfull
Watch Three Great Tutorial Videos from Afro DJ Mac
Afro DJ Mac’s great tutorial videos cover many aspects of Ableton Live and shed light on useful and sometimes unusual techniques
Max for Cats Updates OSCiLLOT with 7 Modules and Releases New Synthesis Tutorial Video
Max for Cats adds 7 new modules to OSCiLLOT 1.0.2 and releases new subtractive synthesis tutorial video.
Tutorials of 2014: Five of our Favorites
Our favorite tutorials of 2014 will set your new year off right; there’s always something new to learn as a music producer.
Watch Three Tutorials on Mixing-down Dance Music Using Live
Mixdown dance music in Live with a new three part video series from Point Blank. Learn how to process drums, bass, synths and effects.