
HiTech: Reinventing Ghettotech
Detroit-based group HiTech delve into their intuitive approach to producing beats, chopping vocals and the hip-hop and techno lineage of ghettotech.
Detroit-based group HiTech delve into their intuitive approach to producing beats, chopping vocals and the hip-hop and techno lineage of ghettotech.
Chillhop producer Cloudchord discusses how to develop loops into full songs, provides tips for guitarists and beatmakers and shares a free Amp Rack and stems.
Warp longer samples or entire songs to the grid with Live 11.3’s improved Auto-Warp algorithm.
Learn how Jamie Blake brings life to his lo-fi melodies and finger drummed beats on Push’s new expressive pads.
With Drunken Tiger he was one of the originators of Korean hip-hop, now Tiger JK is starting fresh and talks about making his own beats in Ableton Live.
Afriqua’s Principles of Black Music series examines Improvisation – spontaneous creation between chaos and structure as the ultimate source and engine of music.
Rap mega-producer Kenny Beats in an extensive interview with Ableton on making beats and making a career
Cairo-based producer ZULI discusses methods of sampling and composition using DJ tools and Ableton Live
Kaelin Ellis in conversation with Ableton about production tools and techniques, collaborating with Lupe Fiasco, sharing sounds through social media and more.
Lo-fi beats artist Arbour reflects on his musical development, production process and influences. Free sample pack included.
Prodigious talent Justus West balances restless creativity and business as an in-demand beatmaker
Modern soul artist Liv.e shares insight into her musical evolution and creative process
World-conquering beatsmith Knxwledge opens up about his working practices and relentless productivity
Freddie Joachim chops up some Rhodes samples, slices drum breaks and lays down some live guitar in Ableton Live.
Atlanta-based producer STLNDRMS lifts the lid on his sampling and mixing processes and shares some wisdom for young beatmakers.
Five favorite episodes of Genius’ Deconstructed series – featuring Kirk Knight, Ludwig Göransson, Brasstracks, Stelios and BREGMA making beats in Live.
Timbaland shares insights, wisdom and Ableton Live and Push workflow tips directly from his studio.
Neo-soul keyboard wizard Anomalie discusses jazz and classical influences, plus his composition process and live set up with Ableton. Free download included.