To connect Move with your computer to control Ableton Live, or to charge Move’s battery, use the USB-C port. To connect a class-compliant MIDI device to control or play Move, use the USB-A port. More information on Move’s MIDI input and output can be found in the guide Using MIDI with Move.
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Getting started with Move's views
Connect to Wi-Fi and learn about Move's three views: Set Overview, Note Mode and Session Mode.
01:45
Making a new Set
Create a new Set, the container for your musical ideas. And switch between Sets with the Set Overview.
03:31
Move Manager
Manage the Sets and files on your Move, sync Sets with Ableton Cloud, and more.
03:50
Browsing for instruments
Select different instrument presets and effects using Move's browser.
05:10
Sessione Mode
Trigger clips and scenes in Session Mode to try out different combinations of ideas and make basic arrangements.
03:02
Playing an instrument
Learn about the elements of a Set in Move and see how to play melodic and drum instruments using the pads.
05:10
Session Mode
Trigger clips and scenes in Session Mode to try out different combinations of ideas and make basic arrangements.
02:03
Sampling with the audio input
Learn to record a sample using Move's 3.5mm stereo input, and slice it in a Drum Rack.
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Sampling with the microphone
Record a sample using Move's built-in microphone, then play it back melodically.
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