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Ableton Extensions will let you code your own tools and actions for Live
You run up against a limitation in Ableton Live, or you’ve got a creative idea. What if you could make it happen using code? That’s the Ableton Extension SDK, out in public beta now (JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js). And just like that, we’ve got Live with handy new workflows, opening up scores, connecting to the Web, and playing games. Here’s what it means, and what it can and can’t do (so far).
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Niseko is a gorgeous, instant must-have additive synth for Ableton Live
Forget any associations you may have with additive synthesis. Monomono’s Niseko takes that harmonic content and makes it accessible and expressive, via the UI or an input (including Push and MPE).
Peter Kirn - May 29, 2026
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Expressive E Osmose meets Elastic OSC; playing with MPE
There’s something magical about playing sounds with polyphonic expression. It means translating sound ideas directly to your hands and improvising live, rather than having to go back and edit those ideas in later or take your hands off the keyboard to turn a knob. Here’s a look at playing the presets I made for Elastic OSC using Expressive E’s excellent Osmose keyboard.
High schoolers can learn production at Eastman this summer: interview
Peter Kirn - May 15, 2026
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Play together with Ableton Live: how Circle of Live sets up for improvisation
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2026
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Next-gen MPE: Expressive E adds smarter control, $999 MIDI keyboard
Peter Kirn - April 29, 2026
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Play together with Ableton Live, pt. 2: playing in time
Peter Kirn - April 28, 2026
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