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Playhead granular, Tuplet sequencer, Quantized Switches for Ableton Live
In a sea of complex Max for Live creations, sequencer.wtf is again a minimalist breath of fresh air. Playhead is an ultra-simple granular effect; Tuplet just makes tuplets. Quantized Switches flips the switch for any parameter based on Live’s current quantization level.
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Performance Pack for Ableton Live 12 now has a video manual
Performance Pack, included with the upcoming Ableton Live 12, is capable of all sorts of feats for using Live as a performance instrument. That includes custom layouts, stored variations, looping in Arrangement, and a way of setting up arrangements on the fly. But it’s easier to see it in action than to explain – so creator Iftah has been laboring on an extensive video manual.
Peter Kirn - January 11, 2024
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The Biamp MR/140 reverb used by Joy Division, as IRs and Ableton Live rack
“Known Pleasures”: the Biamp MR/140 spring reverb, best known for its use by Joy Division’s Martin Hannett on Unknown Pleasures, is now available as a series of impulse responses for any reverb and a recreation as Ableton Live device. And that’s a great excuse to talk about the production techniques behind this record.
Peter Kirn - January 10, 2024
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Ableton Push 3 freebie: unMute uses one button to toggle Devices
Peter Kirn - November 20, 2023
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GrainyDay for Max for Live opens up elegant streams of sound
Peter Kirn - October 24, 2023
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Sonification Tools for Live uses data for sound, offers educational potential
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2023
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Live 11.1 is here, with Apple M1 support and more – here’s how to get the most out of it
Peter Kirn - February 1, 2022
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