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Turn Ableton Push 3 into a single expressive percussive surface, free
The most exciting add-on for Ableton Live this spring for me is actually not an Ableton Extension. It’s warpradius, a Max for Live device by Jon Doe One that transforms the entire grid into a single expressive percussion surface. It employs a Bessel membrane resonator model, a modal synthesis method that produces realistic, varied percussion sounds. And it’s free.
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Play together with Ableton Live: how Circle of Live sets up for improvisation
“It’s okay to not have a plan — it’s okay to just jump and see what happens”: Circle of Live is an event that brings together artists for spontaneous improvised performance. Ableton filmed Clark, Rival Consoles, Sebastian Mullaert, and the organizers at a recent event. Here’s what we can learn from how they work (plus some more Circle of Live selections).
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2026
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Black Friday: pimp my Live with the best add-ons
Ableton Live 12.3 is out of beta; it’s time to liven up your Live setup (plus Ableton Move and Push and Novation Circuit Tracks). Black Friday deals have these at the lowest prices you’ll see all year, so if you’re stocking up for winter or holiday breaks, we’ve got you. These are tools to solve some problems, add some inspiration, and even just make your Live setup look better.
Peter Kirn - November 28, 2025
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Lush, warm Juno-style 6-voice for Ableton Live: Monomono Maya
Peter Kirn - July 25, 2025
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Live round-up: 12.2 is out, vids, a free Grain Slicer Rack, tuner, and more
Peter Kirn - June 12, 2025
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Push:Euclidean Mode brings generative grooves to Ableton hardware
Peter Kirn - June 5, 2025
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Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025
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