Music tech Software Stories Tech
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).
Read more
High schoolers can learn production at Eastman this summer: interview
If you’re in high school, take note — and if you’re not, this may make you wish you were. Electronic music production gurus Dennis DeSantis and Erin Barra are hosting a week-long intensive at the storied Eastman School of Music. I wanted to know how Erin and Dennis would approach the program, so they’ve shared their ideas about music tools, creativity, and pedagogy with us.
Peter Kirn - May 15, 2026
Gear Music Music tech Software Tech
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
Gear Music Music tech Software Tech
Breaking: cave-like reflections in Robert Henke’s free Lanzarote Verb
Peter Kirn - February 16, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Move 2.0 adds Audio Tracks with clip warping, live processing; more
Peter Kirn - February 10, 2026
Gear Music tech Tech
Ableton Live 12.4 adds Link Audio, updated effects, more: hands-on details
Peter Kirn - February 10, 2026
Music tech Software Stories Tech
A new free Live tool from Robert Henke lets you grab short sounds easily
Peter Kirn - December 5, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Guide: Creating instruments with Max for Live and Ableton DSP (pt. 3)
Peter Kirn - November 12, 2025
Music tech Software Step 1 Stories Tech
