Chop, gliss, LFO, filter, select: Sonic Bloom explains Live 12.1 MIDI tools

Ableton Live’s new MIDI tools can be really useful – if you can get the hang of them. For that, we turn to long-time educator Madeleine Bloom for a breakdown.

Give Ableton Live 12 a new look with free Themes: Dark, Retro, Remixed

Ableton Live 12’s new Themes do look great, but is that enough choice for us obsessive DAW users, working on productions into the wee hours? Absolutely not! And so we’re grateful that Madeleine Bloom continues to do the great work of producing terrific themes, all available as free downloads.

Peter Kirn - September 23, 2024

Roar, Ableton Live 12’s coloration-saturation effect, is a gem: video

Just when you thought you didn’t need another multi-stage distortion/coloration tool, along comes Roar. Live expert Madeleine Bloom (of Sonic Bloom) says it’s her favorite so far in Live 12, and she’s got a terrific in-depth video going through each feature. If you watch just one tutorial/feature before diving into the Live 12 beta when it arrives, this might be the one. Take a look:

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2023

Sonic Bloom has a pack of presets for the new Ableton Live Drift synth

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023

Xmas up your Ableton Live with these free themes and chime-y sample pack

Peter Kirn - December 25, 2020

Free for your inspiration: new Max for Live devices, Ableton Creative Strategies e-book

Peter Kirn - April 10, 2020

The ABCs of Live 10.1: 2 minutes of shortcuts will help you work faster

Peter Kirn - May 29, 2019

Celebrate the birthday of an amazing resource with free stuff for Ableton Live

Peter Kirn - October 20, 2017

Get smarter in Ableton Live with a treasure trove of tutorials and tools

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2015

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