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:

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

Ableton’s Drift synth continues to earn some love, especially as it’s included in all versions of Live 11. Sonic Bloom has a 64 preset pack for this one, plus a free 10 preset pack – and continues to release new Live Themes, too.

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023

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

Go bright and daring with Ableton Live color schemes – including one very green option – and load up with some samples from a Christmas ornament. It can be festive, or it can be … something else entirely.

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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