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Ableton Move guide: tips, tricks, questions answered, hacks
Move, the all-new compact all-in-one hardware platform from Ableton, got your attention – whether you loved it, hated it, or just weren’t sure. So here’s still more detail on Move: what it can do, what it can’t, how it compares, and some tips and hacks for getting more out of it even at v1.1.
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Here’s the current fix for ridding yourself of the macOS Orange Dot
Wait, Apple may be reading this – uh, my mistake. Did I say there was a workaround? No, no, that orange dot on the menu bar belongs there, and if it’s screwing up your live visual projection, hey, security. Oh, look, your Apple Watch is telling you it’s time to meditate and close your eyes! Ommmmmm…. (okay, are they gone? read on…)
Peter Kirn - October 31, 2023
Motion Music tech Software Tech
Soundtoys VST3 beta (with M1+M2) arrives – here’s a round-up of sound design tips and tricks
Soundtoys VST3 public beta is here, for both macOS and Windows but crucially with Apple Silicon VST3 support on the Mac. And since I use their stuff an embarrassing amount of the time, let’s round up some tips.
DuckDuckGo search hack – it’s an instant bpm calculator (and finds frequencies, guitar tab)
Peter Kirn - October 6, 2021
Music tech Tech Web
Quick Ableton Live tips: blackest ever UI, Saturator tutorial, see plug-ins on tracks – let’s go!
Peter Kirn - January 27, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
Deep in Serum: six sound tricks to explore just by double-clicking, with maestro Francis Preve
Francis Preve - January 15, 2021
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Strum is a mesmerizing new take on arpeggiators and performance – Max for Live
Peter Kirn - January 11, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
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