AI and Music-Making Part 1: The State of Play
In Part 1 of our deep dive we learn what AI is, examine the challenges of applying AI technology to music-making and explore uses such as MIDI generation, timbral transfer, and analog modeling.
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Live 11.3 is Out Now
Live 11.3 adds Drift, an all-new MPE-capable synth for all editions of Live – as well as more MPE-capable devices for more expressive control of your music.
The Orchestra of All Things: Sampling Your Environment
Learn how sampling your environment can add texture, narrative depth, and a personal touch to the music you create, and try it for yourself with Ableton Note.
Know Yourself: Gafacci on Respectful Collaboration
In a session recorded at Loop Create 2022, producer Gafacci describes how working with others helps him resolve creative blocks, and answers your questions about the art of collaboration.
Soso Tharpa: Upcycled Sonics
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Freshly Chopped: Program Modern UK Beats in Live
Give your beats an edge with cnstruct’s tips for modern UK drum programming.
Emeka Ogboh: The City Is The Composer
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Learn to build your own Max for Live devices with our new free Pack
Learn to create your own custom instruments and effects in Max for Live with this free Pack
Sound the Alarm: Data Sonification as a Tool for Climate Action
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Breathing Life into a Story: SK Shlomo's Autobiographical Beatboxing Performance Explored
Learn how SK Shlomo blends beatboxing, music and technology to explore themes like queerness, gender, race, and mental health, in their captivating new theater show "BREATHE."
Drift: Exploring the New Synth in Live 11.3
Watch Seed to Stage’s tutorial on Drift, Ableton Live’s new analog-style synth
Word Music: Composing Using Text Scores, with Maya Shenfeld
Watch Maya Shenfeld’s workshop at Loop Create on using text scores to break out of old habits and rediscover the joy of spontaneous music-making.
Pachyman: Dubbing Is A Must
Modern roots dub reggae master Pachyman on his studio craft, mixing analog and digital elements and using Ableton Live to perform on stage
Maxime Dangles: Unlikely Connections
Max for Live programmer Maxime Dangles shares his creative process, new spatialization devices, and tips for beginners. Plus, get his free sequencers
Mathew Jonson: Rhythm, Melody and Chaos
Mathew Jonson reveals the art and science behind his captivating, rhythmic melodies and the power of calculated chaos in maintaining audience engagement.
Spatial Awareness: A Closer Look at the SPAT Devices Bundle
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Loop Session: Catch Wayne Snow Streaming Live from the Studio
Join an online studio session with singer-songwriter Wayne Snow to learn his methods and techniques for writing music.