Ableton Live Flipboard: collected Tips & Tricks

I Heart NY by BABY Audio - new york style parallel compressor. Parallel compression is an essential production technique for creating fatter

Mastering is a complicated process–a delicate blend of art and science that requires a well-trained set of ears, a deep technical understanding of digital and analog audio, and, perhaps most importantly, the ability to assess the artistic intent of a piece of music. The mastering engineer’s job is to shape the sonic presentation of a…

Mid/side processing is indispensable for getting the balance just right

What is bass layering? Learn how to layer bass tracks in Ableton Live to create compelling basslines that sound more full and powerful in the mix.

ADSR Sample Manager by ADSR - a smart sample management tool for your daw. ADSR Sample Manager makes your entire sample library searchable and audible directly in your DAW with smart and custom tags. Preview any sample in your library in the context of your track using MIDI or drag audio directly to your project. Standalone and plug-in now included.

Are you under- or over-compressing your mix? Is every compressor serving a purpose? Learn how to improve your mix’s clarity, separation and impact without squashing the life out of it—or leaving it too loose and unrefined.

Using arpeggiation, note manipulation and the rules of chance, we can make our drums play themselves

A proper backup strategy is something that distinguishes pros from amateurs–or at least the wise from the unwise! Don’t you hate it when you lose days/months/years (!!!) worth of work because your hard drive died and your files are gone? You share your pain on Facebook groups and while the first few replies are sympathetic,…

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Ableton have just released Creative Extensions, a set of MaxForLive devices that extend the creative possibilities of Ableton Live Suite. I took some time to explore the devices and discover creative uses for them.

Watch as our lead course developer Ski Oakenfull recreates Massive Attack's seminal 1991 hit 'Unfinished Sympathy' from the ground up. Get loads more deconst...