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We've got contributions from Brian Funk | Manifest Audio | Miles Kvndra | Mordio | Ned Rush | Philip Meyer | Push Patterns | Side Brain | Stefan Torto | Techtronix | Zdrewe
Explore how Max 8.6’s new array objects open up MIDI manipulation possibilities in Ableton Live 12. Philip Meyer demonstrates a pitch randomiser built entirely with these new tools.
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Noah Pred leads a live minimal house session in Ableton Live 12.1 using Manifest Audio MIDI tools—from chance-driven drums and generative bass to voice-derived leads and follow-action FX—all performed into arrangement in unde...
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See how the flat-and-sharp “Scale Mode” button in Live 12 transforms your MIDI workflow—locking chords, arps, vocals, and drum racks into wrapped-in-scale expression across multiple clips with ease.
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Discover how ambient artist Amiva transforms the Elektron Digitakt into a generative ambient machine—no sequencer, just one pattern, infinite textures. Watch the full podcast and learn his workflow.
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Discover 3 creative techniques for shaping sound in Ableton Live using the Slink Filter. Mordio shows how to add motion, randomness, and life to your tracks.
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How Working Quickly Can Help You Finish More Music, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Embrace Imperfection If you’ve ever found yourself frozen by too many ideas, chasing the “perfect” track, or endlessly tweaking mixes, t...
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Why Speed Might Be the Key to Unlocking Your Creativity When it comes to making music, perfectionism can be your worst enemy. In this episode of the Music Production Podcast, Brian Funk shares how working fast has helped...
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New to Ableton Live or still hitting roadblocks? Here are 10 essential beginner mistakes to avoid—from lost files to CPU overload—and the quick fixes that will have you producing faster and smoother in no time.
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Sound Oracle unpacks how he designed Ableton Live 12’s new drum kits for fast workflow, expressive MPE use, and high-level production, all while staying true to classic and modern hip-hop sounds.
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Forget overpriced plugins. Zdrewe explores Max for Live’s most unconventional devices — weird, wonderful, and surprisingly powerful for creative sound design.
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