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Ableton LiveJon Hopkins Sidechain Gate Trick on Ableton Push 3Learn how to recreate the evolving sidechain gate sound from Jon Hopkins' Emerald Rush using only stock Ableton plugins on the Push…24 Jul 2026Ableton LiveAbleton Extensions Explained: What They Are and How to Try Them FreeAbleton Live 12.4.5 beta introduces Extensions, a new JavaScript-based way to supercharge your workflow. Federico Pepe walks through what they are, how…22 Jul 2026Ableton LiveWhy RÜFÜS DU SOL Drums Feel Alive and How to Copy It in AbletonLearn how to build the evolving drum ecosystem behind the RÜFÜS DU SOL sound using tuned kicks, polymeter grooves, and layered ear…20 Jul 2026Ableton LiveOne Chord, Endless Directions: MIDI Effects in Ableton Live 12Ned Rush explores how a single transposed chord can generate entire arrangements using Ableton's MIDI effects, generators, and transformers.17 Jul 2026Ableton PushAbleton Push 3 in 2026: Still Worth Buying?Push Patterns' Craig gives an honest, daily-user verdict on the Ableton Push 3 — covering the standout features, real frustrations, and who…15 Jul 2026MaxforLive DevicesMax for Live Still Delivers: 5 Devices Worth Your AttentionAbleton Extensions are generating buzz, but Max for Live is far from finished. Here are five devices covering metering, drum building, waveshaping,…13 Jul 2026Ableton Move5 Ableton Move Tips You Need to KnowFrom tap tempo workarounds to 1% note nudging and bar looping, these five Ableton Move tips unlock a level of control most…10 Jul 2026Ableton LiveHow to Get a Jon Hopkins Sound on Ableton Push 3 StandaloneRecreate the evolving, gated synth textures of Jon Hopkins on your Push 3 standalone using nothing but stock plugins and one clever…8 Jul 2026Ableton LiveMaya vs Juno-6: How Close Does the Emulation Really Get?Monomono puts Maya side by side with a real Juno-6 to test how faithfully the Max for Live synth captures the hardware.…6 Jul 2026Ableton LivePolygrab by Techtronix: A 16-Voice Poly Synth for Ableton LivePolygrab is a 16-voice Max for Live polyphonic synthesiser from Techtronix, built for Ableton Live and optimised for Push 3 Standalone. Here…3 Jul 2026Ableton LivePolygrab by Techtronix: A 16-Voice Poly Synth for Ableton LivePolygrab is a 16-voice Max for Live polyphonic synthesiser from Techtronix, built for Ableton Live and optimised for Push 3 Standalone. Here…1 Jul 2026Ableton LiveMaya v1.1 Walkthrough: Unison, Vintage Drift and MPE UpgradesMonomono's Maya v1.1 brings Unison Mode, voice calibration via the Serials feature, a phase-correct sub oscillator, and expanded MPE routing to this…26 Jun 2026