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Ableton Extensions Explained: What They Are and How to Try Them Free

Ableton Live 12.4.5 beta introduces Extensions, a new JavaScript-based way to supercharge your workflow. Federico Pepe walks through what they are, how they differ from Max for Live, and shares free examples you can download ...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 22, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Why RÜFÜS DU SOL Drums Feel Alive and How to Copy It in Ableton

Learn how to build the evolving drum ecosystem behind the RÜFÜS DU SOL sound using tuned kicks, polymeter grooves, and layered ear candy — all inside Ableton Live.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 20, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

One Chord, Endless Directions: MIDI Effects in Ableton Live 12

Ned Rush explores how a single transposed chord can generate entire arrangements using Ableton’s MIDI effects, generators, and transformers.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 17, 2026
Ableton Live

Ableton 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 should actually buy one in 2026.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 15, 2026
Ableton Push

Max for Live Still Delivers: 5 Devices Worth Your Attention

Ableton Extensions are generating buzz, but Max for Live is far from finished. Here are five devices covering metering, drum building, waveshaping, and creative glitch work.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 13, 2026
MaxforLive Devices

5 Ableton Move Tips You Need to Know

From tap tempo workarounds to 1% note nudging and bar looping, these five Ableton Move tips unlock a level of control most producers miss.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 10, 2026
Ableton Move

How to Get a Jon Hopkins Sound on Ableton Push 3 Standalone

Recreate the evolving, gated synth textures of Jon Hopkins on your Push 3 standalone using nothing but stock plugins and one clever sidechain routing trick.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 8, 2026
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Tutorials

Maya 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. The results speak for themselves.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 6, 2026
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices

Polygrab by Techtronix: A 16-Voice Poly Synth for Ableton Live

Polygrab is a 16-voice Max for Live polyphonic synthesiser from Techtronix, built for Ableton Live and optimised for Push 3 Standalone. Here is a full walkthrough of what it does.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 3, 2026
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices

Polygrab by Techtronix: A 16-Voice Poly Synth for Ableton Live

Polygrab is a 16-voice Max for Live polyphonic synthesiser from Techtronix, built for Ableton Live and optimised for Push 3 Standalone. Here is a full walkthrough of what it does.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

July 1, 2026
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices
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