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Here you'll find the latest posts and videos from our team of independant developers, sound designers & artists along with content shared by friends of the store!

We've got contributions from Brian Funk | Manifest Audio | Miles Kvndra | Mordio | Ned Rush | Philip Meyer | Push Patterns | Side Brain | Stefan Torto | Techtronix | Zdrewe

Generative IDM Sketching with Pulses & Polymetrics — Live Session with Noah Pred

Noah Pred explores generative rhythm and melody with the Pulse Engine and Octop Pulse—crafting polymetric beats, expressive pitch gestures, and modular melodic structures live in Ableton for IDM-style sketching.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 8, 2025
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Granulator 3 as a DIY Delay & Reverb: Ned Rush Experiments Live in Ableton

A Max for Live workaround that turns Granulator 3 into a glitchy, granular echo machine What happens when you try to turn a granular synthesizer into a delay or reverb effect? That’s exactly what Ned Rush set out to explore i...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 7, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

How Sting 2 Completely Changed My Live Set Workflow

Sting 2 transformed how Miles Kvndra performs live by sequencing the Moog Mother-32 via Push 3. Learn how this Max for Live device brings expressive, generative control.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 7, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Interview: Side Brain on Weekly Study Groups, Signal Processing, and Controllerism

Join Side Brain (Yeuda Ben-Atar) as he walks us through his journey from Dreamcast MIDI mods to LA school rooftops and remote study labs—driving Ableton practice with style, pedagogy, and zero compromise.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 6, 2025
Ableton Live, Music Production Podcast

How to Create Bonobo-Style Organic Drums in Ableton Live

Give your drums the Bonobo treatment by breaking out of 4-bar loops. Discover how to program asymmetric rhythms, realistic dynamics, and deep organic textures using just Ableton Live.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 5, 2025
Ableton Live, Tutorials

The Dreams Coming True Device for MIDI Tools in Live

Generators inspire, but transformers elevate. Zdrewe explores the MIDI tools in Ableton Live that actually deliver on the dream of fast, creative music-making.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 4, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices

4 Killer Max for Live Devices for Push 3 Standalone – Fully Compatible Gems

From the rhythmic force of Fors Dyad to the analog warmth of Console X8056, these Max for Live devices work flawlessly on Push 3 Standalone. Craig highlights his top picks and shows how to get pro-grade sounds without leaving...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 3, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Ableton Move Surprised Me – Hands-On Creativity at Superbooth 2025

What seemed like a limited device turned out to be a groove machine. Miles takes the Ableton Move for a spin at Superbooth 2025—and discovers instant musical inspiration.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 2, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Move

Finalizing Your Track in Ableton Live 12.1 – Mixing Session with Noah Pred

Noah Pred concludes his three-part Ableton Live 12.1 series with a dedicated mixing session—focusing on structure, balance, and creative processing using his unique 4D mixing framework.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 1, 2025
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Ned Rush Blending 3D Worlds in Jitter: Scene Isolation, Texturing and FX

Learn how to create and blend two independent 3D scenes in Jitter by converting them into textures and processing them with visual FX in this Ned Rush deep-dive.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

August 1, 2025
MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials