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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

No More Boring Loops! The SECRET to Exciting Music

Tired of loops that go nowhere? Brian Funk reveals the real secret to making exciting music from repetitive patterns — and it’s simpler than you think. From rhythmic variation and smart arrangement to powerful Ableton L...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 15, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Ableton Move Sliced Loop Presets — The Fastest Way to Make Beats!

Simon Lyon’s Music Workshop explores how Ableton Move sliced loop presets can transform your beat-making workflow. By loading pre-mapped loop slices onto the Move’s pads, producers can go from blank session to wor...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 13, 2026
Ableton Live, Ableton Move, Tutorials

Fix Your Kick & Bass Phase Issues in Seconds

Struggling with a muddy, weak low end? Kick and bass phase issues are one of the most common problems in electronic music production — and one of the most fixable. MORDIO breaks down fast, practical techniques to align your k...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 10, 2026
Tutorials

5 Live Performance Tips That Changed My Sets

KVNDRA shares five live performance tips that genuinely changed how his electronic sets feel and connect with audiences. From rethinking set structure in Ableton Live’s Session View to mastering real-time control and ha...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 8, 2026
Tutorials

Ned Rush – Classic Talking Bass in Ableton Live 12

Want to add that classic wah-soaked, voice-like bass tone to your productions? Ned Rush breaks down how to build a classic talking bass in Ableton Live 12, covering envelope following, filter modulation, and MIDI expression t...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 6, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Physical Modeling with Ableton Meld | Side Brain’s Study Group

Discover how physical modeling synthesis works inside Ableton Live using Meld, explored by the Side Brain Study Group. This session breaks down how to simulate real-world acoustic instruments mathematically, creating organic,...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 3, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

93% of Producers Perform Live the Wrong Way (Here’s How to Fix It!)

Most producers are performing live the wrong way — and it’s costing them in crowd connection, energy, and impact. Push Patterns breaks down the common mistakes electronic musicians make when taking their Ableton Live se...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

April 1, 2026
Ableton Live, Tutorials

How to Transfer Max for Live Devices to Push 3 Standalone: Complete Guide

Ableton Push 3 Standalone unlocks computer-free music production, but getting your Max for Live devices onto the hardware requires specific steps. Not all Max for Live devices work standalone, and finding compatible ones take...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

February 25, 2026
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Recreating the Kilohearts Formant Filter in Max for Live: Complete DSP Guide

Ever wondered how professional audio plugins achieve their sound? This deep-dive tutorial reveals how to recreate the Kilohearts Formant Filter completely in Max for Live using biquad filters and filter coefficients. Learn DS...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

February 23, 2026
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Beyond Scaler: Why Max for Live MIDI Tools Still Matter in 2026

MIDI tools get unfairly dismissed as gimmicks, but Max for Live devices like Chord Printer and physics-based generators remain essential creative catalysts. The difference between cheap tricks and legitimate production lies i...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

February 20, 2026
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices