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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

MIDI Tool Set 3: Four Generators, Eight Transformations

Noah Pred demonstrates how Manifest Audio’s MIDI Tool Set 3 can generate complete arrangements. beat, melody, chords, fills—from scratch. Four generators create material, and eight transformations let you remap, mutate, or ev...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 19, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Sonifying Data: Image-Based Sound with Noah Pred

Noah Pred demonstrates how to transform datasets and imagery into music using a dedicated “sonification” toolset—turning global statistics, typed text, and photographs into dynamic musical patterns that feel evoca...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 15, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Side Brains 10+ Advanced Sound Design Tricks with Drift in Ableton

Take Drift to the edge with these advanced synthesis techniques. From fake delays to chiptune modulation, unlock new sonic territories using only Drift and a few clever tricks.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 14, 2025
Ableton Live, Tutorials

Exploring Generative Sequencing with Fors Dyad in Ableton & Push 3

In episode 2 of Signal Chain Stories, Miles Kvndra and Morio dive into generative sequencing with Fors Dyad—an inspiring Max for Live tool for creating evolving techno and ambient textures.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 13, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Phrase Shuffler Pro: Intelligent MIDI Rearrangement for Ableton Live – Ned Rush

Breakbeat Deconstruction, Groove Mutation, and Phrase Control with a Max for Live Transformer In this exploratory and inventive session, Ned Rush introduces the Phrase Shuffler Pro by Philip Meyer—a c...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 12, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Modulating Phaser Slopes in Max/MSP & Gen~: A DIY Guide to Groove and Swing

Discover how to inject groove into your Max/MSP patches by modulating phaser slopes. Learn this expressive technique from Philip Meyer in our latest video.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 11, 2025
MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Generative Control and Endless Mutation with Pattern Engine 2.0

Noah Pred unleashes the full capabilities of Pattern Engine 2.0 in Live 12, building generative techno grooves from scratch with reactive automation, step-sequenced randomization, and layered MIDI transformation—all captured ...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 10, 2025
Ableton Live, MaxforLive Devices, Tutorials

Auto Shift in Ableton Live 12: Real-Time Pitch Magic

Building a Zero-Latency Vocal Performance Rack with Auto Shift Ableton Live 12.1 introduces one of its most game-changing features yet—Auto Shift, a real-time pitch correction tool that brings instant vocal tuning directly in...

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 9, 2025
Ableton Live, Tutorials

How to Sync Your Push 3 with External Gear Properly

Discover how to properly sync your Ableton Push 3 with modular synths or external gear using MIDI clock, buffer tuning, and reliable hardware connections for tighter timing.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 8, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Tutorials

How to Make Melodic Techno: Full Track Breakdown of “Cluster” by Miles Kvndra

Miles Kvndra breaks down his melodic techno track “Cluster” using Push 3, Ableton Live, and a Moog Sub 25. A full walkthrough of kicks, bass, synths, and dynamic performance FX.

Darren E Cowley (Admin)

September 7, 2025
Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Tutorials