A: Pixel Love is a chiptune-inspired sound pack for Ableton Move featuring 100 custom Drift presets, 6 drum kits built from classic machines like the Commodore 64 and Amiga 500, over 200 samples, and 8 demo sessions. It includes an exclusive 8-bit filter and SID-inspired modulation for authentic retro computer sounds.
Pixel Love : Press Start for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
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Not your average chiptune pack—this is a love letter to the golden age of computers, reborn for Ableton Move. Built around 100 custom Drift presets, 6 drumkits, 8 demo sessions, and a dedicated 8-bit filter inspired by classic gaming hardware, Pixel Love brings the spirit of retro computers directly into Move's modern engine. With more than 200 samples crafted from legendary machines like the Commodore 64, Amiga 500, and MSX, this pack blends childhood nostalgia with fresh electronic expression. Inside you'll find:- 100 Drift presets—SID-style basses, pixel leads, shimmering arps, lo-fi pads, and synth-drum engines
- 6 drum kits—chiptune-inspired kits combining 8-bit crunch, FM tones, and modern analog punch
- 200+ samples—classic 8-bit drums, FM bass and leads, dusty pads, neo-analog shots, vocal FX, and retro game textures
- 8 Demo Sessions
- Exclusive 8-bit filter, SID-inspired modulation, and performance-ready macros
Pixel Love : Press Start for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
PRESS START ON CHIPTUNE MAGIC
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more Yves Big City Packs at the same time and get a 20% Discount (automatically applied at checkout)
Not your average chiptune pack—this is a love letter to the golden age of computers, reborn for Ableton Move. Built around 100 custom Drift presets, 6 drumkits, 8 demo sessions, and a dedicated 8-bit filter inspired by classic gaming hardware, Pixel Love brings the spirit of retro computers directly into Move's modern engine. With more than 200 samples crafted from legendary machines like the Commodore 64, Amiga 500, and MSX, this pack blends childhood nostalgia with fresh electronic expression. Inside you'll find:- 100 Drift presets—SID-style basses, pixel leads, shimmering arps, lo-fi pads, and synth-drum engines
- 6 drum kits—chiptune-inspired kits combining 8-bit crunch, FM tones, and modern analog punch
- 200+ samples—classic 8-bit drums, FM bass and leads, dusty pads, neo-analog shots, vocal FX, and retro game textures
- 8 Demo Sessions
- Exclusive 8-bit filter, SID-inspired modulation, and performance-ready macros
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Additional information
| Synth Compatibility | Ableton Move, Ableton Note |
|---|---|
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Move Manager |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
Product reviews
Worth purchasing!
My children enjoy making 8-bit music. They were wondering if I could find ways to have 8-bit sounds on our new Ableton Move. I found this pack and they are enjoying it immensely!
Easy to install and use.
Pixel Love : Press Start for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
The Origins
Pixel Love began in 2006, when Yves first tried to fuse the magic of old video-game sounds with modern tools. For years the idea slept—until the chiptune brilliance of Cuckoo and Cenk (Dataline) reignited that spark. Then one afternoon, while cleaning the basement, he opened a dusty box and found his childhood Commodore 64.
The moment he powered it on and heard the SID chip whisper back to life… something clicked. Memories, colors, emotions—everything came rushing in.
Pixel Love is more than a sound pack—it’s a tribute to the ’80s and ’90s computers, and to the games that shaped our imagination, our music, and a part of who we are.
The Sound Design
Powered by 100 custom Drift presets, each sculpted through a unique 8-bit filter that brings authentic SID-style grit and retro computer character into Ableton Move. From punchy basses and pixel leads to randomized synth-drum engines, the Drift patches deliver endless inspiration with a sound that feels both nostalgically raw and surprisingly modern.
The six drumkits in Pixel Love are built entirely from authentic recordings of classic machines: the Commodore 64, Amiga 500, MSX, Adlib OPL soundcards, and chiptune-flavored Pocket Operators. Each kit captures a unique slice of true 8-bit and early computer character, delivering crunchy, nostalgic, and unmistakably retro drum tones optimized for Ableton Move.
Retro Heart, Modern Soul
Colorful, nostalgic, and irresistibly playful—Pixel Love is your gateway to the golden age of chiptune. From lo-fi dreamscapes to energetic arcade anthems, every sound is crafted for creators who want music that feels vibrant, personal, and full of retro soul.
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Inside you’ll find:
- 100 Drift presets—SID-style basses, pixel leads, shimmering arps, lo-fi pads, and special synth-drum engines that generate unlimited new ideas with Move’s Random function
- 6 drum kits—chiptune-inspired kits combining 8-bit crunch, FM tones, and modern analog punch
- 200+ samples—classic 8-bit drums, FM bass and leads, dusty pads, neo-analog shots, vocal FX, and retro game textures
- 8 Demo Sessions
- Exclusive features—8-bit filter, SID-inspired modulation, and performance-ready macros crafted for expressive chiptune and retro-electro creation
Crafted exclusively for Ableton Move. Compatible with Ableton Note, Push, and Ableton Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A:
- Ableton Move or Ableton Note
- Ableton Move Manager (for installation)
- Also compatible with Ableton Push and Ableton Live
A: Yes. You can use all included content in your own original productions without paying royalties. Redistribution or resale of the assets is not allowed.
A: Visit the Yves Big City developer page
Important Information
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – December 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
Install Presets and Drum Kits:
Open move.local and drag in the folder… this contains the drum kits and presets for Drift. (some files that are not patches or drum kits will not load, omit this).
Install Samples:
Exactly the same as in the previous step but this time you must drag the folder to samples.
Install Sets:
You have to load the sets in your ios, ipad or iphone device and open them in Ableton Note, once you have them there you have to upload them to the cloud and from there they will go directly to your Move. Don’t forget to backup your previous Sets.
Royalty-Free Preset, Patch & Sample Pack License Agreement
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Isotonik Studios Ltd, a private limited company incorporated in England & Wales (Company No. 10701748), with its registered office at 186 West Street, Dunstable, United Kingdom, LU6 1NX ("Licensor"), and the individual or entity ("Licensee") who purchases, downloads, or otherwise acquires the preset, patch or sample pack (the "Product").
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1. Grant of License
The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the presets, patches, samples, loops, and related content contained in the Product (the "Content") in original musical compositions, performances, and productions for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
2. Permitted Uses
The Licensee may:
- Use the Content in combination with other sounds in music productions, including albums, singles, film scores, TV shows, radio broadcasts, podcasts, video games, live performances, and advertising.
- Modify, process, and combine the Content with other sounds to create derivative works.
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