A: Upturn is a UK Garage-inspired production pack for Ableton Move with compatibility for Ableton Note. It combines mixed kits, full drum kits, chord and bass kits, a vocal rack, sessions, Drift presets, and a large percussion library to make off-kilter swung rhythms fast, fun, and authentic.
Upturn by Techtronix
UK GARAGE SAMPLES & GROOVES FOR ABLETON MOVE AND NOTE
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Upturn is a UK Garage sample pack and groove toolkit purpose-built for Ableton Move and Ableton Note. Inspired by Burial, Disclosure, and the classic UKG continuum, it delivers authentic 2-step drums, jazzy chords, synth vocals, and sub-heavy bass in a format designed for fast, hands-on music-making. Whether you're crafting shuffling garage rhythms or layering expressive melodies, Upturn gets you to a finished groove quickly.
- Platform: Built for Ableton Move and compatible with Ableton Note
- Mixed Kits: Hot-swappable drum and instrument kits for full grooves on a single track
- UKG Styles: Covers 2-Step, Speed Garage, Breakstep, and Future Garage
- Drift Patches: 35 expressive Drift patches for leads, bass, and melodic layers
- Bass & Pads: Dedicated sub-heavy bass patches and rich, atmospheric pad sets
- Swing & Rhythm: Off-kilter, swung patterns capturing the classic "lost in time" garage feel
- Live Performance: Designed for jamming melodies and performing patterns in real time
- Influences: Rooted in the sounds of Burial, Disclosure, and the broader UKG tradition
Upturn by Techtronix
UK GARAGE SAMPLES & GROOVES FOR ABLETON MOVE AND NOTE
BUILD YOUR BUNDLE: Select three or more Techtronix products and unlock an instant 20% discount—applied automatically when you check out
Upturn is a UK Garage sample pack and groove toolkit purpose-built for Ableton Move and Ableton Note. Inspired by Burial, Disclosure, and the classic UKG continuum, it delivers authentic 2-step drums, jazzy chords, synth vocals, and sub-heavy bass in a format designed for fast, hands-on music-making. Whether you're crafting shuffling garage rhythms or layering expressive melodies, Upturn gets you to a finished groove quickly.
- Platform: Built for Ableton Move and compatible with Ableton Note
- Mixed Kits: Hot-swappable drum and instrument kits for full grooves on a single track
- UKG Styles: Covers 2-Step, Speed Garage, Breakstep, and Future Garage
- Drift Patches: 35 expressive Drift patches for leads, bass, and melodic layers
- Bass & Pads: Dedicated sub-heavy bass patches and rich, atmospheric pad sets
- Swing & Rhythm: Off-kilter, swung patterns capturing the classic "lost in time" garage feel
- Live Performance: Designed for jamming melodies and performing patterns in real time
- Influences: Rooted in the sounds of Burial, Disclosure, and the broader UKG tradition
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| Synth Compatibility | Ableton Move, Ableton Note |
|---|---|
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Move Manager, An IOS Device and the Ableton Note App is required to use the pack with Note |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
| Genre | Garage, House |
PRICE: £20.00
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August 18, 2025
Another banger from Techtronix
Refined pack with a plethora of sounds. I like the packs that come from Techtronix, the sessions are always on point.
Definitely the drum kits
I recommend this product
April 25, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
If you're looking for a Pack to start out new Tracks, this is what you looking for...
Those premade Drum Kits making the build for the 1st Track on the Ableton Move a joy, leaving you with 3 more Tracks to refine your build-up. Always keep in mind to try around with the 16-Pitch Variants of the delivered Samples, so you have the most utility out of it.
Also try to check on the FLOW Package of Techtronix, which is also very good.
March 20, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
Get this pack and head straight to the mixed kits! That is where the fun and magic begins, at least for me! Obviously the drift presets are welcoming and nice as well. I like the pads the most for my stuff! I always enjoy the packs from Techtronix! You won't be disappointed.
Upturn by Techtronix
UK Garage is built on feel—that unmistakable pocket where syncopated drums lock with sub bass, jazzy chords ghost between the beats, and vocal stabs turn a groove into a moment. Upturn by Techtronix is a love letter to that sound: a meticulously crafted Ableton pack drawing inspiration from 2-step, Speed Garage, NUKG, and Future Garage, designed to put authentic UKG production at your fingertips whether you’re building tracks on Ableton Note, performing live on Ableton Move, or producing in full sessions.
What Is Upturn?
Upturn is a comprehensive UK Garage sample pack and instrument collection for Ableton Live, Ableton Note, and Ableton Move. With a hyper-focus on syncopation, swing, and percussion, every element has been synthesised specifically for this pack—no recycled loops, no off-the-shelf presets. Drawing from a broad palette of Garage sub-genres, from classic 2-step and Speed Garage through to Breakstep and modern NUKG rollers, Upturn creates something bigger than the sum of its parts: the lost-in-time garage feel, elevated with contemporary production techniques.
Hard swing, soulful chord voicings, sub-focused bass, and synthesised vocal stabs define the sonic character of UK Garage, and Upturn delivers all of it in a format built for speed, vibe, and mix readiness. Whether you’re sketching out a full arrangement on a single channel or layering melodic textures with Drift patches on stage, Upturn gives you the tools to move fast without sacrificing authenticity.
Key Features
- 21 Ableton kits spanning drums, bass, chords, vocals, and mixed formats
- 8 Mixed drum kits combining vocals, bass, chords, and drums in a single hot-swappable rack
- 8 Full drum kits with kicks, snares, hats, and percussion
- 2 Chord kits with 16 chords each, covering m7, 9th, and 11th voicings
- 2 Bass kits with 16 samples each
- 1 Vocal drum rack featuring 16 synthesised vocal stabs
- 16 Sessions available via the Ableton Note app
- 35 Drift patches, 13 Sub and Reese bass patches, 9 Leads, 13 Pads
- Approximately 240-sample percussion library
- All sounds synthesised specifically for Upturn—nothing recycled, nothing generic
How It Works
Upturn is structured around speed and workflow. The Mixed kits bundle kicks, snares, hats, percussion, bass, chords, and vocals into a single channel, allowing you to sketch a complete arrangement without ever switching tracks. Hot-swap between kits to audition alternate flavours instantly—same groove, different vibe—without breaking your flow. On Ableton Note, the 16 included Sessions let you start building ideas immediately, optimised for the app’s channel-based workflow. On Ableton Move, mute parts on the fly for live performance moments that feel genuinely dynamic.
Beyond the drums, Upturn’s Drift patches, pads, and leads provide the melodic glue that defines the emotional side of UK Garage. Jazzy voicings, silky textures, and sub bass that sits deep in the low-end pocket—these are the sounds that transform a drum pattern into a complete track. The Reese and Sub bass patches cover everything from classic Speed Garage wobble through to the cleaner sub rolls of NUKG production.
The Vibe: Who Is Upturn For?
Upturn is for producers who love UK Garage in all its forms. If you grew up on classic 2-step and want to bring that nostalgia into a modern workflow, Upturn bridges the gap. If you’re deep in NUKG, Future Garage, or Breakstep and need a pack that truly understands the subgenres rather than approximating them, Upturn was built for you. It works equally well for live performers looking for a full performance toolkit on Ableton Move, and for bedroom producers building polished tracks on Note or Live. The swing, the sonics, and the speed are all here.
Subgenres Covered
- UK Garage (UKG)
- 2-Step Garage
- Speed Garage
- New UK Garage (NUKG)
- Future Garage
- Breakstep
What’s Included
- 21 Ableton kits total
- 8 Mixed drum kits (vocals, bass, chords, drums; hot-swappable)
- 8 Full drum kits (kicks, snares, hats, percussion)
- 2 Chord kits (16 chords each: m7, 9th, 11th)
- 2 Bass kits (16 samples each)
- 1 Vocal drum rack (16 synthesised vocal stabs)
- 16 Sessions (available via the Ableton Note app)
- 35 Drift patches, 13 Sub/Reese bass patches, 9 Leads, 13 Pads
- ~240-sample percussion library
- All sounds synthesised specifically for this pack
Upturn is your shortcut to authentic UK Garage feel with modern production polish. Write complete ideas on a single channel, perform live with confidence, and layer melodies with Drift—Upturn puts the full UKG toolkit in your hands, wherever you make music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Designed for Ableton Move. Ableton Move Manager is required. For use with Ableton Note, you’ll need an iOS device with the Ableton Note app. Works on Mac and Windows for content management and transfer.</br></br>
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Important Information
Initial Release – April 2025
Using the Pack with Ableton Move
This process involves a few extra steps due to current software limitations. Here’s how to get your Sets onto Ableton Move:
Before You Start
• Backup Your Existing Sets: If you have Sets in Ableton Cloud, download and remove them to avoid overwriting. You can re-upload them later.
• Free Up Space: Ensure there are enough slots on your Move for the new Sets. If needed, delete existing Sets after backing them up locally using Move Manager. Deleted Sets cannot be recovered!
• Connect to WiFi: Your Move device must be connected to the internet with Ableton Cloud enabled.
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