Ableton - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Ableton? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
DJ DAWS
The Best 3 DJ DAWs: Perfect and Polish Your DJ Mixes
27 Mar · Craft the perfect studio mix with DJ DAWs, purpose-built digital audio workstations for DJs.
External FX in Live
External Effects in Ableton Live Made Easy!
18 Mar · Why and how can external effects be integrated into Ableton Live? It works very well and brings more creativity to your home studio.
EDM ARRANGEMENT
Arrangement Techniques for Electronic Music: 5 Tips for Your Workflow
12 Mar · Are you looking for new ways to add depth and character to your productions? We're discussing arrangement techniques for electronic music.
Ableton Live 12.2: Chords, Browser, Bounce-to-Track & More – Review!
12 Mar · Ableton Live 12.2 has officially been released as public beta! New cool features, improved devices and lots of bug fixes - we've got it all for you!
USING YOUR DAW LIVE
Using Your DAW Live: Taking It To The Stage
05 Mar · We find out about using your DAW live for music performance or signal processing and some useful tips to help you get the best results.
MAX FOR LIVE
Max for Live: The Amazing Ableton Live Resource You’re Not Using
28 Feb · Learn how to expand the power of Ableton with Max for Live, a visual programming language with so many amazing free instruments and effects.
MAKE WAVETABLES
Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers
21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.
STOCK PLUGINS
Stock DAW Plugins: “If It Ain’t Broken…”
20 Feb · We're discussing some of the best stock DAW plugins that many of us still use, even with a seemingly endless library of 3rd-party plugins.
First Look
Ableton Move 1.3 Update: New Sampling and MIDI Integration Features & Review!
14 Feb · Ableton Move 1.3 adds USB-C sampling, MIDI aftertouch and improved control, making Move even more versatile for producers and live performers.
MINIMALIST PRODUCTION
Minimalist Music Production: Do More With Less
10 Feb · We explore Minimalist Music Production, a conceptual approach to music that lets you strip down your compositions for greater impact.
SWITCHING DAWS
Switching DAWs: Is it Time to Make the Switch?
03 Feb · Is the grass greener in another DAW? We discuss the prospect of switching DAWs and how you can benefit from using different DAW software.
Best of 2024: Marcus
My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!
25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!
Save up to 25 % on Ableton Live 12 Standard, Suite, Intro & Upgrades!
28 Nov 2024 · Ableton Live 12 Standard, Suite and Intro are now available at Thomann at an attractive discount.
SSL Bus Compressors
When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?
14 Nov 2024 · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.
Techno Beats in Ableton Live Made Easy!
01 Nov 2024 · Building your own techno beats sounds pretty straightforward at first. Here are a few tips and tricks to add even more groove!
DAWs FOR BEGINNERS
Getting Started: Which is the Best DAW for Beginners?
30 Oct 2024 · Getting into music production? We're trying to find the best DAW for beginners, and what to look out for when researching this topic.
Tops And Flops
An Incredible Story of my G.A.S., Staying Awake for 3 Days & Move – My 3 Tops and Flops
26 Oct 2024 · What a week of tops and flops: G.A.S. alarm, a no-sleep event and music making everywhere.
BEST FINGER DRUMMING
Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments
11 Oct 2024 · Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.
Maxforlive.com relaunched: The ultimate site for Ableton Live fans
20 Sep 2024 · With a fresh new design and new features, maxforlive.com now offers even more resources for Ableton.
EDM DROPS
How to make an EDM Drop: 5 Basic Production Tips
18 Sep 2024 · Are your tracks lacking that drama and emotional edge needed for the dancefloor? We look into how to make an EDM drop with various methods.
BEST DAW?
Which is the Best DAW System for your Style of Music?
12 Sep 2024 · The DAW debate has arrived! With so many choices available, we're helping you choose the best DAW for your music production workflow.
20 years of Operator: Ableton Live FM synth celebrates with free presets!
10 Sep 2024 · Celebrate 20 years of Operator in Ableton Live with over 100 free presets from Henke and Kleine - the creators of the FM synthesizer!
SAMPLE LAYERING