Ableton Liveis endowed with a host of powerful audio effects that can add flair and nuance to your audio. In our newAbleton Live Tutorialsvideo, MT Expert Liam O’Mullane breaks down Live’s Chorus, Flanger and Phaser. Learn as he explains the mechanics behind each one and shows how each...
In this article I’ll unpack the benefits of using Ableton, the tools you may need to acquire to get the most out of the DAW and unpack how to use Ableton’s main features and capabilities. Let’s get started! Learn Ableton Unlock music production skills Add Ableton to your workflow with...
Instagram Reels have become a popular way for creators to share short, engaging videos, with music playing a key role in enhancing their appeal. However, using copyrighted music without permission can lead to content being muted or removed. This guide helps creators navigate copyright laws and pro...
In this clip, you'll learn how to add excitement to a bass part by introducing a filter. Whether you're new to computer recording, new to the Ableton Live DAW (digital audio workstation) or just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free ...
Plugins and software synths can allow us to creatively recreate sounds that bear resemblance to sounds from the rave era. In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to create rave-style techno, including building an atmospheric synth and trance synth using Ableton’s Operator. To lay the foundation...
This all sounds well and good. The main downside of this DAW is that it has no VST plugin support. So, you are stuck with whatever is included (which, to be fair, is quite good). This isn’t the end of the world, especially if you end up upgrading, but it is a relatively signi...
Next, I routed all the hats to a single bus. There, I added some EQ, OTT, and (again) heavy saturation. This is what my beat sounds like now: My full Phonk beat What you can also do is add something like LFO Tool (or STFU, a free alternative) to your hats bus. This will add...
Some saturation and drive help add aggression to the sound. I used Ableton’sDrum Buss, but any distortion plugin will do. Reverb and delay A big monster’s growl should reverberate and echo, so I usedReverbandDelaydevices with medium decay times to simulate a real-world space for the sound...
Add phasing, reverb, and filtering to the main melody stem in parts of your song to tease the listener. Apply reverb, delay, and distortion to FX stems to significantly change their sound. If you’re in Ableton Live,check out some of these creative tipswhich can be applied to processing ...
Tape loops were first used by composers of the earliest electronic music, but they began to be used more commonly in pop and rock in the 60s. The psychedelic background sounds of The BeatlesTomorrow Never Knowswere created using a tape loop. ...