Ableton

Ableton Live isn't just a DJ tool, but a very capable DAW. This month we begin a look at how to approach Live if you want to use it as a fully fledged audio sequencer.

Last month, we looked at how to build a DAW-like audio mixer in Live's Session view. This time, we'll turn our attention to MIDI channel strips, navigation, and tracking in the Arrangement view.

Ableton's Live revolutionised user interface design in music software, and with every update, the company have striven to retain its ergonomic appeal whilst adding some very sophisticated new features.

It's back to basics for this month's Live workshop, with an overview of Live's time-warping technology.

We look at how the new Instrument and Effects Racks in Live 6 stretch the creative possibilities for combining and controlling multiple devices and plug-ins.

This month, we look at how to connect, control and record hardware MIDI instruments using Live.

We look at what Live's built-in delays can do for you.

We show you how to analyse a song using Live’s built-in tools.

Rewiring Live through Pro Tools can open up a world of new possibilities for both applications.