Ableton

Ableton Live 10.1, the first incremental upgrade to Live 10, has something for everyone and multiple improvements for most users.

We show you how to chop and change drum kit pieces on the fly in Ableton Live.

We look at a free MFL device that can breathe new life into tired loops.

We show you how to integrate your modular soft synths with Ableton Live DAW.

We look at how to capture and reuse third‑party samples in Live.

We show you some tips to streamline your mixing in Live.

Live shows are becoming ever more reliant on technology — and the skilled engineers who operate it. Laura Escudé explains how she has helped Kanye West, Jay‑Z and Herbie Hancock realise their live performances.

Max For Live has a rich assortment of step sequencers. We look at some of the best.

Find out how to prepare your Instrument Rack for performance in Live.

"I have resisted the explosion in modular, monosynths, polysynths and gizmos... because of the lack of focus they inflict."