Ableton
Native Kontrol
Oct/06/2011 13:43
http://www.nativekontrol.com
Thanks Tom for the great tip on using your midi controller to the max. There are templates for multiple controllers here and goes beyond what the manufactures support. I wish more people would get involved in making their controllers better. One script is cool but multiple layer scripts makes the experience way better.
Thanks to people like Native Kontrol, it makes that a reality.
Thanks Tom for the great tip on using your midi controller to the max. There are templates for multiple controllers here and goes beyond what the manufactures support. I wish more people would get involved in making their controllers better. One script is cool but multiple layer scripts makes the experience way better.
Thanks to people like Native Kontrol, it makes that a reality.
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Live Tips
Jun/29/2011 13:30
Below is a list of some of the websites with Ableton tutorials.
Been Reading around online. I will begin to comment on the links.
http://www.ableton.com/tutorials
http://www.abletonop.com/
http://createdigitalmusic.com/
http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/28-ableton-live-tricks-you-didnt-know-229245
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2010/02/02/20-ableton-live-tips-tricks-in-8-minutes/
http://blog.califaudio.com/2009/01/ableton-live-live-tips-tricks.html
http://abletonlife.com
http://blog.loopmasters.com/computer-music-blog/ableton-live-8-tricks-you-should-know-part-1/
http://emusictips.com/
http://www.podcomplex.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-for-ableton-live-and-rewire/
http://kubton.com/abletonlive.html
http://www.stagehandspace.com/forum/audio-software-related-books/4398-stagehand-tv-ableton-live-tricks-tutorials-part-2-a.html
http://sonictransfer.com/ableton-live-skins/
Been Reading around online. I will begin to comment on the links.
http://www.ableton.com/tutorials
http://www.abletonop.com/
http://createdigitalmusic.com/
http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/28-ableton-live-tricks-you-didnt-know-229245
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2010/02/02/20-ableton-live-tips-tricks-in-8-minutes/
http://blog.califaudio.com/2009/01/ableton-live-live-tips-tricks.html
http://abletonlife.com
http://blog.loopmasters.com/computer-music-blog/ableton-live-8-tricks-you-should-know-part-1/
http://emusictips.com/
http://www.podcomplex.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-for-ableton-live-and-rewire/
http://kubton.com/abletonlive.html
http://www.stagehandspace.com/forum/audio-software-related-books/4398-stagehand-tv-ableton-live-tricks-tutorials-part-2-a.html
http://sonictransfer.com/ableton-live-skins/
AbletonOp.com
Jun/17/2011 10:57
http://www.abletonop.com/
New site by Kendal Clark and Steve Campbell.
Tricks for using Ableton Live and free sound libraries too.
What a great place to read articles on my favorite recording software.
Check it out.
Working Tons
Jun/02/2011 13:27
Working on a prototype controller, and driving myself nuts with code. Ableton clinics are going to take a break for June and July. August I will bring them back in full effect. Check me out on all the links, and my new summer music will be on soundcloud. See you soon. If anyone needs me use my email.
Notes For May 16th
May/15/2011 13:36
Midi with Hardware in Ableton Live 8
1. Electribe.
*Clock Sync in Ableton Midi Preference
*Ability to record patterns in clips Record Enable Track
*Setting correct drum to pad in sequencer
*MIDI settings, ways to monitor midi
*CV with the trigger from Electribe
*Max MSP notes to Ableton midi track
2. CV from MIDI Clip
*Converter involved
*USB controller/ MIDI Controller
*Electribe/LPK MINI/ Clip from Live
*CV Drum Kit DR220
*Voltage was made in the 60's
3. Softstep Demo
*Foot Controller
*Parameter mapping
*Thirdparty Software with Live.
*Data in Live CC vs NN
4. Template Creation
*Setting up your set
*Easy to modify
*Map values
*Saving instruments, effects, midi, racks, and more concepts for saving
5. Automation in Ableton.
*Global record
*One track @ a time vs running around
*Phrasing effects
*Envelopes automated
1. Electribe.
*Clock Sync in Ableton Midi Preference
*Ability to record patterns in clips Record Enable Track
*Setting correct drum to pad in sequencer
*MIDI settings, ways to monitor midi
*CV with the trigger from Electribe
*Max MSP notes to Ableton midi track
2. CV from MIDI Clip
*Converter involved
*USB controller/ MIDI Controller
*Electribe/LPK MINI/ Clip from Live
*CV Drum Kit DR220
*Voltage was made in the 60's
3. Softstep Demo
*Foot Controller
*Parameter mapping
*Thirdparty Software with Live.
*Data in Live CC vs NN
4. Template Creation
*Setting up your set
*Easy to modify
*Map values
*Saving instruments, effects, midi, racks, and more concepts for saving
5. Automation in Ableton.
*Global record
*One track @ a time vs running around
*Phrasing effects
*Envelopes automated
MIDI CLINIC Posted
Apr/26/2011 10:43
May 16th, 2011 @ Victory Grill
MIDI with Hardware in Ableton
*Korg Electribe Tricks
*MIDI to CV Explained
*Sync Clock W/ Two Macs
*Midi Preference
*Python Script Location
*Monome Setup W/Live
*Softstep Demo
*Remote Mapping
By Joseph Pailo
7pm. 10$
Got a good one in store for all of you controller and hardware addicts who want to make the most of out Ableton Live and it’s amazing engine for syncing tons of gear. Pulling out all the stops on May 16th to show you all what I have been working on with the new Softstep, and with Python Script Step Sequencers on the APC40. This will be a night of LED’s, Sync’d Clocks, and happy Live users. Come with questions, and an appetite to learn.
MIDI with Hardware in Ableton
*Korg Electribe Tricks
*MIDI to CV Explained
*Sync Clock W/ Two Macs
*Midi Preference
*Python Script Location
*Monome Setup W/Live
*Softstep Demo
*Remote Mapping
By Joseph Pailo
7pm. 10$
Got a good one in store for all of you controller and hardware addicts who want to make the most of out Ableton Live and it’s amazing engine for syncing tons of gear. Pulling out all the stops on May 16th to show you all what I have been working on with the new Softstep, and with Python Script Step Sequencers on the APC40. This will be a night of LED’s, Sync’d Clocks, and happy Live users. Come with questions, and an appetite to learn.
Ableton Clinics
Apr/03/2011 10:42
Don’t forget about these upcoming Switched On clinics.
April 4th, 2011 : Clips
*Looper
*Warp Engine
*Launch View
*Follow Actions
7pm:10$
April 12th, 2011 : Analog Synth Workshop
Modules from:
*4ms
*Bubblesound
*Livewire
*Doepfer
Hands on clinic! 7pm:10$
April 18th, 2011 : Mastering
*Spectrum
*Multiband Compressor
*EQ
*Compression
7pm:10$
April 4th, 2011 : Clips
*Looper
*Warp Engine
*Launch View
*Follow Actions
7pm:10$
April 12th, 2011 : Analog Synth Workshop
Modules from:
*4ms
*Bubblesound
*Livewire
*Doepfer
Hands on clinic! 7pm:10$
April 18th, 2011 : Mastering
*Spectrum
*Multiband Compressor
*EQ
*Compression
7pm:10$
March 24th, 2011 Tank Series
Mar/22/2011 11:21
Ableton Think Tank Series
Building a Virtual Analog Synth through Ableton Live 8
March 24th, 2011 @ Dub Academy
7pm 10$.
Think Tank was designed by Joseph after years of teaching Ableton in homes, and studios across Austin, TX. One off ideas are meant to help Ableton users understand Live devices more thoroughly and in depth one at a time. Come to this workshop prepared to learn!!
Topics will cover:
-Mapping Macros
-Instrument Racks
-Simpler
-Effects including : Reverb, Delay
-Making A Unique Library
-Saving Instruments
Building a Virtual Analog Synth through Ableton Live 8
March 24th, 2011 @ Dub Academy
7pm 10$.
Think Tank was designed by Joseph after years of teaching Ableton in homes, and studios across Austin, TX. One off ideas are meant to help Ableton users understand Live devices more thoroughly and in depth one at a time. Come to this workshop prepared to learn!!
Topics will cover:
-Mapping Macros
-Instrument Racks
-Simpler
-Effects including : Reverb, Delay
-Making A Unique Library
-Saving Instruments
March 21st, 2011 Clinic Notes
Mar/21/2011 16:35
Ableton Arrangement Clinic
March 21st, 2011 Notes:
*How to arrange using global record and clips.
*How to arrange with cut and paste.
*Tracking a band in arrange view.
*Arrange view Tip Midi Clip Morphing.
*Arrange view Tip Global Record Automation.
*Arrange view Tip Locators.
*Arrange view Tip use the space to make several versions.
*Loops that never end should become a song.
*Fading in and fading out.
*Arrange view video loading.
*Mastering a track.
*Free Arrange with proper clip setup.
*Render as a song.
outofthebag.org
pailo.com
switchedonaustin.com
March 21st, 2011 Notes:
*How to arrange using global record and clips.
*How to arrange with cut and paste.
*Tracking a band in arrange view.
*Arrange view Tip Midi Clip Morphing.
*Arrange view Tip Global Record Automation.
*Arrange view Tip Locators.
*Arrange view Tip use the space to make several versions.
*Loops that never end should become a song.
*Fading in and fading out.
*Arrange view video loading.
*Mastering a track.
*Free Arrange with proper clip setup.
*Render as a song.
outofthebag.org
pailo.com
switchedonaustin.com
March 7th, 2011
Mar/04/2011 09:45
March 7th, 2011 Workshop @ Victory Grill
Instrument Rack Construction
*Simpler Design
*Parallels In Racks
*Macro Setup
*Effects Layering
*Racks Within Racks
*Designing Your Own Presets
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
Instrument Rack Construction
*Simpler Design
*Parallels In Racks
*Macro Setup
*Effects Layering
*Racks Within Racks
*Designing Your Own Presets
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
Think Tank Series
Mar/03/2011 10:06
March 3rd 2011 @ Dub Academy
7pm 5$ : dubacademy.com
Reverberation: Ableton Live
*Room Design
*Instruments and Time Based Effects
*Time Base Effect Chains
*Order of Effects
*Making Your Own Presets
*Using Effects
Host: Joseph Pailo
7pm 5$ : dubacademy.com
Reverberation: Ableton Live
*Room Design
*Instruments and Time Based Effects
*Time Base Effect Chains
*Order of Effects
*Making Your Own Presets
*Using Effects
Host: Joseph Pailo
March Workshops @ Victory Grill
Feb/24/2011 15:44
March 7th, 2011 Workshop @ Victory Grill
Instrument Rack Construction
*Simpler Design
*Parallels In Racks
*Macro Setup
*Effects Layering
*Racks Within Racks
*Designing Your Own Presets
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
March 21st, 2011 Workshop @ Victory Grill
The Arrange View : Global Record
*Turning Loops Into Songs
*Tracking A Band
*Automation
*Fades
*Mastering A Track
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
Instrument Rack Construction
*Simpler Design
*Parallels In Racks
*Macro Setup
*Effects Layering
*Racks Within Racks
*Designing Your Own Presets
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
March 21st, 2011 Workshop @ Victory Grill
The Arrange View : Global Record
*Turning Loops Into Songs
*Tracking A Band
*Automation
*Fades
*Mastering A Track
By Joseph Pailo
7pm 10$
Feb 21st Clinic
Feb/11/2011 14:40
February 21st 2011
Clinic @ Victory Grill 7pm, 10$, 1hr.
Drum Rack:
1. How to find a sample
2. Insert Midi track
3. Insert Drum Rack instrument in Ableton host plug-ins
4. Route drum interface 5. Making blank clips 6. Different ideas, break, house, DnB, RnB, rock midi program 7. Realtime drum recording
8. Quantize and how to use it
9. Multiple samples in one clip spot
10. Macro 11. The advantage to more samples
12. Setup and comfort 13. Live sampling 14. Making a beat library of original clips 15. Chains in the rack 16. Adding effects 17. Extreme glitch
Clinic @ Victory Grill 7pm, 10$, 1hr.
Drum Rack:
1. How to find a sample
2. Insert Midi track
3. Insert Drum Rack instrument in Ableton host plug-ins
4. Route drum interface 5. Making blank clips 6. Different ideas, break, house, DnB, RnB, rock midi program 7. Realtime drum recording
8. Quantize and how to use it
9. Multiple samples in one clip spot
10. Macro 11. The advantage to more samples
12. Setup and comfort 13. Live sampling 14. Making a beat library of original clips 15. Chains in the rack 16. Adding effects 17. Extreme glitch
Feb 7th Clinic
Feb/05/2011 15:51
Switched On Workshop Ableton Live Simpler :
A Digital Solution : Making Analog Sounds.
This workshop will cover the simpler, subtractive synthesizers, sampling, using midi controllers, and making your own sound library. Please bring a laptop with live so you can make instruments while at the clinic. This clinic has a strong focus on making custom sounds. This will also cover browser usage, favorite folders, and file management. Joseph will be there early @ 6:30 if you have any questions, or problems you need help with your own projects.
Simpler Clinic 101:
*How to take a sample.
*Insert Midi track.
*Insert Simpler Instrument in Ableton host plug ins.
*Route midi keyboard.
*Route to audio track.
*Blank Midi Clips.
*Synth 101:
-VCO
-VCF
-VCA
-ADSR
-LFO
*Making a progression.
*Recording a progression in realtime.
*Looping a sample.
*Creating a Single Waveform.
*How to modify your waveform.
*Adding effects.
*Depth to the effects. (Multiple chain order)
A Digital Solution : Making Analog Sounds.
This workshop will cover the simpler, subtractive synthesizers, sampling, using midi controllers, and making your own sound library. Please bring a laptop with live so you can make instruments while at the clinic. This clinic has a strong focus on making custom sounds. This will also cover browser usage, favorite folders, and file management. Joseph will be there early @ 6:30 if you have any questions, or problems you need help with your own projects.
Simpler Clinic 101:
*How to take a sample.
*Insert Midi track.
*Insert Simpler Instrument in Ableton host plug ins.
*Route midi keyboard.
*Route to audio track.
*Blank Midi Clips.
*Synth 101:
-VCO
-VCF
-VCA
-ADSR
-LFO
*Making a progression.
*Recording a progression in realtime.
*Looping a sample.
*Creating a Single Waveform.
*How to modify your waveform.
*Adding effects.
*Depth to the effects. (Multiple chain order)
Ableton Clinic Feb 07
Jan/26/2011 12:20
Switched On Workshop Ableton Live Simpler :
A Digital Solution : Making Analog Sounds.
This workshop will cover the simpler, subtractive synthesizers, sampling, using midi controllers, and making your own sound library. Please bring a laptop with live so you can make instruments while at the clinic. This clinic has a strong focus on making custom sounds. This will also cover browser usage, favorite folders, and file management. Joseph will be there early @ 6:30 if you have any questions, or problems you need help with your own projects.
Simpler Clinic 101:
*How to take a sample.
*Insert Midi track.
*Insert Simpler Instrument in Ableton host plug ins.
*Route midi keyboard.
*Route to audio track.
*Blank Midi Clips.
*Synth 101:
-VCO
-VCF
-VCA
-ADSR
-LFO
*Making a progression.
*Recording a progression in realtime.
*Looping a sample.
*Creating a Single Waveform.
*How to modify your waveform.
*Adding effects.
*Depth to the effects. (Multiple chain order)
A Digital Solution : Making Analog Sounds.
This workshop will cover the simpler, subtractive synthesizers, sampling, using midi controllers, and making your own sound library. Please bring a laptop with live so you can make instruments while at the clinic. This clinic has a strong focus on making custom sounds. This will also cover browser usage, favorite folders, and file management. Joseph will be there early @ 6:30 if you have any questions, or problems you need help with your own projects.
Simpler Clinic 101:
*How to take a sample.
*Insert Midi track.
*Insert Simpler Instrument in Ableton host plug ins.
*Route midi keyboard.
*Route to audio track.
*Blank Midi Clips.
*Synth 101:
-VCO
-VCF
-VCA
-ADSR
-LFO
*Making a progression.
*Recording a progression in realtime.
*Looping a sample.
*Creating a Single Waveform.
*How to modify your waveform.
*Adding effects.
*Depth to the effects. (Multiple chain order)
New Clinic Date Jan 24th 2011 @ Victory Grill
Jan/19/2011 15:01
The Jan 24th clinics is as follows:
.......Mixer.........
Ableton Live Clinic
Topics Include:
*Mixer
*Shortcuts
*File Management
*File Folder Management
*Organization
*Tools to make Live more friendly
10$, 1hr clinic. 7-8pm.
Hosted by:
http://www.ableton.com
.......Mixer.........
Ableton Live Clinic
Topics Include:
*Mixer
*Shortcuts
*File Management
*File Folder Management
*Organization
*Tools to make Live more friendly
10$, 1hr clinic. 7-8pm.
Hosted by:
http://www.ableton.com
Sole Control
Aug/08/2010 14:21
Here are my notes for Sole Control. Enjoy.
Sole Control.
Joseph Pailo
Recording Live Music, and Arranging In Real Time.
*Phrasing
*Looper
*Audio Clips
*MIDI Clips
*Loop Arrangement
*Global Record
*Preset Management
1. Phrasing. A basic building block in music. Where ideas begin, and keys and changes take shape. Thinking process which can be rhythmic, melodic, experimental, and a combination of the three.
2. Looper is in Live8, but is the basic idea behind clip recording (whether audio or MIDI). Using the metronome will keep parts together in time, where the Looper can pick a tempo from the original phrase of music. Using live to capture parts is similar to many DAW, the big difference is the ability to do this in real time and to add more parts without stopping. A major push in Live is to continue making music without stopping.
3. Audio clips are very simple on the surface, but can do extremely intricate tasks. From envelop followers, to follow actions, to quantizing outside of the global clock, to holding groove pool information. There are so many uses for clips besides simply playing information. They can also be used to make dummy clips, which store effect trigger information and automation.
4. MIDI clips are a great place to use a controller and to quantize music which is recorded in real time. It's quite different from audio in that sense, but the other features from audio clips are still prevalent. MIDI clips cannot be used for dummy clips.
5. Loop Arrangement is great for working on "sections" of a song. This is a place where you can develop solos, arrange drums, compose harmonies, and these loop points can be fixed (made permanent) by adding locators. There are tricks involved with the section above the arrangement mixer dealing with locators and the ability to scroll through the song by parts.
6. Global recording is the performance place where Live remembers your entire performance including automations, clip arrangements, and midi note adjustments. Live is very flexible in this task especially with live editing of MIDI notes.
7. Presets are the most important part of Ableton. Making your own presets and saving them for quick recall make sessions a breeze. Having important and inspirational effects and instruments can be the difference between getting work done, or just noodling around. In the noodle time MAKE YOUR PRESETS. MAKE THEM BIG. KEEP SAVED WORK CLEAN.
Thanks for listening.
Sole Control.
Joseph Pailo
Recording Live Music, and Arranging In Real Time.
*Phrasing
*Looper
*Audio Clips
*MIDI Clips
*Loop Arrangement
*Global Record
*Preset Management
1. Phrasing. A basic building block in music. Where ideas begin, and keys and changes take shape. Thinking process which can be rhythmic, melodic, experimental, and a combination of the three.
2. Looper is in Live8, but is the basic idea behind clip recording (whether audio or MIDI). Using the metronome will keep parts together in time, where the Looper can pick a tempo from the original phrase of music. Using live to capture parts is similar to many DAW, the big difference is the ability to do this in real time and to add more parts without stopping. A major push in Live is to continue making music without stopping.
3. Audio clips are very simple on the surface, but can do extremely intricate tasks. From envelop followers, to follow actions, to quantizing outside of the global clock, to holding groove pool information. There are so many uses for clips besides simply playing information. They can also be used to make dummy clips, which store effect trigger information and automation.
4. MIDI clips are a great place to use a controller and to quantize music which is recorded in real time. It's quite different from audio in that sense, but the other features from audio clips are still prevalent. MIDI clips cannot be used for dummy clips.
5. Loop Arrangement is great for working on "sections" of a song. This is a place where you can develop solos, arrange drums, compose harmonies, and these loop points can be fixed (made permanent) by adding locators. There are tricks involved with the section above the arrangement mixer dealing with locators and the ability to scroll through the song by parts.
6. Global recording is the performance place where Live remembers your entire performance including automations, clip arrangements, and midi note adjustments. Live is very flexible in this task especially with live editing of MIDI notes.
7. Presets are the most important part of Ableton. Making your own presets and saving them for quick recall make sessions a breeze. Having important and inspirational effects and instruments can be the difference between getting work done, or just noodling around. In the noodle time MAKE YOUR PRESETS. MAKE THEM BIG. KEEP SAVED WORK CLEAN.
Thanks for listening.
Clinics Released
Jun/02/2010 11:01
The new Clinics for Summer 2010 will
be released this weekend. It will be as follows:
Every two weeks the classes will happen once.
If you miss one class, you can always
go to the same class the other week.
Ableton Class Intro:
Week 1 - Basic Song Composure
Week 2 - Automation
Week 3 - Sequencing Live Performance
Week 4 - Mastering (Rendering)
be released this weekend. It will be as follows:
Every two weeks the classes will happen once.
If you miss one class, you can always
go to the same class the other week.
Ableton Class Intro:
Week 1 - Basic Song Composure
Week 2 - Automation
Week 3 - Sequencing Live Performance
Week 4 - Mastering (Rendering)
Ableton Clinic
May/31/2010 19:00
Students show-off their own Live projects this Monday.
Anyone who has taken the class is invited to come and show off
the music they have been making since the clinics began.
This clinic is free, and will be 1hr. Everyone is encouraged
to bring their favorite piece of music in Live format.
Don’t forget to collect and save!!!
05-31-2010 - 7pm @ Switched On.
Anyone who has taken the class is invited to come and show off
the music they have been making since the clinics began.
This clinic is free, and will be 1hr. Everyone is encouraged
to bring their favorite piece of music in Live format.
Don’t forget to collect and save!!!
05-31-2010 - 7pm @ Switched On.
Dubspot Live 8 Tour
Nov/14/2009 00:00
NOV 14-15, 2009 @ The Parish
Ableton Live 8 : 8 weekends of workshops : 8 U.S. Cities
The Austin tour stop crew:
Ableton Live 8 : 8 weekends of workshops : 8 U.S. Cities
The Austin tour stop crew:
- Francis Preve (Different Pieces, Fap 7)
- Christopher Willits (Ghostly International)
- Daniel Wyatt (Sonica Media, Atlantic, Dubspot)
- Jon Margulies (Heatercore, Hobotech, Dubspot)
- Barry Cole (Spot Music & Blue Mountain Publishing)
- Michael Hatsis (Track Team Audio, Dubspot)
- Joseph Pailo (Outofthebag, WWW, TXP)