Software: Ableton Live
Ableton Live: Send & Return Tracks
February 14, 2013
Send and return tracks in a DAW like Ableton Live allow you to send multiple tracks of audio through one or more effects units. Watch this video to learn how to create return tracks and how you might use them in your productions or live performances.
Ableton Live: How to Freeze Tracks to Reduce Processing Power
February 10, 2013
Ableton Live can get bogged down by running multiple VST plugins and effects. With the freeze function you can reduce the amount of real time processing that is being done and increase the number of plugins and effects that you can use in your projects. Watch this video to learn how to freeze tracks, locate the wav files it creates, and unfreeze your tracks to make adjustments.
Maschine: Sidechain Compression with Ableton Live
February 10, 2013
The compressor that comes with Maschine doesn’t allow you to use sidechain compression. However, you can use a DAW like Ableton Live and some simple audio routing to achieve the same effect. Watch this video to learn how to route audio from Maschine to Ableton Live and set up sidechain compression using Maschine as a VST plugin.
Ableton Live: How to Automate VST Plugins
January 25, 2013
Watch this video to learn how to automate VST plugin parameters in Ableton Live 8.
Ableton Live: How to Use Groups to Create Submixes & Folders
January 21, 2013
Ableton Live 8 allows you to quickly create submixes and track folders using groups. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to create groups, add or remove tracks from the group, and delete the group without deleting the grouped tracks.
How to Sync Traktor Pro 2 & Ableton Live
December 29, 2012
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to sync Traktor Pro 2 and Ableton Live running on the same computer.