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Cycling '74 is announcing the acquisition of the San Francisco-based software company known for Max and Max for Live by Berlin-based DAW giant, Ableton. Both companies have worked together for over three decades and today marks the…

One of the most fun ways to use a DAW is to add outboard devices - synths, MIDI controllers, and more. Today's article is a guest post from Ableton Certified Trainer Mark Burnett sharing a few clever ways to use out-of-the-box devices…

Ableton has just launched a new online app geared towards teaching people the fundamental music theory behind production. The goal is clear - they want to help everyone learn the basics of making music. The new site, Learning Music, is…

At any experience level, it's easy to get stuck in the creative process and not know what to do next. Ableton has launched a brand new video series showcasing quick tips from 13 different successful producers, each sharing one single tip…

Ableton's put out a brand new Live pack, Beat Tools, that's designed to help producers quickly craft ideas and make beats with the included loops, and kits. Instead of just a sound pack, it's a full Live project with processing, effects…

Think those Shawn Wasabi Midi Fighter videos are cool, but have no idea what's going on? Just pick up a Midi Fighter 3D and want to get started right away playing beats? This article is for you. Inside, get a better understanding of what's…

Two months ago we featured a unique way of recording + sequencing Serato cue points by using a hardware sequencer. The DJ behind the idea, John Type, is back with a new concept: using Ableton to sequence cue points played on a MIDI mixer…

We've watched carefully as Ableton has prepared a new release of their DAW. Live 9.7 is being released today as a free download to all current users. If you're ready for new sampling features and a bunch of Push updates, this version is for…