I’m the proud owner of the new Akai APC40. I’ve already integrated it into my workflow along with my Novation Remote SL. I’ve put together a video of how I’m using these controllers with Live 8. Watch the video on YouTube: <img style="BORDER-TOP-STYLE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-STYLE: none; BORDER-LEFT-STYLE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM-STYLE: none" alt="" src="http://newecho.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cae869e201156fc42ea7970c-pi" onload="var downlevelDiv =... Continue Reading →
Video Tutorial: How To Use Ableton Live Racks To Create Multi-Sampled Instruments
Watch Video: How To Use Ableton Live Racks to Create Multi-Sampled Instruments I’ve seen questions recently in Modulate This comments, and on the Ableton Live forum regarding the creation of multi-sampled instruments in Ableton Live. This video tutorial is step-by-step how-to video that walks you through the creation of a velocity switched multi-sampled instrument using... Continue Reading →
Ableton Live 6 – Uses for Instrument Racks
The concept of creating a patch with splits and layers is missing, or is difficult to configure on a lot of software-based virtual studios. With Ableton Live 6 this is now easy to achieve by using Instrument Racks. What can you do with this feature? Well you can create a patches that are made up... Continue Reading →
Ableton Live 6 – Overview of rack types, rack presets, and how to insert a preset
One of my favorite new features of Ableton Live 6 is the new "rack" feature. According to the manual, there are three different types of racks: MIDI Effect Racks contain only MIDI effects, and can only be placed in MIDI tracks Audio Effect Racks contain only audio effects, and can be placed in audio tracks.... Continue Reading →
