LaunchPad Push Emulation Ableton Instrument Rack
AfroDJMac has a new Ableton pack out for you – starting out in a chill ambient way on a Gibson synthish style
LaunchPad Push Emulation for Ableton Live.
Free Download: http://bit.ly/freesynth72
I decided to try and make my Novation Launchpad function like the new Ableton Push. I’ve created an instrument rack that allows you to play your LaunchPad in a manner similar to Ableton’s Push. It’s not an exact replica, in fact it is quite different. It’s a fun way to play around with your LaunchPad and allows you to use put different synths on each side of the instrument.
Visit my site for more stuff like this, including Live Instrument downloads, tutorials and music! http://www.afrodjmac.com
Free Fender Rhodes Ableton Live Instrument Pack
Free Ableton Live Pack #70: Rusty Fender Rhodes Pack by AfroDJMac and Robert Chambers. This free Ableton Live Instrument Rack was created with samples from a Fender Rhodes electric piano.
Free Download @ http://bit.ly/freesynth70
Robert Chambers: http://soundcloud.com/robertchambers
_ultraGlitcher for Ableton Live
Julien Bayle has released ultraGlitcher 1.0 – a new audio FX unit for for Ableton Live
Ableton Live effects available here: http://designthemedia.com/ultraglitcher
FEATURES
– 3 fx stages based on step sequencing
* frequency modulator modulating the input with a raw and gloomy carrier
* crusher crushing bit depth resolution + sample rate of the input
* dirty delay delaying and modulating the feedback on very uncanny manners
– independant step sequencers for audio-channels L/R
– global bypass switch
– global dry/wet
– master shaper envelope based with retriggering rate
The signal pass thru several internal modules, successively:
– frequency modulator
– crusher
– dirty delay
Each module are based on a step sequencer, except the step shaper.
Each module can have its own step number. At each step, a value is popped out to a dsp depending on the nature of the module.
You can tweak steps for both L/R channels and you can also link them, the L step sequencer becoming the one used for both channel modulation.
Each module contains a small step sequencer helper providing an eay way to create sequences increasing or decreasing, including a small cycle, on-the-fly
At last, each module contains a smoother providing a small interpolation between each step.
frequency modulator modulates the frequency of the signal by using a carrier. You change frequency from min to max and you can adjust the range corresponding to min & max. You also have a multiplier to make it sounding crazier.
crusher crushes the signal by degrading sample rate & bit depth. You can choose each value for each step for each audio channel. You also have a divider that provide a sample rate tweak for very low frequency with a better resolution.
dirty delay delays the signal. You can choose feedback amount for each step. You can also choose the delay time manually or sync with the transport. A Bizarre mode provides a very strange noise/sample-and-hold delay time movements that is interesting.
A global waveshaper can be enabled at the master output.
You choose a triggering rate and the envelope is applied to the incoming waveform just before to be popped out to the next device in the chain.
Ableton Tip: Unfold Groups with APC 40
Here is a simple two minute Ableton Live tip on how to fold and unfold groups using the Akai APC 40. All sounds created with the AfroDJMac Wind Chime Synths for Ableton. Available at : http://afrodjmac.spinshop.com/Home/details/167600
Dueling Monotribes 85BPM
Always up for a good fight 
This video features John Keston and Lucas Melchior improvising on two synched up Korg Monotribes. The Korg NanoKontrol is being used to apply swing to the sync signal as well as control delays and filters. The two electronic musicians are teaching a class, titled “Drum Machines,” starting January 17, 2013 at the Ableton certified training center Slam Academy in Minneapolis. Learn how to make music by synchronizing your musical devices, old and new. Featuring Ableton Live, Dave Smith Instruments Tempest, Expert Sleepers, Korg Monotribe, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, and more!
Sign up for the class here:
http://slamacademy.com/2012/11/09/drum-machines
Slam Academy:
http://slamacademy.com
John Keston:
http://audiocookbook.org
http://soundcloud.com/ostraka
Lucas Melchior:
http://mkr.northerntelcom.com
Using Koushion with Ableton Live
The Koushion iPad MIDI step sequencer app is a great tool to use with Ableton Live. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/koushion
***Link to the App Store***
http://itunes.apple.com/app/koushion/id424454249
Korg Poly 800 Armageddon Ableton Pack
AfroDJMac has announced the Korg Poly 800 Armageddon Ableton Pack, a collection of 10 Ableton Instruments and dozens of presets created with the Korg Poly800 MKII.
The Armageddon Pack for Ableton Live has arrived just in time for the end. If you are looking for the right sounds for the post-apocalyptic world, look no further.
My friend Mike Longo diligently sampled his trusty Korg Poly800 MKII and together we have created a collection of terrifying, world-ending instruments for Ableton Live.
This warm analog synth will add a unique and special character to your productions that the post 2012 world desires.
The sound library is available to pre-order for $12.21 USD, until the official release on December 21st, 2012, at 12:21pm.
Ableton Live: Making Beats with Push
Ableton Push is specially designed for making beats, with step sequencing and pad modes that work side by side. This video demonstrates how to make a natural-sounding, nuanced beat using Push.
Learn more about Ableton Push: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/
Arturia Minibrute – Mini Brute Drums For Ableton Live
Here’s a nice treat from AfroDJMac featuring samples from the Minibrute, details below:
This free Ableton Live Pack features drum sounds created from samples of the Arturia MiniBrute. More specifically, I resampled sounds from the MegaBrute Collection for Ableton Live ( http://afrodjmac.com/2012/11/07/megabrute-ableton-live-pack/ ) and created some odd and unique drum samples. From there I organized them into Ableton’s drum rack and added various effects. All in all it is 24 different drum sounds all created from the analog beauty that is the Arturia Mini Brute!
Free Download Here: http://bit.ly/freesynth68
Robert Lippok on Ableton Live 9
Robert Lippok is known for his expansive sounds and innovative beats, both as a solo artist and as part of To Rococo Rot. Robert invited Ableton to his home studio to share his thoughts on his favorite new enhancements to Live 9.
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