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Jacking in a Microphone to Ableton?

digitaldallas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:54:28 GMT

I've been dj'ing for many years but using Ableton Live for a little over a year now for mainly production purposes and live performances. I'm going to be starting up a new online radio broadcast and would like to plug in a microphone to announce certain tracks and promo spots. I'm curious to know if there's a way to mic-in using Ableton so that I don't have to pre-record those sound bytes.

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Converting operator track to mono?

erin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:12:10 GMT

hey all
I created my kick drum using operator and now need to convert it to mono. Is there an easier way to do it than to render it to disk?

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Free VST synth recommendations?

NovaNova — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:59:55 GMT

Anyone have any free VST synth recommendations? I am looking for a basic waveform generator-type as well as one that will work with a MIDI keyboard controller. Thanks!

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Crossfader and Cueing

craigvX — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:28:47 GMT

Is there a way to route the A or B mix to the cue when using the crossfader? If not how does one go about hearing the other track in the headphones before mixing it in when DJing?

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Neurostep

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5.2 bittorrent nightmare.

pj — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:16:53 GMT

Well, I know your all going to give me a kick here, go ahead.

But the fact remains I downloaded 5.2 live on bittorrent to mess around with it, and I came
up with some tunes I really like. Now all of a sudden the copyright protection alarm bells have
went off, so like the story goes a person messing around with softwear for a while, likes it and now
is going to buy it, but it seems the files are infected with copyright protection.

Does anyone know when I buy the software if they will survive or not ?

Also does anyone know if you can still buy an older version like 5.2 from ableton or somewhere else ?

Thanks

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Force play entire clip

troy — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:52:24 GMT

I have an 8 bar clip. I want to make sure it always plays to the end, no matter when I stop it or select another clip.

I have set the launch quantization for that clip to 8, and that works for launching. It only launches on the 8s. However, it does not stop on the 8s. It stops on the next bar because my global launch quantize is at 1.

The only way I can figure out how to do this is to set the global launch quantization to 8, but I don't want that for the rest of the clips in the track..

And, I don't want one-shot. I want it to repeat.

Any ideas?

-troy

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Tues. 5/26 Montreal Canada: WARPER unofficial Mutek pre-party! FREE workshops, nrrrd fair, dance performances, visuals, etc

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Hardware for DJing

Jack — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:42:39 GMT

I just posted about Trigger Finger but what I am really wondering is if I should get it at all. I've been DJing using ableton and only through my laptop, I've been just using the crossfader on screen and adding my own beats which I sampled from other songs. All pretty primitive. I want to step up my game and get some serious hardware so I can do more shit during my set and have better control. What should I get and what can I do with it? Thanks.

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Live 8

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:58:38 GMT

Downloaded and installed the upgrade yesterday. 1st impressions are pretty good. The new features, although not groundbreaking in a way, are certainly very welcome in Live and fully help it feel like even more of a complete (almost one stop solution) daw.

Only thing is that it's running awfully sluggish and slow on my 8 core macpro desktop. I saw other peeps on the Abe Forum complaining about the same thing so it's probably just an early release bug. I expected some funky stuff from the 1.0 release but I still couldn't wait. After all, 1.0 users are essentially still beta testers.
But yea, the new features rock. The new warping engine is tight and the whole groove pool concept is very nice.
Grouping tracks is probably one of my fav things. You can shift click on a number of tracks and then hit 'cmd G' grouping them all. Then any processing you drop on the master Group header/track will be applied to all tracks in the group. It's like super simplistic busing. Awesome.
The new Multiband Compressor also seems to sound really nice and has a really straight forward interface.
Enhanced 3rd party plugin support is really good too. Now when u unfold the plugin parameters page you don't see a slew of hundreds of random controls to sift thru. Instead you see one 'Configure' button. CLicking it brings up the plugin Gui where all you have to do is single click on any knob or control and it will then appear down at the bottom. Very nice streamlining there. Although, I will report that at this time Reaktor still isn't really working under this feature (just as i imagined it wouldn't). Even after 'sorting and compressing id's' it still only allowed a few random parameters to even be seen for mapping by ableton. Anyways...
All in all Im happy with it but I hope for a bug fix within the next couple of weeks.

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Mastering Monitors

keuch2 — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:28:07 GMT

What monitors do you use?

What is a good brand, medium priced that will reproduce crisp clear sound? I just need it to finish off mixes so I can take them to a studio to master properly. Currently I own a pair of Behringer MS10, which are small, are quite clear though, but are missing important low frequencies. They're not horrible, but the sound is cheap, just as their price, and I need new speakers..

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Serato or Traktor with Ableton?

basilsimon — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:34:33 GMT

So I know this gets asked a lot in various online forums, but I'm curious - who here has used scratching/"traditional" dj software at the same time as Ableton? What have been your feelings, hardware preferences, and setups? What has proved disastrous in terms of cpu usage? What about using Ableton for FX?
If there's a great previous thread I'd also be grateful for a link.
I know Ableton and Serato made a big deal out of their amorphous "partnership" last fall, but nothing seems to have come of it.

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Bumping Resort party not to be missed .. Heart Beat Party every thurs 15 mins form los gatos ..

Dream — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:02:56 GMT

Bumping tunes .. killer light show ..pool tubs and a sauna ..all at a resort hidden in the
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we try to do mostly live music at our events .. so yes we do the software thing also ..

hope 2 see u all there .. Dreamstream

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oddy-free? (cross-post)

djtbird — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:56:06 GMT

i just found out about this vst and it seems that the download site was taken down (it's a free vsti.)

if anyone has a copy of this or knows where i can get my own--pleeze hook a bruh up!!!

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Used Trigger Finger

Jack — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:52:40 GMT

Do I risk anything buying a used Trigger Finger as opposed to a new one?

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tablet workaround

sky-makai — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:43:31 GMT

Hi, Everyone.
It's been a while... I picked up a tablet PC for use w/ Live 7 and my Novation Remote SL25... Generally, a nice mobile rig, with an M-Audio Fast Track Pro.
Yet, and if you've used a tablet with Live you may know, the control of faders, knobs and envelopes is out of control.
Has anyone found a viable workaround for this on an XP machine?
Thanks!

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O.K. so lets here it, how do you use Live?

Shawn — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:13:29 GMT

Do most people use Live as a production tool or a live tool.

If a live tool then is it just DJin with live? (Prerecorded tracks mixed?)

Looped beats and then you "Play" the instruments with a midi controller?

Make loops on the fly with instruments you already have in a set and mix live?

How do YOU use Live?

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Ableton tutor in MO

jason — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:37:38 GMT

I live in Columbia MO and am looking for an ableton pro to teach me how to use my new software. I dont mind paying if need be. I'd prefer someone local but KC or STL are't to far.

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Hacking the info view window?

basilsimon — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:22:12 GMT

I was wondering if anybody has found a way to enter text regarding track info into the "info view" window. I'd like to be able to select a track and have (along side the waveform, track options, etc), the info view box have my notes on the track (ie, "Pitch +2 and mix with Another Planet, check send A and Akai MIDI bank 2 for Sweep-Res). Is this possible?

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Live 7 suddenly can't open saved files...help!

basilsimon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:05:51 GMT

Hey all,
I'm running Live 7 on a Macbook Pro with 6 GB RAM (a 4 GB stick and a 2 GB stick, and they both check out both when I check the RAM with the OS as well as with 3rd party software) and 120 GB free HD space . Live opens up fine, but when I try to open a saved file (ie, all my sets and previous saved work) it either says that I have "insufficient memory" or just "quits unexpectedly" (ie crashes). It has been working just fine for months - and now this.
I deleted all my live files (not including old saved work which is on a disconnected external drive), and reinstalled - but it still has the same problem.
Has anybody else encountered this problem, and have you been able to fix it?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I contacted Live, but they sent back an email saying that they were very busy and would get back to me "eventually" (I assume they've been swamped with "when can I buy Live 8" emails).
- Baz

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managing library

manuel — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:56:36 GMT

hi!!

i've been trying to keep my library( media monkey on a P.C.) super clean and well classified and now want to
incorporate KEys and BPM to it

will ableton live reads tags as tracktor does. or is it only reading the file names???
in the case it reads only the files, i will have to write KEys and bpm one by one on each tracks which i'd love to avoid....

any clues???

merci

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NEWBIE

gayatri — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:26:19 GMT

Hello= i just installed Ableton live 7 and the updates-...
any advice/suggestions as to how to begin?
any others making PSYCHEDELIC TRANCE?
=i am watching the tutorials on-line as well=
thanks for any input!

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Cubase Or Ableton?

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:21:46 GMT

So I have been a Ableton user since version 5 "know using Live 7".. I definately enjoy the ease of use but I have to say honestly that as I have been advancing in knowledge in all aspects of production & composition.. I notice a lot of people complain about lives audio engine and honestly I feel this is a rookie complaint. I feel that live is actually quite honest with you, in fact if the mix sounds bad then your the one to blame. I have been geeting all sorts of ooh's and ahh's using live and my book given knowledge, where as other daw's "logic" I feel over color and utalize the hell out of a stereo imaging preset allgorhythim.. So moving forward my problem is not with the sound engine, it is however with the amount of possibilities one has to use in order to maximize creativity from audio clip edditing, midi options (edditing and such) and profesionalism with it's audio plugins and interface use. I feel it is to focused on chance and not allowing it's users complete hands on control.
There for this live user is moving on to cubase.. Anyone out there have any good feedback with this?

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multiple computers to speed processing?

basilsimon — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:48:27 GMT

Recently, I've been running a ton of complicated racks (with multiple racks inside of them...it's racks all the way down, you see)...
And my CPU has been hurting pretty bad.
I know that with programs like Logic, you can distribute some of the processing functions to other computers via ethernet. Can you do this with live?

Also, if it is possible, can one use it to reduce latency when using it to take in data from live performances that I'm using to control sidechained gates? Is there ANYTHING one can do to reduce that kind of analog-digital-analog latency?

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midi clock movement

akash — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:26 GMT

what are people doing to move midi clock data around (without sending other midi information)?

we're trying to optimize 3 lappys and a bunch of gear.

thanks,
chendo

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looking to hire local ableton guru(s) in PORTLAND OR for private lessons

stereognosis — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:28:24 GMT

feel like i may be reaching limit of other available info, so didn't think it could hurt to ask. peace and blessings,-pa

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i need help!!!!

tigergypsy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:25:56 GMT

Hey fellow abletonians.....i have 2 important shows coming up in a couple weeks and i'm geeling nervous cuz my ableton is on the fritz..
3 or 4 of my tracks/projects are not working.....certain sections simply stop playing and then i hear random little slices of the sectiions as the song plays by..
the cpu marker does'nt spike and i've never seen this before...
i own a macbbook pro and of course i bought the version(6.0.1.) any help?

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Isolating portions of the EQ for separate effects?

basilsimon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:53:49 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to isolate portions of the eq in order to effect them separately? For example, taking just the high end and running beat repeat on it, or having two tracks playing together and wanting to run ducking compression on just the low end so that the basses don't overpower each other yet avoiding the "sea sick" problem when you compress the whole mix and everything keeps fading in and out (I'm sure you've heard songs that have this issue).
Advice? Ideas?
Thanks!
- Baz

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Automaton plugin by Audio Damage

shamanstar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:05:47 GMT

I stumbled across this plugin that just came out and could only find one review bcz its pretty new, but the review was good so i decided to buy it. I have been looking for a good glitch plugin that I can use on my mac and have used Major Malfunction (which I havent been able to get into bcz the demo beeps at you so it just isnt fun to experiment with. I bought Effectrix by SugarBytes and like that alot, and now i have Automaton. I think it is the most fun of the three. I have been fiddling with it for hours now and it sounds so great I had to come spread the good word! (:

Here's the review: http://www.kvraudio.com/user_review/3371.html
Here's where you can get the plugin: http://www.audiodamage.com/effects/product.php?pid=AD020

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hardware/live track syncing

Deeco — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:06:14 GMT

I've been using Live since version 5. I have never, ever, ever been able to sync my external hardware with, say, tracks I buy and warp to the first beat. I know this is due to latency and I know how to fix it when the monitoring is turned off... My question is , is there really away to find that sweet spot where I can play my midi slaved hardware and keep it in time with tracks arranged as mentioned at the beginning of this post.

thanks in advance.

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A song I made using Live 7 with side chain compression and some..

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:40:28 GMT

As you may have already heard I am extremely in to unique song structuring and sound design. I seek to achieve a Hot as possible signal with out clipping.. Your feed back is always appreciated..

http://depositfiles.com/files/8244051
Just click on the free link and wait till download.
This Track is highly compressed it's only like 7.8 mb as opposed to its original state at 108 mb. So it should download much quicker than it's predecessor.

I made some sound changes and a bit more e.q structuring along with a better grove to the beat.. Love to have feed back if you can thanks and have a happy day...

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Audio/Video MIDI Project: AMV2: Naruto Featuring the Legendary DJ Quest

joel — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:17:06 GMT

Scratch Video soundtrack with Live performance!!!

http://www.theoppositeoffaith.com/Press_release_DSI_001_01_full.htm

This is likely the last AMV video project Opposite of Faith will do. It is meant to be a demo of the advanced MIDI set up and creative application of the tools we are capable of. We remixed the song ‘Phaseshift’ and created the sound track to it. It feature the combination of the Legendary DJ Quest-one of the founders of modern turntablism, inventor of ‘Hamster Style’ and ‘Power Scratching’

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Quest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyaSiUSR8j4

Once again this is a scratch soundtrack-all sound effects were created through DJ performance and/or sound design. Video cuts were done with Serato and any edits or warping were done in Ableton Live and After Effects.

The Dave Smith Instruments Evolver is the master sequencer and controller in this set up. You can see how it works especially during the end solo. Its sequencer sends out MIDI notes to control both Turntables-which are slaved via MIDI-changing their pitch which alters the speed of the turntable platter, This process alters the sound of what ever the turntables are playing and creating a melody matching the Evolvers sequence. The audio signal is also processed on a separate chanels which is brought in through the effects loop. The Ecler Nuo 4 and the Behringer FCB 1010 control parameter (MIDI Control Changes) to give Quest additional control options.

DJ Quest Set up 1:

Video:

Vestax Controller One Turntable
Rane/Serato Video SL
TTM 57
Mixer Video Cuts were done mostly in a separate pass using Serato Video SL

Audio 1:

Vestax Controller One Turntable
Numark CDX CD Turntable
Ableton Live
TTM 57 Mixer

Various samples and sounds that need to be cut in a particular way were burned to CD and the Numark CD was used

Audio 2:

Dave Smith Instrument Evoler
Vestax Controller One Turntable
Numark CDX CD Turntable
Rane/Serato TTM 57 Mixer
Ecler Nuo 4 MIDI Mixer
Behringer FCB 1010

The Koass Pad was used as a MIDI controller and the Evolver was used as a MIDI slave and sound processor

J from the Opposite of Faith’s set up:

KP 3 Kaoss Pad
Dave Smith Instruments Evolver
Ecler Nuo 4 MIDI Mixer

The Video can be seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJhsh9sIyRk

The Legendary DJ Quest MIDI solo can be seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2Zl3qsL9-0

The songs, updates and all video projects for the Opposite of Faith can be seen here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/oppositeoffaith

WE ARE TRYING TO PUSH THE CREATIVE EDGE AND NEED YOUR SUPPORT-PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE IT!!!

Thanks and hit us up!!!

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syncing two laptops via midi??

cory_zaradur — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:14:04 GMT

hey, i was wondering if anyone could give me some steps on how to sync two laptops together? I know that it's possibly and fairly easy to do but we have been having some troubles, I think there is something we are not getting.

our setup is:
2 macbook pro laptops (one running live 6 one running live 5)
Version 5 laptop has an m-audio firewire410 , the version 6 laptop has an m-audio midisport2X2.

I know that we have to set one laptop as the master and one as the slave, but we're not sure exactly who should be running the midi out or in? we're also not sure which things to select in abletons preferences (i believe there is remote, track, sync)?

anyone help would be MUCH appreciated!

thanks

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Djing with Live

orbiculus — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:34:45 GMT

I have a few tracks loaded into Live to DJ with Fader F1 assigned as my crossfader and pads P13-P15 on the Trigger Finger. Now I have this problem... whenever I hit an assigned pad to start a track to play it also has loaded drum sounds like for ex. when I hit P13 it has a Hi-Hit sound before the track plays or a bass drum sound when I hit pad P14. How do I unload the drum sounds so when I hit a pad to start a track to
play... it'll play without hearing a drum sound?

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Guitar Rig and Live

akash — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:29:53 GMT

Anybody out there using it? I really like my sound with Guitar Rig, but looper is pretty terrible. I'd like to use looping capabilities with Live.

Anybody doing this? How's it going?

Thanks,
chendo
www.guerrillasoul.com

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Ableton Live User Group-Los Angeles 9/25/08

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:55:52 GMT

Ableton Live User Group-Los Angeles
September 25, 2008 8PM
SAE Institute
Upstairs classroom
6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Topic: "Playing Live Sets Using Ableton and Alternative Controllers"

Special Guest: Owen Vallis
Director: Laura Escudé

Owen Vallis is a producer/composer whose interests have involved him in everything from producing indie bands such as LA's Rumspringa, building multi-touch interfaces with collaborator Jordan Hochenbaum, and performing live electronic music with artist Jeff Lufkin as the group Speakers.
Born in Canada, Owen moved first to San Fransisco where he DJ'd and began composing music, and then later to Nashville where he began to produce. In 2005, Owen moved to Los Angeles to attend Cal-Art's music tech program for his BFA.

During his last year at Cal-Arts Owen worked both on the construction of a multi-touch table and was part of the group who ported the monome to the arduino platform. He is currently working towards a PhD in multi-media engineering, teaching at CalArts, and recently became the director of technology and special projects for Slogan Music in Hollywood.
Owen has always been fascinated with the intersection of technology and art, feeling that the meeting of the two can bring about new areas of artistic creativity.

Please join the Ableton User Group-Los Angeles on MySpace: www.myspace.com/abletonlosangeles

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Live vs. Batman

Frequencyfire — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:52:34 GMT

I can't make up my mind. I think that the warp markers would whoop Batman's butt.

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Upgrading to 7 will slow you down.... for a minute at least...

Frequencyfire — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:39:57 GMT

Dual 2.0 Ghz Mac
6-7 upgrade

I think it has to rebuffer all the samples after you upgrade, because it is taking me about 25 minutes to open my projects after the upgrade. Which is definetly a big bummer when your feeling like grabbing a sound out of another session...

Anyone else?

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Ableton Workshops in LA by Ableton Certified Trainer

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:13:13 GMT

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Ableton Workshops in LA by Ableton Certified Trainer

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:11:25 GMT

PCAudioLabs Workshop Series
Making Music With Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Reason, Melodyne and more.
Hosted by EvoTech Audio

14141 Covello Street Unit 5-A
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Workshop Schedule:

Exploring Pro Tools HD 7.4
September 27th, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Jeff Silverman (Certified Pro Tools Operator)

Making Music With Ableton Live
September 28th, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Laura Escudé (Ableton Certified Trainer)

Sound Design with Propellerhead Reason
October 11, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Thomas Wilson

Melodyne For Vocals and Instruments
October 25, 2008
10AM-2PM
$125 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Laura Escudé

For more information, visit http://www.pcaudiolabs.com/workshops email sales (at) evotechaudio (dot) com or call (323) 300-6410

PCAudioLabs Workshop Series
Making Music With Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Reason, Melodyne and more.
Hosted by EvoTech Audio

14141 Covello Street Unit 5-A
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Workshop Schedule:

Exploring Pro Tools HD 7.4
September 27th, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Jeff Silverman (Certified Pro Tools Operator)

Making Music With Ableton Live
September 28th, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Laura Escudé (Ableton Certified Trainer)

Sound Design with Propellerhead Reason
October 11, 2008
10AM-5PM
$250 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Thomas Wilson

Melodyne For Vocals and Instruments
October 25, 2008
10AM-2PM
$125 (Includes Lunch)
Instructor: Laura Escudé

For more information, visit http://www.pcaudiolabs.com/workshops email sales (at) evotechaudio (dot) com or call (323) 300-6410

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Midi files keep changing my patch?

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:26:29 GMT

Does anyone know the answer to this?
I have some Cure midi files that I've downloaded and have been messing with in Ableton and Logic and there's some kind of patch change (or control change?) info embedded in the files so everytime it's triggered from the beginning it switches the synth patch back to some default preset.
What is this called and how would I disable/modify it?
I doubt that Ableton would be capable of this but maybe how is it done in logic?

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ASIO 4 All for Mac?

MikeyFisher — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:04:51 GMT

I keep hearing of ASIO 4 All that allows you to use your external card as well as the core audio. allowing an extra stereo out. ive searched online for it and keep coming across the exe file for pc..

any links?

feedback?

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High Speed Router MIDI connection on PC?

sky-makai — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:31 GMT

I'm sure there's been a post about this is the past... I'm not seeing it, though.
I've heard something of using a 'crossover cable'... but have no experience... seeking guidance...
basically, would like to sync up a couple of laptops in a tag-team set, or a live collaboration.
Thanks!

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pre-listening with a stock macbook ?

pj — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:45:05 GMT

I was wondering if you can use your built in audio in/out, and your headphone jack on a macbook for pre-listening ?

I will get a audio interface some time, but was wondering to practice mixing two songs, for the sake of getting the basics with just a stock computer, although I do have a griffin I Mic somewhere if that would help, but I was getting some crappy sound from it perhaps it is broken.

Thanks

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Some useful key commands in Ableton.

Frequencyfire — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:03:28 GMT

* Option-F11 (PC: F11 alone): Full screen mode
* Option-Cmd-B (PC: Ctrl-Alt-B): Open/close browser (and arrow keys scroll).
* Shift-TAB (PC: TAB alone): Switches between Arrange View and Session View (the linear track view and live performance-oriented clip view, respectively).
* Shift-SPACE: Starts/stops playback at the current playhead position; i.e., it’s a pause function. (SPACE alone starts at the beginning of the song.)
* Cmd-1,2,3,4 (PC: Ctrl-1,2,3,4): Adjusts the active quantization grid in current clips while editing. This one is really essential, of course.
* Cmd-arrow keys (PC: Ctrl-1,2,3,4): Controls Loop Region length. This really speeds up editing in a big way. Up/down uses a large increment (doubling/halving), whereas the right and left arrow keys use a small increment.
* Cmd-D (PC: Ctrl-D): Duplicate (and it duplicates everything, so it’s handy in Session View)
* Cmd-I (PC: Ctrl-I): Insert silence
* Cmd-B (PC: Ctrl-B): Draw Mode – essential for being able to switch between drawing and selection in clip piano roll, envelopes, etc.
* Shift-Cmd-I (PC: Ctrl-Cmd-I): Capture and Insert Scene. This cleans up your set by taking combinations and automatically inserting them in scenes.

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"Pause" button?

basilsimon — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:01:09 GMT

I have recently been doing tag-team sets with a friend of mine who spins vinyl. When I've been beatmatching with him, I've discovered that Live doesn't have a "pause" button - the equivalent of just putting your hand on the record and stopping it. Am I right? Did they leave this off of Live, or am I just ignorant of the location of this rather important feature?

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Live vs. Logic

lukesolman — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:23:55 GMT

i just got logic 8 and i'm considering doing all my production in that and only using live for performance. although i love the quickness of live i just don't quite feel like the production quality is there. there are many issues in making the comparison i suppose, such as how the sound engines/VSTs etc. of the two programs compare or how convenient live functions such as warping effect audio. i was quite amazed when i bounced my first ableton files into logic and they were all clipping away. things such as this make go hmmm...

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Sick, Excellent Tutorial on INstrument Racks, using Simpler and a vocal sample....

Frequencyfire — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:22:45 GMT

love this place... I am so glad you made a tribe for it....

Here's my first contribution. It's a sweet ass Racks tutorial using Simpler, a vocal, and the end result is a sweet steppy transposing vocal wash...

http://createdigitalmusic.com/2008/08/11/ableton-live-rack-tutorials-slicing-and-drum-racks-vocal-slicing-with-simpler-racks/#more-3752

cheers,
andrew

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Help me win - vote for my remix

asperalways — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:37:36 GMT

Hey all. I joined a remix context and nope to win a bunch of gear if I get 1st or 2nd place. Please hit the link below to go vote for me. I'd really appreciate it. You will need to sign up for a "fan" account to vote, but please take the time to. The original track was a not so crazy Crystal Method track. In listening briefly to the other entries, it sounds like mine is the only one that went the dnb route.
Here's the link:
http://www.fuzz.com/contest/remixingprotools/gallery

Please vote ASAP. Voting closes at the end of September. If you let me know that you voted for me either on this thread or by PM, I'll arrange to get you a CD of my tracks. Just ask.
Thank you, and wish me luck.

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Audio & Midi Recorded offset

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:30:26 GMT

I'm a huge Live fan & user but i have one issue i can't get my head around.
I know this topic has been discussed to some degree. Has it just become commonly accepted that anything you record & monitor is out of time with what you originally played?

For those unaware

Example's =
If you plug in any live input (Bass, vocal mic, midi keyboard, anything) Hit play, & start recording you will not be recording what your playing to the music but the delayed output based on your latency settings. This is fine for software monitoring you can't get around that. But for the actual audio&midi that gets recorded should be compensated.

There is a PITA is a workaround.
Tracks record in time if you turn off the monitoring for that track.
So you need to make 2 tracks for every live input.

One to be the record track.
One to be the monitor source or VSTi track.

Turn the monitor off on the record track and route the signal to the monitor track.

I wish this delay was compensated like most other hosts.

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The Tremolo I Don't Want

ember_livingood — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:32:20 GMT

I just made a mix with Live, going between the laptop and cdjs, and realized all the tracks I played through live have a tremolo sound to them. Its not super pronounced but its definitely audible and unwanted. I'm running Live through a newer Macbook and an M-Audio Firewire 410. Anybody else had the tremolo they didn't want?

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Firewire interface reviews?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:45:26 GMT

What are you using? Quality? Durability? # ins? # outs? All that jazz.

I've been using an M-Audio 410 for about 4 years but I'm looking to try something different. It just doesn't seem to be very happy with my Mac anymore :(

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Rewiring Reasn into Ableton question

mulu — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:01:52 GMT

Ahoi
So Ive loaded Live and Reason, opened an audio and midi track in Live for my NN 19 instrument and every thing works when I play it.
But, how does one record the Reason instrument then? I can only get the NN 19 to a) play if the pattern button (matrix) is on..and
b) loop over and over.
When I record it in Live's audio track I get the audio and its drawn as normal. But it wont play if the pattern button in Reason is not on, which makes it loop?? Question
It's possible that you cant record the rewired instruments, and you have to just run Reason simultaneously and loop the instruments? Or what's the deal with rewired instruments..this is my first attempt and I'm very close to done with the track.
Please help
Gracias
Mulu

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max headroom/gain structure

lukesolman — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:55:01 GMT

always tinkerin to try to squeeze better sound outta abletown. i heard a rumor that it's better keep your master and channel faders lower in live and turn up your soundcard and mixer levels. more headroom in live is better? my master in live stays in the red a lot of the time and i'm always wondering if i should back it off. I have peeked over some pretty hefty shoulders though and seen the master in the red. any other thoughts on gain structure would be much obliged.

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Computer Space Sauce

bassobese — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:25:54 GMT

Hey friends! It's xjordanary here with some free fresh new jams for your eager ears! I feel it's high time to quit being such a perfectionist hoarder of the music I create, and give as much back to all my beautiful friends and family as I can. This is the culmination of the last few creative months in one 34 minute mix of all original tunes composed by yours truly.
I hope you all enjoy, and have a hot n sunny fun summer!
Mucho Amor,
xjordanary
aka Bassobese

Click here to check out Bassobese-Computer Space Sauce:

http://www.bassobese.dj/index.php?&page=beats

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is there Intro to ableton???

mulu — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:36:59 GMT

hello everybody, this is a double post, not sure which tribe is more active.....
I just recently blessed my computer by loading up ableton 7 but still am having
trouble working it. The tutorilas on the actual programs helps a lot, but it seems like
I need to take even one sep back and begin from skratch.....

....so.....

without bringing up old questions, coz I'm sure this
one has been asked, but
?where can one find good intro tutorials for live?
I found some on youtube, but still too advanced for me at this moment
Tnaks in advance for any response!!
MULU

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Do usb hubs work with midi controllers?

basilsimon — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:51:45 GMT

This may seem obvious, but can you use a usb hub with midi controllers? Are there any problems with doing so? I'm about to switch from a Firewire audio out to a usb one, and I'm also running two usb midi controllers, so I need to know if I'm asking for trouble since I only have two usb ports on my computer.

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thesixtyone.com

craigvX — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:29:22 GMT

I'm loving this site, both as a listener and as an artist. I'm finding a ton of good music and getting good exposure on my tracks as well. Check it out and if you sign up, please say craigm referred you.

http://www.thesixtyone.com

From thesixtyone.com:

Our Mission

thesixtyone makes music discovery a fun, adventurous experience with persistent reputation and rewards -- it's like a massively-multiplayer game for music junkies who are always on the prowl for new sounds. For everyone else, it's a spot where anybody can instantly start listening to good new music...a place that personifies people getting excited about music simply because they enjoy it.

How does it work?

Musicians upload their music for listening, but rather than allowing the Simon Cowells of the world decide which songs go on the homepage, the listeners do. How, you say? If you like a song you've found on thesixtyone, just click the "bump" button to increase its bump count. Doing so will cost you points, but if songs you bump get bumped by others, you can earn more points! Collecting points increases your level and reflects your skill in picking top songs in your favorite genre!

By listening to songs through the lens of the collective community on thesixtyone, you'll always find good new music. We're committed to giving every bit of music on the web the opportunity to find its audience.

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why i dont like trigger finger- am i wrong?

shamanstar — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:58:56 GMT

the main reason i dont like the trigger finger is that the knobs retain their location... meaning, when i use preset p1 and change values with the knobs, when i go to preset p2, the knobs still think they are where they were in preset one.
is there any way to change this?
what controller does NOT do this?
thanks for the info!

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 2 replies

nativeKontrol

craigvX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:04:28 GMT

Anyone using it? Opinions?

http://www.nativekontrol.com/Preview_Videos.html

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 6 replies

Sidechain Compression?

lukesolman — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:29 GMT

can someone explain how best to use sidechain compression for drums and bass using live?

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 30 replies

toggling between tracks in session view

shamanstar — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:52:47 GMT

i am sure there is a way to do this... i was to toggle between the two tracks i am using while djing with ableton in session view. i want to se the sample display. is there a keystroke for this?
i am driving myself mad!
thanks!
star

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dropouts when triggering new track-macbook pro

shamanstar — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:01:10 GMT

I thought I had this problems fixed but I guess it isn't. I am having dropouts when triggering new tracks on my macbook pro. I have read this is an issue with the intel macbook pros and am wondering if anyone has any advice.
my settings are:
1024 buffer size
input latency 26.3
output latency 26.8
driver error compensation 0
overall latency 53.1

i have a laptop chill pad running so computer is not hot and my cpu never gets up over 20%
this is a new computer and i have no problems with it other than this- 2gb ram, all music files on my laptops hard drive...., 2.4ghz cpu

i am going to try troubleshooting some more but i have a big party coming up in a week so any help is much appreciated!

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Remote SL 25 buttons 9 thru 16 in Automap

Aaron — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:33:46 GMT

Buttons 9 through 16 (under the top row of knobs and above the bottom row of knobs on the left side) are supposed to be open for midi mapping in the Ableton Live Auto Template (40), but they are very quarky for me:

I've been trying to map them as EQ kills for L M and H on EQ3's in my audio tracks. But after I map it, here is what happens: I press the button once and it turns the EQ range OFF, but when I press the button again, the range doesn't turn back ON. If I fiddle with the #'s within the mapping setting (i.e. 0 /127, or 64/127 etc) I can get it to do the opposite - turn on but not off, or I can get it to kill as long as I hold down the button, but never just OFF then ON.

Oddly enough it works perfectly if I try mapping to a key on the keyboard. Press once to turn OFF, press again to turn back ON. But I really want to be able to use buttons 9 through 16, otherwise it's just a waste of space.

Anybody have any ideas?

cheers,

^A^

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128k v.s. 320k: Can you tell the difference?

craigvX — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:51 GMT

http://mp3ornot.com/

Did you get it right? I didn't.

Be honest, now...

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itunes troubles

ember_livingood — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:57:33 GMT

Hey everybody. I have Live 6 LE. My problem is I can't drag and drop itunes into Live session mode. In fact, I can't even access itunes from my browser. Is this a common problem and, if so, is there any way around it?

Thanks!

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Share/Post Collected Ableton Sets Here (.als files with collected samples, zipped)

Ian — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:15:10 GMT

I've just learned the basics of Ableton7 and am now looking for tricks and refined techniques for remixing and programing tracks. I haven't noticed a thread like this, so if it exists, I apologize in advance!

If anyone wants to share their methods, show how they're working, we can post links for downloading our collected sets here. Not that I need to explain to anyone here, but collecting the set first will ensure there aren't any missing samples/loops, etc and that we'll be able to see the full set. Using sendspace.com or similar free file sharing sites, folks can offer up what they're doing with links for download.

Sound like a good idea?

I need help learning, so it sounds great to me!! I don't have many VST's yet, so that could be an issue, but I think it's worthwhile anyway... If you use a particular VST or plugin, please list it when you post your set. That'll help ensure we each have the tools to open the files, right?

If you have suggestions for how to make this work better, please be sure to post them. I'm a total novice!

Cheers,
Ian

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 4 replies

Live 7 workshops or classes?

009 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:08:15 GMT

anyone know of live 7 workshops or classes in the bay area?

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 1 reply

levels below -6 before or after effect/compressor?

shamanstar — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:37:33 GMT

the titl pretty much says it all... should my track levels b below -6db without any effects or compression, or should i adjust the levels to fall below -6db while compressor and effects are running?
thanks!!!

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Hardware for sale...Evolver, RC-50, and Timepiece AV

craigvX — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:46:31 GMT

I need some cash to buy a new PC and replace my ailing Ultralite, so I'm getting ready to put some hardware up for sale on ebay in the next few days. Thought I'd give peeps here a crack at it before I do.

I'll be selling the following:

Dave Smith Evolver + original box + ac adapter
BOSS RC-50 Loop Station + all original accessories (manual, adapter, cd, etc...)
MOTU Timepiece AV

All are in excellent working condition. I may have the manuals for the Evolver and the Timepiece, but I haven't found them yet, so I don't want to promise them in the sale. I'll do another search for any loose odds and ends before I ship.

If anyone is interested, send me a private message for pics and prices...

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PDX-Ableton Live level 1 class--Solovox teaches @ Portland Music Company

carl — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:29:57 GMT

Hey guys...any newcomers to Ableton Live that would like to see how I perform and what all the fuss is about with Ableton Live should come to the class this weekend. 2 hours...dirt cheap...and you get your own computer workstation and Axiom controller to follow along. Also, I'm teaching a Reason 4 class at noon if you're interested. Rock on!

This Weekend:

SATURDAY April 12 12:00 pm
REASON Level one
The best bang-for-your-buck music program ever made. Every sound you could ever want at your fingertips. Follow along at your own computer workstation to learn the basics of the sequencer, song creation, and an overview of all the Reason modules. Multiple effects racks, three synthesizers, two samplers, a drum machine, a loop player, and more. This class will demystify and get you running on this incredible production tool and save yourself a ton of time.
Cost: $39.95

ABLETON LIVE Level 1 April 12 2:30 pm
Solovox's personal favorite...a groundbreaking tool for improvisation, composition, and sonic mastery. A two hour, in-depth, comprehensive class for those who want to get the most out of Live. Become an expert with one of the most advanced music programs on the market today. Live improvisation, beat-mangling, DJ'ing, and full audio production are all possible with this miracle software.

With over 20 years experience in electronic music production, Solovox (aka Carl Tietze) makes it simple and exciting to make all the music you want with just a computer, keyboard, and today's awesome software programs.

SIGN UP IS EASY: Go to http://www.portlandmusiccompany.com/mlkclasses.html
to sign up online...or call the store at 503-226-3719 to reserve your seat.

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Myspace...

craigvX — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:02:02 GMT

Show us your stuff and friend it up!

Here's mine.

http://www.myspace.com/thetastatemusic

What's yours?

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essentials in effects rack

shamanstar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:40:38 GMT

so i am exploring the effects (complete newbie) and am wondering what everyone considers their essentials. i have eq3 and 8 and auto pan thats about as far as i got before i decided to ask for your opinions.
what are some basics to add to my effects rack?
thanks!

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 6 replies

e-mu 1616m audio interface question

manuel — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:03:17 GMT

hi!!
i would like to know if anyone had experiences with
this interfaces.

i never used the cardbus on my dell laptop.
anyone has something to say???

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Tenori-on US Launch Events

alia_w — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:34:33 GMT

Hey everyone!

My company, Keyfax NewMedia, has been put in charge of promoting and distributing the coolest thing since the lunar landing - the Tenori-on. With a cohesive and intuitive union of sound and light, the Tenori-on allows for a new method and experience in music and art. Check it out...

Yamaha and Keyfax NewMedia announce the US release of the Tenori-on at 2 launch events - April 16th at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY and April 18th at 1015 Folsom in SanFrancisco - and they're both free! So come on down and check it out. We'll have demo stations downstairs that you can play with, free drinks for the first 100 people, and lots more!

We're also giving away a free Tenori-on at each of the events! Just go to the website and sign up:
NYC Registration: www.tenori-on-tour.com/nyevent
SF Registration: www.tenori-on-tour.com/sfevent

Who:
Led by its inventor and designer Toshio Iwai along with other notable electronic musicians:

Robert Lippok (www.myspace.com/robertlippok)
Pole (www.myspace.com/poleartist)
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Nathan Michel (www.nathanmichel.com/)
Safety Scissors (www.myspace.com/safetyscissorsmusic)

This innovative boutique instrument will be made available for purchase in limited quantities in the US beginning in April 2008, direct from the www.tenori-on-tour.com website.

For more information go to - www.tenori-on-tour.com

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cpu spikes and glitches

tigergypsy — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:19:51 GMT

my ableton 6.0 lately is givin me grief...it spikes and skips even on the simplest new track.....i have a macbook pro..
im wondering if gettin another stick of ram helps at all...im a little nervous cuz i got live pa gigs comin up...thanks....

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trigger finger vs x-session

shamanstar — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:21:06 GMT

i know it is a matter of preference but i was wondering if you all could give me some input as to which of these you think is better. i have a novation remote sl compact but i doesnt have any faders. it also has 8 drumpads but i could imagine using more with the trigger finger.
thanks for the input!

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NEWB: Matching Audio Clips and Warp Marked MP3's

Ian — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:51:19 GMT

Hey Folks,

I've had some issues which I'm guessing are common and most of you know the solution to. Before introducing MP3's to a set, I adjust the warp markers. I start 1.1 on the first downbeat after manually adjusting BPM. But when I introduce an audio clip sample or another warp marked Mp3 to the set, the downbeats often don't match up for the various songs. Is there a way to further automate this so that all the songs and clips beat match properly? Maybe I'm warp marking them incompletely? Or perhaps I should move the start points of most everything to the first downbeat so when the clips are fired they start at a similar beat?

The only other thing I can think of is having to cue everything..... But that seems like something Ableton does for us? Am I wrong?

Thanks!
Ian

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How do I record midi sequences with Live 6??

Darkstar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:46:03 GMT

So I've been playing around with my Xio synth and 2 programs--Massive and Tassman 4. The presets for these interfaces are amazing, but I cant record the midi sequences with Acid 6 or Live 6. I have a feeling Acid may be easier, so either technique will work for me if you know. All I want to do is record a sequence I play through Massive or Tassman, save it, and open it up in Sound Forge. The first time tried with Acid I was able to record the sequence, but when I played it back, the notes were basic notes from the Novation Xio. I have followed detailed instructions for Live6, but I am unable to record the sequences......really driving me nuts.... Can anyone throw up some useful links or step by step directions for either one of these, please????

Peace out.
E

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Trigger Finger Toggle On/Off?

Ian — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:52:20 GMT

Hey Folks,
Does anyone using a Trigger Finger know how I can make a pad trigger a sample or song and set the same pad to send start and stop info? If I hit the pad it just starts the song, but I'd also like that same pad to stop the song. I've been googling it trying to find a good answer for a bit to no avail! I've downloaded Enigma if that helps. Thanks in advance!

Cheers,
Ian

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macbook pro in the clubs

shamanstar — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:18:25 GMT

does anyone here have a problem with the sudden motion sensor in their macbook or powerbooks? i have heard of a lot of problems from macbook pro users and i have read that if you are going into a concert hall of club, that would be the only time one should disable the sudden motion sensor.
does anyone do this?

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MIDI Drum Pad Controller with Super Fast Reaction Time?

craigvX — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:33:14 GMT

Here's my dilema. I want to record some very fast drum parts. (double bass metal drums) I've tried both Akai and Korg controllers. No good. They're just not fast enough to keep up with my fingers and they drop a ton of hits. Even though I haven't tried it, I'm guessing the Trigger Finger is going have the same problem (being the same price point and all). A keyboard just won't cut it for me as I can't stand the feel of the keys when "playing drums". My best solution to get that nice rolling triplet double bass has been to use three fingers on three different pads but it's kind hard to keep my rhythm solid due to the finger stretch involved in that method.

The only thing I've found that looks like it would do the trick is the Zen Drum, but I'm not in a position to dump $1000 on one of those. Has anyone seen another "drum controller" at a price point between the $200 MIDI pad controllers and the wallet emptying, Zen Drum?

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FaderPort to Remote SL emulation For Ableton Live Beta 1.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:10:42 GMT

Bidule patch enabling the use of the PreSonus FaderPort in Live. With the help of this custom Bidule patch it converts FaderPort messages into Remote SL commands.
Do to years of neither company wanting to supply support I have taken on the task myself.
http://www.rhythminmind.net/presetblog/2008/03/25/faderport-to-remote-sl-emulation-for-ableton-live-beta-1/

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New Apple Computers....suggestions.....

Ian — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:58:49 GMT

Hey Everyone,
I'm selling off my PC equipment and buying 2 new computers to switch over Mac. I'm new to Ableton and was wondering a couple of things as a newbie. Could I run into any problems using an iMac? I understand they aren't upgradeable (except the RAM). My concern is that I won't be able to upgrade the sound card, which it seems like most people here do. How will I output quality sound from the computer? Will I have to buy an external usb sound card? I also purchased a MacBook Pro laptop. Will the sound card be ok with that? I plan on buying a powered usb hub for all the various inputs.

Honestly, I don't really understand why I need a different sound card, if you don't mind, I'd love to hear any input about why I might upgrade.

And finally, can I buy a sound card that will allow me to input to my computers, and thus record into ableton, sound from external sources like guitars, etc.....

Set up will be:
2.6 GHZ MacBook Pro
2.8 GHZ iMac with 4 GB RAM

Thanks in advance for all the help!!

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Novation ReMOTE 25 LE for Sale

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:10:33 GMT

I have a used Novation ReMOTE 25 LE MIDI keyboard/contoller in excellent condition for sale AS IS:
All original contents (Drivers CD, USB cable, User Manual, Addendum, Software template overlays) included in original box and will be shipped in the original "perfect fit" outer box from when I ordered the product new.

US$75.00 ( + buyer pays shipping)

Here is a product link:
news.harmony-central.com/Newp/...E.html

For inquiries send me a private message on Tribe or e-mail me
at info@androcell.com

Thanks,
Quasga
www.androcell.com

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Four Band Frequency Divider Audio Rack (Preset Download)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:42:17 GMT

This is a 100% transparent Four Band Frequency Divider Audio Rack for Live. Unlike the factory multiband live presets this keeps your audio integrity intact. This can be used for frequency dependent FX & mastering purposes. This uses subtractive phase techniques as opposed to minimal phase EQ. In other words the basic signal flow design framework wont change or color your audio. You can test this by double bussing & inverting the phase.
http://www.rhythminmind.net/presetblog/2008/03/17/four-band-frequency-divider-audio-rack/
Enjoy

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 2 replies

anyone use ...

manuel — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:10:56 GMT

the B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000
from behringer???

any feedbacks please!!!
thanks

posted in ::Ableton Live music software:: - 3 replies

Drum Rack Preset - OldSkol Electro Drum Rack

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:11:13 GMT

Drum Rack Preset - OldSkol Electro Drum Rack Designed from the SOS Synth Secrets documents. Highly tweakable kit, insert Audio FX if desired and have some fun. This kit was inspired from the "how to roll your own Operator drums" Ableton Thread.
http://www.rhythminmind.net/presets/Live/Drum/EB%20-%20OldSkol%20Electro%20Drum%20Rack.adg

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Gotta love the Envelopes i.e. volume, transpose, pitch

MAINLYNE — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:09:47 GMT

If you have not discovered envelopes in Ableton. Take an audio sample and hit the Envelope tab and play with them. you will thank me later.

Konichiwa bitches
Cameron

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7's improved audio?

Kai_le_Flaneur — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:43:32 GMT

Future Music mag (jan '08 issue) praised this as one of the big improvements with this version. I've noticed people complaining in the past that exported/rendered mixes sounded squashed/thin/low-res/whatever. Anyone notice the improvement?

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I'm in love...

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:13:41 GMT

http://www.jazzmutant.com/lemur_overview.php

but at the price for just a controller....oi. not any time soon. though it is by far the most bad ass controller I could ever imagine having for Live...

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not recognizing my files

shamanstar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:53:21 GMT

is there something i am missing? i had a copy of ableton 5 then when i got the new computer and audio interface, it came with ableton 6. now, it wont recognize any files in my library... when i direct to the library then pick a folder, it is empty. so far i found a few folders that worked and they are m4u files.
whats up?
thanks for the help!
star

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Something very different…The KARAS AMV by the Opposite of Faith featuring DJ Quest

joel — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:11:03 GMT

What you are about to see is an evolution in film sound design far different from anything you‘ve heard before…

The Karas AMV

Anime Music Videos (AMV) are created by hobbyist who take a popular song and add it on top of existing Japanese Animation footage to give the Video a new and more exciting feel. The Karas AMV was created around the idea of taking found sources and samples from existing Japanese Animation titles and combining it with performances highly skilled musicians and Turntablist to recreate the film sound effect work creating a frenetic, hyper real approach to sound design. After the original sound track was removed, the music (Bass performance and Ableton sounds by J of The Opposite of Faith) was written and recorded into Ableton Live- every other voice, movement, moment and mood was created on Turntables and through Turntable mixing techniques (cutting, scratching, transforming) while performing to the video. The approach was expanded by having the Turntablist (DJ Quest and DJ Cplus) manipulating the Dave Smith Evolver and the Korg Kaoss Pad through the DJ mixers and MIDI control. Performances (Bass, Turntables) were record through the EMU 1616 into Ableton Live and warped, edited and combined there. The final mixdown was performed in Ableton Live and Mastered using Summit Audio Tube EQs.

This is the first in series of creative Music/Video/Art Projects by the Opposite of Faith-creativity without compromise…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P6unZCvFCs

…Tell your Peeps…make this bitch viral…

Contact:

Info@theoppositeoffaith.com

DJQuest@DJQuest.net

Tools Used:

Ableton Live 7-Editing, recording, sound design, video sync
Warwick Bass-Performance
Vestax Controller 1-Performance
Rane TTM 56 Performance Mixer-Performance
Numark CDX-MIDI control, Performance
Ecler Nuo 4-MIDI control, Performance
Dave Smith Evolver-sound design
Korg Kaoss KP 3-sound design and manipulation
Summit Audio Tube EQs-recording and Mixdown
Emu 1616 -recording

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how did i get to be so lucky? newbie and proud!

shamanstar — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:17:13 GMT

Hi everyone,
I have a friend who always tells me i should dj and i say, yes of course, i know i should but i dont have the money for a new computer to do what i want to do... that always seems to be the problem, this lack of new computer. so when my friend told me about an event coming up that i attend and that she thought i should dj, i decided to figure out what kind of program i COULD run on my computer. I decided on ableton and was playing around with it and it was awesome! i showed my girlfriend some things and told her that i would have to wait until i got a new computer so i could fully explore the potential of the program because it could only handle about 2 things before it started skipping and stuttering.

SHE HANDED ME HER CREDIT CARD!

how lucky am i to have a girlfriend who believes in me and can see my passion so clearly as if it was her own?! believes in me so much that she is willing to put money down to support me! (she does pay off her credit card bills immediately)

so now i have a macbook pro on the way along with a novation nio 2/4 and a novation remote 25sl compact!!!!
I am waiting at the end of the driveway for the fedex man!

....so lucky i should go buy a lottery ticket....

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HOW?

sky-makai — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:20:34 GMT

okay, this is kindof hard to describe... but, I was inspired by a recent post about 'reverse reverb', which I've never tried...
I'm wondering if 'reverse reverb' is what I want to do...
sometimes, I hear samples coming into play in a way as if they're being sucked into the track... any ideas about what I'm talking about and how that's done?

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newbie- audio interface

shamanstar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:50:45 GMT

hi,
i am doing one little party and am always told i should be a dj just for my musical taste and ability to pick songs... i dont want to be lame at this party so want to use ableton and my laptop. so i was reading the user manual and it says to cue, you need atleast 2 stereo outputs on an audio interface. i need to buy one but dont want to spend a bunch of money. can someone point me in the right direction? i have a powerbook g4 but i only have a 550mhz processor so that limits me because even the m-audio x-session requires a 667mhz processor.
do i really need two stereo outs or can i have one stereo for connecting to the sound system and one mono out for my headphones?

sigh... if only i could get my girlfriend to buy me a new macbook pro...
thanks for the help!
star

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nuts abut warping

keuch2 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:02:04 GMT

has anyone who tried using this software to mix songs live began going crazy because the warp markers are all wrong and the mixes turn out to be completely ugly? I began exploring this software a couple weeks ago and there are some tracks that are impossible to setup in Live to mix well. Doing the warp markers manually for complex songs will drive me crazy, and I have to use Live for a gig that is in less than a week. Does anyone have any methods/tricks to correctly set up the warp markers so the songs will mix smoothly?

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Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2 (REX Loops)

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:16:21 GMT

Ok one more for you all. I inherited this great analog drum machine a few years ago. It's rhythm presets are some of the best retro drum sounds. For the best representation of this unit i have created REX loops. I have included all 18 rhythm presets plus "System running clock noise" sampled@32/48,000. The "System running clock noise" is the amplified output of the MRK-2 sitting at idle (no preset).
Enjoy.
(Live users don't forget to "Slice to New midi track". They are great to use with Drum Rack.)

http://www.rhythminmind.net/drumsamples.html

http://www.rhythminmind.net/images/mrk2.jpg

I hate to mention this shameless plug. My DAW laptop died on me :( any donations appreciated. If you use the samples for production work please click the paypal donation from the site link.

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TR-505 DeComposer Sampled

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:43:02 GMT

This is the TR-505 DeComposer.
What you have are 29 24bit/44,100 Samples of this beast. Every pad has been captured with pristine TC-Electronic A/D converters. It's knobs&toggles have been tweaked to generate some of my favorite sounds. I have also included “Noize” samples of the amp output abuse mod. All samples are unaltered. This is the DeComposer as is. Enjoy this circuit bent disaster.

http://www.rhythminmind.net/tr-505/tr-505.html

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help with foot controller and Ableton Live

Eliseo — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:33:15 GMT

Hi there!
I would really appreciate if someone can give me a hand with this:
I'm a guitarrist trying to make use of Ableton Live by using a foot controller (Nobels MF-1)
I'm sending MIDI messages to Ableton through my MIDI interface (emagic MT4) and it looks that Ableton is receiving the MIDI as I see that little box flashing on the right hand side of the screen..
However, I can't map or change any parameter with the pedals...
I think that this foot controller sends program changes only... I
s that a problem?
I would like to trigger clips, scenes, looping, etc with the pedals....
Any help???

Cheers
Eliseo

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