If you’re looking for a program worth investing yourself in, look no further. Fortunately, in large part of its ever increasing popularity, there’s an abundance of orientation videos on YouTube, so you should have no problem familiarising yourself with Ableton’s interface although there are some very noteworthy certified training facilities such as Point Blank and Dubspot that will help you master a veritable arsenal of factory instruments, effects and flexible Max For Live patches made available (often free) to registered users online. Max For Live, a streamlined version of Cycling 74’s innovative Max/MSP visual programing platform, was introduced in January of 2009, which ultimately became fully integrated with Ableton Live 9 two years later, making it one of few digital audio production suites seamlessly interfacing with a fully modular environment.ĭespite its slight learning curve, Ableton Live is a very approachable DAW.

For well over a decade, the Ableton Community has become a vast global network of forward thinking collaborative independant artist who share ideas and break down creative walls everyday.

Ableton Live is so much more than just another DAW. Since 2001, Berlin-based developer Ableton has endeavored to provide such a program, bridging the gap between performers and producers, and blurring the cultural divide between trained instrumentalist and experimental musicians. But what if there was a program made for both individuals? A hybrid of inspiration and innovation… Other more specialized programming environments are intended for the seasoned electronic music producer who possesses a deep knowledge of mix engineering, sound design, dynamics processing, etc. Some programs specialize in live recording, focusing on ease of use, intended for musicians who want to plug in and play with a modicum of required technical expertise.

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