MORE ARTICLE WITH Ableton Live

2. June 2026

SPARKY

Underdog Electronic Music School Chains Sequencers For Infinite Techno Mayhem

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Underdog Electronic Music School Chains Sequencers For Infinite Techno Mayhem

Ever felt your step sequencer running circles like a hamster on Red Bull? Underdog Electronic Music School is here to slap your loops awake with the dark art of daisy-chaining sequencers—both in Eurorack and Ableton Live. Oscar’s got his modular in rave bunker mode, tossing clocks and resets around like cheap glowsticks, and the results are anything but predictable. If you’re after endless techno patterns that evolve, mutate, and refuse to sit still, this is the street weapon you need. Don’t expect hand-holding or basic theory—just pure, dirty groove science, explained with Underdog’s trademark energy and zero nonsense.

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LNA Does Audio Stuff: Shaping Beach Ghosts with Ableton Move

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LNA Does Audio Stuff: Shaping Beach Ghosts with Ableton Move

In a windswept experiment at the edge of the world, LNA Does Audio Stuff invites us to listen through the lens of the Ableton Move microphone. Each pebble, breath, and wave is woven into a sonic tapestry—proof that music can be conjured from the fabric of a place. This is not just a tutorial; it’s a meditation on presence, limitation, and letting the world compose with you. LNA’s gentle, grounded style leads us through field recording and sample magic, showing that the most personal tracks may begin with letting go. Prepare to drift inside a track where the sea becomes

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30. May 2026

RILEY

Pick Yourself’s Guide to Kick Drums: From Sine Waves to Club-Ready Punch

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Pick Yourself’s Guide to Kick Drums: From Sine Waves to Club-Ready Punch

Ever spent hours cycling through kick drum samples only to end up with a track that hits like a wet napkin? Same. In this slick tutorial, Pick Yourself takes us deep into the art of crafting mighty kick drums from scratch—no overpriced packs, just raw synthesis and some streetwise tricks. With a decade of club experience and a knack for making Ableton sweat, the creator lays out every step—from envelope shaping to phase-taming—without drowning you in theory. If you want your beats to slap in the club and on earbuds, strap in: this is the crash course your low end’s

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27. May 2026

TAS

TAETRO’s Ableton FX Racks: Add Some Aussie Mayhem to Your Beats

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TAETRO’s Ableton FX Racks: Add Some Aussie Mayhem to Your Beats

Ever feel like your beats are as flat as a schooner left out in the sun? TAETRO’s latest romp through Ableton Live is here to slap some life into your sets, mate! In this cheeky, hands-on guide, he wrangles Beat Repeat, filters, and a Synido controller into a performance FX rack that’s as wild and customisable as an outback ute. Whether you’re after stutters, filters, or transitions that’ll make your crowd spill their drinks, TAETRO’s got you covered. Grab your MIDI controller, crack a tinnie, and get ready for a no-nonsense push into live FX that’ll have your tracks flipping

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23. May 2026

TAS

Pick Yourself’s Hypnotic Secret Sauce: A Sound Designer’s Outback Adventure

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Pick Yourself’s Hypnotic Secret Sauce: A Sound Designer’s Outback Adventure

Ever wondered why your tracks sound like a flat beer at a bush doof while the pros are serving hypnotic bangers that breathe and morph like a didgeridoo in a sandstorm? Pick Yourself’s latest video is a proper masterclass in wrangling weirdness, laying out a wild workflow that’ll have your tunes pulsing and evolving like a kangaroo on a caffeine trip. From modular-inspired concepts to feedback loops threatening to fry your speakers, this is a ride through techno’s untamed outback. If you’re keen to push your Ableton game beyond the backyard BBQ, pull up a chair and get ready for

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23. May 2026

SPARKY

Andrew Huang’s 13 Ableton Power Tips: Workflow Weapons for the Sonic Street

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Andrew Huang’s 13 Ableton Power Tips: Workflow Weapons for the Sonic Street

Andrew Huang barrels through Ableton Live like a rave-bunker demolition crew, armed with 13 workflow bombs guaranteed to speed up your session or at least make you look clever in front of your mates. If you thought you knew all the hacks, think again—Andrew pulls out tricks from sample swapping to automation gymnastics, all in that signature style: playful, sharp, and relentlessly useful. Whether you’re a diehard drum rack fiddler or just want to stop cursing at your undo button, this video is a quick-fire bootcamp. Spoiler: some of these tips are so good, you’ll wish you hadn’t slept on

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16. May 2026

SPARKY

Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

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Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

Ever wondered why your 909s sound more like a polite handshake than a warehouse punch? Bthelick, the dancefloor scientist with a knack for demystifying classic grooves, dives headfirst into the murky waters of 90s techno. This video isn’t just another nostalgia trip – it’s a practical, plugin-packed breakdown of how to channel Jeff Mills without selling your organs for vintage gear. Expect gritty tips, budget hacks, and a masterclass in lo-fi post-processing. If you want your tracks to sweat like it’s 1992, this is your blueprint. Prepare for crunchy converters, cassette grime, and a big dose of British sarcasm.

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14. May 2026

RILEY

Pick Yourself Drops Three Tension Tricks That Make Your Tracks Pop (No Risers Needed)

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Pick Yourself Drops Three Tension Tricks That Make Your Tracks Pop (No Risers Needed)

Sick of hearing the same old risers in every club banger? Pick Yourself is here to save your ears—and your tracks—from sounding like a demo straight outta Splice. In this video, our favorite no-nonsense mentor breaks down three killer ways to build tension without resorting to those tired transition clichés. If you’re ready to swap generic for genius and want your beats to slap like a late-night taco, keep reading. This isn’t about fancy plugins or flexing specs—it’s about streetwise moves that make your music stand out. Grab your headphones and let’s get into it.

Pick Yourself’s Rumble Kick Hack: Techno Low End in Warp Speed

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Pick Yourself’s Rumble Kick Hack: Techno Low End in Warp Speed

If you’re sick of spending hours on overcooked rumble kicks that still sound like wet cardboard, Pick Yourself has a fix. In this punchy tutorial, he slices through the faff and shows how to build a proper techno rumble kick—fast, dirty, and tight. No labyrinthine chains, no endless tweaking, just a streamlined Ableton setup that gets your low end bouncing in minutes. Expect gritty processing, clever channel tricks, and the kind of advice only a coach who’s heard 400 unfinished tracks can give. If you want your kicks to slap, not flop, this is essential viewing.

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7. May 2026

LYRA

Novation Peak in SCALER’s Live Rig: Digital Powerhouse at the Heart of Hybrid Performance

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Novation Peak in SCALER’s Live Rig: Digital Powerhouse at the Heart of Hybrid Performance

Novation’s latest behind-the-scenes video takes us deep into the live electronic setup of Bristol’s SCALER, where the Peak synth stands as the central force shaping their sound. With a workflow that seamlessly blends hardware and software, SCALER leverages the Peak’s digital muscle—oscillators, effects, and performance tools—to bridge the gap between studio precision and stage spontaneity. This isn’t just a rig rundown; it’s a practical exploration of how a modern hybrid synth can anchor a band’s evolving sonic identity, all under the pragmatic, artist-focused lens that Novation’s content is known for. If you’re curious about how digital synth architecture translates into

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