MORE ARTICLE WITH Ableton Live

19. March 2026

MusicRadar Tech & Hammer: Building House Beats from Hardware Heaven

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a hardware-obsessed house producer in a studio full of classic gear? MusicRadar Tech teams up with DJ Hammer, and the result is a gritty, hands-on session that’s all groove, no fluff. Hammer’s workflow is like a late-night diner—messy, fast, and full of flavor. He’s got the TR-808, SH-101, and CS1x lined up like a beatmaker’s dream team, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. If you want to see how real house tracks get cooked up—warts, weirdness, and all—this video is your ticket to the kitchen.

Ableton Live, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-808, Yamaha CS1x

17. March 2026

LUMINA

Metamyther

Metamyther Illuminates: Drew Schlesinger and the Sonic Cartography of Preset Design

Sound is memory, and in this luminous interview, Metamyther guides us through the nebulae of Drew Schlesinger’s creative mind—a master whose fingerprints haunt over 230 instruments. Schlesinger’s journey is not just a chronology, but a story of magnetic resonance: from the spectral glow of early synth heroes to the tactile ghosts of analog circuitry. Here, sound design becomes a cinematic landscape, and every preset a portal. For those who drift in search of new timbres, this conversation is a rare invitation to witness the emotional architecture of synthesis, as told by one of its most evocative architects.

Ableton Live, ARP 2600, Casio CZ-1, Casio CZ-101, Cherry Audio GX-80, Erica Synths Syntrx, Eventide DSP 4000, Eventide H3000, Kurzweil K2000, Micro-Moog, Moog Messenger, Moog Modular, Moog Muse, Soundtoys Effect Rack

14. March 2026

SPARKY

Bthelick

Bthelick Dismantles Hypnotic Techno: The Secret Sauce Behind Âme’s ‘Rej’

Ever wondered why Âme’s ‘Rej’ still hypnotises dancefloors years after every DJ rinsed it? Bthelick, the straight-talking groove surgeon, finally cracks open this techno classic and reveals the two tricks that make its melody tick. No fluff, just a forensic breakdown of syncopation and polymeter, with enough nerdy detail to keep even the most jaded producer awake. If you’re after a masterclass in making heads nod and feet shuffle, this is your blueprint. Don’t expect a history lesson—expect actionable ideas, a few cheeky revelations, and a nudge to go break your own grid.

Ableton Live

7. March 2026

TAS

Lillian Frances

Lillian Frances Unleashes Ableton Live: A Performance Breakdown That’ll Blow Your Socks Off

Ever wondered how to take your Ableton Live set from bedroom noodling to a full-blown, dust-kicking, outdoor spectacle? Lillian Frances, the indie pop wizard from Sacramento, isn’t just showing you her tricks—she’s practically inviting you to the BBQ and handing you the tongs. With a style that’s as playful as a kookaburra at happy hour, Lillian breaks down her live rig, looping wizardry, and automation secrets in a way that’ll have you itching to haul your gear up the nearest boulder. If you’re keen on turning your laptop jams into a one-person rave, this video is the sausage sizzle you

Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Mackie Battery Powered Speakers, Mackie Mixer, MIDI Keyboard

2. March 2026

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Gets Dirty: Ableton Distortion Devices Unleashed

Distortion isn’t just about turning your mix into a fried breakfast – it’s a secret weapon for everything from punchy subs to lo-fi nostalgia. In this hands-on masterclass, MusicRadar Tech’s Tom Glendinning dives into Ableton Live’s built-in distortion arsenal, showing off tricks that’ll make your 808s scream and your chords sizzle. Expect gritty tips, clever hacks, and a few curveballs that’ll have you rethinking those stock effects. If you think you know Saturator, Redux, and Erosion, think again – this video is a rave bunker of sound design ideas. Grab your headphones, because the real magic is best experienced with

Ableton Live, Cabinet, Dynamic Tube, Erosion, Overdrive, Pedal, Redux, Saturator

26. February 2026

SPARKY

LNA Does Audio Stuff

LNA Does Audio Stuff: Gain Staging, Cats, and Clipping – A Feline Guide to Clean Mixes

LNA Does Audio Stuff is back, and this time she’s wrangling cats, glass bowls, and Ableton Live to explain why your mixes sound like a toaster-fight at 0 dBFS. Forget dry textbooks—Liina’s got visual metaphors, real-world DAW moves, and a knack for making even digital clipping seem adorable (until it isn’t). If you want your tracks to breathe, not wheeze, and you’re tired of mixes that collapse like a cheap tent, this is your crash course. Expect practical tips, a few feline cameos, and a healthy dose of British wit. Don’t let the playful vibe fool you—this is serious mix

Ableton Live

25. February 2026

LUMINA

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself: Sculpting Sonic Atmospheres with Texture Alchemy

Too many tracks float on the surface, their depths unexplored. In this poetic journey, Pick Yourself invites us to drift beneath the obvious—where texture and atmosphere become the silent architects of emotion. Through a blend of synthetic shimmer and organic resonance, we witness how even the most basic tools in Ableton Live can conjure immersive, breathing soundscapes. This is not just a tutorial; it’s an invitation to sculpt with rain, to let modulation become the wind in your sonic sails. For those who crave music that exhales fog and fractured light, this video is a masterclass in making your tracks

Ableton Erosion, Ableton Glue Compressor, Ableton Grain Delay, Ableton Hybrid Reverb, Ableton Live, Ableton Phaser-Flanger, Ableton Saturator, Ableton Wavetable, Shaperbox

19. February 2026

RILEY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech’s Techno Toolbox: 8 Studio Tricks That Slap Harder Than a 909

Ever wondered how the pros get their techno tracks to rumble like a subway train at midnight? MusicRadar Tech is back with a mixtape of eight killer studio sessions, each one packed with streetwise tricks for building kicks, layering drums, and keeping your grooves rolling all night. This isn’t some dry, white-coat tutorial—these are real producers, real hacks, and real gear, all stitched together by the MusicRadar Tech crew’s no-nonsense, hands-on style. If you’re after fat kicks, hypnotic melodies, and mastering moves that’ll make your tracks punch through busted car speakers, you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer

Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Fatso Senior, Flux Stereo Tool, Overstayer Channel Strip, Soundtoys Decapitator, TR-808, TR-909, UAD Cambridge EQ, UAD Pultec EQ, Valhalla Frequency Echo, Vermona MIDI Interface, Xfer LFO Tool

19. February 2026

RILEY

LNA Does Audio Stuff

LNA Does Audio Stuff: 60 Minutes to a Banger—No Excuses, Just Grooves

Ever stared at your DAW for hours, only to end up with a half-baked loop and a cold cup of coffee? LNA Does Audio Stuff is here to break the curse with a 60-minute track challenge that’s all about finishing, not fussing. Liina’s vibe is chill but her workflow is razor-sharp, showing you how to flip creative blocks into finished tracks using Ableton Live and the Bloom Palette Modular plugin. If you’re tired of perfection paralysis and want to see how a real producer gets it done—mistakes, weird vocals, and all—this one’s for you. Plus, there’s a free plugin and

Ableton Live, Excite Audio Bloom Palette Modular

9. February 2026

LUMINA

Josh Lucan

Josh Lucan’s Sonic Alchemy: Channeling Tangerine Dream’s Nebulae

What if you could distill the cosmic resonance of Tangerine Dream and let it bloom anew in the present? Josh Lucan, Los Angeles composer and sonic cartographer, invites us into a world where sequencers become stargates and melodies spiral like magnetic auroras. In this immersive exploration, Lucan dissects the DNA of Berlin School legends and reconstructs it with modern hardware, vintage tape, and spectral software. The result is not just a technical tutorial, but a journey through fog, memory, and the shimmer of analog ghosts. Prepare to drift inside a soundscape where every detail tells a story, and every sequence

Ableton Live, Emu Emulator, Intellijel Metropolix, Moog 10, Prophet (soft synth), Squarp Hapax, Tascam TSR-8, Waldorf PPG (Software-Emulation)

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