I write about music production and creativity. About things that took me too long to figure out. I hope for you, they won’t.
A tool that creates a rich and aesthetically pleasing but fully mono-compatible stereo image is not easy to come by. For a while now, I have wanted to create a simple stereo maker that uses only stock devices in Live. I tried several approaches, built a number of racks, but this is the one that has the best and most musical sound. I call it the Stereoizer.
Read MoreThis device is a simple yet effective mastering chain in Ableton Live — using only built-in plugins. You can get surprisingly good results this way. In our increasingly fast-paced world, we often need to submit a track on very short notice — without the time to bring in a mastering engineer for the final sound. However, our music always has to be up to the standards of our modern world, no matter what. This is a situation when having an easy-to-access, quick DIY mastering chain can make all the difference.
Read MoreAbleton Live’s Drum Rack device is a powerhouse for handling anything percussion. In this post I’ve put together all the features that make Drum Rack such an awesome and versatile device for me.
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