Overview
Learn how to sequence hardware synthesizers and drum machines using Ableton Live 12 in this 22-minute tutorial. Master the essential settings and connections for hardware sequencing, starting with basic setup before advancing to MIDI clip composition and creative effects. Explore techniques for modulating CC parameters, implementing LFOs, and creating randomizations, with special focus on advanced modulation curves. Discover whether Ableton Live serves as a reliable hardware sequencer compared to dedicated hardware options, demonstrated using a Nord Drum 3P but applicable to any synthesizer. While primarily focused on Ableton Live 12, most techniques remain compatible with Ableton Live 11, except for the CC control MIDI effect.
Syllabus
Introduction/Basic Set-Up
Composing Midi Clips
Creative Midi Effects
Modulating CC Parameters/LFOs/Randomizations
Advanced Modulation Curves
Final Thoughts
Taught by
Jannis Le Wolff