J74 Progressive is a set of Max for Live tools for Ableton Live specialized in chord progression making and harmonic editing. J74 Progressive allows you to create and edit chord progressions as MIDI clips, making use of composition techniques modelling (such as diatonic scale and chords exploration methods) as well as performance styles (arpeggio, humanized timing and dynamics).
This week here at Sonic Academy we’re super excited to bring you an exclusive in-depth look at the all new Ableton Live 10 with multi genre Ableton guru. Since the announcement of Live 10 last November, Ableton users have been getting excited about what new features will be included prior to it’s full release on 6th February. Over these 13 videos Brendan takes us through some of the best, and also gives us a real world view of this awesome DAW in use by creating a ethereal ambient track from scratch. This isn’t just an update, Ableton have really pushed the boat out in this new version and have listened to what producers want from their DAW, from speeding up workflow, to really giving you everything you will ever need in one box to create just about any sound/beat/effect you could ever want. Ableton Live 10 is going to be a sound design and music creator’s dream! Enjoy!
Bored of listening to the same old recycled drum sounds? Are you looking for new unique rhythmic vibes to inspire your music? This is the pack for you! “Synthetic Drums” series gives the modern producer the best sounding synthetic drum and percussion hits and loops, forged by our top engineers, using some of the highest quality analog and digital synthesizers available. No external samples have been used, all of the sounds have been painstakingly created from scratch in order to give you a unique sonic palette. The foundation of the pack is 130 bespoke one shot hits synthesized to fit together perfectly and allow you to build personal kits in any one of your favourite drum sequencers. The pack builds by showcasing these magic hits and stabs in more than 50 “full” loops prepared to fill up the sonic spectrum on your songs whilst never overpowering them.
Take your music production out of the office and into the woods. Sit by a stream and create some of the most beautiful music you can dream of with this Chillout starter pack. ‘Chillout Melodies’ is an effective library of sounds to get you started in any musical genre direction you are looking to be at. With six Construction Kits you have the ability to mix and mash loops and drum racks to create something entirely new. Great for video production music beds, live looping performances, bedroom DJs and commercial use.
Grab your martini and set your destination to the future with this cocktail of sounds. ‘Future Lounge’ features six complete Construction Kits and drum racks combined together for a perfect melodic mix. Each folder of sounds contain all the elements you would want, from individual instrumental loops to mixed beats and full mixed sounds to one-shots. Each ‘Future Lounge’ song pattern makes your creative flow come to life with ease. ‘Future Lounge’ is great for Lounge, Chillout, Music Beds, Cinematic, Trip Hop, and Downtempo but never limited to any genre.
Ableton Live 10 Certified instructor brings you awesome videos designed for beginner to intermediate Ableton Live 10 users. Learn to get going with Live 10, understand its main features and functions, as well as get more advanced topics and creative ideas. If you’re new to Live 10, this is the series to watch! Scottie begins by welcoming you and then covers installing and activating your software. You’ll also see how to download and install packs, which are additional content made for Ableton Live. Next, Scottie covers many basic, but important setup and foundational topics such as Audio & MIDI Setup, starting a new Project, understanding the Browser, Tracks, and Routing and Monitoring. The almighty Clips are then looked at, which are your building blocks when using Live 10, followed by understanding and navigating the two main views in Live 10, the Session and Arrangement views.
Boost your Ableton toolset with the fantastic Analogue Filters Rack Pack. This pack consists of ten audio effect racks based on real boutique hardware filters from our studio. If you are looking for the sound of true analogue filtering from directly within Ableton Live then this pack is for you. The included racks add creative filtering tools to your Ableton Live Audio Effect Racks library. There are no simple low/hi/band pass filters contained within this pack, just creative filters full of analogue character.
