Music Matter Blog

Get some genuine analog sound with Ableton Live. From September 1 to October 31 2011, Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 come with a free copy of Retro Synths, Puremagnetik’s popular Ableton Partner Instrument.

Ableton Live 8 is the ultimate environment for composition, songwriting, recording, production, remixing and live performance, complete with versatile warping and groove engines, and first-class effects. Ableton Suite 8 includes Live 8 plus a world of sound, with 11 instruments and effects, including Operator and Drum Machines. continue reading…

The  2010 Ableton Live Winter campaign has officially started, and as of Monday November 15th 2010  running until Saturday 15th January 2011, you can save up to 25% on Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8, including upgrades from Live Lite. continue reading…

Novation have released brand new video footage of the Novation Launchpad USB Midi Controller, used to trigger clips and create music  within Ableton Live 8.

The video content shows how using multiple Novation Launchpads simultaneously can  open up a new dimension to the world of  music production, along with a step by step guide on how to create the original promo track featured in the video. continue reading…

Checkout this video clip of  Tom Cosm using two Novation Launchpads with Ableton Live recorded in a hotel room in Amsterdam.

Jointly designed by Ableton and Novation, Launchpad places Ableton Live at your fingertips. Whether you’re a DJ, performing musician or studio producer, Launchpad gives you all you need to truly ‘play’ Live. continue reading…

Last month Ableton launched their first Partner Instruments, a collection of extremely high quality sounds designed by their favourite sound designers across the globe. For the campaign this summer they would like to offer all new customers of Live 8 and Suite 8 a free Partner Instrument of their choice. continue reading…