Recently we’ve been exploring the wonderful world of musical interpolation. From understanding exactly what it is and how it differs from sampling (What’s is an interpolation and how does it differ from sampling?), to the…
Author: Simon Gilbert
In the previous post, we explored what interpolation is in the context of music production. We learnt how it differs from sampling, and why it has become such a valuable creative technique in its own…
Sampling has become one of the defining creative techniques in modern music production, but it isn’t the only way to incorporate elements of an existing song into a new composition. You may also have come…
When Ableton released the Beta version of Extensions SDK in June, it unlocked a whole new level of customisation for Live. With a little help from AI, users can now build their own features, automate…
While the name Barry Beats may not be as familiar in the world of Hip-Hop production as a Dr Dre, or a Kanye West, those in the know are only too aware that on YouTube…
For today’s blog, we are going back in time… Way back, as we pose the question “What was the very first record to use a sample loop?” So, don your detective hats as we predate…
Whether it’s a hypnotic Techno groove, a gritty trap 808, or a chest-rattling dubstep wobble, great bass can make or break a track. While the electric bass guitar once dominated low-end duties, synthesizers have revolutionised…
Year on year, AI is becoming more and more a part of modern music production workflows. But is this constant march towards AI powered music creation a positive development or a shortcut that could do…
Ableton Live has had a long tradition of embracing user collaboration and customisation. Now it’s taking this ethos to a whole new level with the introduction of the JavaScript-powered Extensions SDK feature. Max for Live…but…
One of the biggest trends recently in music production has been the move toward portability. Producers are no longer confined to darkened studios tethered to their recording setup. With nothing more than a battery pack,…
