In the articles below you will find a wealth of information designed to enhance your workflow within Ableton Live. Several articles focus on expanding the capabilities of the software, particularly for those using Ableton Live Lite, detailing how to access hidden features within effect racks and unlock the potential of existing tools.
You’ll discover ableton tips for creating custom devices, like a slow-release gain rider built using Max for Live, and a visual metronome utilising a Novation Launchpad for clear tempo indication.
Further articles tackle common production challenges, such as minimizing latency during recording through techniques like disabling monitoring and adjusting track delays. Mastering techniques are also covered, with guidance on effective de-essing using both native Ableton tools and free third-party plugins, as well as utilising ClyphX for advanced control and automation.
Finally, a variety of methods for fixed-length recording – vital for live looping – are explored, and a comprehensive guide is provided for migrating your entire production setup from PC to Mac, complete with advice on plugin and library transfers; it's all part of a collection of incredibly useful ableton tips to improve your music making.
Building a gain rider with Max4Live in 10 minutes
Updated: Mon 26 January 2026 by Ludo In Music
tags: ableton ableton live M4L max for live gain rider ableton effects ableton tips
Turn the built-in Envelope Follower into a mastering-grade dynamics tool (in 10 minutes)
Read moreTL;DR Ableton Live doesn’t offer a truly slow compressor or gain rider for mastering highly dynamic material. By editing the built-in Max for Live Envelope Follower, you can create a custom version with release times …
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Overcome Ableton Limitations: Unlock Hidden Effects like Ableton Amp in Live Lite. Maybe you don't need to upgrade your Live Lite? Follow these tips and play with the missing advanced features without paying for the Suite version!
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Ableton Live and Launchpad Visual Metronome
So you have a Novation Launchpad X or Pro and Ableton Live but sometimes you are a little list during your Live set? What about adding a nice blinking led on your Launchpad to get beat visual feedback ?
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De-essing for free with Ableton Live
Sibilance is the sound of consonants being pronounced quickly, often with "sss" or "tsss" sounds. It's something that happens naturally in different languages. Sibilance can be particularly problematic in vocal recordings because it can make the recording sound harsh or distorted, and can be difficult to remove during the mixing …
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How to Fix Recording latency in Ableton Live?
How to reduce recording latency in Ableton Live? Latency is the time it takes for a signal, audio or MIDI, to be sent from one point to another. Read this quick guide if you want to minimize your Audio or MIDI recording latency.
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Live Looping with Ableton Live - 5 ways to do fixed length recording
Are you struggling to succeed with your live looping performance on Ableton? Here are my quick tips if you want to loop real instruments, like guitars, analog synthesizers, in a live set, and do not miss a beat. The ultimate guide to looping with Ableton Live!
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Ableton Live Step Sequencing with any MIDI keyboard
Did you know that you can do Step Sequencing in Ableton Live without M4L, only with any MIDI keyboard or control surface? You just need to program a few macros and shortcuts, and you're ready to sequence! Without touching your computer or mouse :)
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Advanced Ableton Live Control macros with ClyphX free
Need advanced control of your Live session, using a control surface? But you feel limited by the MIDI assignment capabilities of Live? ClyphX brings simplified scripting for Live tracks, clips and devices. An older version of ClyphX is still available for free, and works with Live 11 and 12!
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