Using Filters to Mix Music

Ableton Lowpass Filter

By Arthur Andersson Although it’s possible to create a decent mix without any filters at all, they are sometimes very useful. In addition they can be used to change the fundamental character of a sound, rather than just boosting or cutting certain regions to make small adjustments. But how do filters really work? Most mixers […]


Ableton Live + TouchOSC + Live Control

Live Control Launch View

I recently found Live Control which is an open source template for TouchOSC that incorporates user midi remote scripts just like the APC40.  It’s a really phenomenal tool, because it basically allows you to turn your iPad into an APC40.  At least the python script was written to interact with Ableton Live in much the […]


Self Promotion Starts the Fire

You are in a band, all amped up and ready to perform. The band mates are present, ready to rock for everyone. Everything is ready—well, almost. The only left missing—which is the most important of all— would be your audience. Every band or musician needs their audience especially when performing. They need people to listen […]