Ableton and SoundCloud have recently launched their ‘Beat the Clock’ campaign – a remix competition with a difference: you only have 24 hours to get your entry in from the time that you download the remix pack!
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DJ/Production duo Disco Fries have programmed and released a free Max For Live patch that allows you to program your Novation Launchpad to flash up with custom messages – how cool is that?!
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As Ableton Live 8 users have the ability to upload their music directly to SoundCloud from within the software, Ableton have once again teamed up with SoundCloud to give all Live 8 and Suite 8 users 5 months of SoundCloud Pro for free, worth €145!
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Whether you like Dubstep or not, you will undoubtably still be able to appreciate the skill and planning behind this video! Using a Novation Launchpad and Ableton Live, DJ Tech Tools creates an amazing live composition that has to be seen to be believed…
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The innovative Novation Twitch touchstrip DJ controller now works with Ableton Live, giving users of the software a fantastic, compact all-in-one performance solution. To get the Twitch set-up with Ableton Live, all you need to do is download Novation’s free LiveTwitchTranslator app from the Novation website! 
However, the good news is that Ableton have launched a rather tasty new offer, running between September 1st and October 31st 2011.
Between these dates, customers purchasing full versions or upgrades for Ableton Live 8 or Ableton Suite 8 will receive the newly updated Live pack by Puremagnetik, Retro Synths, for FREE! That equates to a saving of €79 (approximately £68.50). The offer also includes Educational purchases, although please note that Ableton Live Intro is not included in this offer.
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Check out this rather cool video of someone jamming using a Novation Ultranova, three Launchpad’s and Ableton Live 8! This is the second part to a video that I posted a while back… enjoy!
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Check out this absolutely crazy video of Madeon (tipped to be the next Deadmau5) using a Novation Launchpad, a Novation Zero SL Mk II Controller, Ableton Live and FL Studio to mash up 39 pop songs! We can’t even imagine how long this must have taken to plan and learn, but it sounds amazing and all the products work seamlessly together to allow you to achieve the smoothest workflow possible.
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Put yourself in with a chance of winning a limited edition Launchpad with Novation’s latest competition!All you have to do to enter is to make a short video with a ‘Novation influence’. It could include some Novation gear (old or new), or even just the ‘Novation’ name or logo. Your video doesn’t even have to contain any music! It can be serious and informative or completely wacky and hilarious – it’s up to you, so get creative!
All entered videos will be checked and then uploaded onto Novation’s Facebook page, where it will be up to you to decide who wins! The top 3 videos will each win a limited edition Novation Launchpad, so make sure you let all your friends know and get them to vote!
Competition ends at 16:59 on 15th August 2011.
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INTRODUCTION
If you’re new to Ableton Live and are itching to get up an running, then this quick start guide will walk you through the basics, from installing the software to getting started with making beats! Please note that this guide is designed for the beginner, so if you’re ready to roll and learn what Ableton Live is all about, then read on and become enlightened!
1. Introduction and Contents
2. Installation
3. Authorisation
4. Configuring Your Audio Interface
5. Using the Built-In Tutorials
6. Loading Loops & Samples
7. Warping & Looping
8. Using Instruments & Presets
9. Making a Basic Beat
10. Configuring a MIDI Controller
11. Using Instrument & Effect Racks
12. Setting-up Group & Return Channels
13. Automation
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