“Continues to strike a balance between features, size, and price”: Novation Launch Control 3 reviewNovation’s Launch Control 3 update looks basic and minimal, but it successfully packs a lot into a small package Aug 04 26August 04, 2026Article at MusicRadar
“It’s disorienting, impractical and slightly dystopian – but it's like nothing I’ve ever done before”: I tried making music in VR and I’m never going backVirtual reality has never been more accessible, more versatile, or more deserving of a place in your set-up Aug 20 25August 20, 2025Article at MusicRadar
“New look, new display, new features, proper MIDI out – this is a big update and we truly rate it”: Novation Launch Control XL 3 reviewNovation’s Launch Control XL Mk 3 features a revamped design, more control and improved connectivity Aug 16 25August 16, 2025Article at MusicRadar
8 things you can do with Ableton Live's updated Auto Filter deviceGiven a major overhaul in Live 12.2, Auto Filter features a variety of creative filter types, new modulation options and real-time visualization Jun 25 25June 25, 2025Article at MusicRadar
“A full range of controls for instruments and DAWs, along with a semi-weighted keyboard that’ll please the players”: Novation Launchkey 49 and 61 MK4 reviewThe Launchkeys MK4 in 49- and 61-key versions – is it possible to have it all? Dec 10 24December 10, 2024Article at MusicRadar
“Launchkeys are a reminder that sometimes a keyboard is still what you need, even with Ableton Live”: Novation Launchkey MK4 25 and 37 reviewWe examine Novation’s Launchkey MK4 synth-action keyboards, available in 25- and 37-key versions Nov 26 24November 26, 2024Article at MusicRadar
How to build a complete mastering chain in Ableton Live using only stock pluginsThere's no need to draw for expensive third-party plugins when you're DIY mastering. Here's how to build a versatile mastering chain using Ableton's ample selection of processors Oct 29 24October 29, 2024Article at MusicRadar
“Ideal for producers on a budget and pros who want a fully-featured travel keyboard”: Novation Launchkey Mini Mk4 reviewThe updated Launchkey Minis bring incremental improvements. Although superficially they look like Ableton controllers, they’re equally handy with other DAWs and hardware. TODAY'S BEST DEALS $119.99 at Sweetwater Sound $119.99 at Guitar Center $119.99… Sep 19 24September 19, 2024Article at MusicRadar
Ableton Live 12.1 - 5 things you should know: Auto Shift, Drum Sampler X/Y, MIDI enhancements and moreAbleton Live 12.1 is in public beta now. It's a chunky update, with plenty of new features and toys to play with. So, where to start? Handily, here’s our choice of the top new features... • READ MORE>> Ableton Live 12 Suite review: “A generous update… Jul 09 24July 09, 2024Article at MusicRadar
"It’s just going to get better over the next few years until everyone’s going to be wearing them": How VR and AR could change music productionFor many, the appeal of VR headsets might be considered to be the exclusive domain of gamers, with little else to justify the (sometimes intimidating) pricetags. There’s also the embarrassment factor that keeps the more self-conscious among us from… Jun 22 24June 22, 2024Article at MusicRadar
Quick Tips: How to use Ableton Live 12's new MIDI toolsAbleton Live 12’s new Generative and Transformation MIDI Tools (available in Standard and Suite editions) are a great way to add musical parts that we might not come up with on our own. They apply to MIDI notes only, and are divided into two distinct… May 20 24May 20, 2024Article at MusicRadar
How to use mid/side EQ in Ableton Live: "When we split mid and sides, we can take the opportunity to adjust the levels of these elements individually, and even apply different effects to them"Mid/side EQ is a mixing technique that can be put to practical or creative use, and Live has what we need to apply it, via the EQ Eight and Utility audio effect devices (if using Live Intro which doesn’t include EQ Eight, keep reading, we’ve got you… Mar 23 24March 23, 2024Article at MusicRadar
Ableton on Live 12's accessibility revolution: "When you say 'accessibility is not on your roadmap', you’re cutting out a lot of musicians from being able to use the tools that you make"As the imminent release of Ableton Live 12 makes the inevitable waves, we all begin to focus on our new favourite features, things that we just know will become part of our daily workflow. Then, there are the additions which have less widespread… Feb 26 24February 26, 2024Article at MusicRadar
How to use Granulator III, the new version of Ableton's powerful granular synth in Live 12: "We were frequently distracted from writing this tutorial by encountering great new sounds to save for later"Granulator III is a free sample-based synthesis instrument for Ableton Live 12 (Max For Live is required), designed by Ableton co-creator Robert Henke. Granulator works by importing or recording a sample and replaying small segments of it one at a… Feb 09 24February 09, 2024Article at MusicRadar
Polyend Play+ reviewPros +All that was good about Play is still here, including MIDI sequencing and perform mode.+USB multichannel audio and MIDI is a great convenience when using Play+ alongside DAWs.+Onboard synths sound excellent and complement the sampling features,… Jan 04 24January 04, 2024Article at MusicRadar
10 more things you didn't know Ableton Live could do(Image credit: Future) In our previous round-up of Ableton's lesser-known features we mentioned Capture, movie editing, AI, colour coding, and more - but there are a few more things we want to talk about. Live continues to evolve, and one thing (not… Oct 30 23October 30, 2023Article at MusicRadar
Akai Pro APC64 reviewAkai Pro APC64: What is it? The pad-based hardware controller shows no sign of going away, and why should it? At one extreme we have Novation’s Launchpad series, which are really all about the pads, and contained in a very minimal form, and at the… Oct 10 23October 10, 2023Article at MusicRadar
10 things you didn't know Ableton Live could doWhether you’re a relative beginner or an experienced user of another DAW making the jump to Live, you’re going to be impressed, and maybe even surprised, at how capable it actually is. Having said that, Ableton as a company have their own way of… Sep 15 23September 15, 2023Article at MusicRadar
Akai Pro MPC One+ reviewAkai Pro MPC One+: What is it? Having used Akai’s MPC Live (Mks 1 and 2), MPC Keys 61, and flagship MPC X SE, the mysteries of the smallest MPC, the One, have eluded us until now. It’s time to put that right, as Akai releases the upgraded MPC One+,… Aug 07 23August 07, 2023Article at MusicRadar
Fantastic (stock) plugins and how to use them: Ableton DriftAbleton Live’s new Drift synthesiser is included in every version of Live, from Intro upwards, putting it alongside Simpler as the only instruments available to all Live users. Simpler and Drift shouldn’t be taken for granted just because they’re… Jul 03 23July 03, 2023Article at MusicRadar
