Ableton has updated its Ableton Live and Suite music production software for Windows and Mac to version 8.3.
We’ve released Live 8.3, a free update introducing greater stability, automatic updating and direct SoundCloud upload from within Live.
Changes in Live/Suite v8.4
- Improvements and feature changes:
- A new “Upload to SoundCloud” option is available in the Export Audio/Video dialog. When enabled, Live will open an upload client after the file has been rendered to disk, so you can upload the rendered file directly to your SoundCloud account.
- Added automatic software updating. When enabled, Live will automatically download and install software updates in the background. Users who update to Live 8.3 from an older Live version will see a dialog box when launching Live 8.3 for the first time, where Automatic Updates can be enabled or disabled. You can always change the settings in Live’s “Licenses/Maintenance” Preferences.
- Changed the naming of the Live application. The application is now called “Ableton Live 8″ and does not include a specific revision number. The revision number can still be found in the About screen in the Help menu.
- The Windows installer has been updated to a newer version.
- The default installation path of the Live application has changed on Windows.
- Added usage data collection. When enabled, Live will send data about your Live installation and usage to ableton.com. This data will be used to help Ableton’s developers identify bugs and improve the software. Usage data collection is optional and can be enabled/disabled in the “Licenses/Maintenance” Preferences.
- Added control surface support for Akai MPK Mini.
- Bugfixes:
- Fixed a crash that could occur when modulating a parameter in the Corpus device with Max for Live.
- Fixed crashes and audio dropouts that could occur when hot-swapping through AAS instruments.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when undoing the deletion of the last warp marker in an audio clip.
More information: Ableton
Konkreet Labs has announced Oblique, a free Max for Live synth.
Oblique is a Max for Live synthesizer which is completely mapped to Konkreet Performer. As a regular synthesizer, it receives MIDI notes from any MIDI device. Unlike regular synthesizers, the timbre of the sound is controlled by OSC messages coming from the abstract interface of Performer.
The main idea behind the synthesizer was to avoid the use of sliders and knobs, and remove technical descriptions of the synthesis process. Being completely controlled by the main geometrical object of Performer, Oblique allows you to shape your sound without thinking about what is inside the box.
Oblique has been designed, from the beginning, to fit both the interface and the visuals of Performer.
Hence, it is not a general purpose synthesizer, but more an audiovisual entity that you can shape and which will react in a certain way. Of course you can use it just for its sound, but Oblique reveals its true nature when working hand in hand with the visuals.
As an additional feature, Oblique can be controlled uniquely from Performer, without MIDI input. It means that you can play it entirely by manipulating the geometrical object, while the graphics in the background give you visual feedback.
Oblique is available as a free download at Konkreet Labs. Requires Ableton Live 8 with Max for Live and Konkreet Performer.
More information: Konkreet Labs / Oblique
Ircam has launched IRCAMAX, a collection of plugins created for Ableton users based on IRCAM technologies like SuperVP and created with Max 5 and Max for Live applications.
This collection features instruments, Audio FX, MIDI modifiers and controllers, all specially created by IRCAM developers giving you a new way to approach sound design, sequencing, and mixing. IRCAMAX is a unique toolbox for DJ’s, producers, composers and musicians.
IRCAMAX features
- Collection: Based on IRCAM R&D technologies, each collection has 5 plugins. SuperVP is the first IRCAM technology you will discover in this category.
- Instruments: Sound generator category. GeissEnveloper is the first instrument you will discover in this category.
- Audio FX: MultiBandDelay and FXSequencer are innovative plugins.
- Free: Special free editable patches like MultiFX or ChordSequencer!
The IRCAMAX plugins are now available for Mac (requires Ableton Live and Max for Live). Windows versions are expected in January, 2012.
More information: IRCAMAX
Ableton has released Kasio-M4L, a free Max for Live instrument by Oli Larkin.
Like its namesake CZ-series synths, Kasio-M4L uses Phase Distortion synthesis – in which the phase of a sine wave is modified in various ways to produce new waveforms. Kasio-M4L builds on its digital legacy, producing plastic basses, sharp bell-like timbres and shimmering resonant pads. Utilizing two CZ-style oscillators, ring modulation, three Envelope Generators and an LFO, a wide variety of timbres are possible. Kasio-M4L serves to bring the classic sounds of Phase Distortion to all Max for Live users.
Kasio-M4L comes with 32 presets inspired by the original CZ-synths. All controls are laid out on one easy-to-use panel for instant tweaking. Select from eight CZ waveforms for each oscillator in the “Wave” section. Different waveforms can be set for each alternating cycle; the second oscillator can also be detuned and mixed as a ring modulator signal. The ADSR Envelope Generator sections control amplitude, pitch and the all-important DCW (digitally controlled wave-shaping) which varies the amount of phase distortion. Vibrato is controlled via the LFO section.
Kasio-M4L is a free download from Ableton. Requires Ableton Live 8.2.6 or higher and Max for Live.
More information: Ableton / Kasio-M4L
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Ableton has launched a Holiday Special, offering 25% off all Ableton products for a limited time.
Whether you’re new to Ableton Live, want to customize your sound with Max for Live, or are looking to expand your Ableton studio with Suite 8 or Partner Instruments, Ableton has something for you this holiday.
From November 15, 2011 to January 15, 2012, all Ableton software is 25% off.
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CsoundForLive is a suite of audio plugins that combines the real time performance capabilities of Ableton Live, the stable and customizable interface design of Max/MSP (through Max For Live), and the synthesis power of Csound.
CsoundForLive is a collection of over 120 real time audio-plugins that brings the complexity and sound quality of Csound to the fingertips of ANY Ableton Live user – without ANY prior Csound knowledge.
Capitalizing on the design power of Max For Live, what once took pages of text in Csound can now be accomplished in a few clicks of your mouse.
More information: CsoundForLive
