AbletonĀ have just released the brand new LiveĀ 12.1 update and included are a range of device updates as well as new devicesĀ Auto ShiftĀ andĀ Drum Sampler – when we say these two are game changing, we don’t mean this lightly.
Check out Liveschool Trainer MossĀ using both Drum SamplerĀ +Ā Auto Shift together using the Auto Shift’s MIDI-in feature:
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Auto Shift
The pitch correction (auto-tune) tool designed for real-time pitch adjustment. This includes theĀ scale awarenessĀ button from Live 12, making it the first scale aware audio-effect.
Drum Sampler
This device offers advanced features for creating and manipulating drum sounds within a single instrument – even featuring inbuilt effects like FM, ring mod and 8-bit (?!). The new Ableton Move also features this as it’s default drum rack housing for samples, making the controller a powerhouse for drum programming.
Inspired by Moss’ video above – recent graduateĀ Dyan Tai dropped this seriously impressive video using the devices in their own style!
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More new features in Live 12.1
Auto-tagging
This feature automatically assigns tags to samples in the user library and VST3/AU plugins:
- Automatically tags samples under one minute long
- Tags VST3 plugins based on metadata
- Improves searchability and organisation of sounds
Improved Limiter and Saturator
Both devices have been redesigned for better performance.
Limiter improvements:
- Smoother release curve for less distortion
- Better metering and UI
- Addition of Mid/Side routing, True Peak, Soft Clip, and Maximize modes
Saturator improvements:
- More focused front panel
- New Bass Shaper curve for low-end processing
These two devices also feature in the new Ableton Move instrument, where Limiter is part of its onboard “Dynamics” audio effect.
MIDI Editing Enhancements
New tools for more precise MIDI editing:
- New toolbar in MIDI Editor for filtering and selecting notes by various criteria
- Two new MPE-specific MIDI Transformations: Glissando and LFO
Freezing Group Tracks
This one is a hidden feature, which you can add using the Options.txt function, which is a set of optional commands that aren’t accessible through the regular user interface and are often experimental.
Follow the steps hereĀ then Paste the code -_GroupTrackFreeze into your Options.txt file.
Push Updates
Improvements for Push 2 and 3 users:
- Ability to map Macros and experiment with Macro Variations
- New browser filters on Push devices
- Groove addition to all MIDI clips with a single encoder twist (Push 3)
- Auto-tagging for samples on Push 3 standalone
These updates are available as a free update for all Live 12 license holders – just login to your Ableton account online and download Live 12.1
If you’re new to Ableton Live and would like to try it out, there’s a trial version you can download for free. Plus all Liveschool students buy Live at a 50% discount when they enrol.
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Check out the all new Ableton Move that dropped alongside the Live 12.1 update!