No matter how good software synths get, you can't beat a bit of hands-on control. FM talks to GForce's Dave Spiers about this creation and gets a quick walk-through on the controller
DJ Richie Hawtin teamed up with Austin, Texas-based Livid Instruments to build this step sequencer and MIDI controller for Live, Traktor 2, and other software programs.
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER TUTORIAL. This fast pace tutorial for intermediate to advanced users, covers automating the arp sequencer with a keyboard controller.
A tutorial to show the Mixer control of Ableton Live with the Zero SL MK II controller. Please note: You will need Live 8.1.3 upwards for this particular integration. Download Automap 3.5 for more instructions in the DAW Setup Guide.
One good item deserves another, and we get it in the Akai APC40, a new controller for Ableton Live. We get a detailed walkthrough at Winter NAMM 09 of all the colorful usefulness of this new gadget, and it looks good.