Here I download a drum loop from Soundsnap.com and open it in Ableton Live 7. I then crop the sample and use the new Slice to Midi feature. One done the audio is in a new Drum Rack with all the sounds on separate audio channels. I re-arrange the midi notes, add a Ping Pong delay and use the Drum...
Huston Singletary explains and demonstrates the popular "pumping and breathing" effect used on countless electronic and dance tracks. Live 8's intuitive Compressor-Sidechain effect is explained and a custom preset is created in the studio showing the characteristics of this classic audio effect.
Swayzak, UK artisans of compelling electronica, have made an exclusive, free Live Set for you to download. In their own words: For all you lucky folk who have downloaded this Live Set, take time to mess around with the clips (stretch, chop, combine, resample): don't just use them as they are. Use...
A brief look at warping multiple tracks. might touch on this again as its a broad topic and can be problematic in many circumstances. this is a basic demonstration using a straight drum take and as example. stay tuned for further videos on this topic.