Category: Tips & Tricks

Managing plugins in Ableton Live can feel overwhelming, especially with the lack of a built-in plugin manager. In this post, we’ll discuss practical strategies for organizing your plugins to improve efficiency and productivity in your music production workflow. If you’re like me, with way too many plugins and a messy setup, this guide will help you take control of your plugin library. Let’s dive into phase one of this ongoing project!

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Waves plugins have been an integral part of many music producers’ toolkits for decades, myself included. However, in 2025, these plugins have sparked growing frustration among users due to licensing complications and pricing practices. In this blog post, I’ll share my personal experiences with Waves plugins, highlight my top favorites that I still use daily, and invite you to share your favorite replacements. Let’s explore the current sentiment around Waves plugins and discuss the options available to producers.

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In today’s blog, we’re diving into the world of stutter house music effects. This genre pushes creative boundaries, and I’ve developed several techniques for creating unique stutter effects that fit perfectly into the style. Whether you’re working with audio samples, using plugins like SerumFX or ShaperBox, or exploring the envelope follower in Ableton, these tips will elevate your sound design. I also share a custom Ableton rack for creating extreme stutter effects, which is available exclusively to Patreon members.

Let’s get started!

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Reverb is one of the most essential tools in music production, adding depth, space, and character to your tracks. However, understanding how to use reverb effectively can be a challenge, especially when deciding which type of reverb to use and how to apply it to your mix. In this blog post, I’ll break down the concepts of reverb, the factors to consider before applying it, and tips for crafting reverb that enhances your music. Let’s dive in!

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If you’re a music producer looking to enhance your tracks with precise control, learning how to sidechain individual layers can be a game changer. In this post, we’ll break down the advanced techniques shared in our latest video. Whether you’re working on bass, synths, or any other layered sounds, this guide will teach you how to achieve a polished, dynamic mix using creative sidechaining methods.

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In this post, we’re diving into an advanced but essential tip for Ableton Live users — merging projects. Merging Ableton Live projects can save you a ton of time when reusing old tracks or bringing an older project into a new template. This feature allows you to work more efficiently, pulling in the best parts from previous sessions to make something new or simply streamline your workflow.

If you’re looking to enhance your production process, this tutorial will guide you through each step of merging Ableton Live projects, importing individual tracks, and cleaning up merged projects.

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In this week’s video, we dive into Dreamtonics Synthesizer V, a revolutionary vocal synthesis plugin that allows you to play AI-generated vocals directly on a keyboard. Using this tool in Ableton, I’ll show you how to take simple MIDI notes and transform them into dynamic, expressive vocal performances. With Synthesizer V, you can change languages, adjust the vocal tone, and experiment with endless vocal variations in your music production.

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