Latest articles by Martin Delaney
“A full range of controls for instruments and DAWs, along with a semi-weighted keyboard that’ll please the players”: Novation Launchkey 49 and 61 MK4 review
The Launchkeys MK4 in 49- and 61-key versions – is it possible to have it all?
“Launchkeys are a reminder that sometimes a keyboard is still what you need, even with Ableton Live”: Novation Launchkey MK4 25 and 37 review
We examine Novation’s Launchkey MK4 synth-action keyboards, available in 25- and 37-key versions
How to build a complete mastering chain in Ableton Live using only stock plugins
There's no need to draw for expensive third-party plugins when you're DIY mastering. Here's how to build a versatile mastering chain using Ableton's ample selection of processors
“Ideal for producers on a budget": Novation Launchkey Mini Mk4 review
Novation’s Launchkey Mini series returns with updated features in a refreshed design
Ableton Live 12.1 - 5 things you should know: Auto Shift, Drum Sampler X/Y, MIDI enhancements and more
The chunkiest points in this chunky point upgrade
How VR and AR could change music production
We’re intrigued by the latest glut of augmented and virtual reality headset releases from the likes of Apple and Meta. Our question: how good are they from a music-making POV?
Quick Tips: How to use Ableton Live 12's new MIDI tools
Live's new generative MIDI tools are a great way to add musical parts that we might not come up with on our own
How to use mid/side EQ in Ableton Live: "When we split mid and sides, we can take the opportunity to adjust the levels of these elements individually, and even apply different effects to them"
Mid/side EQ is a mixing technique that can be put to practical or creative use, and Live has what we need to apply it
Ableton on Live 12's accessibility revolution: "When you say 'accessibility is not on your roadmap', you’re cutting out a lot of musicians from being able to use the tools that you make"
Ableton’s Accessibility Specialist Adi Dickens and blind musician Andre Louis speak to us about Live 12 and Note’s improved accessibility for the visually impaired
How to use Granulator III, the new version of Ableton's powerful granular synth in Live 12: "We were frequently distracted from writing this tutorial by encountering great new sounds to save for later"
One of the best Max for Live devices has been given a refresh. Here's the lowdown on its latest version
Polyend Play+ review
Polyend’s Play was a thing of wonder but it missed one thing: synthesis. Now the Play+ comes along, with synths and a physical upgrade offer for users of the original
8 Ableton Live tips that you need to know about
Tips and techniques for Live users hoping to make the most of their DAW
10 more things you didn't know Ableton Live could do
Are you making the most of Ableton? We explore ten more lesser-known features of this powerful DAW
Akai Pro APC64 review
Not so much a tweak as a full upgrade, the Akai APC64 acquires new abilities – and a new audience?
10 things you didn't know Ableton Live could do
The basics of Live are easy enough to grasp, but there’s far more to this DAW than meets the eye. Here are our ten choice picks of hidden (and not-so-hidden) extras
Akai Pro MPC One+ review
Akai’s MPC One+ upgrade brings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a little more storage and a hot red finish. We give our verdict
Fantastic (stock) plugins and how to use them: Ableton Drift
We take you on a guided tour of Ableton Live's new, MPE-enabled virtual analogue synth
Akai MPC X Special Edition review
Akai's flagship MPC gets a refresh, but it's about more than just the retro grey paint job
Atau Tanaka: "I didn’t want to hide behind racks or synths - I wanted electronic music to become a live medium"
Creating electronic music using the movement of his own body with custom-built software, Atau Tanaka takes the ideas of software control and performance to a completely new level
How to create microtonal music using Ableton Live's Microtuner
This plugin, free to Live 11 users, enables you to escape the boundaries of conventional western tonality
Quick Tips: How to maximise your track and mix levels without distortion
Find out how to use Ableton Live's Limiter to make your mixes sound bigger, better, and more professional
Joué Play Pro Option
We get playful with this advanced, but organic, approachable, controller for the Joué app (and beyond)
Akai MPC Key 61
Akai’s standalone MPC Live becomes a full-blown keyboard workstation. Let's see how well it scales up
Halina Rice: "You could spend ten years tweaking your live rig in your bedroom, but one gig will change the way you see and hear everything. There's no substitute"
A-V artist Halina Rice tells Martin Delaney about the evolutionary process that took her immersive live show from dream to reality
