With Ableton Live: The Essential Guide 2009 you'll discover how to make better beats, produce pro-sounding tracks and get the most from the new Live 8 instruments and features.

Step-by step-tutorials show you how to:
• Master the art of texture with Looper
• Nail your Groove
• Get to grips with Collision
• Wield Live's new effects suite
• Get the most from the re-vamped Operator
• Use the new Warping system
• Remix Soulwax-style
• Discover the cream of Live's MIDI editing tools
• Set up your ideal performance environment
• And more!



Plus! Pro Live packs
On the included disc you'll find CM’s Essential Live Collection: an exclusive selection of pro Live Packs, construction kits and samples from seven esteemed audio production outfits, including Prime Loops, Loopmasters, TrackTeam Audio, Producer Loops, Pure Magnetik, Zero-G and The Covert Operators.

Computer Music Special 37: Ableton Live – The Essential Guide 2009 is available now in the UK! Magazine + disc £6.00
Overseas available on the newsstands from:
Europe 12 Aug 09
North America 2 Sept 09
ROW 16 Sept 09

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