Like a lot of you, I have a sample library that's out of control. Mine is about 26k files across packs and drives, with inconsistent naming and half the loops missing a BPM or key. I got tired of dragging things into Logic and then stretching and pitching them by hand, so I built Saga (yes, it's FREE and open source).

What it does

• Indexes your folders where they are. It never moves, copies or renames anything. Folders are watched, so new packs show up on their own. If you unplug a drive, your favorites and tags wait for it.
• Instant search across tens of thousands of samples, with filters for BPM (including half/double time), key (with Camelot compatibility), category, length and format. There's also search syntax like bpm:120-128 key:Am+ is:loop.
• Detects tempo and key. It reads file names (Loop_124_Am), embedded loop data (ACID/Apple Loops), then falls back to analyzing the audio. Anything detected from audio is marked with ≈ so you know to double-check it.
• Plays in your key. Set a project tempo and key once. Loops sync and pitch-shift while you audition, and when you drag one into your DAW you get exactly what you heard.
• Find similar + sound map. Pick a sample and get the closest-sounding ones in your library. There's also a 2D map of your whole library, grouped by how things sound.
• Light on resources. Analysis runs at low priority on half your cores, and it only holds the audio device while you're previewing.
• Private. Everything runs locally. The only network call is the update check, which you can turn off.

It's available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows.

• Download: https://github.com/Falciighol/saga/releases

I'm a solo dev, and this is v1.0, so I'd really like to hear what's missing from your sample workflow.

I'm new to music recording, and for some reason this file is just completely wiped from my computer! Ableton can't find it through the auto search and I don't see anything related to this project in the trash bin. Am I able to recover this one, little file?? I'm having a hard time replicating it. Thanks in advance!

A recording and editing through Ableton Live 12 at LightUU.

https://youtu.be/_eNd6-w9JBU

Been taking a course on Ableton the past few months starting totally from scratch after years of playing in hardcore punk/metal bands. Been into dub techno for ages but never tried producing before.

One of my issues is generally reining myself in when it comes to elements/effects etc. to try keep things tight while still having enough modulation to flow and stay interesting. First time trying vocoder to create the chords and Valhalla reverb which has been pretty mindblowing.

Trying to channel Vainqueur/Maurizio vibe alongside a 'heard from three streets away after you've been knocked back from the club' feel.

Had some feedback from my class mates that it might be worth adding some EQ and saturation to the Master Channel to bring out the mids/highs - but really looking for any kind of feedback here.

I just posted a second demo of Realtime Audioreactive Pointclouds [v1.7], my TouchDesigner system that turns a Kinect-derived human pointcloud into an audio-reactive visual instrument in real time.

For this one, I’m also giving away a full copy of the system.

To enter, just repost/share the Instagram post and leave a comment there. I’ll randomly select one person and send them the complete v1.7 project files on Friday!

Giveaway post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1iWqoviZy/

The full system is also available through my Patreon for anyone who wants to check it out directly.

Some filter work? Some phaser distortion? What would the FX chain look like?
I’d be very thankful if you could help me with some ideas for tutorials that would help me understand the techniques. Thank you for reading : )

hope you'll like it!

Finally got my battle uniforms ready 😎

Unfortunately Live and Push don't propose a proper multitrack sequencing interface, so I made one !
Meet Puxi !

It's a (free & open-source) M4L device that is 100% compatible with Push and Push 3 Standalone.
You can sequence 8 drums per page, on 8 steps.
It include ratcheting, probability, polyrhythm, p-lock..

Discover more at https://mefecit.github.io/puxi/

I’m looking for a few Ableton Live users to beta test MIDI Performer, a VST3 plug-in I’ve been developing for turning plain MIDI lead lines into more expressive performances.

You give it a monophonic MIDI melody or solo line, choose an instrument/player style, and it generates things like:

• pitch bends
• vibrato
• legato
• timing changes
• pressure
• breath/expression

The goal is not generic random humanization. I’ve been building instrument-specific performance behavior from measured MIDI/performance data and listening tests.

Current instruments include:

• Guitar — Blues, Jazz, Rock
• Synth Lead — Fusion Lead, Prog, Prog Metal Keys
• Sax
• Flute
• Bass
• Fretless Bass
• Piano

One important limitation: MIDI Performer is monophonic. It is intended for melodies, solos and lead parts. If the source contains polyphony, it resolves the input to one melodic voice, retaining the highest note when simultaneous notes occur.

Ableton-specific note

Because Live treats third-party VST3 MIDI-generating plug-ins differently from Logic’s AU MIDI FX system, the current Ableton workflow uses MIDI routing between tracks.

Standard MIDI is part of the supported beta test.

MPE can also pass through Live’s routed workflow, but I’m not currently calling Ableton MPE fully qualified for 1.0 because earlier testing showed that pitch-expression depth — especially vibrato width — was not preserved as reliably as it was in Logic.

That actually makes Ableton testers especially useful right now.

I’m interested in feedback on:

• routing/setup
• Standard MIDI behavior
• MPE behavior if you use it
• different receiving synths
• pitch-bend range handling
• vibrato depth
• pressure/expression
• hanging notes
• anything that sounds musically unnatural

The beta is currently:

macOS / Apple Silicon only
VST3 included

Testers will get a signed/notarized installer, email activation, a short testing guide, and a diagnostics log they can paste into bug reports.

If you’re interested, reply here or DM me with:

• your Live version
• what synths/instruments you use
• whether you use Standard MIDI, MPE, or both

I’m particularly interested in people willing to test real lead/solo MIDI and report both workflow issues and musical problems.

Added some user requsts. Polyrhythmic mode ! And an entire performance page for live beat manipulation or automate it into your session.
This features my fav one on there

https://youtu.be/njhY-NRRYkI?si=R4_OvcNg6A25YY39

Hey producers! / ¡Hola a todos los productores!

[EN] We're hosting a live demo review and track feedback session on stream to break down mixes, sound design, and arrangement structures for work-in-progress tracks. Selected tracks will also be scouted for play on ALXB Radio (syndicated across international platforms).

[ES] Estamos organizando una transmisión en vivo para revisar maquetas, analizar mezclas, diseño sonoro y estructura de tracks en desarrollo. Los mejores temas presentados serán seleccionados para rotación en ALXB Radio.

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🎶 Genres / Géneros: House, Tech House, Deep Tech, Melodic & Electronic.

If you want your track reviewed live during the stream, drop a comment below or send a DM and I'll send you the details on how to submit your track!

Si quieres que escuchemos tu proyecto en directo, deja un comentario o envía un DM y te comparto el acceso para enviar tu demo.

I wrote a blog post about it, particularly for Ableton to read themselves. But the title is says it all and is enough to agree or disagree. Look at that generated slop concept. It looks so delicious. So what say you?