REQ: Side Brain Ableton for Guitarists
In this session, we explore everything Ableton Live have to offer guitarists, bassists and instrumentalists. From setting up your interface and pedals to building a hands-free performance rig, this workshop is designed for players who want to record, loop, and perform live using the tools of modern music production. Whether you're recording clean takes, layering textures with effects, or building live looping rigs with dummy clips and MIDI foot controllers, this session shows how Ableton can become your ultimate guitar pedalboard, looper, and recording/performing software.
What You’ll Learn
How to Ableton for Guitarists: Build your guitar rig inside Ableton—from tone shaping to creative routing.
Choosing Audio Interfaces: Pick the right interface for low-latency tracking and clean guitar input.
Incorporating Hardware Pedals: Route and resample your pedals into Live and blend analog gear with digital tools.
Minimizing Latency: Optimize your buffer settings and routing for real-time performance.
Dummy Clips: Use dummy clips for effect switching, automation, and creative live setups.
Hands-Free Live Looping: Build a live looping rig that works seamlessly with your playing style.
MIDI Foot Controllers & MIDI Guitars: Map foot switches and MIDI pickups for complete stage control.
This workshop is designed for both beginners and advanced users.
INCLUDED: Guitar Live Looping Ableton Template
INCLUDED: Master Guitar Board Audio Effect Rack
INCLUDED: Looper State Display Max for Live Device
*Latest Version of Ableton Suite 12 is required