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by Martin Gifford
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Any VST to improve in Ableton ?
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Any VST to improve in Ableton ?

Hybrid Reverb IMO is pretty good for emulating those Valhalla style reverbs. "Pretty good" is good. But if I can get a 50% improvement in the overall sound with just one click, I'd pay the extra money any day. The cost/benefit is extreme. Even 10% improvement with one click and one purcha...
by Martin Gifford
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Ableton Live 12 Release
Replies: 38
Views: 2311

Re: Ableton Live 12 Release

"I use a lot of plug ins but I will use this stock gear more." Staying totally within Ableton would simplify transferring and sharing files, and make it less likely to crash or have other problems. With the new synths and effects over the years, it's almost possible to stay entirely withi...
by Martin Gifford
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Any VST to improve in Ableton ?
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Any VST to improve in Ableton ?

I'm not fussy about details, and I want to keep things simple by sticking to Ableton stuff. But one thing that makes a huge fast difference to the overall sound is plonking a Valhalla reverb on the master track (sorry if that's an audio sin). It makes a night and day difference compared to the Ablet...
by Martin Gifford
Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Ableton Note
Topic: Ableton Note wishlist
Replies: 44
Views: 24729

Re: Ableton Note wishlist

If additions are made, please don't increase complexity. Actually, I'd keep it the way it is. One of the biggest problems with Live is overwhelm - too many options. The big benefit of Note is that it cuts all that out so that you can make quick progress without going off into tangents.
by Martin Gifford
Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:50 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Lost all Project Files During Update
Replies: 6
Views: 2394

Re: Lost all Project Files During Update

Search your drives for one of the file names, then open the containing folder, etc.
by Martin Gifford
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:31 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings
Replies: 6
Views: 5367

Re: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings

pottering wrote:
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:36 pm
Just lower Decay, Wet and the settings that add color (Pitch, Tide, etc.), and keep Vintage off.
Thank you. I will give it a try.
by Martin Gifford
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings
Replies: 6
Views: 5367

Re: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings

Why not just drop a track you really like and listen to it ? When I compare various settings it becomes a blur. When I drop Vallhalla on, the space, sparkle, and joy instantly instantly hit me. I think Ableton should admit up front that Hybrid Reverb is a sound mangling tool, not a mastering reverb...
by Martin Gifford
Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings
Replies: 6
Views: 5367

Re: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings

Bump. No ideas? I suspect Hybrid Reverb is really just a sound mangling tool rather than a good normal reverb like Valhalla.
by Martin Gifford
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:29 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings
Replies: 6
Views: 5367

Hybrid Reverb Generic Master Track Settings

Hi, Can anyone suggest generic settings for the Hybrid Reverb on the Master track? In the past, when I chucked a Valhalla reverb on the master track, everything instantly sparkled and that was inspiring. :D The old stock reverb depressed me. :( NB: I do not intend to become a master of Hybrid Reverb...
by Martin Gifford
Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: MacBook Air M1 on battery
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

Re: MacBook Air M1 on battery

Methinks in some of these cases, it's the user being fiddly. Kind of like traveling to a foreign country and expecting everyone to speak your language.
No, just counteracting the claim that MacOS is quick and easy to learn.
by Martin Gifford
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: MacBook Air M1 on battery
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

Re: MacBook Air M1 on battery

"MacOS is fiddly as hell" Maybe you can share some examples so forum members might be able to assist? Thanks for the offer. It's probably fine for Ableton. But if you use your computer for other things, then it severely reduces productivity. The following has nothing to do with Ableton, b...
by Martin Gifford
Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:19 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: MacBook Air M1 on battery
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

Re: MacBook Air M1 on battery

Thanks again for the replies. With Windows laptops the Ableton interface would fade out or wash out when running on battery. Presumably it was because of the power schemes. But I heard the MacBook Air M1 stays on maximum power even when not connected to a charger. Incredibly, one day after buying a ...
by Martin Gifford
Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: MacBook Air M1 on battery
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

Re: MacBook Air M1 on battery

Thanks for the replies. It looks like Macbook Air M1 will keep the Ableton GUI clearer than windows laptops when on battery. Another issue: Has anyone moved from using a Windows mouse to using the Macbook's trackpad for Ableton? If so, do you prefer it or is it equal or is it worse? I'm going throug...
by Martin Gifford
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: MacBook Air M1 on battery
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

MacBook Air M1 on battery

Hi all, I want to get back into music production. I remember with Windows laptops the Ableton interface would fade out or wash out when running on battery. Presumably it was because of the power schemes. But I heard the MacBook Air M1 stays on maximum power even when not connected to a charger. So I...
by Martin Gifford
Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: Ableton Live
Topic: Has anyone found a good setting for Ableton Reverb?
Replies: 4
Views: 1431

Has anyone found a good setting for Ableton Reverb?

I think Ableton needs to add a good reverb. It makes such a gigantic difference. The current one sounds horrible and it made me think Ableton was dull and uninteresting. Then I chucked a Valhalla Room reverb and the difference is night and day. I even downloaded Komplete Start and used the Guitar Ri...