Using Ableton Live w/ Akai Controller

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atopthepyre
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Using Ableton Live w/ Akai Controller

Post by atopthepyre » Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:24 pm

Hi there! I'm new to using drum controllers, and I'm just wondering if anyone could suggest any tutorials (videos or other) on how to efficiently use a drum controller with Ableton Live.

A good example of what I'm looking for would be how Skrillex (and many other artists) uses a drum controller's knobs and sliders to add effects and the pads to trigger samples while they're performing songs live. I've never used drum controllers for anything aside from automation, and I'm still on my way through the user's manual so I've got a lot to learn.

I'm really anxious to start playing live gigs and having fun with my contollers, so any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated!

My Gear: Akai MPD32, M-Audio Oxygen 49 Keyboard, Ableton Live Suite 8, Macbook Pro.

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