Ableton.. best so far.

DJ Alpha NRG · Post by **DJ Alpha NRG** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:49 pm

hello all. i've been mixing and producing Trance music for a few years now. and i'd have to say that this software has conformed to almost anything that i have put it through. being able to mix with your instruments that you either made or installed via "VST" has opened up new possibilites to mix.. mixing with rythmic textures instead of beat syncing. using your own keyboarding skills to spice up the mixes and drop them in like craazy.. dropping basslines and smashing them in. plus.. if u want to produce a whole track.. all u really need is the [op][er][at][or] . it'll give u percussion.. leads.. pads.. sweeps.. rhythmic textures.. arpreggiators.. oh my god this fuckin software is awesome.. for any DJ's that are looking to mix like craazy or want to produce some beats.. from classical to contemporary. from polka to trance. u can do it all in Ableton.. many dj's i have talked to or heard from said that with this sofware.. mixing has been taken to new heights and possibilities. i feel that the intuitive design of the mixing consoles allows for ON THE FLY ANYTHING!!! with use of your effects and anything that u install.. right there. all digital and virtual.. its like having practically weightless hardware that u can take with u wherever u go... i HIGHLY reccomend this software if you want to seriously DJ or produce music.. best wishes to all of the future producers and Trance Dj's

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:48 pm

Holy Shit, I had no idea we could do Polka! I'm getting a band together immediately. And we're gonna look almost as cool as this...

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:48 pm

All kidding aside, welcome to the cult of Ableton. Links to your trance music? (or polka, for that matter?)

Cache · Post by **Cache** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:59 pm

i wonder is there anyone over the age of 30 (or 25 for that matter) producing trance?
it just seems so introductory to electronic music. transitory....
i've experienced people 50 years and older listening to trance, (asian-shake has to be seen to be believed)

curious minds want to know!

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:08 pm

I'm 34 and still making trance. Usually, I do it immediately after a nice bubblebath, but before giving myself a nice pedicure. Then, I take a hit of acid and go to bed.

Makes for interesting dreams.

leisuremuffin · Post by **leisuremuffin** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:20 pm

ok, but does anyone under 25 make polka?

.lm.

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:25 pm

Can you imagine a midi controller like an accordion? Awww yeah! Hopin' around on stage, with the filter cut mapped to the open and close action?

leisuremuffin · Post by **leisuremuffin** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:28 pm

as a matter of fact, i can!

http://www.roland.com/products/en/FR-7/

I kinda want one.

But maybe that's because i play real accordian.
Even a mean polka sometimes!

.lm.

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:59 pm

But can you hop around in those goofy outfits? And if so, is there video?

Infinity · Post by **Infinity** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:24 am

what up dude

we should quit producing trance music and switch to polka i mean... look at these posts here.. obviously polka is where its at.. Ableton is sweet i like it i like operator i like that its good i like it. i also like producing trance dance pants with ableton and other various things that make sounds. i'm gonna go download your mom peace

DJ Alpha NRG · Post by **DJ Alpha NRG** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:43 am

ohs yeah.. i like trance.. good trance.. trance that gives you goosebumps when you hear its intense energetic rises with the compressed breaks.. that flow right to an intense breakdown.. oh man then bring back the theme and bing bang boom f**kin TRANCE IS A STATE OF MIND...

forge · Post by **forge** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:50 am

nebulae wrote:Holy Shit, I had no idea we could do Polka! I'm getting a band together immediately. And we're gonna look almost as cool as this...

jimmybm · Post by **jimmybm** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:29 pm

Interesting post - but I do have to agree that Ableton Live is totally amazing!!!

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:56 pm

jimmybm wrote:Interesting post - but I do have to agree that Ableton Live is totally amazing!!!

I gotto tell ya, I've tried them all, and Ableton is just ok. If you want a hardcore Trance/Polka production work-horse, you need Band In a Box. Throw out your Pro Tools, and wipe your arse with Cubase. Ableton=*yawn*. You want Polka, you NEED Band In a Box. Nuf said.

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:08 pm

Never tried the Polka setttings in BIAB.

When I first got BIAB I put some chords through the country preset and started playing lead country guitar and it sounded pretty good. I damn near fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard, I hate country music but I could shred it. Tonight, I polka

(I don't know who these guys are but they scare me.)

Ableton.. best so far.

Ableton.. best so far.

Ableton is the bableton

Trance is the worlds #1 most well known music.