Control Live Using KeyPlay For iOS – With A New ‘Scale Snap’ Feature
I’ve always thought it was pretty hard to actually play MIDI instruments using a touchscreen device – i.e. iPhone, iPad etc. This new app is a step in the right direction though – a new ‘Scale Snap’ feature corrects wrong notes on the fly.
KeyPlay works via wireless with any Mac MIDI software (Ableton Live included of course) – read on for more info!
LiveControl Adds Ableton Live Support To TouchOSC
TouchOSC is a popular iOS app that acts as a wireless controller for a large range of audio programs.
TouchOSC just got even better – you can now integrate TouchOSC with Live using LiveControl, a new MIDI remote script made by Liine.
XBox 360 Controller + Live
You can control Live with pretty much anything these days – Wii controllers, magic keyboards… and now, you can use an XBox controller too!
Make A DIY Ableton Foot Controller For Just $10
Foot controllers, or any MIDI controller in general really, can lean towards being more expensive than what you’re looking for. If you need a foot controller for live, but don’t have the spare cash, then this $10 DIY project (with instructions) could be just the thing you need!
Griid iPad App Boasts Seamless Live MIDI Editing
Griid is a new iPad app produced by Liine, featuring direct Ableton Live integration thanks to a new module called ‘Cliip’.
Alongside full Ableton Live compatibility, it features an intuitive touch interface for editing MIDI clips right from your iPad. Clip editing via a touch screen – why didn’t someone think of that sooner? It’s got all the normal iPad-esque multi-touch gestures, ala pinch to zoom. It makes MIDI editing sound like a breeze.
How To Control Ableton Live With A Wii Controller
Now here’s an interesting way to control Live: Wii controllers! And it’s not even all that hard to set up (tutorial/instructions below).
Air Piano + Ableton Live = Awesome
Here’s an original way to control Ableton Live. Maybe not the most practical controller ever, but hey, it sure does look like fun!
AirPiano is currently under development, but you can expect a product release in the near future.