First 20 minutes of class

History and Overview:

Max for Live is a collaborative project between Ableton Live and Cycling '74's Max/MSP, initially released in 2010, that empowers musicians and producers to extend and customize Ableton Live's capabilities by integrating Max/MSP's visual programming language. It has evolved into a vibrant community-driven platform where users can create custom audio and MIDI effects, instruments, and utilities, expanding the creative possibilities within Ableton Live. Max for Live has received regular updates, integration with Ableton Push controllers, and inclusion in Ableton Live Suite, making it an essential tool for electronic music production and live performance, fostering innovation in music creation and sound design.

How Max for Live can enhance our workflow and production:

Max for Live elevates the efficiency and creative potential of Ableton Live workflows by providing users with an array of pre-designed devices. These ready-made tools cover a wide spectrum of audio effects, MIDI generators, Instruments, and utilities, effortlessly integrating into your Live projects. This convenience not only simplifies your creative process but also encourages experimentation with cutting-edge sound design, automation, and generative music approaches. By harnessing Max for Live's pre-existing devices, you can enhance your music production, infuse inspiration into your work, and tailor your projects precisely to your creative vision. Since Max is a programming environment, you can modify exciting devices or create your own.

This session is not about programming your own Max devices but the creative possibilities that open up to us using Max for Live.

Max Sequencers:

Max for Live offers a wealth of creative possibilities for melodic and drum sequencing. Users can develop custom sequencers that go beyond conventional step sequencing, incorporating probability, randomization, and generative patterns. In this session, we'll cover a wide variety of sequencers like: Melodic Steps, Bouncy Notes, Mono Sequencer, Instant Haus and more.

*INCLUDED: custom drum sequencer for Reggaeton, Dancehall & Afrobeats rhythms.

Why use Max:

Max for Live utilities provide essential functions that can simplify complex tasks in music production or add new features to Ableton. These utilities include MIDI and audio routing tools, parameter mapping, automation control, Hardware Integration and more.

Best Max Instruments:

An overview of Max best instruments like Poli & Bass, Tree Tone, Emit and more.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Yeuda Ben-Atar, a world renowned Ableton Certified Trainer, hails from Los Angeles, California. Originally from Israel, Yeuda’s passion for music led him to the United States, where he discovered his true calling with Ableton Live in 2007, embarking on a journey of mastery.

He approaches Ableton in a unique way; producing and performing with video game controllers under the moniker Side Brain.

One of Yeuda’s most remarkable qualities is his exceptional knowledge and speed, combined with his unparalleled ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and engaging manner.

With years of experience as a music production instructor and educator, Yeuda has contributed his expertise to prestigious institutions throughout the United States, including USC, UCLA, UCSD, Colburn Music School, Berkley School of Music, Cal Arts, NAMM, Skywalker Sounds, Bedrock LA, Sonos Studios, Sweetwater Headquarters, 1500 or Nothing studios, Grammy U, Pensado’s Place, Vintage King, Museum of Making Music, Lynda.com (now known as Linkedin Learning), and Perfect Circuit Audio, among many others.

His projects have included working with and teaching artists such as Timbaland, Ludacris, Lavel Kali(Beyonce, Drake) DJ Numark and Jurassic 5, Beck, Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Ed Sheeran, Rick Rubin, Giorgio Moroder, Simi, Bootie Brown (Pharcyde), Dave Pensado, Madison Mcferrin and countless others.