Masterclass Workshop: Out of Ableton

Music software has become very powerful and accessible, but while ease of use is certainly a valuable feature, it often imposes limitations by channeling our creativity along predetermined pathways. It regulates where you can go easily and makes out-of-the-box decisions into a less convenient and therefore harder-to-reach option. 

In Out of Ableton masterclass, after a thorough investigation of the built-in tools of Ableton, a deeper expedition into the realms of Max4live/MaxMsp will be undertaken, opening up a world of creativity without borders. We start on a white paper, that is waiting to be filled with your wildest ideas. We will investigate how to approach this empty void while still staying close to your ideas. You can dive deep into programming at a fundamental level using math operators, or soar to greater heights by employing snippets, externals, or leveraging the power of Max4Life (M4L). This workshop explores these possibilities in a hands-on way with a special emphasis on creating flexible structures that allow room to grow, both in the moment of performance and over time. 

Before you sign up: 

Please note that this workshop is suited for intermediate and advanced Ableton users and composers/producers. The course is a masterclass and not suitable for beginners. 

Participants need to bring their own laptop with Ableton Live and MaxMsp installed.  

There will be time to work on your specific liveset challenges so if possible, bring your liveset with you. 

The course accommodates 14 participants over 16 years old.  

The language of instruction is English. 

Register in advance: https://forms.gle/HYfAao93yKZv9EBS9 

For additional questions, please contact the course instructors: 

Heinrich Lenz (Master's degree in Electronic composition) heinrich.lenz@posteo.de

David Bilek (Bachelors in Electroacoustic Composition) david.bilek@hfm.uni-weimar.de 

Workshop is kindly funded by telepART (Finnish Ministry of Culture) and Goethe Institut.