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# ELPHNT: Make Better Music

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## Posts
- [Learn How To Build Your Own Max For Live Devices](https://elphnt.io/build-your-own-max-for-live-devices/): Learn how to build your own instruments and effects with this complete beginner's guide to building Max For Live devices.
- [Learn Ableton Live 11: Shifter](https://elphnt.io/ableton-live-11-learn-shifter/): Ableton Live 11 introduced an updated Shifter device. Learn everything Shifter can do in this detailed video tutorial.
- [Installing 3rd Party Packs and Content in Ableton Live](https://elphnt.io/install-ableton-packs/): A simple step by step guide to install and use third party packs and content in Ableton Live.
- [Introducing The Max For Live Curated Collection](https://elphnt.io/introducing-max-for-live-curated/): A meticulously curated collection of the best Max For Live devices around to inspire your next production. Learn more about The Curated Collection.
- [Everything About Sidechains in Ableton Live](https://elphnt.io/everything-about-sidechains-ableton-live/): You've probably used sidechain compression, but did you know there are a number of other interesting ways to use sidechains in Ableton Live?
- [Get Organised, Improve Your Workflow in Ableton Live](https://elphnt.io/improve-your-workflow-ableton-live/): Learn how to organise your instruments, effects and samples in Ableton Live to improve your workflow.
- [Organic Sound Design, Inspired By Nature](https://elphnt.io/organic-sound-design-inspired-by-nature/): Learn how to use the new Inspired By Nature Max For Live devices to create and effect sound using natural phenomena like gravity and magnetism.
- [Exploring The New Chance And Randomness Features in Ableton Live 11](https://elphnt.io/ableton-live-11-chance-and-randomness-features/): Ableton Live 11 introduces numerous new features incorporating chance and randomness. Learn how to use them to be more creative.
- [Ableton Live 11: Every New Feature](https://elphnt.io/ableton-live-11-every-new-feature/): Ableton has just announced the latest update to their Ableton Live music production software; Ableton Live 11. Learn about every new feature.
- [Max For Live: 5 Powerful Devices You Need To Have](https://elphnt.io/max-for-live-5-powerful-devices-you-need-to-have/): Noir Labs Max For Live devices bridge the gap between useful utilities and unique creative tools. Find out why you need to have these 5 devices in your music production workflow.
- [Get Unstuck And Be More Creative With Chance And Randomness](https://elphnt.io/be-creative-with-chance-and-randomness/): Creative blocks are something every music producer experiences at some point. How you overcome those creative blocks is what separates the pros from the rest of us...
- [6 Creative Uses for Ableton’s Delays](https://elphnt.io/creative-uses-ableton-delays/): Ableton Live has a number of excellent delay plugins, but did you know that you can use them for a lot more than just echo? In this video I explore 6 creative ways you can use Ableton’s delays in your music making.
- [A Simple Technique To Arrange Your Music](https://elphnt.io/simple-arrangement-technique/): Arranging music is tough. Use this simple technique to easily translate your parts and ideas into a finished piece of music.
- [Making Music with MaxForLive, Part 2](https://elphnt.io/making-music-with-maxforlive-part-2/): MaxForLive is an incredibly powerful tool for making music. With so much available, getting started with MaxForLive can feel a little overwhelming. To help, I’ve started a new video series, ‘Making Music with MaxForLive’.
- [Making Music with MaxForLive](https://elphnt.io/making-music-with-maxforlive/): MaxForLive is a powerful tool that lets you expand the possibilities of Ableton Live. With literally 1000s of devices available getting started with MaxForLive can feel a little overwhelming. To help, I’ve started a new video series, ‘Making Music with MaxForLive’ that explores some of the best MaxForLive devices available and how you can use them in your music making.
- [Using Chance And Randomness To Enhance Creativity](https://elphnt.io/using-chance-and-randomness-to-enhance-creativity/): In this masterclass at dBs Music Bristol, I explore how you can use the built-in MIDI tools in Live, as well as some really cool MaxForLive devices to help you come up with ideas when you get stuck, or simply help you generate new ideas you might not have otherwise come across.
- [What Is MaxForLive… And Why Aren’t You Using It Yet!?](https://elphnt.io/what-is-maxforlive/): What is MaxForLive? You might have heard about this incredible tool, but are you making use of its awesome powers in your music production? In this video, I explore exactly what MaxForLive is, why you should be using it and look at how easy it is to get set up and start using MaxForLive in your productions.
- [Quick Sidechain-style Pumping With Ableton’s Autopan](https://elphnt.io/quick-sidechain-style-pumping-with-abletons-autopan/): The 4-to-the-floor pumping effect usually achieved with sidechain compression has become a ubiquitous element of modern music production. In this video, we explore a quick technique to achieve a similar effect using Ableton’s versatile Autopan device.
- [Building A Track With Ableton Live 10.1](https://elphnt.io/ableton-live-10-1-new-features-track-build/): Ableton Live 10.1 has some fantastic new features to help you with your music making. I spent a bit of time with the new Live 10.1 Beta and got together with MusicTech magazine to build a track using some of the new features.
- [How To Finish Music](https://elphnt.io/how-to-finish-music/): Do you struggle to finish music? Finishing tracks seems to be a problem that many music makers (myself included) seem to have. To help with this, I’ve put together a video outlining some useful strategies you can use to finish more music.
- [Exploring Ableton’s Creative Extensions](https://elphnt.io/exploring-abletons-creative-extensions/): Ableton’s Creative Extensions is a set of MaxForLive devices that extend the creative possibilities of Ableton Live Suite in interesting ways. Discover some creative ways to use them in your music.
- [Create Drum Grooves With Live 10’s New Echo Device](https://elphnt.io/create-drum-grooves-with-live-10s-new-echo-device/): Did you know you can use the noise section of Ableton Live 10's Echo device to create interesting drum patterns by modulating the noise amount using another new device in Live 10, the Shaper? Learn how to use both of these tools to add unique percussive elements to your productions.
- [Add Movement To Your Sound Design](https://elphnt.io/add-movement-to-your-sound-design/): The new MaxForLive modulation devices included with Ableton Live 10 Suite are incredibly powerful tools for unique and evolving sound design. Learn how to use them to add interesting movement to your sounds and keep your sound design interesting.
- [Generate Unlimited Musical Ideas In Ableton Live](https://elphnt.io/generate-unlimited-musical-ideas-in-ableton-live/): Learn how to use Ableton Live's simple MIDI tools to generate an unlimited amount of chords, melodies and basslines in a few simple steps.
- [The Many Uses of Ableton’s Autopan](https://elphnt.io/the-many-uses-of-abletons-autopan/): Tremolo, stutter/gate effects, spinning speakers… Ableton Live’s Autopan can do a whole lot more than just panning. Learn how to get the most out of this incredibly versatile Ableton effect.
- [Create Unique Instruments From Found Sounds](https://elphnt.io/create-unique-instruments-from-found-sounds/): Having unique sound design in your productions is a great way to set yourself apart but sound design can be a daunting subject. Learn an easy technique to create unique instruments from found sound sources such as field recordings.
- [A Simple Guide To Creating Your Own Drum Sounds](https://elphnt.io/a-simple-guide-to-creating-your-own-drum-sounds/): Drum synthesis sounds like a complicated subject but it actually boils down to adjusting a few simple controls. In this short and simple guide you'll learn how to easily make your own unique drum sounds in Ableton Live or whatever other DAW you might be using.
- [Humanize Your MIDI for Better Groove](https://elphnt.io/humanize-your-midi/): Learn how to bring your programmed MIDI to life using some basic tools in Ableton Live. Use Ableton's Grooves and the Velocity MIDI effect to easily add groove to any part.
- [Get The Power Of Ableton Live Suite For Free](https://elphnt.io/get-the-power-of-ableton-live-suite-for-free/): Ableton Live Suite provides a wealth of instruments and FX to make awesome music, but it comes at a bit of price. If your wallet is feeling a little worried about forking out all that cash then you can make use of the many free plugins available to get some of the power of Live Suite without breaking the bank.

## Pages
- [Sandbox](https://elphnt.io/sandbox/)
- [Experiments](https://elphnt.io/experiments/): Free to download, work-in-progress and experimental tools for Ableton Live
- [Max For Live Curated Collection](https://elphnt.io/max-for-live-curated-collection/): A meticulously curated collection of the best Max For Live devices around — handpicked to inspire your next production. Browse the collection below.
- [Home](https://elphnt.io/): ELPHNT helps you make better music with Ableton Live. Discover powerful tools and techniques from an Ableton Certified Trainer to help you make music with creativity and confidence.
- [Tutorials](https://elphnt.io/tutorials/)

## Products
- [CLIP](https://elphnt.io/store/clip/): A creative clipper for Ableton Live
- [WORKFLOW](https://elphnt.io/store/workflow/): Workflow tools to keep you moving
- [Drum Machines](https://elphnt.io/store/drum-machines/): Vintage drum machines for Ableton Live
- [PADS](https://elphnt.io/store/pads/): Lush, retro pads
- [IMG](https://elphnt.io/store/img/): Save images with your Ableton projects
- [STEPS](https://elphnt.io/store/steps/): Step sequence anything!
- [ESSENTIALS](https://elphnt.io/store/essentials/): 5 essential creative Max For Live tools
- [Console EQ](https://elphnt.io/store/console-analog-eq/): An analog mixing workflow for Ableton Live
- [HELPERS](https://elphnt.io/store/helpers-workflow-tools/): Save time, improve your workflow
- [TEXTURE](https://elphnt.io/store/texture/): Add depth and character to any sound
- [FIELD](https://elphnt.io/store/field/): Give your music texture and depth
- [GEN](https://elphnt.io/store/gen/): Infinite sounds at the click of a button
- [FREE](https://elphnt.io/store/free/): 21 awesome free Ableton Live Packs
- [SPLTTR](https://elphnt.io/store/splttr/): Multiband anything!
- [SHAKE](https://elphnt.io/store/shake/): Loops and samples of things you shake
- [DRUMR](https://elphnt.io/store/drumr/): Discover new drum sounds
- [TAPE](https://elphnt.io/store/tape/): Lofi tape effect for Ableton Live
- [FRZN GRAINS](https://elphnt.io/store/frzn-grains/): Lush, expansive synth presets for Ableton Live
- [SOUNDS](https://elphnt.io/store/sounds/): 100s of sounds to spark new ideas
- [INSPIR](https://elphnt.io/store/inspir/): Creative inspirations for music makers
- [MS-20](https://elphnt.io/store/ms-20/): MS-20 analog synth presets for Ableton Live
- [B3](https://elphnt.io/store/b3/): A MaxForLive tonewheel organ
- [522](https://elphnt.io/store/522/): A tiny drum machine with a big sound
- [EARTH](https://elphnt.io/store/earth/): A creative and powerful drum machine
- [SPRNG](https://elphnt.io/store/sprng/): A spring reverb for Ableton Live
- [NTPD](https://elphnt.io/store/ntpd/): A simple notepad for Ableton Live
- [ELECTRIC](https://elphnt.io/store/electric/): An electric piano for Ableton Live
- [ARPS](https://elphnt.io/store/arps/): Expressive arpeggiated instruments
- [ANLG](https://elphnt.io/store/anlg/): Really good synth presets, inspired by analog.
- [EVRYTHNG](https://elphnt.io/store/evrythng/): All the ELPHNT Live Packs