ADSR Live Stream with Mr. Ed Rollo

Introduction

• Host: Mr. Ed Rollo (DJ, Producer, Ableton Certified Trainer from Hong Kong)
• Platform: ADSR Sounds
• Purpose: Discuss and demonstrate workflow using the Push 2 controller and Ableton Live

Greetings and Announcements

• Shoutout to ADSR Sounds CEO Steve Foulds for his birthday
• Encouragement to interact via chat on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch
• Mentioned new video series: Produced with Push 2 on ADSR Sounds website

Overview of Push 2 Controller

• Multi-functional controller: allows both studio creation and live performance
• Not designed to replace but to enhance the experience with Ableton Live
• Overview of hardware functions:
  • LED RGB color display
  • Encoders for browsing and parameter tweaking
  • 64 velocity-sensitive pads (currently in note mode)
  • Various mode selections (Session view, Note mode)
  • Transport controls (play, record, overdub)

Creating a Basic Groove

• Set up a basic 4-on-the-floor kick pattern using 808 kit
• Shaping drum sounds: adjusting release times and levels for a tighter sound
• Adding swing to give the groove a more dynamic feel
• Using auto pan for volume ducking

Adding Melodic Elements

• Selecting and setting scales in note mode on Push
• Recording chord progressions (demonstrated legato function in Ableton Live)
• Adding a bassline using Operator synth and effecting it with saturation
• Creating an arpeggiated melody with Wavetable synth and Max for Live ARP plugin

Enhancing Groove with Additional Elements

• Adding vocal chops using samples from ADSR packs
• Tuning vocal samples with Simpler’s transpose feature
• Utilizing auto pan and reverb for effect processing

Live Looping and Performance Techniques

• Recording live guitar input with Push and Ableton Live’s Fixed Length and overdub modes
• Creating a stereo effect by duplicating and panning loops
• Utilizing external controllers (e.g., Novation Launch Control XL) for enhanced live performance

Q&A and Final Remarks

• Addressed various questions from the chat (synth preferences, adding vocals, looping, etc.)
• Demonstrated live looping with guitar
• MIDI mapping for convenient live performance effects (e.g., fade to gray)
• Encouragement for viewers to check out the full course on ADSR Sounds

Conclusion

• Thanks to ADSR for hosting
• Encouraged viewers to stay safe and continue making music

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