Working with Ableton Live MIDI Effects

Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, delivers an in-depth series all about using Ableton Live's MIDI Effects creatively, to make more interesting and impactful parts for your songs and productions!

Videos
Introduction (00:46) - Multiplier welcomes you to the course and gives a preview of what he will be covering.
Introduction to MIDI Effects (05:34) - Multiplier welcomes you and covers what MIDI effects are, and the basic ideas behind each of the main Ableton MIDI effects, including how you can combine them, such as "Random" into "Scale". Multiplier also introduces "Velocity" to those unfamiliar, and shows how to fix it.
Offset Notes (02:23) - One of Multiplier's favorite techniques, using "Pitch", a MIDI effect rack, and "Note Echo".
Arpeggio Strum Trick (02:54) - See how to use "Arpeggiator" to "strum" an instrument, just like a guitar. This video also includes Arp Style and a Note Length tips.
Layered Arpeggios (02:56) - Discover how to create Layered Arpeggios by using a MIDI effect rack, and learn about Random Arp Style and Transposition while doing so.
Note Length Release Trick (02:39) - Multiplier now shows examples on how to trigger notes on the trigger AND release, which is super expressive and fun!
Manipulating Rhythm with Velocity MIDI Effect (04:38) - Discover Velocity "Compression", and how to make rhythmic build ups.
Humanizing Chords (05:15) - Now learn how to add Timing and Velocity variation to your chords. This includes the "Velocity" MIDI effect, and a Max for Live device called "Humanizer", as well as some cautionary words about it.
Creating MIDI Rhythms (02:42) - See how to use nested MIDI effect racks to create rhythm, so each time you trigger a note, a rhythm plays.
Using Velocity as a Proxy (03:59) - This powerful concept shows how to use Velocity as a proxy, to modulate something OTHER than velocity. In this example Multiplier randomizes a parameter, in the spirit of Massive's "Trigger Random / TrR".
Unsynced Arp Builds (01:46) - Explore Chord Trigger, and automating unsynced arp rates, to create unique build ups.
Step Sequencing & Other Concepts (04:50) - Multiplier now shows how to make a step sequencer, but more importantly, illustrate some powerful MIDI effect concepts while doing so.
Note Length Delay Trick (01:25) - Discover how to delay MIDI notes, if you don't have the new or legacy "Note Echo" device.
Polyphony & Chord MIDI Effect (02:35) - Understanding "Polyphony" is critical to using "Chord" problem-free. Multiplier explains the concept, how to change it, and how to work around it when an instrument is strictly monophonic.