Field notes
Observations from building music software, working inside Ableton Live, and listening closely to the tools between an idea and a finished track.
Harmonybeam 1.3: Custom Rhythm Patterns, Chord Gestures, and a Resizable Window
Harmonybeam 1.3 adds a full rhythm pattern editor, per-chord gestures for strums and arpeggios, a resizable popout window, swing controls, and extensive workflow improvements.
Ableton Chord Progression Generator: 5 Ways to Create Better Chords
Compare five ways to create better chord progressions in Ableton Live, from stock MIDI effects and MIDI Tools to online generators, MIDI packs, and Harmonybeam.
Harmonybeam 1.2: Rest Blocks and Chord Locks for Ableton Live
Harmonybeam 1.2 adds rest blocks, chord locks, legato rhythm controls, phase shifting, and clip labels for faster chord progression workflows in Ableton Live.
Voice leading in Ableton Live: making MIDI chord progressions sound smoother
A producer-focused guide to voice leading for Ableton Live, with practical tips for smoother MIDI chord progressions in pop and electronic music.
Ableton's Extensions API and Harmonybeam
Ableton's new Extensions SDK arrives right as Harmonybeam launches. Funny timing!