LDreTheGiant’s New Ableton Move Groove

LDreTheGiant kicks things off by dusting off the Ableton Move and declaring it a ‘sampling beast.’ It’s been a good seven months since he last showcased this device, and boy, it looks like it’s been hitting the gym. He’s hyped about the new features that have flipped his workflow upside down. Now, he’s stepping back from his trusty Ableton Live on the desktop to give this move a fresh spin. Those new L-DRAG kits packed inside? Major shout-out to Ableton for that. It’s time to reopen some tracks, dive into the drum kit template, and see what this beast can really do in the sampling department.

LDreTheGiant then dives into the beta update 1.5, bringing a sweet new feature: automatic sample slicing. It’s like someone took the slicing game up a notch and added a bit of spice. He keeps it real by pointing out it’s a beta feature. But even with the risk, the ability to slice samples and have them spread across pads is like turning an old mixtape into a fresh club hit. This feature doesn’t warp or twist samples beyond recognition, but it does offer a fresh way to get creative with those chops. Adding fourths might just be missing, but the level of freedom with the existing features keeps him hype and ready to jam.

The third hinge of the update is all about getting melodic. LDreTheGiant shines a light on a new chord feature that replaces octave-only melodies with a heaven of fourths. This once melodic limitation has found wings in this update, as LDre himself was disappointed previously when trying to push out a smooth groove on the Move. Now, it’s time for a melody fest, as triads and fourths open doors to creative expressions aplenty, perfect for his signature chords. This feature bridges a gap, making it easier to compose basslines without forcing bass into a mix where it just doesn’t belong. This tweak sets the stage for a more fulfilling melodic journey on this portable beat pad.