Ableton Tutorial: Create Midi Information With Probability (Max For Live, Sonic Faction)

[@Slynk]

This video has been featured on the Ableton Website. Check it out :) www.ableton.com/en/blog/probability-pack-sonic-faction-new-live-10-suite/ Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I really appreciate it!

[@richarquis]

Damn. Automating the step divider on and off for the gaps... What an excellent idea. Simple, and really effective. It sounds really fluid, and has just enough unpredictability to it. Nice work. I really enjoy watching your channel, it's fun and interesting, and bullshit free. No long rants about what you did last Tuesday, or that your cat chewed your armchair, or whatever usual youtube crap. Just straight down to business. Cheers.

[@Nickbellarosamedia]

The probability arp looks solid, the strum feature especially.

[@adlibbeats]

I literally heard about this today. Way to stay ahead of the game bro!

[@yudhirgautam1645]

My Man Slynk!!! Great to see another video brother.... Huge fan!!!! Want more videos Slynk!

[@steelesaldutti]

Yudhir Gautam agreed

[@AWFULJ]

When Slynk uploads a new video you know it's gonna be a good time :D

[@MrBillsTunes]

"House Meat", my favorite :3

[@6wackomastermind9]

Awesome video. I’m working on a track right now that needs some variation and these will do the trick. Btw, when are you going to make a video about the Push? I remember you saying a while ago that you were going to make one.

[@beatlejuicefunk]

I love how your shirt changes to Funkadelic one after you've replaced the sounds with bass samples :D Great tutorial!

[@Slynk]

Lol! I was hoping nobody would notice coz I recorded the video on two separate days.

[@cursedsound]

Just got the email today that the pack is out, haven't had time to check it out yet so thank you for the video ✌️

[@carinasagittariusproject4764]

thank you so much, the way you show the step devider helped me a lot!

[@guycalledguyuk]

I’ve been liking for something more intuitive and powerful than the standard Arp, and this looks like it!

[@craftycurate]

Awesome thanks! I find that a well thought out demo gets me going a lot quicker and this is just the ticket!

[@P.Gillett]

thanks! and thanks for pointing out the choke on drum racks. i was trying to figure out how the open / hi hats 'talk' to each other. now i can go fix all those drum racks i made.

[@AntandraMusic]

Probability is fun to experiment with. These remind me of the Drum Sequencer or other extensions in Reason. They also has some nice probability settings. Those were some sweet patterns you made!

[@abulka]

There didn't seem to be a way to edit patterns in the step divider by re-saving them. Turns out what you can do is click on the pattern cell (which populates the sequencer grid) then option click on the same pattern cell to delete the current pattern (which thankfully does not clear its notes from the sequencer grid), edit your notes then shift click on the same pattern cell to save the modified sequence. Using this technique you can even 'move' and re-arrange the order of pattern cells by saving into temporary pattern cell locations as you shuffle things around.

[@supremelc3667]

yeah messing around with it...damn cool! Great job Slynk!

[@Agrav64]

The probability is really nice, definetly gonna use that one some time

[@mimisaiko]

That 11:13 legato trick is dope

[@Hogboy345]

You're tutorials are amazing! Thank you

[@TheAdLab]

Quality video as always Evan! These tools look awesome. Btw, there's some weird flashing lights going on through the door. Maybe check for a Stargate or something?

[@Slynk]

My roommate is a Jedi. Light sabre practice...

[@TheAdLab]

@@Slynk Oh OK. Watch out for mind tricks to make you do their dishes!

[@von...]

at first I thought it sounded like kill the noise's ableton 10 meme video then when you got to the chord and arp ones shit sounded sooo dope

[@Slynk]

Yeah the dumb percussion sounds were definitely not cutting it for me haha! But I figured it was a good way to explain what was going on with it.

[@von...]

yeah It sounded like my first ableton project back when everyone used live 8 lmao good idea to throw all those bass chops in there, it sounded real wonky and helped illustrate how useful this pack can be for finding hidden wonky-ness. but, asking for a friend, but would these patches run on the most recent max for live in live 9.x?

[@UTUTUT]

[@gh0s1wav]

That is such a dope shirt.

[@esoteric6178]

The strum effect would be great for programming guitar. I cant do it very well with my keyboard and programming natural sounding guitar chords can be quite tedious.

[@zackkantor2737]

Is There a way to capture the midi output of the devices. I've tried different routings. No luck yet. Any Ideas?

[@Slynk]

Yes you can. Create a new midi channel with no instrument on it.. Add your devices to this channel and set the output of that midi channel to another midi channel with your instruments. Arm to record the midi channel with the instrument on and and go! You'll capture and record the midi :)

[@zackkantor2737]

​@@Slynk Got it! Thank you so much. Kudos!

[@OutOfMySystem]

You the man, Slynk

[@DSVN23]

Does anyone know exactly how to have the midi information for each individual note record to be changed later ? I can't figure it out and it doest record that way in this tutorial also

[@Slynk]

You output midi to a new midi channel where you can record it.

[@DSVN23]

@@Slynk Iv been trying but it doesn’t record data for each of the individual notes played, it works with any VST like this but it just won’t record the midi data from anything with probability

[@LennyLaserdisk]

Does anyone know how it is possible to achieve the split cell functionality in M4L when he shift clicks the individual cell? I'm assuming this was done using multiple instances of live.grid? I would like to try this on another max device.

[@Slynk]

I'm not a max4live guru unfortunately. But you could try asking Tom Cosm.

[@zeepster]

Can you do a video breaking down the beat and mix you've setup here? Sounds good!

[@Slynk]

There's nothing to it really. Just a kick, clap and some hihats.

[@ToyokaX]

Dude, this is awesome!

[@George-nx8zu]

Can't find anything about this, but does the Step Divider have a way of exporting the patterns to MIDI?

[@A.T.82]

awsome arp what i expeected, ty Slynk

[@slowhaunt]

Where did you get all those bass samples from in the second section?

[@Slynk]

They're just bass one shots from some old vengeance pack. They're alright for sketching out ideas like this.

[@jonnystockwell5837]

Ok, I'm having this issue where when I click on the step I want it always puts down 4 notes and only goes up when I keep clicking until it goes away. I've tried shift click to no use. The only way I can get just one note down is with shift click in the probability pack presets. Just doesn't work when I load a blank device in. This is a super cool device but whatthegoddamnfuck why can't I just put one note down?

[@westonered]

im having the same issue

[@jonnystockwell5837]

@@westonered try cmd clicking it if ur on mac. Is eventually started working for me and even put down one solid step with just a click. Still its a really frustrating device to use. I wish there was more info about them. They have so many issues.

[@westonered]

@@jonnystockwell5837 i dont know what i did last night but it started working after clicking around on my keyboard for a lil. thanks

[@thezyg6311]

On the Bass section, where did you get all those cool bass one shots tuned to a certain key?

[@Shojin187]

sorry maybe iask again but: if i load an audio sample into simpler and convert that to sampler change rootnote and afterwards i convert it back into simpler i can't see the sample and simpler is in multisample mode. how i can turn it off? because i only load up one sample?

[@Slynk]

I don't have the answer! Maybe try asking Ableton Support?

[@Shojin187]

Slynk thanks for the quick answer. OK good idea I will try it in that way.

[@avx_snd6067]

I'm having trouble saving patterns in sequencer on Step Divider. I'm holding shift (on mac) and clicking, but nothing...help?

[@Slynk]

Go to the packs and right click on the entire probability pack folder and click... Um.. Show info? Show tutorial? I forget what its called. But if will bring up a panel on the right which will have all the instructions.

[@FelixDegenaar]

Is there a "commit" button? In other words, can all these awesome randomly generated patterns be committed to actual midi notes in a clip?

[@Slynk]

That's the easy part. Just create a new midi channel and set the input of the new midi channel to the channel with the cool probability stuff going on. Arm the new midi channel and record the results into a new midi clip. Then you can use this midi clip however you like :)

[@FelixDegenaar]

Thanks, Slynk!

[@tvdeath]

@@Slynk somehow this doesn't work for me. Using Rhythmic Probability and a drum rack on Track 1. On a midi track 2 I chose Track 1 as midi from track, arm and record. But the created clip in Track 2 is empty. Any idea? Thanks

[@Slynk]

Try putting the probability stuff on midi channel A. And have the drum rack on midi channel B. Set the output of midi channel A to B. Arm and record with B.

[@tvdeath]

@@Slynkthanks man, that worked. Don't know why. Pretty unintuitive for me. But thanks!

[@d-v-f]

Hey man, how do i select full notes on step sequencer? can only seem to have ratchet 4ths 5ths etc.

[@Slynk]

Shift click I believe?

[@peacefulpigeon7254]

Great explanation thanks

[@eliaspagnani2827]

These downloads are only available to Suite owners. Could someone open a sequencer in Max and copy the clipboard!? thanks

[@atlantisdies]

Awesome demo! I'm having an issue with getting the probability arp to work though. I can see its receiving data but nothing is happening. I got it working once but now it stopped again. So odd, works when I click edit on Max the patch though. So strange anyone any ideas? TIA

[@Slynk]

I've never had that problem. Make sure you're using the latest version of Ableton 10 and check for updates on the probability pack. Otherwise, email Ableton support.

[@atlantisdies]

@@Slynk Cheers man. I'm fully up-to-date and I've never come across anything like this before. Super annoying! I'm just trying to re-install the pack itself. I can't figure out why it works when I open it in edit mode though. Thanks for your reply, appreciated!

[@donpiper5703]

How do i get this please? Its not available for download of abletons site and not incuded in my live 10 :(

[@Slynk]

There is a link in the description. If you don't have Ableton Suite 10 (which includes max4live) you won't be able to use grain scanner.

[@donpiper5703]

@@Slynk I have it, is it for 10.1? I have 10.0.1

[@donpiper5703]

@@Slynk I paid for the Essentials pack you put in the decription that was the only thing i could see similar to this, and now no probabability racks :'( ...Help me pleaaase

[@RF-js9yj]

Loving the vids Slynk! Hey does this have presets? The presets on M4L are confusing me do you have a video explaining how those work?

[@RUBBERDUCKDUB]

Every time I click on a space to put a note in the sequencer it appears as a roll of four or eight not one note has it installed wrong or am I missing something?

[@RUBBERDUCKDUB]

Correction, a roll of 5 or 6.

[@RUBBERDUCKDUB]

All sorted with shift and control click from keyboard doh!!

[@Slynk]

Glad you sorted it mate.

[@RUBBERDUCKDUB]

The little info box down the bottom left had been switched off with my cat walking all over the keyboard, I'm gonna leave it to him to write a tune one day! Cheers for the videos and wow I've been having fun with these new toys!

[@benjiusofficial]

Oh, it's a Slynk video. Automatic like.

[@shanedooley2641]

Thanks for this slynk! Was wondering if you had an answer for an issue I’m having with this.. I have created some fun tracks using the probability drum sequencing in max for live but how would I sidechain compress my bass if the Kick is being selected with probability?

[@Slynk]

Well, this shouldn't be hard at all. So I'm assuming you're using a drum rack after the probability drum sequencer. You can simply put a compressor on your bass and then in the sidechain options, select the channel with the sequencer and drum rack on it. Then in the second selection box, choose the cell inside the drum rack that contains your kick. Boom. Bass sidechainer to the kick.

[@shanedooley2641]

didnt think to check that box under the selection box! thanks man! @@Slynk

[@HORRIA-Horrific]

Awesome video mate! What sample pack did you use for those different bass sounds at 4:59 ?

[@esoteric6178]

Im not definately sure but vengence has probably some of the best packs available for things like this

[@Slynk]

Yeah its just some bass one shots from a super old vengeance sample pack. I collect one shots. They're the best!

[@HORRIA-Horrific]

Dope im gonna check them out, thanks dude!

[@hammercanttouchthis]

Your doing Australia 🇦🇺 proud son 👍

[@raminefzi7146]

can someone help with the download link

[@Slynk]

I explained in the video how to download the pack. Just open Ableton, go to Packs and scroll down to the bottom. You'll see it in the list and you can just download and install it inside of Ableton. You don't need a link.

[@steelesaldutti]

You are a genius

[@rawstarmusic]

You really are Abletonic. You should work there in Berlin. Get your 's movin and go there. It's good for us but maybe a bit to sporadic. There can be silence a long time sometimes. Your 10 breakdown is what I use but I haven't bought it yet. My 9 is a good friend sorta.

[@Slynk]

Thanks man. I know what you're saying, but youtube is just a hobby for me. My real focus is writing music and going on tour around the world djing. Maybe that will change in the future but for now, I kinda just put up videos whenever I feel like it haha!

[@rawstarmusic]

Right so, good fortune to you.

[@saifmanman]

ah man i was just hoping something like this existed lmao

[@lecosmique]

Nice1 Slynk!

[@blazingday8596]

ON THE MONEY as usual Slynk………! BTW …….what's the cat's name?

[@Slynk]

His name is Nemo.

[@blazingday8596]

Hehe! cool! I'm just getting started on the pack - it has come along just at the right time for a project that had hit the buffers.

[@sinesthetix]

Looking forward to giving this a proper watch, but more importantly - where did you get that dope-ass shirt?

[@Slynk]

The company sent me the t-shirt for free and gave me a discount code for my fans to use. Buy here: basicwavez.com/discount/FUNKYFRESH 10% off anything with the discount code - FUNKYFRESH

[@waefr7878]

WHAT IS MATH?

[@riccardopalmeri7368]

How can someone dislike this video?!

[@AlexandreSoma]

THANKS!!! :D

[@KYTHERAOfficial]

Do you have a link to your shirt ?

[@Slynk]

I do actually. The company sent me the t-shirt for free and gave me a discount code for my fans to use. Buy here: basicwavez.com/discount/FUNKYFRESH 10% off anything with the discount code - FUNKYFRESH

[@CMC-e8r]

*SLYNK*

[@calebnathan9024]

I want that shirt.

[@Slynk]

The company sent me the t-shirt for free and gave me a discount code for my fans to use. Buy here: basicwavez.com/discount/FUNKYFRESH 10% off anything with the discount code - FUNKYFRESH

[@abdenise]

post this demo.als , please ! ;-)

[@killyamomz]

Ableton needs to give standard users some love for christ sake!

[@iamMTNofficial]

There is a probability of memes and mayonnaise on Slynk's Discord server - discord.gg/7s6HNJQ

[@devondetroit2529]

Nice hat and glasses dude lmfao

[@medik7493]

Teach us more master

[@Heisenberg2097]

So what u think comes out of there? And why u would want to hear it? Any relevant information? If that's ur choice... u never feel urself.

[@Slynk]

I don't understand your question.

[@Heisenberg2097]

Generated music does not have a feeling. Music is about communication. An algorithm doesn't have any expression due to lack of a soul. The art of the algorithm comes from a programmer. So everything this algorithm expresses is what the author felt like. Maybe you should think about what life is about. Pt your priorities. If you want. Put the head above the soul. But you will fail. The head is great. But don't mean nothing at all compared to all other wonders of life. Mere mortals cannot understand THE GIFT.

[@sonsofachabband6938]

Is it me or this guy has the same voice as in "Fitter Happier" by Radiohead?

[@Slynk]

Probably just you.

[@ChumpyDumps]

Seems like a lot of companies are biting Elektrons mojo lol.

[@IndustrialSocks]

I have to ask, where did you get that shirt?? Shit is tighhhhhht

[@Slynk]

Check the description my dude.

[@luckmall]

My cat does the same effect when she jump on my midi keyboard.

[@sinane.y]

I love how you say "tew-torial" lol

[@justinheat1]

steller