Controllerism With Your Friends "Jazz Style" Using Ableton and Controllers

Want to start jamming on controllers with your friends ASAP? Read more about the concept in this article by Ean: bit.ly/SpBuqV
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[@johnholdun]

Love this. The distance you lot stretch from the traditional pair of turntables is so inspiring!

[@MatthewRayFlicks]

I have found that the most accurate definition of a DJ is: One who assembles any collection of pieces of previously recorded materials and turns them into a new piece or performance. By that definition it is. :)

[@DeepStarMusic]

That sound pack is sounding like a masterpiece!! Can't wait to get it. Great routine BTW, would love to hear you guys go on longer just playing.

[@pccanelos]

This is awesome! I have recently started to assemble a similar setup designed for the launchpad. It makes for lots of fun for parties to get other people involved in the action. Keep Kickin the New K-nowledge

[@SmashReload]

Man, I've been doing this for a few years now. I'm just know finding out that it's called Controllerism. Ean, Thanks for Cutting the path and building our controllers.

[@cyberoverkill5844]

Man I've wanted to do this kind of jam with friends for so long! Someday soon for sure! I WILL persuade them!

[@Nathaniel_Luciano]

Great Videos guys. I really enjoyed this concept.

[@MikeBalk]

awesome stuff guys - world class resources for learning and playing - thank you!!

[@Iceandmint]

Even though I'll probably never do this, it's still amusing to watch, thumbs up!

[@ryde2idie]

1:30 Enter Sandman

[@MONKiiMusic]

More like 7:50 XD

[@synju]

Instantly recognizable

[@MarctheDarc]

Props for sending a constructive and creative message! More controllerists should do this ;-)

[@strongba100]

you can get the midi fighters from djtechtools under the tabs, 'shop' -----> 'midifighter'. And ableton can be bought from guitar center, or from abletons main site.

[@LeandroAragonsk8]

im glad you guys like playing with other guys!

[@AdamWhytall]

Thank you guys. Great video!!

[@MadZach]

I spent a lot of time making it sound like that :) so thank you

[@1ino1eum]

Sounds great good job

[@SimonEdkins]

Zach got a hair cut? Awesome video guys! Keep 'em coming!

[@DJLuma]

you guys are awesome!!

[@umana93]

jamming on that metallica riff, enter sand man! siiiick

[@TheSunDrips]

a tutorial video on how to get your midi fighter or 3d running with ableton would be dope!

[@chatoboy77]

Great video! for all the newbz myself included,how were the controllers mapped? I'm getting my 2 controllers playing same drum rack,my midi preferences setup incorrect? any suggestions would be appreciated,cause I'm getting frustrated & thats no Fun

[@KevRyanCG]

The one question I have about using one or many Midi Fighters is while you have all the elements on it for piecing together one or two crazy tracks, how do you go about switching up all the sounds live so that you could play another set of songs or an entire set? I can see how this might be done with serato in that you would just change the songs you're taking cue points from, but with ableton I can only imagine you would have multiple drum racks and you'd arm them as you need them?

[@bboymac84]

where can i get those stands?

[@Raphaell2098]

the name of the speakers that are next to the table

[@maverick4sure77]

I love how he gets so into it :D

[@Q-BOT]

I love your display pic

[@omgacat520]

Thats pretty freakin sick

[@djtechtools]

Very true - it's more of a controllerism jam session. We've changed the title to reflect : )

[@Jon1st]

You just summed it up!

[@sammuelalejandro724]

Awesome ! ....where is the sample pack ?

[@spaggio]

and it's a smoking hot jam session, mr.Golden... :)

[@WittyBoiBeatz]

Thanks!!! That was "Mad Golden"

[@TheSunDrips]

can you recreate this with a regular midifighter classic? without the top row of buttons how would you select what instruments you're playing

[@JulioReyes-tp9is]

i know what i want for Christmas!!

[@DmytroRyzhkov]

what stand are they using that angles the midi fighter like that?

[@zacdavis9806]

When mad zac said " play with other guys, like this guy" I was thinking " please?"

[@mikeb5702]

Hi, I can´t get this soundpack... "Page not found"

[@MadZach]

I recorded all the guitar myself but was definitely inspired by that tune :)

[@ArthurNava]

This is where it's at. Sickness.

[@Powerhouse415]

should i get a midi fighter or a novation launch pad for use with ableton

[@linuswalker]

What are the minimal specifications for digital djing with traktor on a mac? What would you suggest or what kind of macbook pro are they using here?

[@malamute8257]

I apologize if this question is confusing at all, but I feel like I'm missing something very basic/commonly used within ableton. Most of my music is not loop based, so I duplicate clips as many times as I need them to play for each song. I've got a MIDI keyboard with 16 pads and knobs that I usually just use for recording parts/automations, but I'd like to start utilizing it in live sets. Many producers I see performing have these elaborate controllers that have sections with sequencers indicated by different colors, and their songs involve triggering clips, playing whole parts, and cueing the next section of a song. How do you arrange your songs within ableton, and how can you map midi for a whole setlist? I'm not sure how I'd even go about changing sounds in the middle of a set. I am having trouble moving beyond just playing parts and recording automations in a straight forward fashion, and being a guitarist, it would be cool to be able to improvise/loop something and jam until I want to move on.

[@danh296]

In the bottom left when you select a clip, there is a Loop button. When it is selected it turns green, and the clip will look. Google "Ableton Clip Looping"

[@uchenglife]

you guys are sick!

[@Bnisthebest]

Oh my gosh is that the limited edition gaff tape stand especially made for the midi fighter (sarcasm)

[@IngwiePhoenix]

This is very awesome idea. Actually this looks like lots of fun. Now i come from an environment with many blind and partially sighted people. Even these could have some fun with those things. Where may I get this lil box, and the software?

[@WiiClassic2usb]

The only thing I still like and think can't be replaced by a "button" is scratching (you need perpetual rotation, otherwise it just doesn't feel like it has any feedback, a dead jog wheel isn't good for that any more than a D-Pad is good for playing a 3D game), however all the 'button mashing' as far as these Midi Fighter things go is awesome. What's the diff between this and ticking on/off some lights in FL Studio or Rebirth? I mean, besides the fact you can improve on the fly...

[@TheDrewrox2009]

I really wish i could find this sound pack!

[@pmGOdrums]

these videos are great. how about one that shows how to mix/master a drumrack so it sounds phat like zacks packs.

[@TroyMonroe]

Yea thats the 3d...now the world of personal computers and collaboration may come together in perfect harmony

[@test_pilot]

when did they say it was?

[@ersteraugust]

what kind of mapping and settings do you use to let two MF3Ds work on one Mac? Could it work on Traktor with the remix decks?

[@jasondill9703]

What are you using to angle the Midi Fighters on the table?

[@N3groN3rdZ]

Whats stands were they using for the midifighter 3D's?

[@JustinPerea]

Are the sound packs license free. Can I use it for music? Or is it sampled from other songs?

[@N3RDKING123]

Would this work with a midi fighter spectra

[@weichenyongjin]

Anyone has this sound pack? Where can I download it?

[@angel00demon]

where do we sign up for newsletter and sound packs?

[@thomasknights456]

do you have to use albeton?

[@jayselwaymusic]

Hey guys, what's the stand you have your 3Ds on?

[@MrFredandEric]

how i get the soundpack in the mail were just the contact patch for outlock

[@309263424]

what does this have to do with jazz?

[@420jaymac]

its great to use shortcuts and new methods.. but kids are skipping over the learning stages ..they put together loops, samples, etc.. but couldnt tell you what key its in, or what scale is being used

[@therealquade]

I recognized the guitar sample from that for the longer guitar samples, so that was obvious at the start.

[@avripthang]

So did you guys just disable the 3D effects feature for this? It seems like kind of an obvious answer, but just wanna know for sure haha

[@jordanreif11]

where can I get this soundpack

[@firefoxxcs]

where can I get the soundpack?

[@casada9charles322]

What is the name from this thing ??

[@poppig3492]

how can we get the soundpacks?

[@WiiClassic2usb]

"I'm sure Mozart would be thrilled to try these machines out." -- Nah, he'd be too busy trying to figure out the secrets of that magic box that has people in it. "What sorcery is this? Release your hostages, vile machine!" *Mozart gets an axe from the garage* "I'll free you, maiden!"

[@adriantp_]

I wondered the same thing, but realized it's about jamming with your partner Jazz-style. The very same basic principles are practiced by Jazz musicians.

[@elsandyelsandy]

Why is there a lap top on a speaker???

[@matcrossley9415]

Where do I sign up

[@wizardslies]

Is Zach becoming the new MIDI fighter "Maestro"?

[@WiiClassic2usb]

And I meant to say "improv" - because you're not sitting there only looking at a screen as the little play ticker goes by and trying to create a beat by ticking off and on some lights in software, you're playing those drum beats and samples physically, in any speed and any style you feel like. I'd say that's opens things up to being a lot more free and expressive.

[@davidpinto3942]

don't know how to download the soundpack:(

[@Christriker]

The links are not working?

[@cambone729]

0:47 what is that sound effect?

[@Janus5711]

Good video. I kept laughing every time you said play with each other though lol.

[@RobbinMed2B]

Links ain't working, any other way to get the samples?

[@flameing23beats]

awesome.

[@lloydthehuman6922]

do I hear enter sandman in there?? 😂

[@maxparcell9432]

WHAT PACK IS THIS!

[@norrissify]

Who said it was?

[@dablckman]

went from random jam to enter sandman... epic

[@TheRoosterOfficial]

this video was first called: 'DJing With Your Friends "Jazz Style" Using Ableton and Controllers'

[@micahtouher2660]

What are these things called? O.o

[@alexymo89]

After hearing this had a sudden urge to go listen to Enter Sandman. Cranked it for all the neighbours :-P

[@potestoniko]

7:50 enter sandaman from metallica that was so fucking awesome!!!!! you are very very good

[@OfficialRelicMusic]

yes

[@CooKidMcRib]

Yes, this does take technique. Not chord structure, but yes music theory. Rhythm is music theory. This requires an immense amount of muscle memory and not to mention, technical knowledge and ability

[@rocstarskinnyjeans]

I so want to be y'all best friend you guys are awesomely cool!

[@buschkind1994]

Please fix the link !!!!

[@TheJOKERARTKILL]

COOL!!!

[@TheYungFox]

i agree

[@DJLeftRight]

fix the link!!!

[@TwistedShrapnel]

That's why it's called Controllerism

[@xkrnposerx256]

playing street fighter actually helps me use this thing lmao

[@DJTLM]

Love the website, the channel and the videos, but this should have just been called "controllerism jamming". You guys showed how you can jam with someone using 2 controllers. Even though you could possibly compare this to a turntablism jam session, this video should not be called "how to DJ". One love & keep putting out great vidz!

[@KevRyanCG]

Lots of people still do. Don't assume this one corner of the internet is representative of the totallity of humanity.

[@asfbi]

20 minute jam session NOW!

[@annibalpeixoto]

Mad Zach please please make a remix deck sample pack non ableton users are sad