Ableton Live Lite - Good Sources for Free Packs?
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2356 posts since 3 Mar, 2010
Hi Everyone,
I have finally decided to install a version of Ableton Live 9 Lite that I received with a Line 6 purchase a while ago. Can someone tell me:
1) Whether Live Lite can install and use Ableton Live Packs?
2) If so, where can I find some of the better, high-quality free packs?
3) Are there certain "must have" packs that I should consider buying?
Thanks!
I have finally decided to install a version of Ableton Live 9 Lite that I received with a Line 6 purchase a while ago. Can someone tell me:
1) Whether Live Lite can install and use Ableton Live Packs?
2) If so, where can I find some of the better, high-quality free packs?
3) Are there certain "must have" packs that I should consider buying?
Thanks!
- Beware the Quoth
- 33175 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
- KVRAF
- 2874 posts since 22 Oct, 2002 from "somewhere between digital and analog"
Yes and no... a lot of the free packs use plugins that you don't get in Lite and even Intro. I've run into this problem as I have Intro, and some packs I've purchased won't work at all because the racks were created with a plugin that's not installed. Kind of annoying, but it's a way for them to get you to upgrade! I bought some packs from Puremagnetik and a couple others and half won't play...
Here's a link:
http://www.able2ableton.com/top-10-plac ... r-ableton/
Here's a link:
http://www.able2ableton.com/top-10-plac ... r-ableton/
- KVRAF
- 2874 posts since 22 Oct, 2002 from "somewhere between digital and analog"
Well, you have racks and the drum sampler but if the designer adds say a 5 band eq which seems to be a LOT, then your out of luck... it's going to be "that plugin is not available with this version of Live, see the website for a comparison of Live's features"... Grrrr. I found out the hard way after purchasing some packs. So, check with the developer, and tell them you have Lite or Intro.
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- KVRist
- 397 posts since 22 Dec, 2009
Yeah I agree. That's why I stopped bothering with the AfroMac "freebies". I really can't justify the cost of the full suites since I don't loop on more than 16 tracks. I could use a few more scenes but it's just not worth the $300 more to me.DHR53 wrote:Yes and no... a lot of the free packs use plugins that you don't get in Lite and even Intro. I've run into this problem as I have Intro, and some packs I've purchased won't work at all because the racks were created with a plugin that's not installed. Kind of annoying, but it's a way for them to get you to upgrade! I bought some packs from Puremagnetik and a couple others and half won't play...
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- KVRAF
- 42529 posts since 21 Dec, 2005
I misread.
Anyways, my advantage is that I can make what I want, have it in scenes that I can play back and fourth, and put down ideas in a fun and creative way. It's hella stable for me (but isn't for everyone like all hosts) my plugs all work, I can use it for hours at a time w/o worrying about how it will work. It's relatively easy to use, there is countless videos and information about it, and all my hardware works with it.
I'm in for the full pound with it........sink or swim.
Anyways, my advantage is that I can make what I want, have it in scenes that I can play back and fourth, and put down ideas in a fun and creative way. It's hella stable for me (but isn't for everyone like all hosts) my plugs all work, I can use it for hours at a time w/o worrying about how it will work. It's relatively easy to use, there is countless videos and information about it, and all my hardware works with it.
I'm in for the full pound with it........sink or swim.
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2356 posts since 3 Mar, 2010
Hi Hibidy,hibidy wrote:I misread.
Anyways, my advantage is that I can make what I want, have it in scenes that I can play back and fourth, and put down ideas in a fun and creative way. It's hella stable for me (but isn't for everyone like all hosts) my plugs all work, I can use it for hours at a time w/o worrying about how it will work. It's relatively easy to use, there is countless videos and information about it, and all my hardware works with it.
I'm in for the full pound with it........sink or swim.
Could you please recommend some basic instructional videos for Live?
Thanks!
- KVRAF
- 2874 posts since 22 Oct, 2002 from "somewhere between digital and analog"
Groove 3 has good tutes and Lynda.com is great also. I would consider signing up for a subscription, spend a month on the tutes and then cancel the subscription... cost: one months worth and a LOT of good info. My .02.
I use Lynda.com for work all the time but it's got a lot of stuff on DAWs and electronic music.
I use Lynda.com for work all the time but it's got a lot of stuff on DAWs and electronic music.