Ableton Move : User Thread

By using the Raspberry Pi Compute Module, we have some unique opportunities. RNBO from our colleagues at Cycling74 already allows exporting to a Raspberry Pi, and we have ideas for how to build on that for the maker community. More on that at a later time, stay tuned.

Doesn’t seem from this that it’s purely internal.

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Well, wouldn’t mind to be wrong :slight_smile:

What’s RNBO?

Hey @lancelyon. Is there any chance you add a couple of the Wavetable presets to that drive folder or even just post one here? I’ve been looking at the file structure and comparing it to the Live version and there some interesting differences. I’ve ordered my Move but I got put on the 4-6 week wait list a about 2 weeks ago so I don’t have a way to access a Wavetable based preset. Since you can create your own for Drift, I did that.

Edit: If anyone can upload a Wavetable Move preset, I would be eternally grateful … for at least 2 weeks.

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Here are a few more synth template presets I made.

BassLine 2 is a more refined version of the 303 preset I posted previously, with the macros better matched to the parameter ranges of a TB-303. Download this one, it’s much better than v1.
BassLine 2.ablpresetbundle (2.3 KB)

SubBassLine is another 303 synth template but this one includes an additional sub oscillator with selectable waveform.
SubBassLine.ablpresetbundle (2.4 KB)

DualOscBass is a monophonic dual oscillator bass synth using Filter Type 2 which is less resonant so is better at creating deeper and fatter basses.
DualOscBass.ablpresetbundle (2.4 KB)

SuperSaw is your classic polyphonic dual oscillator synth both set to Sawtooth with Noise, Shape and Unison macros.
SuperSaw.ablpresetbundle (2.4 KB)

The first three were designed more as templates rather than just presets, so they provide quite a large range of control. The SuperSaw is more focussed as I wanted it to be something you can just fire up when you need that specific sound.

#movepresets

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can’t wait to try these out this weekend, thanks for your work and helping to illustrate the capabilities of the Move!

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I like the idea of sharing presets. Eager to try your supersaw.

Here are a couple slightly weird ones

Zips n Whips doesn’t use the oscillators, but instead plays the filter, and it uses the looping of envelope 2 and the LFO on frequency modulation with hands on control over rate, amount, and shape, to allow you to create all kinds of zips… n whips… basically sound design-y weird sounds, useful for resampling. You can make all sorts of weird looping rhythms by setting the release to the max and using it on multiple tracks.

Zips n Whips.ablpresetbundle (2.1 KB)

M1kr0-x is a bit of a fail tbh. I was trying to use the LFO to modulate pitch to create a vaguely microtonal afx-y lead type effect. I’ll keep messing with it, but I’m uploading it in case someone has a better idea for how to make the effect work within Drift… it is fun to change the octave of both oscillators simultaneously with a long release value… wish you could use it like the steps on a cs-70 a la Floating Points to get more interesting intervals, but alas.

M1kr0-x.ablpresetbundle (2.4 KB)

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reading about presets on the Move knowledge base on ableton’s website and read this:
" Note: Macro dials in Instrument Rack or Drum Rack that have been mapped in Live will not be displayed on Move."

Does this mean we can’t map macros in presets? This seems objectively wrong from what I’ve heard about other presets being shared… can someone help clarify what I’m seeing on the ableton support site? is it just wrong? how do I correctly map macro knobs if I make presets in Live to send to Move?

I assumed that may just be an error, because macros mapped in Live do show up on Move presets.

oh cool, these sound interesting. Will have a play. Thanks :slight_smile:

You can map macros to the instrument rack that Drift is bundled in but not the outer instrument rack that the drift rack and the 2 effects are bundled in. I’ve tried it and it works. That line in the documentation is confusing but I think they mean that you can’t map macros for the drum rack or for the outer instrument rack that everything is bundled in, so you can’t map macros to effects settings unfortunately.

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Here’s a variation of the DualOscBass preset that puts the Cutoff and Resonance on one macro (inverted) to free up a macro slot for Detune. The Decay macro in this one not only controls the Filter Decay, but also the Amp/Filter release. This makes it a really versatile bass synth template.

DualOscBass 2.ablpresetbundle (2.4 KB)

#movepresets

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I hooked up some Usi mics to the Move, using a pocket recorder to power the mics, and running a cable from its monitor jack to the Move’s input.

It’s fantastic sampling into a drum rack like this. So easy, and fast. I’ve been hitting things, banging on an old typewriter, the usual. So much better than sampling into Ableton.

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Is it possible to record audio from a dynamic mic if I use an XLR to mini jack cable straight into the audio in on move?

I tried this with a Shure SM57 and it didn’t work. I don’t think that there’s enough gain in the Move’s input.

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Okay, thanks for your answer! It was worth a shot. It would have been neat, but it’s not so big of surprise that it doesn’t work.

If you have any kind of pocket recorder you might be able to use it as a “preamp” for the mic. That’s what I’ve been doing. As long as it has a mic in and a line out/headphones out socket.

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You can use a USB mic if it has an audio out for monitoring.

I’m using a Rode PodMic USB. Using the USB MIDI out (not USB C) will power the mic, and then use the headphone monitor out on the mic, as the input on Move.

I would have suggested the Critter & Guitari mic, for a simple 1-cord hookup, but looks like they may have discontinued it. If interested, I’d reach out to ask if they plan to make more.

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What was the culprit? You found any solution to that?

Nope, looks to be something with how I exported the custom drum kit from Live.
No idea what exactly