Ableton Move redefining portable music creation

Following the success of Ableton Live 12 earlier this year, the Berlin-based company Ableton has launched a new portable hardware device: Ableton Move. This fully autonomous, battery-powered device is designed to give musicians and producers the ability to create and edit music anywhere, whether in the studio or during live performances.

Ableton Move comes with a vast library of over 1,500 built-in sounds, allowing users to start creating right away without needing external resources. At the heart of the device is a grid of 32 aftertouch-sensitive pads, which can be used to play instruments, trigger samples, and program sequences. The integrated 16-step sequencer enables users to quickly build beats and musical patterns, while the built-in microphone and speaker make it possible to record and listen to ideas in real-time without the need for extra gear.

One of the standout features of Ableton Move is its seamless integration with Ableton Live software, allowing users to work on ideas created in the software and transfer them directly to the device. The Move features four flexible tracks, each of which can be quickly configured as a sampler, instrument, or drum kit, making it easy for producers to experiment with sounds and melodies in an intuitive, immediate way.

The device also offers a 16-tone drum layout, allowing users to turn a single drum hit into a melody or bassline. Its sound library is fully customizable and easy to access, featuring presets, samples, and ready-to-use drum sounds, enriched by collaborations with various well-known producers.

Thanks to its portability and advanced features, Ableton Move is an ideal tool for live performances, where it can be used to trigger samples and play instruments, as well as serving as a sketchpad for creative ideas on the go. The tracks created on Move can be further refined and completed using Ableton Live software back in the studio, making this device a perfect bridge between ideation and final production.

Ableton Move represents an innovative solution for those seeking a powerful and versatile tool for portable music production, offering endless creative possibilities for musicians and producers of all kinds.

Ableton Move is now available starting from 449 euros. Purchase options and detailed information are available on the corresponding Ableton site.