NUS EML - Live Performance Track

Welcome to NUS Electronic Music Lab's Live Performance Resources! NUS EML has two tracks that you can join . Click here for the central EML Blog. 1. Electronic Music Performance Track (this is the resource site) This track is centered on playing electronic music instruments live, learning improvisation, controllerism, and playing in a group. You'll learn how to play grid controllers (Launchpad or Push), launching clips, playing audio effects, and playing synthesizers live Our Sessions in 2026  Week 2 22 Aug 2026 Orientation 1. Try electronic music instruments 2. Receive schedule Week 3 29 Aug 2026 Performance Concepts 1. Introduction to instruments 2. Introduction to live playing and improvisation 3. Setup for sync (MIDI and Live Link) and welcome jam Week 4 5 Sep 2026 Clip Launching x Real-Time Decision Making 1. Launchpad / Push layout and Session View 2. Launch modes (Trigger, Gate, Toggle) & Quantization 3. Anticipating and playing clips in real time 2. Elec...

These instructions focus on using the Launchpad's grid to visually input a drum pattern on a single track in Ableton Live. Step 1: Set Up the Track and Drum Rack Create a MIDI Track: In Ableton Live, create a new MIDI track. Load a Drum Rack: Drag and drop an Ableton Drum Rack (found in your Live Browser under Drums ) onto the MIDI track. This ensures your pads are mapped correctly to drum sounds. Ensure Launchpad Mode: Make sure your Launchpad is connected and Ableton Live is running. Launchpad Pro (MK3/S): Press the Sequencer button (often located on the side or top row) to enter the dedicated sequencing view. Launchpad X/Mini: Press the User button, then select the mode that corresponds to the Drum Step Sequencer (this setup may vary slightly depending on your Ableton Live version or custom scripts). Step 2: Orient the Sequencer Grid Once in the Step Sequencer mode, the Launchpad's 8x8 grid splits into two main sections: Section Pads Function Step Sequencer The top ...