Ableton Beat Repeat: Why you should still be using this classic device in 2026

Beat Repeat is one of the most distinctive devices in Ableton Live – a core part of the DAW's lineup of effects since version 5 landed in 2005. Most users have likely messed around with Beat Repeat at some point, but how well do you really know this Live staple? For our latest tutorial video, Ableton Certified Trainer Tom Glendinning takes a deep dive into the inner workings of Beat Repeat and explores how it can be used for subtle variations and stereo glitches. Try Ableton Live 12: https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/ Buy Ableton Live: https://hawk.ly/m/ableton-live-12-sui... We may earn a commission when purchasing through affiliate links in this description. Tom Glendinning is a session musician, sound engineer, sound designer, music producer, composer, and VJ. As an Ableton-certified trainer he helps musicians be creative with Ableton Live. Connect with him at: https://elphnt.io/ In this video: 00:00 – Intro: Beat Repeat revisited 01:18 – Beat Repeat basics 01:40 – Beat Repeat controls: Chance, Grid and Variation 03:00 – Using Beat Repeat for subtle drum variations 05:05 – Beat Repeat on a variety of drum patterns 08:30 – Beat Repeat as a glitch machine 10:50 – Beat Repeat in an Effect Rack to create stereo glitches 12:25 – Vocal glitches and master channel effects #musicproduction #musictech #musicproducer #ableton #abletonlive #abletontips #sounddesign #musictutorial #musicmaking #musicgear #electronicmusic #effects #beatmaker #beatmaking