Sound Design: Why Key Tracking in Ableton is a Powerful Tool (Ableton Live 12)

Key Tracking in Ableton Live 12 is a powerful tool for sound design, going beyond what most hardware or software synths can do. In combination with the Expression Control MIDI device, you can map key tracking to almost any parameter—from oscillator shape to FM modulation—giving every single note its own unique character. In this tutorial, we explore the deep sound design possibilities of key tracking using the Drift Synth, by showing you how to build a custom Instrument Rack Designed to work with Push 3 & Push 3 Standalone Instrument & Effect Racks are available here: patreon.com/SimplySynths 00:00 Intro 00:35 Key Tracking Explained 07:22 Build the Instrument Rack 15:29 Macro Settings 15:45 Rack Testing