An intensive 6-hour workshop dedicated to the fundamental techniques of building a live performance with Ableton Live: from using Session and Arrangement View to managing samples and virtual instruments, all the way to integrating external synths, modular systems, and controllers. Practical aspects such as clock, MIDI, and latency management will also be addressed, with the goal of providing participants with the foundations to create a stable, flexible, and personal setup.

The workshop is led by Giancarlo Lanza, an Ableton Certified Trainer since 2009, with over 15 years of experience. After a short introduction to the context of electronic live performance and the differences between DJ sets and live sets, participants will be guided through a progressive journey that blends theory and practice, learning how to design and manage a live set according to their resources.

During the workshop, participants learn to work with Ableton Live by exploring tools and methodologies in detail: from preparing samples and clips, to using virtual and external synths, to integrating modular systems and handling latency in real-world situations.

What you will learn

• Introduction: context of electronic live performance, differences between DJ set and Live set
• Initial considerations: available equipment, personal skills, scalable setups
• Session View vs Arrangement View: flexibility, improvisation, linearity, storytelling
• Managing audio samples: audio vs MIDI clips, loops, one-shots, warping, time-stretching
• Soft synths (virtual instruments): stability, CPU load, practical tips, mapping to MIDI controllers
• External synths via MIDI: audio and MIDI routing, program changes, presets, latency management
• Modular and CV signals: clock and sync with Ableton, creative integration
• Latency management: MIDI clock and Link, drift, jitter, offset, correction strategies
• Conclusion & Q&A: recap of key concepts, practical tips, sharing of participants’ setups

Who it is for
Producers, electronic musicians, sound designers, and performers interested in building a personal and flexible live set with Ableton Live. A basic knowledge of the software and/or digital music tools is useful but not mandatory.

Format and duration
📍 In person
⏱️ 6 hours in total – divided into 2 sessions
Recommended personal setup: laptop with Ableton Live installed, audio interface, MIDI controller
Optional: external synths, Eurorack modules, or other hardware instruments for integration
Language: ITALIAN

Do you want to take your music from the software to the stage?
This workshop provides methods, tools, and inspiration to turn Ableton Live into a stable and creative performance setup.