Ableton Move is the perfect instrument for music-making on the flyAbleton has officially launched Move, a compact, portable standalone instrument designed for capturing musical ideas whenever they appear.
Featuring a rechargeable battery and a built-in processor, microphone, and speaker, Move is touted as the “ideal companion for creating on the go”.

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Move features an intuitive design and a simple workflow, making it easy for users to dive into new ideas. With a core library of over 1,500 sounds and instrument presets, getting started is a breeze. The unit is equipped with 32 polyphonic aftertouch pads, a 16-step sequencer, and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live software, so ideas started on Move can be finished in Live.
Sound shaping is also made simple with nine touch-sensitive, endless rotary encoders. Users can play notes, beats, samples, and clips using the 32 backlit, pressure-sensitive pads.
Move is able to run up to four tracks, each of which makes use of a version of one of Live’s Instrument Rack or Drum Rack devices. The unit uses many of the same instruments and effects that power Ableton Live, which should make things familiar enough. It is also equipped with built-in audio effects such as reverb, delay, and saturation for real-time sound manipulation. Users can apply up to two effects per track, plus two on Move’s master output.
Move also features onboard sampling capabilities. Users can sample via a built-in mic, a 3.5mm audio input, or by resampling the main output. You can also import samples via a wired connection or Move’s onboard WiFi, which comes in handy when transferring Sets to Live and Note with Ableton Cloud and Move Manager. The instrument also provides up to four hours of use on a single charge.
Weighing just 2.1 lbs, Move is lightweight enough to fit into any bag and offers up to four hours of use on a single charge.
The unit is priced at $449/ £399/ €449.

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