Drift - A Deep Dive into Ableton's All New (and free) Synth
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- Опубліковано 3 кві 2023
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Ableton Drift is a powerful new instrument that every single owner of Ableton gets for free with the new 11.3 update. Whether you own lite, intro, standard or suite, this amazing and super musical little guy is yours. The design idea behind Drift was to create a synthesizer that largely behaves much like old school vintage mono and poly synths that have tiny inconsistencies in pitch, filtering, and phase. When these aspects of the synth "drift" around, you get that all illusive but so musical sound that is very difficult to achieve in the digital world. The filters are also designed to behave like real analog filters which behave differently depending on how much gain they receive. What may seem like a simple synth on the surface hides many really awesome features such as the ability to turn envelopes into LFOs or LFOs into envelopes, FM and AM synthesis, variable wave shapes in oscillator 1 and so on. In this video we get under the hood of this incredible sonic tool.
After ten years of using Ableton Live I’m more in love with it now than ever. This synth is simple and sounds absolutely amazing.
Same here .. 🙂
New Dark skin, colors and readability is actually amazing for the FIRST time 🤪
Idk. It sounds like a stock Logic synth from 5 years ago. I guess it’s nice to have that for Ableton to, but don’t most people just use their go-to third party synths anyway?
I think they would be better off trying to compete with Logic by imitating the spatial audio/Dolby Atmos stuff Apple is doing? That’s what it would take to get me to switch back, I think. It seems like that kind of sound innovation that Apple is invested in is the future. But maybe AI changes the game anyway?
@@79Glitch I don’t think so ! I associate it a lot with the new PolyMax by Universal Audio ! .. But even better! Sounds are great and UI is extremely simple/user friendly
@@79Glitch atmos is a fad. I use Ableton stock plugins more often than not
@@guidosc3470 Okay. Well, it’s not always accurate to base an opinion on UA-cam. It’s certainly not too impressive in this format.
That funny thing is, pretty much everything in every DAW sounds good enough today to make good music with, so it’s just another tool to use.
Drift has so much depth and personality for how simple it is, and it's so refreshing to see a synth with opinionated / tasteful tweaks and stacking. It's so much better IMO than a typical synth that needs a ton of tweaking and automating to get it to sound ok.
Thanks for sharing!
That's the same reason I like digitone. Since it's an FM synth it can go into some pretty crazy directions, but these small decisions they make like having the detune not affect the harmonic fundamental of the sound you're creating just allows for a lot more pleasant and "safe" synthesis journey
This is probably a weird comment to write as a random video, but this is the first video of yours I have seen in a while, and the quality seems to be on a whole new level. The mic, your tone and overall presenting style are just great.
It feels like the developers' modus operandi with this one was 'MUSICALITY', I am incredibly impressed with how musical this is. Can't wait for it to come out of beta!
Thank you for what you do! The amount of time, research, experimentation, and thoughtful post-production that you put into each of your videos is absolutely seen and appreciated. You’re a true educator who allows curiosity to lead your exploration and discovery. Incredibly generous knowledge sharing. Plus rad sonics! 🎹
I like the format of this video. Absolute focus on the synth panel with the waveforms banners on top and bottom. I subbed
Beautifully done, Anthony. You are such a force in our Ableton world... Thanks for this!
Oh yeah, instant subscribe. I was onboard with using this synth as soon as you started explaining how it models the OG analog synths. Then the way you dig into all the specifics so that it's easy to follow along is just fantastic. Love it.
Awesome overview thanks! Out of all the vids out I came back to yours to watch it twice bc It was so well done!
Making a synth hard to sound bad is such a great idea. Makes a synth super reliable.
The whole premise of the Juno. To quote Dave Smith on synth design - “if I have two oscillators and a filter, and x amount of modulation, it’ll probably sound pretty cool”
might as well get auto tune and quantize everything perfectly too I guess?
@@smatchimo645 No, but it's possible to blow up your speakers with badly made synths.
I can't believe I haven't seen this until now. The sounds this is producing is amazing, and its free??? Geeeeeez
Love this intro to a synth i had no idea was coming, wasn’t looking forward to, had no expectations of and yet am blown away by.
Great instruction as always 👍🏻
Very excited to get back to the studio and get into this one! Wonderful overview!!! Your videos are always well planned and informative!👍👍👍👍
This was a great demo, and I can’t wait to use this as tool to learn the fundamentals of synthesis! The stereo sounds are huge, and you really did a nice job running through the software.
Thank you for the comprehensive overview; what a wonderful teaching tool this will be to learn synthesis. Very simple but all the basic functions of synthesis are there to dive into and explore….plus is sounds great. Bravo, Ableton.
Oh, I like your style of teaching! Thanks for the news on update, that's a nice synth! Can't wait to try drift!
This looks really fun to play around with!! Thanks for the video and for showing plus explaining what you're doing and why things are happening the way they are! Super informative :)
This synth is awesome! Thank you so much for this walkthrough and the presets !
Excellent thorough but to the point demo... Thank you! Fantastic sounding synth, nothing out of the ordinary in terms of features but the fact it sounds so good and it's in such a simple fun interface that is hard to mess up is a very smart and refreshing choice. Excited to explore Drift.
sooo much good stuff here, thank you for covering this so well! everything sounds great and it’s so nice that those who don’t have the suite version finally have a synth to use.
i can’t wait to play with that wander LFO, and the audio rate LFO, and those unison modes, and that drift slider…
Great present, thanks!
It's always nice to get simple yet not simplistic quality stock plugins!
As usual, very informative and well made video, mr seed to stage.
The self oscillating behavior of the filter and how it changes when you modify the gain of the oscillator is so cool. Wooooow.
Another fantastic video! I have learned SO much from your channel!
This synth sounds awesome, I love it. Great video as always :)
Drift sounds great, what Ableton has been needing. Really nice sounds. 👌🏻
Amazing! This is a great surprise...and will teach me to read the release notes with every update. 🙂 Excited to start using Drift right away. Thanks for all your hard work getting this out there!
All my favorite hardware analog synthesizer tricks …. Drift does it.
Thanks so much! There is a lot going on in the plugin that I don't think I would've found on my own. Well explained, too.
Some awesome low end sounds there, you made my day with the vid and synth. Thanks.
Man, this is such wonderful news! Thankyou for your overview Anthony :)
I followed along in Drift and the first few minutes I was like I'm probably not really going to use but by the end (and multiple hours later) I have like 3 song ideas and 9 presets. Love it!
Wow im so excited for this instrument. Sounds amazing
Fantastic video. Very useful.This synth looks like so much fun to play with.
It always amazes me nobody comes out with more unique takes on modulation envelopes and lfo shapes. The minifreak is great in this regard - I made an LFO that turns a held note into this really interesting arpeggiated sounding rhythm
Seed to Stage is the most useful and efficient channel the internet has ever known. Thank you for being you, Professor Thogmartin!
Awesome video. I just started using it last night and without knowing half of what you just showed in this video I got some great sounds out of it that were surprisingly full. I have a prophet rev2 and a moog sub37 and I can tell you this instrument sounds just as warm and analog as those instruments do. Bravo to Ableton and thank you for this great demonstration. Cheer.
I have the Prophet 08, probably my favorite synth I've ever owned. Played with Drift for 45 mins with my Push 2 and I can honestly agree with this.
Yes ! As a Ableton Live Lite user, That’s 2 years I wait for that ! Having a way to create exactly the sound in my mind with a synth AND incredibly original sample-based sounds ! Ableton You are the best !
Great overview. Looking forward to this update.
Reminds me so much of what i like about my Korg Prologue. Just the right amount of limitation which translates to a harmonious workflow and tons of sweet spots! Great vid. Also think this single handedly helped me understand FM better
Nice demo, as usual ! Sounds really great !
Oh yes that Stereo mode IS so pleasing, what a sound!
This Video really sells me on upgrading to 11 from 10.
Thank you for this great and literal Deep Dive.
Inspiring Insights! Thank you!
Fantastic video, thank you. Look forward to checking out the rest of your channel.
OOOOOOOH my....they squeezed together a nice new package here! I'm so excited to play with this today!
Wonderful introduction, thank you!
Amazing, thank you! really excited to dive in
Great video! I was looking for some demos of this, and yours did the trick!
thanks for so much detailed video about DRIFT ! Liked That Very much and the synth is sound amazing !
Embrace the trend of minimilasim and the asthetic of the sound !
Man, this sounds amazing.... and love the relative simplicity of use! Really reminds me of my Microfreak, but I'm sure in certain situations it will be awesome to have something similar with the greater degree of control of a virtual synth. It seems absolutely perfect for Melodic Techno, will try it out tomorrow!
Got to love Ableton ✌🏽 Can’t wait for this addition! Great overview too!
Wow! Way to go, Ableton. Sounds interesting, Anthony. Thanks for the presets. 👍
Oh wow, this was coming out of nowhere for me and man what a nice synth! I learned to understand Ableton and the only thing I was missing was this kind of drifting mod. Always did a workaround with CV tools but this here is much easier to dial in.
Like always a great video and intro tune. Can't wait to get my hands on it. :)
Excellent review and concise knowledge
Awesome video. Thanks for putting it together 🙂
amazing how simple it looks, yet how deep it is. thanks for this tutorial. can't wait for this version to come out. ableton is awesome. 🙂
i'm going to learn this one deep, with great results.
Thanks for showing how to use this. It really creates some analog style of the sound quite well. like your preseta too.
Sounds wicked and couldn’t think of anyone better to demo it, nice one Ableton 🙌
Amazing demo amazing synth. I'm in love.
Fantastic rundown, thank you!
Great demo. Thanks!
very cool addition, well done !
Thank you for this awesome video 🙏
Outstanding!
A very very good walk-through! Thanks!!
I think this is the best intro to a synth I’ve ever watched
Ableton synths are unique...Thanks for your great content man.
Drift sounds great. Thanks for the preview.
I'm looking forward to this being released with the non-beta versions of Live.
*slow clap
love it.
Love your walkthrough.
Can't wait to get it.
oh, fantastic review. can't wait to get my hands on this one. and you just earned a new. subscriber ;)
Well done sir!
Sounds great, love it
This is almost a 1:1 software imitation of the Korg Minilogue. Wow! It sounds identical, and all the effects and logic layouts are suspiciously similar. The one thing the Minilogue doesn't have is the FM capabilities. I wouldn't be surprised if the Minilogue was their inspiration here...
there's something so cool about a softsynth that models the most subtle quirks/nonlinearities/"flaws" of an analogue synth without trying too hard to be a full-blown emulation of one. reminds me of a lot of things that were said in mylarmelodies' interview with Sean Costello of Valhalla DSP.
Great demo anthony thanks ❤
This is awesome.
Nice review!
Beautiful Synth!
messed around with it and it's amazing what kind of sounds you can come up with super easily.
haven't been excited in a synth since i got phase plant. Looks cooL!
Damn! That synth is sick!
Love it. So easy to follow you👊🏻
The waveshape window is really a wonderful inclusion!
Great video Anthony! Super excited to dig into drift when it releases. Just curious, how did you visualize the output waveform of the synth in this video?
Every setting sounds good - that's truly an incredible achievement. I want this on a hardware synth; and yes a MicroFreak comes close...
Dude the Microfreak is just awesome. I bought one a while back and I absolutely love it
The OG Korg Minilogue comes pretty close to this.
@@thealexxxxor and the microKorg
you'd want to look maybe to either novation peak or udo super 6
This seems pretty cool. Before you got to the FM possibilities, I was thinking the signal paths and parameters kind of reminded me of a Neutron.
Thanks. I used FL and tried Live 8 times over 10 years! At the end of 2023 I finally
felt comfortable Ableton live! I just got my head around Serum. Music is fun again 🔊
Back again and blown away all over again.
I've been using Ableton Intro on my laptop with a Launchkey Mini for on-the-go sound design and idea sketching. I have an SP404MK2 and I kept thinking, "dang, I wish I could get a Hydrasynth Explorer or something to have synth to mess with on-the-go." Turns out I have everything I need with this Macbook air and a midi controller and I'm overjoyed because this video is making me feel very confident about getting the exact sounds I want from this minimal setup. Thanks!
Well done. What a sculptural tool they’re giving us!
Honestly, I've actually been waiting for an Ableton device like this that is super simple and authentically behaves more like a classic analog synth. It looks like it will be very intuitive to map the different controls in such a way that you can do stuff like lead synth manipulations on the fly ala Jan Hammer and Bernie Worrell.
I'm gonna have a lot of fun with this!
Sounds beautiful. Well done Ableton 👏
Looks great! Gives me kind of Organelle-y vibes.
This was a hell of an intro to Drift! Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Great demo fella. Drift sounds promising for sure
Fantastic little synth! The Novation Peak and Summit do the drift really well too. Love my summit ❤
Yeah, I noticed several similarities to Peak's design in this synth. Drift, stereo spread and LFO slopes. Love my Peak as well :)
It's honestly getting to a point that you don't need anything more than the stock plugins, Roar is incredible, Hybrid Reverb, this too...
Sick! Love Ableton ❤️
Had a first play this morning and was blown away by the sound quality. I was kind of expecting an Analog 2 but I couldn't have been more wrong. To me this is way more exciting than Push 3, especially considering it comes in Ableton Lite. Great vid. ❤
This synth is like if you mixed the prophet’s oscillator section with a Moog or prophet filter. The work flows are super similar in Drift compared to the real synths. The lfo modulation is one of my favorite features on this synth because it’s like a macro modulation for the LFO. 1:1 just makes so much sense
YES exactly. My OB6 is over in the corner getting nervous ;)
Was going to say the oscillators remind me of a prophet!
One filter is MS20 based, the other is a VA filter not modeled after any specific synthesizer but it's 12db
Great video