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How to Fix Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 Connection Issues in Ableton Live (Windows)

Posted by Benjamin Ang on October 04, 2026

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How can this form help you make money as an independent electronic musician in Singapore?

Posted by Benjamin Ang on August 15, 2026

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Meet your EML Tutors: Ben Ang

Posted by Benjamin Ang on August 13, 2026

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Most Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Music Lab at SLF

Posted by Benjamin Ang on August 12, 2026

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Best Free VST instruments 2026

Posted by Benjamin Ang on August 11, 2026

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Why we have 2 tracks for new members at NUS EML

Posted by Benjamin Ang on August 08, 2026

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This blog is maintained by Ben Ang, Principal Tutor of EML (NUS Electronic Music Lab) and Ableton Certified Trainer, Singapore

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Comparison: What is the difference between Ableton Live 12 Lite, Intro, Standard, and Suite (in 2025)?

This post was updated 13 August 2025. The previous update was 30 August 2024. Live 12 comes in three editions: Intro, Standard and Suite. They share common features, but Standard and Suite have additional features, instruments, effects, and Packs. Lite is the version that is often bundled when you buy a Launchpad or keyboard or MIDI controller. The others - Intro, Standard, and Suite, are bought stand alone. Overview of Editions Edition Lite Intro Standard Suite Key Features Limited Limited Full Full Software Instruments 5 8 13 20 Packs 2 4 16 33 Presets, Samples, Loops N/A 5+ GB 38+ GB 71+ GB Audio Effects 16 27 42 58 MIDI Effects 10 12 13 14 MIDI T...

EML Schedule 2026 - 2027

Lessons at the NUS Electronic Music Lab are open to students of NUS (National University of Singapore). All sessions are on Saturdays afternoons (1- 3 pm for lesson, 3 - 5pm for practice) at NUS UTown unless otherwise stated - for more info (e.g. which room in NUS UTown) please email electronicmusiclab@gmail.com NUS Week Date Track A: Production (Core) Track B: Electronic Music Performance (Parallel) Week 1 15 Aug 2026 Open Class • Introduction to EML Open Class • Performance Demos & Track Introduction Week 2 22 Aug 2026 Orientation 1. Setup hardware/software 2. Present schedule & assign mentors Orientation 1. Try electronic music instruments 2. Receive schedule Week 3 29 Aug 2026 Beats, Melodies, Layers 1. Song anatomy 2. Session View programming 3. Basic music theory Performance Concepts 1. Introduction to instrum...

Free Asian instrument VST plugins for Ableton Logic FL etc

Asian musical instruments add a unique touch to your electronic music productions, if used appropriately. Here are some free VST plugins to get started. Spitfire Labs Download the main app first for Spitfire Labs This is "An infinite series of free software instruments, made by musicians and sampling experts in London, for anyone, anywhere." Once you have the main app, you can install Asian instruments like Moon Guitar (yueqin) The pianos and strings are also very good. Sample Science Nu Guzheng Nu Guzheng is a plugin instrument based on a multi-sampled set of guzheng samples. This traditional Chinese plucked zither has been recorded in stereo using a pair of Blue spark condenser microphones. Recorded in 32-bit and downsampled to 24-bit for the plugin version, the end result is clean-sounding and authentic. Download it here . Monster Ethnica Crazy collection of free Indonesian instruments that keeps increasing every month. Visit the website to download .

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