7III Tap Videos & Tutorials

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Explore tutorials, feature overviews and performance demos for 7III Tap, the Ableton Live MIDI controller for iPhone and iPad.

You can find the complete Tap Playlist here: 7III Tap Playlist

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Our Best Ableton Live Controller yet (Tap 2.0)

Our biggest update yet, making Tap the best Ableton Live Controller yet.

The biggest changes (see all changes for 2.0 in the Tap Version History):

• 5-Pad Fourths Layout for iPhone
• Controls Bank for Tracks
  • Volume, Pan, Sends, Pressure, Mod Wheel, and other track controls
  • Can also be used to:
    • play Velocity of Pads
    • change Velocity in Sequencer
• Custom Algorithm Dial for Operator
• Even better and more precise Macro Encoders
  • Left right for fine, up down normal
• Macro Variations and Randomizations
• Grid Size Adjustment by pinching
• Automation Editing
• Automation Independent of Loop Length
• Automation re-enable & remove actions
  • Track context menu and lil Loop Helper
• Grid Snap for Notes
  • Track context menu
• Improved Effects moving and insertion, especially with racks
• Metronome and Tap Tempo
• Follow Actions
• Companions & Rhythm Generator
• Mixer View Automation Indicators

Everything New in Tap 1.5

A quick overview of the latest updates in Tap 1.5, the powerful Ableton Live controller for iPhone and iPad.

New in 1.5:

1. Deep encoder integration. See real parameter values directly: Hz for filters, percentages, pitches, waveform and filter names, on/off states, and more.
2. Built-in browser. Quickly add devices and effects without breaking your flow.
3. Massive performance gains. All views are now significantly more CPU efficient for smoother sessions.

Everything New in Tap 1.4

A complete walkthrough of everything introduced in Tap 1.4, including updated MIDI sequencer for smooth performance, including MIDI mutation and editing tools for blazing fast sequencing, better device view and many more performance features.

Live Set with Tap on an iPhone

This was real-world R&D at 10,000 meters. Nils Mango brought Tap onto an airplane to see how far true portability could go; and it delivered. Tap controlled Ableton Live running on an iPhone with zero issues, turning a cramped airplane seat into a miniature live-performance setup.
The experiment proved that Tap is the the most portable Ableton controller ever made. The live set worked, the workflow was smooth, and with a bit more practice and preparation, the next in-air performance will be even better.
Ready to take on the #tracksonaplane challenge? Send us your video!

2 Tricks and new Features in Tap 1.3

This video covers two useful tricks to bring your Ableton Live controlling to the next level. You will learn how to change velocity quickly in the step sequencer and how to select a drum pad for editing or automating parameters. The update also introduces several new features for your workflow, including landscape mode for iPad and the brand-new octave buttons, making Tap 1.3 an even more powerful Ableton Live MIDI controller.

New in Tap 1.2

Tap 1.2 brings the app one step closer to being a true Ableton Push 3 alternative. This update introduces powerful step sequencers for editing clips and adds more clip to views for faster and more flexible clip launching. It is a significant upgrade for anyone using Tap as an Ableton Live controller.

Capture and Automate MIDI with Tap

A short video introducing MIDI capture and parameter automation features to create quick patterns and sequences in Ableton Live.

The Most Portable Ableton Live Controller

Low Heat Beats is demonstrating how to use Tap on iPhone as a portable Ableton controller for intuitive beat making.

If you’re new to Tap, start here:
👉 Tap – Ableton Live Controller for iPhone & iPad