Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Take a closer look at one of Live’s most versatile features: Device Racks.

First, Ableton’s Christian Kleine chats about the design and evolution of Racks. Then, Matt Tinkler explains how they can move from simple containers for instruments and effects to powerful tools for performance and sound design.

This session was recorded live on Ableton’s Discord on Sept 17th, 2025.

About Discord Deep Dives
These livestream sessions explore one specific Ableton device or tool, diving into both the design philosophy and creative applications.

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Intro: 0:00
History of Device Racks with Christian Kleine 0:41
Q&A with Christian Kleine: 8:33
Using Device Racks with Matt Tinkler: 11:00
Q&A with Matt Tinkler: 59:53