Off-the-grid MIDI sequencing for Ableton Live
FlexGroove manipulates the timing of MIDI patterns using a continuous curve. Push notes off the grid, create organic swing, accelerate, decelerate, or reshape rhythms in ways that Live's built-in tools can't.
Quick examples of FlexGroove's different timing modes.
Drag the curve points to shift the timing of a hi-hat pattern. This is the core principle behind FlexGroove.
FlexGroove uses a timing curve to shift when each note plays. Move the curve points up or down to push notes earlier or later. When all points are centered, the pattern plays on a straight grid. In the real device, this works with any MIDI pattern — with six modes, probability controls, and full Push integration.
A full overview of FlexGroove's features and workflow.
Free Time, Acceleration, Deceleration, Sine, Ratio, and Swing — each reshapes the timing grid differently.
Curated presets for each mode to get you started quickly. Tweak them or build your own from scratch.
A library of rhythmic patterns across different genres and styles, ready to be bent off the grid.
Render the manipulated timing directly into an Ableton MIDI clip for further editing or arrangement.
Full integration with Ableton Push — control timing curves, patterns, and presets hands-on.
Add controlled randomness with per-step probability, creating evolving, never-repeating rhythms.
Link multiple FlexGroove instances or connect to FlexGrooveAudio for synchronized timing across tracks.
Permutate, randomize, fill, and transform patterns with built-in tools. Shift, invert, or repeat sections.
Unlike simple swing, the timing curve is continuous and smooth — creating natural, musical timing variations.
FlexGroove lets you manipulate rhythms in a way that's hard to achieve with Live's core tools.
MusicRadar
A great solution for anyone who wants to experiment with more esoteric timing and go off the grid.
DJ Mag
Why not warp time, too? It looks seriously addictive.
Create Digital Music
FlexGrooveAudio brings the same groove manipulation concept to warped audio clips — the companion to FlexGroove.
Discover FlexGrooveAudioAvailable as an Ableton Pack — includes FlexGroove, two companion devices, and Live Sets.
Get FlexGroove on Ableton.com