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What tools in Ableton Live can I use to get over creative blocks when they appear in my workflow?

We all know the feeling when you get inspired, open your DAW and start creating, but suddenly your brain gets filled with doubt, and everything feels overwhelming. Creative blocks are very normal, and everyone experiences them, from beginners to Grammy winners. The negative thoughts we might encounter during our creative workflows are often due to the pressures we feel in the audio and music industries.

Maybe you feel like the song is not good enough for a particular genre or that our skills as a producer might not be defined enough compared to others. But, as there is no failure in creativity, many of these thoughts that break our creative flows are just in our imagination. Therefore, one very effective way to overcome creative blocks is to distract yourself from your thoughts, keep moving, and look for fresh inspiration. Here are four great tools in Ableton Live to assist you in these lost moments.

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