Take 5: The Search For Sound is a game that lives inside Ableton Live. Wander off for five minutes, come back with new sounds and perspectives.
Take 5: The Search For Sound is a game that lives inside Ableton Live. Wander off for five minutes, come back with new sounds and perspectives.
Instant download Ableton Live Suite or Standard 12.4.1+Instant download Ableton Live Suite or Standard 12.4.1+
Welcome
Meet Take 5.
The game that plays you, and invites you to actively walk into a flow state.
Setup is easy.
No plugins to install, no account to make. Open the Ableton Live project and play.
01 — OPEN
Open the project
Drop the folder anywhere. Double-click the set. You're ready to go.
Drop the folder anywhere. Double-click the set.
02 — PLAY
Hit play
Wander off for a bit. Grab a gamepad if you like — it's optional.
Wander off for a bit. Gamepad optional.
03 — RETURN
Head back to your project
Come back with new sounds and a fresh perspective.
Come back with new sounds and a fresh perspective.
Listening game
Press Play to hear a short tune of four notes. Then play it back in the same order on the four note buttons, which go from lowest to highest. Press Play again any time to hear the tune again. Get it right to unlock a discount code.
Press play.
Nice work!
$5 off Take 5, on us.
TAKE-5-OFF
Use the code at checkout.
What you need
Runs fully on Ableton Live stock devices.
Software
Ableton Live Suite or Standard 12.4.1+Live 10 and 11 Suite versions are on the way. Join the newsletter for updates.
Devices
Stock Live devices only — no third-party plugins
System
macOS or Windows
Gamepad
Optional — any USB or Bluetooth controller
Take 5 in the wild
From the creator
A note from Chuck
“This all started on a red-eye. It was too dark to look at my screen without my eyes hurting, I wanted to play something anyway, and mostly I wanted to do it with my eyes closed. So I built a game you play by listening.
In Take 5, you move through a place and react to what you hear, and it keeps handing you things you would never have thought to make on your own. That is the whole idea.
Do not overthink the five minutes. Get in, move, listen, keep what you love, and get back to your music. If you never read a word past the Quick Start, you are doing it right. Have fun in there!”
— Chuck SuttonCreator of Take 5
Wanna learn from Chuck?
Chuck Sutton offers 1:1 lessons — “No topic is too large or too small. Chuck's goal is to level up your workflow, your excitement, and your understanding of what Ableton can do for you.”
Keep abreast of the latest Chuck Sutton goings-on - whether it’s new music, devices, classes or exclusive opportunities.
Questions?
Do I need Ableton Live to play this?Do I need Ableton Live?
Yes. Take 5 is an Ableton Live project, not a standalone app or plugin. It needs Ableton Live Suite or Standard, version 12.4.1 or later. Versions for Live 10 and 11 Suite are on the way; join the newsletter above to hear when they’re available. Live Intro and Lite don't include everything it uses.
How do I get it after I buy?How do I get it?
A download link arrives by email right after checkout. The link doesn't expire.
Can I use the sounds in my own tracks?Can I use the sounds?
Please do! That's the whole idea!
What if something's broken?What if it's broken?
Email us and we'll sort it out. If you hit a problem we're here to help.
Tutorials
Walkthroughs for getting set up and getting the most out of Take 5.
Take lessons with Chuck → (opens in a new tab)
