You want to start making dance tracks with your computer, but what do you need? We'll discuss the software and plugins you'll need to take those first steps. Remember to check out our glossary for an in depth explanation of many of the terms used in this article.

In part one of our series on using Ableton Live we show you how to begin building up your own track using a file from DMS UK Hardcore MIDI Vol 1. The video illustrates how easy it is to manipulate MIDI files to form your own unique compositions. This video is quite large, so you may want to wait for the player to pre-load for a few seconds before playing.