Have fun with it, add more instruments - kicks, snares, percussions, etc - what ever you see fit. Hell, you can even get an LFO tool from the Max For Live folder in the browser, and modulate the macros.

Or you can switch to the brush mode and draw in automation. If you want to get extra creative, you can assign the macros to a MIDI controller and record in automation for the hits to change over time. CTRL + click to assign them a color, too. Now head over to the macro controls, and hit CMD + R to rename them. If you want the hits to be velocity sensitive, switch to the Filter/Global tab on the Samplers and dial in a value for the “Vol ableton 808 drum kit

If not used properly, the versatility of a DAW can backfire.

Your workflow should enable and encourage you to follow your inspiration not distract you from it. They appear, and the next minute they’re gone. When you are in your creative, beat-making mode, worrying about sound design will do away with the inspiration. Here is something that took me too long to fully understand: when you are inspired to do A, you shouldn’t try to do B. A few minutes later you’re watching a tutorial on snare compression. “ Where was that library again with those cool kicks?” Got it! “ What snare would go well with this?” You find one that seems to fit. When you get to your laptop a little later, you fire up Live, bring in a Drum Rack, and start looking for sounds. Imagine the scenario: there’s a groove going on in your head and you can’t wait to sit down and record it.

Ableton 808 drum kit