Using ableton like this is exactly how i do things, pick a synth, get recording and choose the best bits only. 1000bars minimum.

Also, not wishing to sound picky - but if you listen to other peoples music you will only ever become them, in some twisted for or another.

If you choose to become original you MUST ignore the work of others. Turn OFF your decks, radio, t.v, internet, front door and let the music come from inside YOU not the others inside. (n.b. i am NOT skitso.... yes i am... are we?... i think so... oh, now theres a turn up, whos ordering the pizza this time....)