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Om podden
Ableton Certified Trainer- Dan Giffin talks with today’s industry experts and Ableton Live artists. We’ll explore all things music from studio to stage.
For sponsorship inquiries, email: [email protected]
Official page: LiveProducersOnline.com/podcast
The podcast Ableton Music Producer Podcast is created by Dan Giffin. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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#174 - SoDown
26 november 2024 |
61 min
In this episode, SoDown shares his journey from business school to playing sold-out shows, and insights into his music production techniques. SoDown also explores the potential impact of AI and on the music industry, expressing optimism about its ability to enhance workflows and create new creative opportunities, while emphasizing the value of human connection in music.
A native of Boulder, CO, SoDown (Ehren) has developed a signature style that fuses dubstep, funk, and jazz elements, setting him apart in the genre. His achievements include headlining tours across North America, performing at major festivals like Electric Forest, Beyond Wonderland, Lost Lands, and amassing a dedicated fanbase with his memorable live performances. Additionally, SoDown has collaborated with notable artists like Big Gigantic, NGHTMRE, Def3, GorillaT, and others. He recently released his album "Colors of The Mind," on 11/20/2024.
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#173 - Grabbitz
12 november 2024 |
53 min
In this episode Nick (Grabbitz) talks about his music journey, production techniques, Logic Pro vs. Live, vocal recording tips, insights on building a fan community, and the launch of his label Blue Butterfly Records.
Grabbitz is a multifaceted artist from Buffalo, NY known for his bass-driven and rock-electronic fusion of genres. His career highlights include high-profile collaborations with music giants like Deadmau5 on "Let Go" and Rezz on the chart-topping "Someone Else," which hit #12 on the U.S. Alternative charts. Grabbitz has also joined forces with Illenium, Zedd, Subtronics, NGHTMRE, and Sullivan King, infusing live instrumentation into his performances pushing the boundaries. Grabbitz recently released his EP In The Dark with the launch of Blue Butterfly Records.
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#172 - Live 12.1 Updates w/ Sidebrain
22 oktober 2024 |
70 min
In this episode, Sidebrain and Dan discuss new Ableton Live 12.1 updates, Ableton's Move controller, Max for Live devices and more.
Sidebrain (Yeuda Ben-Atar) is an Ableton Certified Trainer and has worked with major artists like Timbaland, Skrillex, Ludacris, Flying Lotus, and Giorgio Moroder. He also founded BeatLabAcademy.com teaching music production and more.
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#171 - Opiuo
17 september 2024 |
61 min
In this episode Opiuo (Oscar) shares about his unique live performance setup and production, mixing tips, creative workflows, favorite plugins and gear, collaborating on his recent EP, and more.
Opiuo, the musical project of Oscar Davey-Wraight, is known for his unique blend of funkadelic bass and electrifying live performances. He has sold out iconic venues like Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre and played major festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella. With multiple awards under his belt, including the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, Opiuo has earned global recognition. His expansive career spans multi-genre albums, and collaborations with artists like Gwen Stefani and Griz. Opiuo recently released his new EP titled Underground with Ashez.
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Special thanks to the Black Box venue in Denver, CO for hosting this episode.
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#170 - Helado Negro
3 september 2024 |
41 min
In this episode, Roberto (Helado Negro) shares his professional experience recording foley for film and animation, his creative production workflows, vocal recording process, favorite gear, his new album PHASOR, and more.
Roberto Carlos Lange, known as Helado Negro, creates immersive dreamscapes with vibrant melodies and bilingual lyrics. In addition to his music, Lange has worked with Comedy Central and contributed foley and sound for the popular animation series Robot Chicken. Drawing from his South Florida upbringing and Ecuadorian heritage, his genre-defying music is shaped by his experiences in Brooklyn, Texas, and Asheville. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Lange's work spans video, sculpture, and sound, with his latest album, PHASOR, showcasing his collaborative and innovative spirit.
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Weekend Retreat at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters
20 augusti 2024 |
2 min
We're excited to announce the ultimate Ableton weekend retreat, a 2-day masterclass happening November 16-17, 2024 at Ableton's U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn from industry professionals during this exclusive, hands-on experience designed for experienced artists, producers, and musicians using Ableton Live.
With only 15 seats available, this event offers personalized training in sound design, mixing and mastering, production workflows, songwriting, and more. Don't miss this chance to elevate your music production skills combined with networking opportunities.
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#169 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny Wyatt
13 augusti 2024 |
68 min
In this episode Danny Wyatt shares about common mixing and mastering mistakes, the evolution of digital music quality, mastering techniques using clipping, favorite plugins for mixing, his journey navigating the music industry, and more.
Danny Wyatt is an Emmy nominated, multi-Platinum audio engineer and producer with releases on Warner Bros Records, Rawkus Records, and others. His first release landed on the Tribute to Curtis Mayfield album in 1994 alongside artists like Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, and more. Danny founded the Mixing & Mastering program at Dubspot, and taught at SAE Institute New York. He currently runs the online school Next Level Sound, teaching modern music production techniques, music business, among other topics.
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168 - Robert Trusko
23 juli 2024 |
78 min
Robert Trusko is a well recognized musician, composer, engineer, and producer in Dallas, TX. Through his musicianship, Robert has performed across the world with notable artists including Aloe Blacc, Robert Randolph, Eric McFadden (Parliament Funkadelic), Greg Spero, Robert “Sput” Searight, RC Williams, Cleon Edwards (Erykah Badu), Jaguar Wright (The Roots, Jay-Z), Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Sugar Hill Records, Lauryn Hill), Black Ice (Def Poetry Jam), and Danny Gotlieb (Pat Metheny). As an educator, Robert Trusko also served for several years as an Interim Professor of Ableton Live at the University of North Texas.
Trusko also performs and MD's for the band 2LOT, which has collaborated with Steve Jordan (John Mayer, Rolling Stones), John McBride, Aloe Blacc, Ry-X, Moonhooch, and Greg Spero.
In 2023 Trusko released his EP “First Light” which is available on all streaming platforms.
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#167 - Philip Meyer
9 juli 2024 |
63 min
Philip Meyer is a software developer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles. He makes devices for generating rhythms and melodies for Ableton Live, most recently a collection of several generative MIDI Tools for Ableton Live 12. He is also the creator of the Rhythm and Time Toolkit, and package for Max MSP for modular sequencing.
Philip’s goal is to create playful, intuitive, and powerful sequencing devices that help artists to discover new musical forms. Driving Philip’s design approach is the goal to blur the line between composition and performance, in which an artist creates a thoughtful, deliberate composition but works fluidly and intuitively.
Philip is an active member of the Max MSP and Ableton Live communities. He is a Max Certified Trainer and makes video lessons for YouTube on programming and music production techniques in Max and Ableton.
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#166 - Barclay Crenshaw (Claude VonStroke)
25 juni 2024 |
58 min
Barclay Crenshaw, widely recognized under his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a seminal figure in electronic music, best known as the founder of the influential Dirtybird label. Under Claude VonStroke, he spearheaded a movement that redefined tech-house with a playful and quirky edge, leading Dirtybird to become a beloved brand with a global following. His innovative approach not only won him several awards but also solidified his status with iconic tracks and memorable performances at major festivals worldwide. In a bold career move, Barclay sold Dirtybird to Empire Records, stepping back from his Claude VonStroke persona to delve deeper into his roots with the 'Open Channel' project, marking his transition into avant-garde bass and electronica. This project was celebrated with a new album and a headline tour, showcasing his evolution and continued relevance in the ever-changing music landscape.
In 2024, Barclay also launched Imperial Dust, a software and sample company, with its first product, the Nasty Channel plug-in, aimed at empowering producers with unique sound design tools. This venture underscores his ongoing influence and adaptability within the music industry, bridging his past achievements with fresh creative pursuits.
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#165 - RYNS
11 juni 2024 |
61 min
Cristiaan Broderick, the sonic architect known as RYNS, is a producer and DJ currently based in Denver, Colorado. Crafting electronic landscapes that defy convention, his project has earned support from notable artists like Liquid Stranger, CloZee, Mersiv, Wreckno, Maddy O'Neal, and others.
The RYNS project formed in 2018. His style is self-described as melodic freeform bass, but is not confined to any particular genre. RYNS seamlessly navigates the realms of genres including but not limited to dubstep, garage, house, and trap.
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#164 - James Patrick (Slam Academy)
21 maj 2024 |
71 min
In this episode JP and Dan talk about synthesis in Live, new Live 12 Sampler features, things they love and hate about Live 12, recording chickens, clipping in Live vs. FL Studio, and JP's new books about sound design for electronic music.
James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, author, and educator. He has been creating original electronic music works and events involving technology and live music since the 1990s. He is the co-founder and owner of Slam Academy, an Ableton Certified Training Center based in Minneapolis. James is the owner of several forward thinking record labels, and was the curator of the international Spark Festival of Electronic Music.
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#163 - Ben Casey
7 maj 2024 |
85 min
Ben Casey currently works at Ableton as part of the Communities Team supporting music makers across the U.S. and Canada. He's also a music producer, educator, and Ableton Certified Trainer based in New York. With over 20 years of experience in the world of electronic music and a power user of Ableton Live since Version 1, Ben has been called “the swiss army knife” of Ableton.
While attending Goldsmiths College, he co-founded the label Werkdiscs and spent several years organizing music production events across New York and London. Ben has coached numerous artists across genres, helping them refine their skills and craft dynamic live performances.
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#162 - Dennis DeSantis
30 april 2024 |
48 min
Dennis DeSantis is the Head of Music Learning at Ableton in addition to being a composer, percussionist, author, educator, and former sound designer at Native Instruments.
He received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. His electronic music appears on labels such as Ghostly, Global Underground, Cocoon and Kanzleramt, and he has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Japan.
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#161 - Break Science
16 april 2024 |
44 min
In this episode Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee (together as Break Science) talk about their live setup, favorite gear and software, experiences on the road and performing with Pretty Lights, tips for artists and musicians pursuing a music career, and more.
Adam Deitch is a 4-time Grammy-Nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer. His long tenures with historic acts like Average White Band, John Scofield, Wyclef Jean, and Pretty Lights have taken him around the world as a touring drummer. Adam continues to play with his Grammy-nominated band Lettuce and EDM/live hybrid group Break Science. Deitch is also known as a featured clinician at esteemed drum events like PASIC and Modern Drummer Festival, and has a subscription-based drum education website, www.DeitchAcademy.com, with in-depth lessons from beginner to advanced lessons.
Borahm Lee is a versatile producer and keyboardist known for Break Science and the Pretty Lights Live Band, having toured with big names like Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, and Matisyahu. He's a pivotal figure in electro soul, pushing boundaries in jazz through various live outfits. Lee's debut solo album, "Echoic Memory," showcases a raw and introspective side of his artistry, blending hip-hop, jazz, soul, and electronica.
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#160 - Jesse Terry
2 april 2024 |
67 min
In this episode Jesse Terry shares his experiences leading Ableton's team in designing Push and the APC40. Dan and Jesse also discuss the process of designing Push, new and potential features to come, Jesse's favorite gear and Live devices, his music projects, and more.
Jesse Terry joined Ableton in 2005 working in artist and partner relations, which led him to help design the first dedicated Ableton controller, the APC40 (made in collaboration with Akai Professional). Since that time he built up a hardware team at Ableton focused on making Ableton Push and looking towards the future of hardware at Ableton. His work at Ableton includes looking into sustainability, manufacturing and user experience – but his main focus is making the product he uses every day better for the variety of users who have adopted it. He is a multi-instrumentalist and student of many kinds of music; in his free time he plays guitar, bass and keys and produces electronic and hip-hop under the alias Jethroe and with his band Countach. Jesse currently lives in Philadelphia.
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#159 - kLL sMTH
19 mars 2024 |
74 min
In this episode, kLL sMTH (Kris) shares his music journey, live production setup, approach to sound design, new Live 12 features, and more.
kLL sMTH is an artist who has taken his love of hip-hop and expanded it into a vast array of genres, from glitch-hop and drum and bass to dubstep and bass music. His DJing roots in turntablism have influenced his production style, with scratching and mixing vinyl being some of the first things he learned. He takes inspiration from experimentation, immersing himself in music, nature, and anything life throws his way.
Kris is a member of collaborative projects, including glitch-hop and half-time trio Ultrasloth (BioLumigen x Duffrey x kLL sMTH), ‘kLL Bill’ (kLL sMTH x Mr. Bill), a hype electronic project, and gRLL sMTH which aims to spotlight up-and-coming artists, have a good time and bring people together with food. With a constantly evolving sound and a commitment to breaking away from the predictable, kLL sMTH promises to keep his fans on their toes with every new set.
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#158 - Gardner Beson
12 mars 2024 |
72 min
In this episode Gardner Beson shares about room acoustics, mixing his new album, comparing Bitwig to Ableton Live features, AI apps, favorite plugins, and more.
GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Studio Builder, Musician, Video Editor, Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder, and SQL Admin in addition to his life-long passion for writing electronic music. His studio construction projects include working with notable artists like Chris Lake, Mr. Bill, Hacienda Mastering (Dolby Surround) and other professional rooms.
In addition to popular music venues, Gardner has performed as an orchestral musician in various concert halls across the United States and Europe. He has been credited as a studio musician, recording engineer, performer, remix artist, or composer on over 27 albums and releases to date outside of his own work.
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#157 - Parris Fleming
27 februari 2024 |
59 min
In this episode, Dan and Parris discuss writing and arranging horns, how to get out of your own way while performing, Parris' experiences on the road and music journey, favorite mastering devices, sidechaining tools and methods, dissecting Parris' upcoming tracks in Ableton, and more.
Parris Fleming, a distinguished horn arranger, producer, instrumentalist, and performer in Denver, CO, has made significant strides in the music industry, especially noted for his contributions to live performances. His achievements include performing in sold-out residencies with Harry Styles, such as a 15-night stint at Madison Square Garden, another 15 nights at The KIA Forum, 6 nights each at The United Center and The Moody Center, and a 4-night residency at Wembley Stadium, alongside a memorable sold-out concert at Slane Castle. Notably, Fleming was a part of breaking the single-concert attendance record in Scotland with an audience of over 65,000. His talents have also been recognized by Lotus Trumpets, leading to his endorsement by the brand. Additionally, his role as a member of the Motet highlights his versatility and commitment to his craft in the music world.
Parris will be releasing his first album soon under his artist name The Parrisian.
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#156 - Diastrata (formerly RECESS)
15 februari 2024 |
68 min
In this episode, Drew and Dan talk about Diastrata's live setup, new Live 12 MIDI features, how to fatten sounds with Drum Buss, latency, versatile tools for performing in Arrangement View, and more.
Drew Birch is the co-founder of Diastrata (formerly RECESS) with Ian Gilley originating from Arkansas before relocating to Colorado. They've performed in various venues, either with RECESS, solo, or collaborating with esteemed producers. Noteworthy achievements include playing at Red Rocks in 2021 with Sunsquabi, releasing a vinyl EP titled "RECESS" on Philos Records, and contributing to the first Flamingosis "live band" show. Their solo career gained traction with a debut performance at Meow Wolf and they're currently focused on refining their solo sound, releasing new material with Philos Records, and planning national tours with different projects for the upcoming summer and fall.
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#155 - Lettuce (feat. Shmeeans)
23 januari 2024 |
47 min
In this episode, Lettuce co-founder and guitarist Adam Smirnoff (Shmeeans) talks about the band's long history and songwriting process, tips for creating great demos, his favorite Ableton Live tools and plugins, and more.
Lettuce is a GRAMMY Award-nominated six-piece group comprised of Adam Deitch [drums, percussion, arrangement], Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff [guitar], Erick “Jesus” Coomes [bass], Ryan Zoidis [alto, baritone, tenor sax, synth], Eric “Benny” Bloom [trumpet, horns], and Nigel Hall [vocals, keys, clavinet].
With a large and diverse discography, the group has collaborated with notable artists including Wu-Tang Clan, Chaka Khan, John Scofield, Fred Wesley, JB Horns, and many others. The group has sold out hundreds of shows across the USA and internationally, as they continue to be innovators that push the boundaries of hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, funk, jazz, soul music.
Lettuce recently released VIBE on digital platforms– a single 48 minute continuous session of pure, free-flowing improvisation, available digitally for the first time off vinyl.
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#154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian Funk
3 januari 2024 |
81 min
In this special episode, Brian Funk and Dan review many of Ableton Live 12's new features. Watch the video with screen sharing on YouTube or Spotify.
Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York. Brian hosts The Music Production Podcast and teaches music production for Berklee Online. His Ableton Live Packs are used by producers all over the world, and Brian's new book, 5-Minute Music Producer: 365 Music-Making Activities gives songwriters and producers short activities to overcome writer's block and develop professional workflows.
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0:00 - Intro
9:00 - Roar
13:35 - Meld
17:40 Granulator 2
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21:20 Performance Pack
32:00 Browser history
34:14 Enhanced workflows
35:00 Keep Latency On
39:15 Stacked Detailed View
43:50 - Advanced Browser features - Tagging & organization
46:22 Similar Sounds
54:00 New MIDI clip features
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1:02:30 - Arpeggiator
1:03:00 - Chord and Scale MIDI Effect
1:09:00 - Scala Files
1:11:00 - Round Robin feature in Sampler
1:15:00 - Preferences
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#153 - Taetro
26 december 2023 |
81 min
In this episode Taetro shares his favorite studio controllers, gear, plugins, and why he loves using Push 3. He also shares a bit about AI editing tools, what it's like being a full-time content creator on YouTube, why artists should monetize their content, his musical journey, and more.
Taetro (Nick) is a producer, content creator/ YouTuber, and educator currently based in Austin, Texas. With over 300,000+ YouTube subscribers, he's cultivated a world-wide community of studio producers teaching music production tips, hosting production challenges and charity events, and more. Taetro is also known for his controllerism, creating videos to feature the latest music gear and software. He's had sponsorships by many of today's most popular music brands.
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#152 - Late Night Radio
12 december 2023 |
65 min
In this episode Alex Medellin (aka Late Night Radio) shares about his unique sampling process, inspiring tips for producers and performing artists, how he prepares for shows, favorite gear, and more.
Late Night Radio is a staple in the Colorado electronic music scene. Based in Denver, his music uniquely blends classic soul and third coast hip-hop influences, creating a sound that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With a career spanning nearly a decade, Late Night Radio has released a series of fan-favorite albums and collaborated with artists like Canadian rapper Def3. His 2022 bass EP "Back Around" on Philos Records and the 10th installment of the Vinyl Restoration series showcase his ongoing musical evolution.
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#151 - Mport
5 december 2023 |
72 min
In this episode, Marc Mount (Mport) shares his production workflows, favorite plugins and synths, how creating unique videos for social media helps him finish more music, audio sampling techniques, random show stories, and more.
Marc is a Denver native and pioneer of bass music. Educated in recording arts and music, Mport has crafted a distinctive sound. His viral hit "Level 9," with over 10 million views, and an EP released on Wakaan showcase his work, while support from industry giants like Zeds Dead, Tommy Lee, and many others. Mport's infectious beats and innovative approach to music, influenced by meme culture through his videos, are taking the electronic music scene by storm.
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#150 - Frequent
28 november 2023 |
127 min
In this episode, Frequent (Nolan) shares production tips, his music background, the mental aspects of being a producer, one of the best explanations of Nyquist Theory, why you shouldn't consider using templates, joining music collectives vs. labels, why you should get better at mixing and mastering your own tracks, and more. COPYCATT also joins later in the episode for some fun and random conversation.
Born and raised in Colorado, Frequent (Nolan) has left his mark on various niches of electronic music. He's brought his sound anywhere from busted out warehouses and underground clubs to massive venues and festival stages. His more prominent performances include Red Rocks, Coalesce, and Infrasound among others. Nolan has also shared the stage with recognized artists like Tipper, Amon Tobin / Two Fingers, Jade Cicada, Illenium, Chee, Kursa, and more.
In 2013 Frequent spearheaded the music collective UPSCALE, which he runs to this day alongside Hudson Lee. Since its creation, UPSCALE worked with countless influential artists including names like KOAN Sound, Mr Bill, Au5, COPYCATT, Vorso, and many more. As of recently UPSCALE has brought many of its artists together from around the globe to perform at curated events across the US and Canada.
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#149 - Morgan Page
14 november 2023 |
75 min
In this episode, Morgan Page, a Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and tech enthusiast, shares his production secrets, favorite studio tools, and groundbreaking projects. With a career spanning over a decade and marked by chart-topping releases, Morgan is a leading force in electronic music. He shares insights into his solar-powered studio, early tech adoption, and collaborations with Tesla and SpaceX. Tune in to hear about his innovative 'Airwave' podcast and the Quick Tips project, where he imparts his vast knowledge to the creative community. From his Las Vegas residency at Elia Beach Club to major festivals worldwide, Morgan continues to push boundaries in both music and technology.
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#148 - Drum & Lace
7 november 2023 |
62 min
In this episode, Dan and Sofia chat about everything from spatial audio design, scoring for TV and film, her vocal processing, favorite gear and orchestral plugins, what it's like scoring for documentaries, and more.
Drum & Lace, also known as Sofia degli Alessandri-Hultquist, is a versatile artist and composer hailing from Florence, Italy. Her music defies genre boundaries, blending sampled field recordings, lush synths, chamber instruments, and electronic beats, reflecting a chameleon-like nature. Inspired by film music, musique concrète, and the natural world, she creates textured electronica by harmoniously combining diverse sounds.
In 2022, Drum & Lace unveiled her debut LP, "Natura," on the ambient vinyl label Past Inside the Present. The album features contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra and Italian drummer Valentina Magaletti. Her live performances often incorporate audio-visual and spatial elements, showcasing her fascination with the synergy of music and technology. With notable film and television projects in her portfolio, including AppleTV+'s 'Dickinson' and NBC's 'Good Girls,' Drum & Lace is a distinguished artist in her field, and she is currently based in London, UK, while working on her second LP.
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#147 - Alberto Chapa
24 oktober 2023 |
115 min
Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role as Brand Manager for Ableton, Inc, Alberto supports a diverse community of artists, educators, and students using technology to create amazing things.
His company, Musical Guest provides artist development and live performance solutions for artists like Imagine Dragons, LP Giobbi, Caroline Rose, Surfaces, Brockhampton, Mama Duke, and DIIV.
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#146 - Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer)
17 oktober 2023 |
75 min
In this episode, Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer.com) shares about features he would like to see in Ableton Live, favorite workarounds using Max For Live devices, Warping and Tempo Follow features, popular devices he's created for thousands of artists and performers, and more.
Tobi Hunke is a professional drummer, producer, Ableton Instructor, and Founder of AbletonDrummer.com. He’s created hundreds of Max for Live devices solving technical problems for Ableton Live users, as well as building creative devices to expand workflows for MIDI hardware/ software. He currently offers classes and custom Max for Live devices on his website AbletonDrummer.com.
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#145 - SunSquabi
10 oktober 2023 |
76 min
SunSquabi is an 'electronic hydro funk' group from Colorado which includes the members—Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and Chris Anderson [drums]. They’ve racked up tens of millions of streams and have performed at major festivals and venues around the world.
SunSquabi also has notable collaborations with recognized artists including GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Late Night Radio, and many others. Their live performances bring a fresh energy, blending live instruments with electronic production elements, bridging the gap between jam bands and electronic music.
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#144 - Slynk
3 oktober 2023 |
112 min
Slynk (Evan) is a producer, DJ, and educator originally from Brisbane, Australia. With the overwhelming support and love from the world’s most respected funk artists, Slynk's reputation has been growing strong producing a variety of genres with numerous releases on established labels including Westwood Recordings, Jalapeno Records, Goodgroove, Discocakes, and more. He’s collaborated with recognized artists such as Lazy Syrup Orchestra, ill.Gates, Stickybuds, Defunk, Father Funk, Def3, not to mention Slynk's remix for Bootsy Collins.
Evan also has multiple tutorial videos that were released by Ableton on a variety of topics, in addition to support from other music brands. Today, when Evan isn’t producing or playing festivals and shows regularly, he’s teaching lessons and offering Ableton packs/ samples through his website Slynk.net
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#143 - Alexia Riner
19 september 2023 |
88 min
Alexia Riner is an electronic music producer, sound designer, installation artist and DJ, who specializes in building complex soundscapes for a range of media. Since receiving a dual-Bachelor’s in Music Technology and Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, Alexia has performed both in the US and internationally, and has produced for a variety of artists including Madame Gandhi. She has collaborated with prominent companies like Ableton and Native instruments, developing innovative sound installations and sound design. One of her career highlights includes Perimeter- a collaboration with Angelica Tavella featured at Ableton’s 2018 Loop conference. Perimeter is an interactive audio installation commissioned by Ableton, involving the installation of multi-sensor systems across Hollywood which played music when triggered. She has received various awards and recognition for her work including “Best Score” at the Hollywood Film Festival for Sewra G Kidane’s film “As Above.” Alexia is currently working on upcoming experiential installations and film scores, as well as wrapping up her second album this year.
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EP 142 - Josh Spoon
5 september 2023 |
77 min
Josh Spoon is a programmer, musician, producer and Ableton Certified Trainer who has been performing music around L.A. for over a decade. He's worked on projects with companies like Ableton, Creative Live, Splice, Yamaha, iZotope, Mixed in Key and currently works full time at Cycling '74.
Josh has written curriculum for Musicians Institute, Point Blank L.A., Garnish Music School, and has taught hundreds of artists Ableton Live, including a Saudi Prince. He's most proud of his latest release, "Music 2 Float 2," where he plays guitar for the first time.
Josh also worked as a DJ on the show Can I Kick It with comedians Tone Bell, Al Jackson and Joe DeRosa, and worked with Neal Brennan, Michelle Buteau, Chris Redd, Mosha Kashar, and many others. Josh has provided Ableton Live playback support for artist like Giorgio Moroder, ZZ Ward, and the list goes on.
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#141 - Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso)
22 augusti 2023 |
62 min
Nick Sanborn is a Grammy-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer based in Durham, NC. He’s best known for his work as half of the electronic duo Sylvan Esso, and for his solo work under the moniker Made of Oak. As a solo artist, he recently released a collaborative EP 'Inertia' with the NC-based producer GRRL, as GRRL x Made of Oak.
Sanborn's producing credits include acclaimed releases from Mountain Man, Flock of Dimes, Caroline Rose, Daughter of Swords, The Tallest Man on Earth, and more. He is a co-founder of both the Psychic Hotline record label as well as Betty’s, a recording studio based in Chapel Hill, NC.
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#140 - Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship)
8 augusti 2023 |
85 min
Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and mastering engineer. He currently teaches Ableton Live at KMG Studios in Denver, CO, when not touring nationally. Homemade Spaceship has sold out headlining shows across the USA, supporting established artists like SoDown, Griz, The Floozies, Mr. BIll, FKJ, Mr. Carmack, Maddy O’Neal, Vibesquad, etc. Rob has had millions of streams across multiple platforms with his debut album coming out August 17th, 2023.
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#139 - ROCAsound
25 juli 2023 |
103 min
Grammy-Nominated composer, producer, and remixer Sebastian Arocha Morton is one of today’s most eclectic and innovative musicians in the LA scene. He's composed and produced for award-winning films including Iron Man 2, Houdini, Robocop, The Spongebob Movie, Little Miss Sunshine, Disney's "Iron Man Experience" and "World of Color". Additional credits include video games such as EA's Madden 2019, and Primetime TV Hits "Young Sheldon”, "The Orville", “Mr. Robot", Tyler Perry's “Alex Cross”, among many others.
Sebastian's work (under the moniker ROCAsound) also includes collaborations with artists such as Sting on the Billboard #1 track “Never Coming Home”, Mary J.Blige, Seal, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Rick James, Kaskade, Santana, Counting Crows, and eclectic drum programming and production sessions with the London Symphony for David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s iconic “Scent of Magnolia”. Not to mention many other credits and artist collaborations...
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#138 - Podcast Highlights - PART 7
18 juli 2023 |
47 min
Listen to the best moments from episodes #57 - #62 sharing about producing for gaming, the future of music tech, building a vocal chain, different artist career paths, favorite gear, and more.
#57 - Producing Experimental Bass Music w/ AHEE
In this episode, Chris Adams (AHEE) shares his approach to creating experimental bass music including sound design, Ableton devices, Serum, and other production methods.
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#58 - Producing Music for Video Games w/ Elliot Callighan
In this episode, Dan and Elliot Callighan discuss the process of producing music for video games
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#59 - Vocal Production and Music Workflow w/ Dresage
In this episode, Keeley (Dresage) shares insights into her music making process and vocal production workflows, favorite plugins, and experience producing for film and TV.
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#60 - Music Production Insights w/ Yeuda Ben-Atar
In this episode Yeuda Ben-Atar discusses a variety of topics including the future of music tech, how artists can stay inspired, potential career paths for independent producers, and more.
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#62 - Home Studio Gear & Software Reviews w/ Sanjay
In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software.
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#137 - Will Doggett
13 juni 2023 |
75 min
In this episode, Will Doggett shares performance techniques using gear, backing tracks, and Ableton Live workflows. Will and Dan also talk about lighting and video, live looping, using Session vs. Arrangement View on stage, among other things.
Will Doggett is an Ableton Certified Trainer and the founder of From Studio to Stage, an online resource dedicated to teaching people how to perform with Ableton Live. He’s taught hundreds of artists and touring playback engineers how to integrate Ableton Live into their performance setups since 2008. Will has also served large churches across the USA as a Worship Leader, Music Director, Creative Director, and Production Director. He is currently the Broadcast Manager at Austin Stone Community Church in Austin Texas.
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#136 - Orville Kline & Push 3 Review
23 maj 2023 |
42 min
In this episode Ableton Certified Trainer -Orville Kline and Dan Giffin review Ableton's new Push 3 features, among other topics.
Orville Kline has been a Chicago-based Ableton Certified Trainer since 2009. He's DJ'ed on 4 continents at major festivals including EDC Vegas, Ultra Miami, Ultra Europe, Spring Awakening, North Coast, Summer Camp, Electric Forest, and many others. Orville also hosted major music events which later turned into the live group "Porn and Chicken", which quickly became one of the most recognized party events in The Midwest, USA.
Orville was a resident on Chicago’s EDM radio show, The Electric Playground, along with fellow residents including Green Velvet, Morgan Page and Mark Farina. In 2019, he played samples and keys in the legendary industrial super-group Pigface during their US tour, which included guest members Randy Blythe of Lamb of God and Danny Carey of Tool.
In 2021, his track "Pressure" was used in a commercial that won an International Cannes Lions Grand Prix award. In addition, Orville's music has released on a dozen different record labels.
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#135 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks
25 april 2023 |
21 min
In this special episode, Dan Giffin shares Ableton Live tips including different workflows, devices, and more ideas for beginner to advanced users.
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Using the Drum Selector Kit by Beat Lab:
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New Drift synth coming in Live 11.3 for all versions:
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#134 - Gardner Beson
4 april 2023 |
82 min
GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Studio Builder, Musician, Video Editor, Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder, and SQL Admin in addition to his life-long passion for writing electronic music. His studio construction projects include working with Chris Lake, Mr. Bill, Hacienda Mastering (Dolby Surround) and other artist's rooms.
GARDNSOUND writes a variety of music, most recently focused on ambient, textural, modular driven composition - which can be found on all major streaming platforms. GARDNSOUND also moonlights as the lofi artist “No Effort”, as well as the hip hop artist known as “Whitey McWhiterson”.
In addition to popular music venues, Gardner has performed as an orchestral musician in various concert halls across the United States and Europe. As GARDNSOUND he has released a total of 6 studio albums, with at least 2 more to be released this year. He has been credited as a studio musician, recording engineer, performer, remix artist, or composer on over 27 albums and releases to date outside of his own work.
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#133 - Anthony Thogmartin (Papadosio)
14 mars 2023 |
82 min
Anthony Thogmartin is a musician, producer, educator, and member of the electronic rock band Papadosio. He also started his solo music project EarthCry, and founded the Ableton Live educational platform Seed to Stage. Anthony has played large venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and many others.
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#132 - COPYCATT
14 februari 2023 |
72 min
COPYCATT (Andre) is an Australian-based producer having a dedicated following in the neuro/ hip-hop/ bass scene. Andre is also well known for his unique sound design.
His collaborations include working with artists like Frequent and Mr. Bill, and having his tracks performed by established acts such as Pretty Lights, Haywyre, Mr Carmack, Tipper, Excision, and others.
Additional credits include winning a national remix competition in 2016 for Australia's most popular radio broadcast Triple J, as well as winning an official remix for the McDonalds theme song.
COPYCATT has released numerous sample packs and video tutorials sharing his music production skills.
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#131 - Brian Funk
31 januari 2023 |
80 min
In this episode with Brian Funk, we discuss the many strategies from his book 5-Minute Music Producer and ideas for overcoming writer's block.
Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York. Brian hosts The Music Production Podcast and teaches music production for Berklee Online. His Ableton Live Packs are used by producers all over the world, and Brian's new book, 5-Minute Music Producer: 365 Music-Making Activities gives songwriters and producers short activities to overcome writer's block and develop professional workflows.
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#130 - Kiva
17 januari 2023 |
74 min
Kiva is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and owner of Adios Babylon Records.
Founding his record label in 2004 in NYC, Kiva has released numerous albums for a myriad of underground soul, hip hop, reggae, & dance music artists. He's released on labels including Adios Babylon, King Tubby's Dub Heritage Foundation, Haze St. Dub, Galaxy Soundstation, and others.
Kiva also performed alongside notable artists such as Lee Scratch Perry, Jay-Z, Shaggy, Midnite, Pressure Busspipe, Mykal Rose, Akae Beka, I Grade Dub, Kode 9, Joe Nice, RSD, and many more. Festival appearances include Sonar (Spain), Hove (Norway), Roskilde (Denmark), and Montreaux Jazz (Switzerland), and Kiva is a regular performer at the mystic Dub in the Rainforest festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As a world-renowned Ableton Live Certified Trainer with over 15 years teaching experience, Kiva has taught Ableton and music production to 7000+ students worldwide.
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#129 - Jaenga
3 januari 2023 |
75 min
Jaenga (Patrick) is a dubstep producer, DJ, and filmmaker. His journey in music and video began when he opened a film studio in NYC, gaining major label clients like Steve Aoki, Lil Wayne, Lorde, and working with MTV as a filmmaker. His portfolio includes creating video for companies like L’Oréal, Nike, Maybelline, Redken, etc. Patrick also traveled with Mt Eden shooting tour videos.
Patrick jumpstarted his music career after converting a school bus with a full stage and lighting rig, touring around America for years and growing a fanbase playing festivals. Eventually, Live Nation caught on and started booking him for larger festivals, and he was signed by Zeds Dead. Since then he’s released music on labels including Deadbeats, Subcarbon, Wakaan, UKF, and is quickly rising in the experimental bass/ dubstep music scene.
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#128 - Podcast Highlights - PART 6
20 december 2022 |
88 min
Listen to the best moments from episodes #50 - #56 sharing insights about producing for film, mixing and mastering, building a vocal chain, how to promote yourself as an artist and grow a fanbase, and much more.
#50 - Marketing Tips for Independent Artists w/ Circa
In this episode, Kyle Lemaire (aka Circa) shares digital marketing tips and strategies for producers and artists wanting to grow their following.
#51 - Programming Shows & Hardware Solutions w/ Steve Primo
In this episode, Steve Primo dives deep in sharing specific hardware solutions for live performance, programming visuals & lighting, live streaming, and other tech goodies.
#52 - Producing Music for Film & Commercial w/ Tommy Zee
In this episode, Tommy Zee shares his process behind the scenes running a music production house for commercial & film. Listen as Tommy and Dan discuss scoring audio for video, managing expectations as a producer, and how one can get involved in a career working with a music production house.
#53 - Mixing and Mastering w/ Matty Harris
In this episode, Matty Harris shares mixing insights for upcoming producers. Listen as Matty and Dan discuss mixing / mastering workflow, using limiters, loudness guidelines for streaming platforms, sample rate, metering tools, 3rd party plugins, and more.
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#54 - Interview with iZotope's CTO Jonathan Bailey
In this episode, the (former) CTO of iZotope Jonathan Bailey and Dan discuss the company's philosophy and strategy behind developing audio software and hardware solutions for creatives. Jonathan shares stories behind the products, and how the company uses technology to give users the best possible experience.
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#55 - Behind the Music w/ Bad Snacks
In this episode, experimental hip hop producer Bad snacks shares her favorite production tools in the studio, how to plan for success as an artist, the mental side of producing, and more.
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#56 - Music Production & Equality In The Industry w/ MariGo
In this episode, female producer, singer, and educator MariGo shares her workflow in the studio, live streaming setup, and her journey as a female in the music industry.
#127 - ill-esha
15 november 2022 |
65 min
Ill-esha is a producer and educator with a long history in electronic music, including releases on record labels such as Gravitas, Monstercat, Lowly Palace, Ninja Tune, and Atlantic Records. She’s composed audio for film, TV and multimedia including the National Film Board Canada, Vice Magazine, Buzzfeed, Facebook Music, and more. Ill-esha has also performed at major events like Coachella, Boiler Room, ADE, Lightning in a Bottle, Shambhala, Envision, etc.
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#126 - SubDocta
1 november 2022 |
59 min
Preston Charles, aka SubDocta, exploded onto the scene in 2017 with his successful single “2009 Was Tight”, catching support from heavy hitters in bass music.
Since 2017, SubDocta has been featured on a number of high profile tours for some of the biggest names in dubstep, including Ganja White Night, Excision, Riot Ten, Dirt Monkey, Boogie T and Opiuo, to name a few. He has also headlined and sold out shows across the country, while performing at major North America festivals, including EDC Las Vegas, Bass Canyon, Electric Forest, Ever After, Dancefestopia, Lost Lands, and Wakaan Fest and others.
Becoming a fan favorite in dubstep while continuously being supported by his peers, SubDocta has released two full EP’s on SubCarbon Records, he inked a deal with Liquid Stranger’s “Wakaan Records” in 2021 for multiple EPs and his debut album slated for March of 2022. SubDocta also recently announced his debut headline tour “Strictly Business Tour” to kick off in January with support from SFAM, Abelation and Zingara. With over 40 cities on the upcoming tour, and new music releasing every month, SubDocta will be going into 2022 with all arrows pointing up. This will undoubtedly be his biggest year to date.
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#125 - Podcast Highlights - PART 5
18 oktober 2022 |
50 min
Listen to the best podcast moments from episodes #44 - #48.
#44 - Playback Engineering w/ Electronic Creatives Team
In this special episode, the Electronic Creatives team shares their experiences setting up live performances for today’s major touring artists. Listen as Laura Escude, AJ Ramirez, and Greg Somerville share stories and what it takes to be a high level playback engineer in the industry
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#45 - Hacking Ableton Live & Music Production w/ Azuki
In this episode, Yan Zhu (Azuki) shares her experiences hacking software (including Ableton Live) and her approach to producing and performing music.
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#46 - Vintage Microphones & Adventure Recording w/ Sylvia Massy
In this episode, Sylvia Massy shares her experiences doing adventure recording, her collection of the world's oldest microphones, and deep insights on audio engineering...including how to properly mic a chicken.
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#47 - Making Music Using Machine Learning with J.J. Burred
In this episode, J.J. Burred and Dan discuss the development of machine learning in today's music, how it's benefiting producers, and the future of music software with source separation.
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#48 - Music Production & Live Performance w/ Daiza
In this episode, Danielle Thwaites and Dan discuss setting up a live performance, favorite gear and plugins, and the music production process.
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#124 - Jules Jenssen
20 september 2022 |
112 min
Jules Jenssen is a drummer, music producer, singer-songwriter, and Ableton Live playback engineer. In the past decade, Jules performed over 1000 nationwide gigs with numerous artists, produced a multi-year music festival, obtained song placements in video games (NBA 2k Playgrounds), created a radio/podcast piece with Jay Allison’s transom.org, among other creative endeavors.
Jules also worked with Electronic Creatives, a team of playback engineers working alongside Platinum & Grammy artists from studio to stage founded by Laura Escude. He managed the entire Transmute educational program created by Laura, helping artists build their advanced live performance rigs using Ableton Live.
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#123 - Chuck Sutton
6 september 2022 |
74 min
Chuck Sutton is a producer, singer-songwriter, performer, and Ableton Live educator. He's developed sponsored video tutorials with companies like Ableton, Antares, XLN Audio, and iZotope. In 2019, his debut album released and reached over 6 million streams, with his single “All or Nothin” premiering on HBO’s show Insecure. Chuck is also known for recreating the popular Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 synth using Ableton Live devices, and participated in Andrew Huang’s 4 Producers Flip the Same Sample series.
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#122 - Corey Baker (Kill Paris)
16 augusti 2022 |
103 min
Corey Baker (aka Kill Paris) is a producer, performer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He's collaborated with established artists including Zedd, Griz, Illenium, Dillon Francis, Gramatik, and has sold out major venues across the USA, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Hobbie Sound is his new and second moniker, focused primarily on modular synthesis and extensively experimenting with the relationship between Ableton and analog gear.
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#121 - Rob Late
2 augusti 2022 |
61 min
Rob Late is an electronic pop producer and songwriter from London, UK. Having amassed a loyal social media following and industry recognition by posting intricate breakdowns of his production techniques, over the past year Rob has gone from producing with bedroom artists to working with big names such as The Chainsmokers, Sasha Sirota (credits include Justin Bieber, Poo Bear, Skrillex) and has gained sponsorships from major brands including Universal Audio, Hedd Audio, Novation, Arturia, and many others.
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#120 - Ableton Packs To Consider
19 juli 2022 |
33 min
In this episode Dan Giffin highlights his favorite native Ableton Live Packs, as well as Packs suggested by Ableton Certified Trainers and online forums. After exploring over 100 Packs, Dan discovered many useful effect racks, sample libraries, instruments, and more.
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#119 - Flosstradamus
28 juni 2022 |
64 min
Flosstradamus (aka Curt Cameruci) is a well-established American DJ and producer. Currently based in Los Angeles, Flosstradamus came to prominence in Chicago while collaborating with artists such as Major Lazer, Matt & Kim, A-Trak, Baauer, and others. In recent years he's collaborated with hip hop legends including G.T.A, Lil’ Jon, Waka Flocka Flame, Post Malone and Travis Porter. Career highlights over the past decade include iconic tracks like Major Lazer’s “Original Don” (Flosstradamus Remix), “CROWD CNTRL,” “Mosh Pit,” “TTU (Too Turnt Up),” “Soundclash” (with Troy Boi), and “Prison Riot.”
In addition to Curt's musical endeavors, he's been an influencer in the crypto and NFT industry, developing his own smokeable vape tied to an NFT using blockchain technology. Curt also presented at the 2022 NFT | LA conference, and started a company helping artists connect with fans using NFT's through his company LBRATD.
In this episode Flosstradamus shares his music background, what it's like having surround sound speakers in his couch, how he created a smokeable vape that is also an NFT using blockchain technology, unique music production hacks, new Ableton Live feature recommendations, fun stories in the studio, and much more.
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#118 - Maddy O'Neal
14 juni 2022 |
64 min
Maddy O’Neal is a producer and DJ from Denver, Colorado averaging over 90+ shows per year, and gaining several million Spotify streams. With hits like “Zest Please”; a collaboration with CloZee amassing over 2 million spotify plays in one year, 4 EPs, and her second full length album coming this fall, Maddy’s repertoire is quickly expanding across the world.
Maddy has performed at major festivals including Electric Forest, Camp Bisco, Summer Camp, North Coast, Summer Meltdown, Red Rocks (x3) and others. Credits include supporting artists like CloZee, Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, The Floozies, Opiuo, Wreckno, Cherub, SunSquabi, Manic Focus, and more.
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#117 - Carter Matthews (Toy Box & WaveWalker)
24 maj 2022 |
78 min
Carter Matthews is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and produces music under his two projects Toy Box and WaveWalker. He's collaborated with major artists including Illenium, BAYNK, Said the Sky, CloZee, Goldfish and many others. His music has collected tens of millions of Spotify streams and been published by Trap Nation, EDM.com, and more.
In addition, Toy Box has supported artists such as Seven Lions, and performed at large festivals and venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He also produced a remix of “What You Need” at the request of the artist BAYNK.
In this episode, we talk about various music production techniques in Ableton Live, mixing bass frequencies, his favorite transient designers, tips to speed up your resampling workflow, thoughts on stereo width, Carter's upcoming projects, and more.
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#116 - Daktyl
10 maj 2022 |
40 min
Daktyl is a Los Angeles-based producer and multi-instrumentalist with releases on Diplo’s Mad Decent label and Monstercat Records. His credits extend to being featured in Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone’s “Artists to Watch”, and Zane Lowe’s “Next Hype” on BBC Radio 1. He’s toured with major artists including ODESZA, Bonobo, Troyboi, Giraffe, and many others. Daktyl has released official remixes for Major Lazer, Halsey, and reached tens of millions of online streams.
Starting at a young age, Daktyl began producing beats in the UK as a teenager in his university dorm. Before long, his talents garnered the attention of Diplo’s imprint Mad Decent, who promptly signed him while he was still in school. From there, his career took off as he bought a one-way ticket from London to the U.S. to book his own tour across California.
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#115 - Podcast Highlights - PART 4
19 april 2022 |
52 min
Listen to highlights of the best podcast moments from episodes #37 - #41.
EP #41 w/ Kermode
Jeanot Mey is the creator of Kermode, with credits teaching at SAE Institute Vancouver, Warp Academy, and performing at many major festivals including Shambhala Music Fest. He's continued to create quality video tutorials helping thousands of artists from sound design to music production.
EP #40 w/ ill Factor
Ivan Corraliza (known as ill Factor) has been producing music for more than fifteen years working on projects such as; Matis Yahu, Justin Timberlake, Skylar Grey, Ginuwine, and many others. He is the founder of the online music production school Beat Academy, and produced the soundtrack for the hit video game series Assassin's Creed.
EP #39 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks w/ Dan Giffin
In this episode, the host Dan Giffin shares several production tips for using Ableton Live devices.
EP #38 w/ Ari Herstand
Ari Herstand is a singer/ songwriter, music industry expert, and author of the best seller How To Make It In The New Music Business. He’s performed over 700 shows around the country opening for Ben Folds, Cake, Matt Nathanson and other major artists. He’s the leader of the band Brassroots District, and runs the successful blog ArisTake.com educating indie's on the latest music industry trends.
EP #37 w/ Dani DiCiaccio (KYOSI)
Dani is the previous Director of Content Marketing & Merchandising for Splice.com and produces electronic future-pop music under the name KYOSI. She's a well experienced Ableton Live user from New York, New York.
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#114 - KJ SAWKA
5 april 2022 |
79 min
KJ SAWKA is a well-established drummer, producer, and DJ in the electronic music scene. As a Grammy-nominated drummer, he's performed with major artists including Illenium, Excision, Blake Lewis (American Idol), ill Gates, and many others. His credits include performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, and is widely known for his work as a member of Pendulum and Destroid, headlining major festivals including Ultra Music Festival. His newer project -The Private Language blends hip hop, funk, and electronic dance music with front-singer Blake Lewis, a runner-up in American Idol.
As an early adopter using Ableton Live 3, KJ Sawka pushes the boundaries of live music combining DJing with drum technology. He's released numerous Packs with Ableton, and has been endorsed by major music companies including Tama Drums, Roland, PreSonus, Mackie, Loopmasters, Slate Digital, SoundToys, and many others.
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#113 - Max Wild
22 mars 2022 |
55 min
Max Wild is the founder of 343 Labs, a music production and performance school based in New York City and Berlin. He's a Zimbabwean-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator whose diverse musical influences range from electronica sounds to jazz, afro-pop, and more. He also runs the New York City Ableton User Group. Max previously taught music production at Dubspot, and ear training and music theory at Manhattan School of Music, before founding 343 Labs in 2018.
In this episode, Dan and Max talk about the importance of being part of a music community, strategies and platforms Max uses to bring artists together, favorite Ableton Live 11 features, his approach to performing with PUSH 2, using MIDI controllers as your “main instrument”, and more.
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#112 - Richard Graham
8 mars 2022 |
57 min
Richard Graham is a producer, technologist, educator, and cofounder of the company Delta Sound Labs. He also creates music as Signals Under Tests.
Ricky is an Ableton Certified Trainer and Max programmer, having a Ph.D. with a background in computer-assisted music composition, electro-acoustics, and spacial audio for augmented reality (and VR). He has also been published in multiple articles by MIT press, Electroacoustic Music Studies (EMS), and other reputable journals. His software plugins have also been featured by Sound On Sound, Music Tech, etc.
In this episode, Richard and Dan chat about music production using virtual reality, tips for anyone wanting to create their own plugins (VST's), innovative workflows using guitar pickups to control MIDI and modular synths, using Ableton's Looper and Echo devices, and more.
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#111 - Youngr
1 mars 2022 |
52 min
Dario Darnell (Youngr) is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with over 100 million global streams, and viral videos showcasing his live looping skills. Youngr has sold out shows in over 40 countries across Europe and North America, with his bootleg of Sweet Disposition hitting over 15 million views in the first 2 weeks.
Dario began to gain popularity as a solo artist partly through a series of one-take performance videos he released on Facebook and his YouTube channel, covering artists such as Daft Punk, Dua Lipa, Tove Lo, and many others.
In this episode, Dario and Dan talk about his live looping setup for recording and performing, favorite Ableton Live presets and plugins, how he wrote a song in his sleep, the medical and creative benefits of mushrooms, and more.
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#110 - Westend
22 februari 2022 |
66 min
Tyler Morris (Westend) is a tech-house producer, DJ, and educator based in New York. He’s worked with artists like Diplo, MK, Claude Von Stroke, Joel Corry, and others. His singles have hit the charts including his song Jumpin’ peaking at #2 on Beatport, and he was ranked the 7th best selling tech house artist overall on Beatport.
Tyler also runs the music production training website Kick-Bass.com including a discord server providing 1 on 1 mentorship and video tutorials on how to produce tech house music.
In this episode, we chat about Tyler quitting his full time job to make a music career, his favorite plugins for producing tech house, tips and tricks he teaches students, producing at home and getting the best mixes with only headphones + a Subpac, and more.
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#109 - Noer The Boy
15 februari 2022 |
71 min
Noah Savoie (Noer The Boy) is an experimental bass producer, DJ, and visual artist. He’s performed with well known artists including DJ Shadow, and released singles on multiple established experimental bass record labels with support from G Jones, EPROM, Ivy Lab, and many others.
In this episode, we chat about everything from sound design tips in Ableton Live, how learning synthesis has enhanced his workflow, using visual art for live shows, the power of having a good team to support you, and much more.
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#108 - Sidecar Tommy (Beats Antique)
8 februari 2022 |
104 min
Sidecar Tommy is a project by drummer, producer, beat-maker, and co-founder of the group Beats Antique. Based in Oakland, Tommy has collaborated with many notable artists including Global Bass band, Beats Antique, The Glitch Mob, Les Claypool, Alam Khan, Bassnectar, Too Many Zooz, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many others.
During this episode, Tommy and Dan chat about everything from mixing instruments with electronic elements for live performance, how to curate a great show, live streaming, fun touring stories, the importance of having a community, the mental side of producing and performing, and more.
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#107 - Podcast Highlights - PART 3
25 januari 2022 |
50 min
In this episode, Dan highlights some of the best moments from EP #26 - #35.
EP #26 w/ Erin Barra
Erin is a music technologist, songwriter, and Professor at Boston's Berklee College of Music. She is also the Founder of Beats By Girlz, an educational group training young female artists.
EP #27 & 28 w/ Jason Timothy
Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and is the author of the best seller book Music Habits: The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production
EP #29 w/ Graham Plant - SUBPAC
In this episode, Dan and Graham Plant discuss how SUBPAC is solving bass and low-frequency issues for producers, engineers, and performing artists.
EP #30 w/ Cliff Goldmacher
Cliff is a songwriter, music producer, and educator. He’s played and produced on thousands of recordings and album projects for major and independent publishers and labels. He has also taught workshops for music rights organizations like BMI, ASCAP and presented about songwriting for TEDx.
EP #31 w/ Tim Linetsky (Underbelly)
Tim has created Ableton Live tutorials for DJ Tech Tools, Earmark, Pyramid, and collaborated with respected artists like Lido, Tchami, Keys N Krates, Giraffage, and many others.
EP #32 w/ Bobby Owsinski
Bobby Owsinski is an author, mixing engineer, producer and songwriter. His credits include working with artists like The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and many others.
EP #33 w/ Craig Anderton
Craig is an internationally recognized engineer, educator, and music technologist. He's authored over 35 books, mastered hundreds of tracks, played Carnegie Hall, written for magazines like Guitar Player, Keyboard, Sound on Sound, Electronic Musician, Pro Sound News, Mix. He's consulted leading companies like Gibson, Microsoft, Steinberg, Roland, Acoustica, E-Mu, Peavey, Alesis, Akai Professional, Native Instruments, Cakewalk, Ableton, Avid, and dozens more.
EP #34 w/ Animal Prince
In this episode, the indie-electro-pop duo known as Animal Prince and I discuss tips we learned from the DIY Musicians Conference in Austin, TX. We discuss a lot of marketing tips, resources, and insights for independent artists wanting to make a career and grow a following with music.
EP #35 w/ BINKBEATS
Frank Wienk (also known as BINKBEATS is a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer known for using organic sounds and unconventional instruments combined with electronic music. He’s also known for performing intense live looping, and has been selling out major venues around the world.
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#106 - Woulg
18 januari 2022 |
72 min
Artist and musician Greg Debicki (aka Woulg) challenges the status quo through glitch music and audiovisual manipulation using generative algorithms. One of his recent projects includes programming AI bots to play Cello instruments synced with visuals.
Greg is currently based in Montréal. After studying Fine Arts in Alberta and Musical Composition in the United Kingdom, he set out to design generative software, custom hacks and interactive projections. Greg has collaborated with artists including Tipper and Friends, Mr. Bill, and others. He also sells a Max4Live devices and offers 1on1 classes in composition, sound design and programming.
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#105 - Ambrus Deak
4 januari 2022 |
73 min
Ambrus Deak is a well-established Ableton Certified Trainer, music producer, DJ, and educator. He's shared the stage with major artists including The Glitch Mob, Tipper, The Chemical brothers, and has mastered tracks for Gorillaz, Clozee, ill Gates, Mr. Bill, and many others. Ambrus is also the Program Manager of Music Production for The Los Angeles Film School, a winner of iMapp - one of the world’s largest video mapping competitions, and took 2nd place at The International Breakbeat Awards.
In this episode, Dan and Ambrus discuss everything from the evolution of DAW's since the 80's, the emotional and mental impact of social media on artists, Ambrus' approach to mastering, and much more.
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#104 - Happy Holidays; Free Gifts
21 december 2021 |
8 min
In this special holiday episode, Dan shares several Ableton Live gifts you can download for free. Visit this webpage to grab these gifts that keep on giving at: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/holiday
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#103 - Andrew Marshall
14 december 2021 |
71 min
Andrew Marshall is a professional drummer and Ableton Live user. He’s currently the touring drummer for Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, among other acts. Andrew has performed at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Glastonbury, and TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, SNL, and others.
When not on the road, Andrew records drum tracks remotely for songwriters and artists from his home studio in Los Angeles, CA.
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#102 - Kaelin Ellis
30 november 2021 |
84 min
Multi-platinum music producer and drummer Kaelin Ellis joins as a special guest. He's established himself among the top class of producers in the modern electronic / hip-hop beat scene. Kaelin has many production credits with artists such as Kaytranada, Lupe Fiasco, Waldo, The Kount, Deffie, Drex Carter, and K-pop supergroup Exo. He has garnered support from Okayplayer, NPR, Lyrical Lemonade, USA Today, HYPEBEAST, Pitchfork + more and has done work with brands like Tik-Tok, Mercedes, and others.
In this episode Kaelin shares insights about getting more creative with your audio recording process, mixing drums, using Live's Operator and Tension instruments to shape drums sounds, his live setup, and more creative production tips in the studio.
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#101 - In The Studio w/ Kaite Watson
23 november 2021 |
55 min
Kaite Watson (Aimerie) is an Ableton Certified Trainer, experimental bass producer, DJ, and educator. She also teaches music production and DJing at The Black Box Studio in Denver, CO. Known to deliver cutting-edge curation on the decks, Aimerie's passion for pushing grassroots sounds has landed her on prolific lineups at events like Sub.mission's Bass Invasion in Denver, Infrasound Music Festival, and Outlook Festival, alongside artists including The Widdler, Truth, DJ Youngsta, Khiva, and many more.
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#100 - 100 Ableton Live Tips
16 november 2021 |
34 min
In this special episode, Dan Giffin and other Ableton Certified Trainers around the world share 100 tips for producing/ performing in Ableton Live. Download the free Google Sheet below for additional workflows not shared in this episode, including video tutorial links and articles for beginner to advanced Live users.
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#99 - In The Studio w/ Claire George
9 november 2021 |
56 min
In this episode, rising indie-pop artist Claire George shares stories as an upcoming producer/ performer, and favorite production tools in the studio. She also shares workflows including vocal processing, favorite plugins, her dream live setup, and how her music was influenced by unexpected life experiences.
Claire George is a songwriter, producer and vocalist originally from Seattle, WA. Following the release of Bodies of Water on Cascine in 2018, Claire toured the US & Canada with DRAMA, in addition to supporting Diane Coffee, The Midnight, and Kllo on shorter runs and headlining her own West Coast tours. In 2019 she released the stunning piano ballad “Alone, Together,” along with an alternate uptempo rework of the track produced by Josh Burgess of Yumi Zouma. Most recently, she released a lowkey, bubbly cover of Donna Lewis’ 1996 classic “I Love You Always Forever.”
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#98 In The Studio w/ Zach Montoya (Syence)
2 november 2021 |
66 min
In this episode, Dan Giffin chats with Zach Montoya, a Los Angeles-based producer in the "Bass Pop" duo Syence. Zach shares what it's like in today's music industry, tips for leveling up your music composition and workflow, insights using Soundcloud vs. Spotify, and much more.
Zach Montoya is the Lead Instructor and Content Curator at Hyperbits, an online platform teaching music production. In his duo Syence, they've hit Spotify's global viral charts, performed at Snowglobe Music Festival, and continue to grow their audience and the bass pop genre, amassing over 45 million streams across various platforms. Syence’s latest single “a little bit bored”, which was released in February of 2021 and features German pop singer-songwriter Ruuth, went viral and generated more than 20 million plays on Triller prior to release. This successful release momentum culminated in music industry legend LA Reid signing the duo to his label Hitco Entertainment, joining the likes of Jenifer Lopez, Dixie D’Amelio, SAINt JHN, and Outkast’s Big Boi. Additionally, Syence has officially signed with Wasserman on the booking front, who represent artists including Zedd, Skrillex, and Disclosure, among many others.
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#97 - In The Studio w/ Ceci Gomez
19 oktober 2021 |
57 min
Ceci Gomez is a Los Angeles-based experimental music producer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her credits include collaborations with with Rebecca Black, Charlie XCX, Baauer, The Regrettes, Francisca Valenzuela, Lunice, Nasty Cherry & many others. Ceci also started her latest project DAGR with co-producer Veronica Jane, blending underground pop with hip hop.
In this episode with Ceci Gomez, we talk about her experience playing synth and running Ableton Live for Charli XCX while on tour with Taylor Swift, tools for producers to use for remote collaboration, unique workflows in the studio like re-amping, and much more.
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#96 - Music Tech & Insights w/ Daedelus
12 oktober 2021 |
63 min
In this episode, Alfred Darlington (aka Daedelus) and Dan discuss the future of music technology, hacks using Ableton Live's Drum Buss, the mentality of creating music, and much more.
Alfred (they/them) have 20+ years producing on labels such as Brainfeeder, Ninjatune, Warp, and important upstarts like Albert's Favourites and Dome of Doom. Daedelus has collaborated with artists including Flying Lotus, MF Doom, Death Cab for Cutie, Kimbra, while performing over 1,000+ shows worldwide, from underground raves to festival mainstages. In 2019, they were taken on as faculty at the Berklee College of Music teaching electronic performance techniques and in 2020 became an artist in residence at S.E.T.I.
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#95 - In The Studio w/ Eluize
28 september 2021 |
57 min
In this episode, Emma Louise Sainsbury (aka Eluize) shares about her studio setup, production process using Ableton Live, her experience moving to Berlin to pursue a music career, and much more.
Eluize is a Berlin-based techno/ house DJ and producer originating from Australia. Her music has been featured by Redbull Choice Mix as #1 in the Global Detroit Techno Chart and #2 in the Global Dark Techno Chart. She's been featured by Ableton, MixMag, and Beatport, among others. In 2020 Eluize started a coaching initiative supporting Womxn and Non-binary people in electronic music production, performance and label management. She founded the label Night Tide, with a sister label called Bermuda Series that focuses on electronic music across many genres produced by womxn. Eluize has performed at major clubs and festivals across Europe including: Grießmühle, Tresor and Salon Zur WildenRenate Berlin,IFZ, Mjut and Electric Weekender Festival Leipzig, Südpol Hamburg, Nation of Gondwana, Fusion Festival, Masters Zagreb, Canvas & 22 tracks Festival Amsterdam, and many others.
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#94 - Max For Live Tools: Ableton Certified Trainer Series
21 september 2021 |
62 min
During this final episode of the series, 3 Ableton Certified Trainers share their favorite Max For Live devices and how they use them. Dan interviews Misty Jones, Adam Fangsrud, and Melanie Frisoli as they share their devices categorized by Instruments, Special Effects, Utility/ Workflow Enhancements, Video, and more.
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Adam Fangsrud has been an Ableton Certified Trainer since 2011. He is the owner and head engineer at Red Sun Mastering and plays in the electropop duo Flatliner, as well as producing solo techno as Kro. In addition to private instruction, Adam teaches Ableton Live for the Austin, TX based 'Dadageek Academy'. He is equally capable in the hardware and software realms, specializing in production, mixing, mastering, sound design and generative composition using Max for Live.
Mélanie Frisoli is a composer, sound designer, field recordist, trained audio engineer and educator based in Montreal. She is the first female Ableton Certified Trainer in Canada, with over fifteen years of experience in the music industry. Mélanie has released six albums under the name Mell, and spent years traveling around the globe performing full-time. She has also composed music for documentaries and theater plays, and is an expert using Max For Live.
Misty Jones is a Nashville-based music producer and assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University and has been an Ableton Live user since 2007. She went on to receive a Master of Music degree in Music Technology Innovation at Berklee Valencia in Spain, where she developed her “Orbit Suit,” using Live and controllers to “remix” a guitar player in real time on stage. In addition to teaching synthesis, MIDI and Ableton Live at MTSU, she devotes time to the scholarly research of pop music evolution and trends, training producers and developing curriculum. In her spare time, she loves remixing, mashups and sample/granular-based composition.
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#93 - Using Push 2: Ableton Certified Trainer Series
14 september 2021 |
45 min
In this episode, Ableton Certified Trainers Darren Kramer and Wyatt Meagher share their workflows using the PUSH 2 MIDI controller.
Darren Kramer is an innovative trombonist, DJ, XO professional brass artist, and Ableton Certified Trainer, creating live remixes using live looping, effects, Push beat slicing, virtual synths, vocoder and the iPad Lemur app. He’s been a professional musician for over 30 years, collaborating with Grammy Award Winning saxophonist -Michael Brecker. Darren has also toured with artists such as Matchbox Twenty and performed on the legendary Broadway show - Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies.
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Wyatt Meagher is a producer, performer, and teacher based in Miami, Florida. He manages the Miami Ableton Live User Group and taught at the Miami Conservatory of Music. He's performed at major music festivals including Ultra Music Festival with the group Telekinetic Walrus, and produces under the name Y Diz.
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#92 - Production Workflows: Ableton Certified Trainer Series
31 augusti 2021 |
75 min
This episode includes 6 Ableton Certified Trainers sharing their production workflows, creative insights, and tips for using Live's devices. Listen as they discuss favorite Live 11 updates, MIDI & Audio Effect workflows, Ableton Live Packs, and much more.
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James Patrick:
James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, and educator. He has been creating original electronic music works and events involving technology and live music since the 1990s. He is the co-founder and owner of Slam Academy, an Ableton Certified Training Center based in Minneapolis. James is the owner of several forward thinking record labels, and was the curator of the international Spark Festival of Electronic Music.
Christina Horn
Christina Horn, AKA Hudson K, is a pianist, singer, songwriter, composer and educator who has been integrating Live into her performances since 2009. She has been actively touring and teaching for a decade and is interested in the intersection between art and technology. With her latest project Hot Lights, Christina has been commissioned to write music for the Discovery network, including shows like Oprah Winfrey, HGTV, Food Network, and others.
Isaac Cotec
Isaac Cotec has his hands in many aspects of the music industry. Over the past decade he’s been a record label owner, mixing/mastering engineer, a researcher in altering consciousness through sound, a touring musician and an Ableton Live Certified Trainer.
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Tim Linetsky (Underbelly)
Timothy Linetsky is a producer, DJ, pianist and educator. He is known for his YouTube channel You Suck at Producing, in which he does music production tutorials centered around Ableton Live. He currently teaches private lessons online and releases music as Underbelly.
David Lopez
David Lopez aka Didactic is an audio production & technology professional with over 15 years of diverse experience as an Audio Engineer, Consultant, Educator, Producer, DJ and Ableton Certified Trainer.
#91 - Mixing Tips: Ableton Certified Trainer Series
24 augusti 2021 |
66 min
In a new series of interviews with Ableton Certified Trainers, Dan talks with Brian Jackson and Mike Cupino about mixing and mastering. Both guests share their decades of experience in the studio on a variety of topics, including using reference tracks, mixing workflows, solutions to common audio problems, favorite plugins/ devices, and more.
ABOUT BRIAN JACKSON
Brian M. Jackson is a music producer, electronic musician, audio engineer, and educator with over 20 years experience. He was among the first 5 Ableton Certified Trainers, and taught at many schools in Manhattan, including SAE, IAR, and was the electronic music program coordinator at SAE and curriculum director at Dubspot. He's the Author of The Music Producer's Survival Guide: four-part Ableton Live beginners course on skillshare.com, and Career in Independent and Electronic Music (Sound on Sound Presents…).
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Michael Cupino is an artist/composer/producer/engineer based in Miami, Florida, where he specializes in music technology and a variety of creative digital fields. Notable projects include being a UX and sound designer for Mixed In Key, as well as developing curriculum for SAE Insitute Miami's Electronic Music Production (EMP) course. Michael is also available for freelance engineering, production, consultations and private lessons. He has been working with various studios and artists in the South Florida area since 2003.
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#90 - In The Studio w/ LP GIOBBI
17 augusti 2021 |
64 min
LP GIOBBI is a piano house producer, performer, label owner, music director, and more. As a classically trained jazz pianist, she studied at UC Berkeley and quickly transitioned into electronic music. She was labeled by Billboard Dance and Your EDM as an emerging artist to watch for. Since then, LP has landed on the cover of Spotify's Cratediggers, Amazon's Fresh Dance, and Deezer's New Dance playlist, and is co-founder of the publishing company Animal Talk. LP also founded FEMME HOUSE, an educational platform empowering woman and non-binary people in music production. She's performed on major stages including Lollapalooza, Brooklyn Mirage, while supporting established artists such as Marc Rebillet and others.
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#89 - In The Studio w/ Ali Stone
10 augusti 2021 |
62 min
Ali Stone is a GRAMMY nominated & Multi Platinum music producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and artist, who was named by Billboard as one of the Latin Hitmakers of 2021. She has been making waves with her work, composing movie soundtracks, remixing top artists, producing for the likes of RBD, Alok, Danna Paola & Mary J. Blige, among others. She has played at EDC, was one of the opening acts on Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour, and has her own sample pack on Splice.
In this episode, Ali and Dan discuss her experience moving from Colombia to Los Angeles to become a full-time producer, her process producing with Ableton Live and collaborating with artists, creating her Splice sample pack, scoring music for the horror film Dementor, and much more.
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#88 - Creative Confidence & Workflows For Finishing Tracks w/ LNA
3 augusti 2021 |
67 min
Liina “LNA” Turtonen is a music producer, musician and YouTuber based in York, UK. She is the creator of an audio/production channel on YouTube called ‘LNA Does Audio Stuff’ and the co-founder of Equalize Music Production.
In this episode, LNA and Dan talk about how to finish tracks and improve your creative workflow in the studio.
LNA is best known for her YouTube channel ‘LNA does Audio Stuff.’ An innovative music production tutorial channel that is known for its fun and approachable style, and challenges the views on gender within the YouTube audio industries. It features detailed tutorials, for example in Ableton Live, music production techniques, new music production gear, etc. LNA does also fun music production challenges that aim to entertain, as well as de-mystify the audio industry and make it more approachable for everyone.
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#87 - Intuitive Music Production & Live Performance w/ Jlin
20 juli 2021 |
56 min
Jlin is the recording alias of Jerrilynn Patton, an electronic music producer from Gary, Indiana. Initially associated with Chicago's footwork scene, her music evolved far beyond that style, exploring unheard rhythms and placing her in a category of her own. She quit her job as a steel mill worker to pursue music full-time. As one of the most acclaimed experimental electronic artists of the 2010's, she has shared the stage or collaborated with artists such as Björk, Ben Frost, Kyle Abraham, and William Basinski. Additionally, she has ventured into contemporary dance, composing the music for Wayne McGregor's Autobiography (Harry Potter, The Legend of Tarzan, etc.)
In this episode, Jlin and Dan talk about using intuition while producing music, her live performance setup with Push 2, and many other things.
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#86 - Podcast Highlights - PART 2
29 juni 2021 |
36 min
In this new series, Dan Giffin highlights some of the best moments from episodes #16 - #24 with podcast guests.
Podcast highlights include:
#16 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - Audio Effects with AfroDJMac
#17 - Creative Producing & Insights with Andrew Huang
#18 - Live Show Design & Music Industry Myths with Laura Escudé
#19 - Inside The Song & Promotion with Sara Simms
#20 - Interview with Sonic Bloom Founder - Madeleine Bloom
#21 - Interview with Isotonik Studios Founder - Darren E Cowley
#22 - Marketing Tips for DIY Artists w/ Kevin Breuner
#23 - Ableton Live 10.1 Features & Development Process w/ Simon Haye
#24 - Behind The Creative Process with I AM SNOW ANGEL
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#85 - In The Studio w/ BOT
22 juni 2021 |
63 min
In this episode, Dan and BOT chat about mixing tips, how to find the right person for mastering your tracks, working with a label, Andrea's favorite Ableton Live devices and plugins, and funny stories about performing.
Andrea Fratangelo is a techno/ house producer and DJ under the name BOT. As a member of the well established duo project Crookers, he famously created the remix of "Day 'N' Nite" by Kid Cudi, which was in the UK Singles Chart at number 2. Since then he started his solo project BOT, releasing singles on Dirtybird Records and hitting the charts at #10 on Beatport’s Techno category. Andrea has also taught several courses on mixing house and techno in Ableton Live through IO Music Academy.
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#84 - Mastering The Flow State w/ DiViNCi
8 juni 2021 |
59 min
In this episode, DiViNCi shares insights on how to master the "flow state" and become more productive in your creative process. He and Dan discuss the psychology of becoming a better producer/ performer, how to get out of your own way to achieve better results, and much more.
DiViNCi is a well experienced performer, producer, teacher, and founding member of Orlando-based Hip Hop group, Solillaquists of Sound. He first gained notoriety by using multiple drum machines in ways the world had never seen before. His innovative use of music technology have led to stage & studio collaborations with such artists as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Victor Wooten, MF DOOM, Doug Wimbish & El-P (Run The Jewels). He currently runs the creative wellness training group Studio Sensei, where he teaches artists how to overcome mental obstacles and reach their goals.
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#83 - Production, Performance & Education w/ Claire Marie Lim
1 juni 2021 |
59 min
Claire Marie Lim is a professor at Berklee College of Music. She's certified in Ableton, Bitwig, and Apple, and produces music as dolltr!ck. Claire is a big advocate for women and Asian representation in the music tech industry, and specializes in setting up live performances.
In this episode, Claire and Dan talk about her live setup including vocal processing, favorite MIDI controllers from studio to stage, what it's like being an Ableton Certified Trainer, balancing personal time as a professional creative, and more.
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#82 - Podcast Highlights - PART 1
25 maj 2021 |
31 min
In this new series, Dan Giffin highlights some of the best moments from episodes 8 - 13 with podcast guests.
Podcast highlights include:
#8 - Interview with Ableton Brand Manager -Thomas Faulds
#9 - Interview with Moldover (Godfather of Controllerism)
#10 - Founder of Loop Community - Matt McCoy
#11 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny Wyatt
#12 - Live Performance & Production with Christian Thomas
#13 - Finding Success in Today's Electronic Music Scene with Mikas Anguelov
#14 - Production Workflow & Insights with Gardner Beson
#15 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - MIDI Effects
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#81 - In The Studio w/ Mr. Bill
18 maj 2021 |
55 min
Bill Day is a well-established producer, performer, educator, and owner of the label Billegal Beats. His credits include working alongside artists like Deadmau5, ill.Gates, and performing at major festivals in the experimental bass music scene. He's curated sample packs for Splice.com, and is known for his Ableton Live sound design tutorials.
In this episode, Bill shares new plugins and software he loves for producing, his dream live production setup for touring, tips for treating your bass, his favorite new coffee brand, and much more.
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#80 - In The Studio w/ Ned Rush
27 april 2021 |
66 min
Duncan Wilson (Ned Rush) is a producer, musician, sound designer, Max MSP developer and visual artist. He's well known for his Ableton tips on YouTube and teaching through his community MusicHackspace.org
In this episode, Duncan shares insights into his latest album Mode II (produced as Rude_Nhs), his process for chopping guitar samples, unconventional "hacks" for composing in Ableton Live, and an inside look at his new unreleased max for live device for beat stuttering, glitching, and morphing live audio. (Watch on YouTube for a visual walk through)
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#79 - Production Workflows & Creative Inspiration Tips w/ Kill Paris
13 april 2021 |
77 min
Corey Baker (aka Kill Paris) is a producer, performer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He's collaborated with established artists including Zedd, Griz, Illenium, Dillon Francis, and Gramatik, and has sold out major venues around the USA including Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
In this episode, Corey shares his process creating in the studio with Ableton Live, gear, and plugins, as well as his journey pursuing a music career to become a successful artist, and tips for producers to stay inspired and creative.
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#78 - Making Beats & Producing w/ STLNDRMS
6 april 2021 |
53 min
STLNDRMS is a chill-hop producer, sample library curator, and educator. He’s performed at major music festivals and venues, and featured on the cover of Spotify's Lofi Hip-Hop Playlist. He also released top-ranking sample packs on Splice.com
We talk about his process creating sample packs, beat making workflows, and how he quit his job making good money as a contractor for Google to pursue a full-time music career.
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#77 - Producing & Performing Drums w/ Cofresi
30 mars 2021 |
105 min
In this episode, Cofresi shares his workflows in the studio and unique live performance setup with DJing + hybrid acoustic/ electric drums. He also gives tips for artists creating content, how he's taken advantage of his time over the past year with cancelled shows, favorite plugins and Ableton Live devices, mixing tips, and more.
Ben Cofresi is a Chicago-based producer, DJ and drummer. He’s well known for his captivating live performances and videos as a DJ, drummer, and Push performer. He’s collaborated with established artists including Matisyahu, Autograf, Flamingosis, ProbCause, and played major festivals including Summer Camp, Electric Forest, North Coast, and many others.
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#76 - Music Production w/ JNTHN STEIN
23 mars 2021 |
82 min
JNTHN STEIN is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer. He’s a founding member of the beat-making collective Team Supreme in Los Angeles, and has been featured in Ableton’s documentary series, Complex Magazine, Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1, Spotify's New Music Friday playlist, and more. He's collaborated in the studio with many well-known artists including Mr. Carmack, Brasstracks, Exmag, and others.
In this episode, he shares studio workflows for producing, tips for artists to stay creative, favorite Ableton instruments/ devices, his methodology recording acoustic drums at home and with the PUSH 2.
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#75 - In The Studio w/ Thomas Piper
16 mars 2021 |
70 min
Thomas Piper is a Brooklyn-based producer, vocalist, educator, and PUSH 2 performer. He's collaborated on projects with MTV, Sesame Street, and artists like Public Enemy, The Last Poets, and runs a music collective called The People's Republic of Sound.
In this episode, Thomas shares his process using the PUSH for chords/ melodies, his vocal processing for live performance, studio setup, and things independent artists should consider when pursuing a music career, including working with record labels.
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#74 - Creating an Album & Live Performance w/ Gordi
9 mars 2021 |
57 min
Sophie Payten is a singer-songwriter from Australia and releases music as Gordi. She’s been featured in multiple TV series and films like The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries, and supported major artists like Bon Iver, Of Monsters and Men, The Tallest Man on Earth, and others. She also sang backup vocals on The Tonight Show and her latest album Our Two Skins was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album, Australian Music Prize, and Australian Album of the Year.
In this episode, Gordi shares her process producing an album in a remote cottage with limited resources, and using a field recorder to sample random sounds like a car engine, cockatoos, etc. She also explains her songwriting process and mental flow for creating music, as well as her logistical setup for performing with Ableton Live at the Sydney Opera House using a full band/ backing tracks.
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#73 - Ableton Drummer Insights w/ Tobi Hunke
16 februari 2021 |
77 min
In this episode, Tobi Hunke shares his favorite Ableton Live Packs, custom Max for Live devices, tips for using the Follow feature in Live 11, favorite hardware for drumming, and more.
Tobi Hunke is a professional drummer, producer, Ableton Instructor, and Founder of AbletonDrummer.com. He’s created hundreds of Max for Live devices solving technical problems for Ableton Live users, as well as building creative devices to expand workflows for MIDI hardware/ software. He currently offers classes and custom Max for Live devices on his website AbletonDrummer.com
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#72 - The Psychology Behind Learning Music w/ Rodi Kirk
2 februari 2021 |
49 min
Rodi Kirk is a composer, producer, and the Director of Product & Education at Melodics. His work can be heard on the Blue Note, Universal and !K7 labels, as well as in films and TV shows on HBO and Magnolia Pictures. As the program lead at dBs Music Berlin, Rodi developed several courses related to music, technology and creative production.
In his current role, he is exploring the potential technology can bring to music learning – changing the way people learn to play musical instruments, by making practice fun.
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#71 - Live 11 New Features w/ Brian Funk
19 januari 2021 |
89 min
In this episode, Brian Funk and Dan Giffin share their new favorite features in Ableton Live 11. Listen as we chat about new updates including Audio / MIDI effects, clip editing workflows, MPE, MIDI enhancements, and other features. .
Brian Funk is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and hosts the well-known Music Production Podcast. He's released hundreds of Ableton Live Packs and sample libraries, and teaches at Berklee College of Music, in addition to his Music Production Club. Check out his website BrianFunk.com to learn more and stay connected.
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#70 - In The Studio w/ ill Gates
5 januari 2021 |
82 min
In this episode, Dylan (ill Gates) shares insights about sound design, music production workflows, sampling techniques, his favorite features in Live 11, and fun stories including how he sold farts and animal noises to Microsoft.
Ill Gates has a long history as an educator, producer, and DJ. He's toured around the globe, performing sets at major festivals like Burning Man, Shambhala, and many others. Ill Gates also runs the music label Producer Dojo, while teaching his production techniques to thousands of producers using Ableton Live. His famous workflows have been adopted by major artists including Beats Antique, Pretty Lights, Datsik, and many others.
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#69 - Running A Livestream Music Fest w/ CitySound Indy
15 december 2020 |
56 min
In this episode, Rossteaux and Dan talk about their process behind running CitySound Indy, a virtual music festival with 19 artists using next-gen software.
CitySound Indy is an online music festival on New Years Eve with 2 stages hosting some of Indy’s more recognized electronic music producers and DJ’s. With 19 local acts performing on two virtual “stages”, CitySound NYE is a free online festival raising awareness about homelessness in Indy, while also providing financial support to those who need it most this Winter.
The event was founded by Ross Phillips, a full-time lighting programmer, laser operator, entertainment designer, and system tech for many highly regarded festivals and gatherings. He partnered with Clark Crosser, the owner of LDR Studios in Noblesville, IN to create a virtual (green screen) environment for the artists to perform in. Ross also teamed up with Dan Giffin, a local music producer, educator, and Grammy experienced audio engineer to pull off this event.
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#68 - Behind The Scenes w/ Legwurk
1 december 2020 |
26 min
In this episode, Dan interviews Tani, an indie artist who makes music under the name Legwurk, and a member of the indie-pop band Still Woozy. Listen as Tani shares her songwriting process, what she's doing to replace a canceled world tour, and her experience as a transfeminine creative.
Tani first began emerging into the indie-pop world as the keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist in Still Woozy. She started experimenting with the indie-pop genre through her solo project, Legwurk. Legwurk's debut EP is set to be released at the beginning of 2021.
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#66 - The Future of MIDI 2.0 w/ Brett Porter & Moldover
3 november 2020 |
40 min
In this episode, one of the lead developers for MIDI 2.0 (Brett Porter) and the "Godfather of Controllerism" (Matt Moldover) discuss the future of MIDI 2.0 as it relates to music production, why it took so long to develop, new MIDI controller capabilities/ connectivity, and more.
Brett Porter is a lead developer for MIDI 2.0. In the summer of 2018, the MIDI Manufacturers Association invited him to join a group of developers tasked with creating prototype implementations of the protocol that is now being adopted as MIDI 2.0. He works with the innovative software company Art+Logic working on major projects in broadcasting, pro audio, and musical instruments. Brett has a background in electronic music, and has collaborated with major companies like Cakewalk, Universal Audio, Roland and others.
Moldover is recognized as the “Godfather of Controllerism”. He has worked with the music industry’s most well-known artists developing innovative MIDI configurations, and was an early adopter of Ableton Live since version 1.
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#65 - Show Programming, Studio Management, & Production w/ AJ Ramirez
20 oktober 2020 |
48 min
In this episode, AJ Ramirez shares his experiences managing an audio/ visual studio in LA, programming cutting-edge performances for theater, and doing live playback for major touring artists.
AJ is a Los Angeles based producer, engineer, musician, and show programmer. He’s worked with major artists including Arianna Grande, Reggie Watts, Harry Styles, Cory Henry, and many others.. AJ is the Head of Production for Electronic Creatives, and manages Multihouse Studios, a dedicated space for music & visual arts. He's programmed shows for state-of-the-art theater experiences including Cages, with advanced surround sound and hologram actors.
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Website: ajaeproductions.com
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#64 - Guitar Production & Music Workflow w/ Cloudchord
6 oktober 2020 |
39 min
In this episode, Derek VanScoten shares his guitar production process from studio to stage, advice for collaborating with other artists, effects processing with plugins and Ableton Live devices, and more.
Derek is a guitarist, Ableton Certified Trainer, and Emmy-winning music composer. He produces music and performs under the name Cloudchord.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudchord/
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#63 - File & Data Management For Artists w/ Deborah Fairchild
22 september 2020 |
29 min
In this episode, Deborah Fairchild shares different platforms and essential tips for managing song data & artist files. She is the President of VEVA Sound, the world's leading company that specializes in creating products and solutions for producers, engineers, and record labels to manage tracks and other content. Deborah advises many label executives, producers, engineers, and plays an active role in the development of VEVA’s internal technology, systems and new product development.
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#62 - Home Studio Gear & Software Reviews w/ Sanjay
8 september 2020 |
55 min
In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software.
Sanjay is a singer, songwriter, and EDM/ Soul producer from Washington D.C.. He's grown a following on YouTube teaching music production, and reviews the latest music gear and software for major companies. He also releases a variety of sample packs, and recently launched his own Rhodes Keys Virtual Instrument.
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Website: https://sanjayc.com/
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#61 - Ableton Live Mixing Tips: The PERCS
25 augusti 2020 |
37 min
In this episode, I (Dan Giffin) share mixing tips in Ableton Live using the "PERCS" - Panning, EQ, Reverb, Compression, & Saturation.
If you're newer to mixing, or have some experience, this episode will give you tips and tricks using Ableton Live's devices, gaining a solid foundation to improve the quality of your tracks.
DOWNLOAD MIXING CHEAT SHEETS FROM THIS EPISODE:
https://liveproducersonline.com/mixing/
This episode is sponsored by Melodics. It's an app that helps you build your skills & confidence on the MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or electronic drums.
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#60 - Music Production Insights w/ Yeuda Ben-Atar
18 augusti 2020 |
48 min
In this episode, Ableton Certified Trainer and Founder of Beat Lab Academy - Yeuda Ben-Atar discusses a variety of topics including the future of music tech, how artists can stay inspired these days, potential career paths for independent producers, and more.
Yeuda Ben-Atar is an Ableton Certified Trainer, Founder of the Los Angeles music school Beat Lab Academy, and produces under the name Side Brain. He’s taught thousands how to make music, and was a keynote speaker at Ableton’s 2019 LOOP Conference. Other credits include presenting for Pensado Awards, as well as many other music career achievements
Follow Yeuda at the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/sidebrain/
https://www.facebook.com/SideBrain
Melodics is an app that helps you build your skills & confidence on the MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or electronic drums.
Visit Melodics.com and save 20% on subscription plans with the code: LPO-20
Learn Ableton Live from studio to stage. Check out the LiveProducersOnline.com membership:
#59 - Vocal Production & Music Workflow w/ Dresage
30 juli 2020 |
49 min
In this episode, Keeley Bumford shares insights into her music making process and vocal production workflows, favorite plugins, and experience producing for film and TV.
Keeley is a singer/ producer under the name Dresage. Based in Los Angeles, her music credits include collaborations with major artists like Big Gigantic, Illenium, Jai Wolf, and others. Her extensive sync music placements include spots for Apple, Windex, Secret Deodorant, the Baywatch movie (Paramount), Riverdale on The CW, A Wrinkle in Time trailer (Disney), Station 19 (ABC), and Nintendo. As a producer, Keeley’s credits include: MILCK "This Land is Your Land" from Motherland (Freeform) released on Atlantic Records, the new Hulu film My Valentine, and others.
As an artist, Dresage releases spacey, jazzy, indie-pop music blending a variety of styles and incorporating her talented vocal production.
Follow Keeley at the following links:
Website: https://www.dresage.la/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dresagemusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dresagemusic/
Holy Single Production Deep Dive Tutorial: https://youtu.be/oHmttWQzzvo
Join the Ableton training membership at LiveProducersOnline.com
Download the Ableton Live Mixing Cheat Sheets by Dan mentioned in the episode; https://liveproducersonline.com/mixingcheatsheet/
#58 - Producing Music for Video Games w/ Elliot Callighan
14 juli 2020 |
37 min
In the new podcast episode, Dan and Elliot Callighan discuss the process of producing music for video games. Listen and learn tips for getting involved in the gaming industry, how vegetables can be great for sound design, and the internal process of producing audio for developers.
Elliot Callighan is a music producer and the Founder of Unlock Audio, a Chicago-based video game music production house. Unlock has worked with clients such as United Airlines, GMC, Spiderman, Ubisoft and others. Elliot also teaches as an adjunct professor in the Film and Gaming programs at DePaul University.
Follow Elliot at the links below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unlockaudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlockaudio/
Website: https://www.unlockaudio.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnlockAudio
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#57 - Producing Experimental Bass Music w/ AHEE
30 juni 2020 |
45 min
In this episode, Chris Adams (AHEE) shares his approach to creating experimental bass music including sound design, Ableton devices, Serum, and other production methods.
Chris is a bass music producer, DJ, and educator from California . His high energetic performances and passion for teaching have led him to playing music festivals across the USA, becoming a YouTube influencer and teaching many aspects of music production in the bass music scene.
Follow AHEE at the following links...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNFPGqrCztLAlfTKIJ1uKQ
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamahee/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ahee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aheemusic
Website: http://www.iamahee.com/
Join the private Live Producers Facebook Group Community:
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Join the Ableton Training Membership with Dan Giffin:
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#56 - Music Production & Equality In The Industry w/ MariGo
16 juni 2020 |
52 min
In this episode, female producer, singer, and educator MariGo shares her workflow in the studio, live streaming setup, her journey as a female in the music industry, and passion for teaching the LGBT / Non-binary community music production.
Mari Sullivan is an Ableton Certified Trainer and Seattle/ Los Angeles based artist that produces under the name MariGo. As a classically trained musician and Twitch streaming influencer, she pushes the boundaries of electronic pop music, while improvising live performances with multiple instruments. Mari also teaches Ableton live and other areas of music production to young females and the LGBT and non-binary community.
Follow MariGo at the following links:
WEBSITE: https://www.marigomusic.com/
MUSIC: https://www.marigomusic.com/music-1
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MariGoMusic/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marigomusic/
TWITTER: https://www.instagram.com/marigomusic/
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#55 - Behind the Music w/ Bad Snacks
8 juni 2020 |
46 min
In this episode, experimental hip hop producer Bad snacks shares her favorite production tools in the studio, how to plan for success as an artist, the mental side of producing, and more. Bad Snacks is an Los Angeles based YouTuber, producer, performer, and educator. She's had sponsorships from major brands including Moog, while hitting the charts in the LoFi and Chillhop scene, and continues to push the limits with her classical training in the world of electronic music.
Follow Bad Snacks at the links below...
Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/lilbadsnacks/profile
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCI_QCAMe1hx8UNyvJlM_Q
Instagram: @lilbadsnacks
More Links: https://linktr.ee/lilbadsnacks
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#54 - Interview with iZotope's CTO Jonathan Bailey
18 maj 2020 |
33 min
In this episode, the CTO of iZotope Jonathan Bailey and Dan discuss the company's philosophy and strategy behind developing audio software and hardware solutions for creatives. Jonathan shares stories behind the products, and how the company uses technology to give users the best possible experience.
Jonathan Bailey is Izotope's Chief Technology Officer. The company is known for their high quality audio plug-ins (and hardware) that make use of cutting edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence for producers/ engineers recording and editing audio.
Follow iZotope at the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/izotopeinc
https://twitter.com/iZotopeInc
https://www.instagram.com/izotopeinc/
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#53 - Mixing and Mastering w/ Matty Harris
6 maj 2020 |
60 min
In this episode, Matty Harris shares mixing insights for upcoming producers. Listen as Matty and Dan discuss mixing / mastering workflow, using limiters, loudness guidelines for streaming platforms, sample rate, metering tools, 3rd party plugins, and more.
Matty Harris is an award winning Mastering Engineer with credits collaborating with Atlantic records, RCA records, WB records, Kelly Clarkson, A$SAP Rocky, Logic, and others. He currently runs the website MixAndMasterMySong.com, providing mixing services and training for artists and producers.
Follow Matty at the links below:
https://www.facebook.com/Matty-Harris-176497775700233/
https://www.instagram.com/mixedbymatty/
https://twitter.com/mixedbymatty
Join the Dan Giffin Masterclass:
https://liveproducersonline.com/masterclass
Download LoopCloud and expand your production workflows and library of sounds:
Products/ Services mentioned in episode:
https://www.loudnesspenalty.com/
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Check out Dan Giffin’s Project Philia:
https://linktr.ee/philiamusic
(Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do)
#52 - Producing Music for Film & Commercial w/ Tommy Zee
26 april 2020 |
65 min
In this episode, Tommy Zee shares his process behind the scenes running a music production house for commercial & film. Listen as Tommy and Dan discuss scoring audio for video, managing expectations as a producer, and how one can get involved in a career working with a music production house.
Tommy founded Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company working with some of today's largest brands including Toyota, the Canadian Olympics Team, Nike, Adidas, Google, and others. He began as a banker by day while DJing at night before quitting to pursue a career path developing a music production house.
Follow Tommy:
https://www.facebook.com/tommyzee.co
https://www.instagram.com/mrtommyzee
Join the membership & access all Ableton Courses, webinars, and 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions w/ Dan Giffin:
https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/
Subscribe on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ
Check out Dan Giffin’s Project Philia:
https://linktr.ee/philiamusic
(Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do)
#51 - Programming Shows & Hardware Solutions w/ Steve Primo
13 april 2020 |
88 min
In this episode, Steve Primo dives deep in sharing specific hardware solutions for live performance, programming visuals & lighting, live streaming, and other tech goodies.
Steve is the Founder of Savant Playback, a production team that builds custom hardware and software solutions for touring artists incl uding Bishop Briggs, Pharrell Williams, RED, My morning jacket, meek mill, the temptations, the Strokes, Shinedown, and many others.
Follow Steve / Savant Playback below:
http://www.savantplayback.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SAVANTPLAYBACK/
https://www.instagram.com/savant_playback/
Join the membership & access all Ableton Courses, webinars, and 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions w/ Dan Giffin:
https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/
Subscribe on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ
(Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do)
#50 - Marketing Tips for Independent Artists w/ Circa
5 april 2020 |
54 min
In this episode, Kyle Lemaire (aka Circa) shares digital marketing tips and strategies for producers and artists wanting to grow their following.
Kyle is an independent soul/blues singer and songwriter and marketing nerd. With over a decade of experience hacking together solutions for small- and medium-business, Kyle has led the charge in discovering and refining marketing solutions for independent musicians. As Founder & CEO of Indepreneur, Kyle assists a new generation of independent artists in the "Page 1 Rewrite" of music industry marketing strategies.
Follow Circa at the following links:
https://www.indepreneur.io/
https://www.facebook.com/indepreneur/
https://www.instagram.com/indepreneur/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4GdLK9HLyf6watiUMZX7Q
Join the Live Producers Online membership/ Access all Ableton Courses & 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions with Dan Giffin:
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Subscribe to Live Producers Online - YouTube:
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(Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do)
#49 - What Artists Can Be Doing Right Now During COVID-19
18 mars 2020 |
15 min
It's a crazy time right now with the COVID-19 virus. As a producer or artist pursuing music full time, I believe now is the best time to invest in your career learning new skills and connecting with the right people online.
In this episode I share tips for monetization as an artist through live streaming and merchandising, as well as podcasts and books you should check out.
Join my Mixing Fundamentals Webinar Series teaching how to mix a track from A - Z in Ableton Live:
http://liveproducersonline.com/mixing
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Join the Live Producers Online membership/ Access all Ableton Courses & 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions with Dan Giffin:
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Subscribe to Live Producers Online - YouTube:
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Episode Resources:
https://indepreneur.io/podcast/
https://smarturl.it/nmbpodcast
https://podcast.cdbaby.com/
https://brianfunk.com/podcast
For Live Streaming with High Quality Audio/ Video:
https://obsproject.com/
SIMULCAST LIVE STERAMING TO MULTIPLE SOCIALS:
https://castr.io/
https://restream.io/
https://loola.tv/
https://www.crowdcast.io/ (good for webinars)
#48 - Music Production & Live Performance w/ Daiza
9 mars 2020 |
50 min
In this episode, Danielle Thwaites and Dan discuss setting up a live performance, favorite gear and plugins, and the music production process.
Danielle produces and sings under the artist name Daiza. Her avant-pop sound includes a smooth, hazy, synthetic vibe. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and teaches many areas of music production at Beat Lab Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Her credits include Ableton Live playback with Imogen Heap, collaborating with music companies like Sensel, and working with Beats By Girlz educating and mentoring young women in music production.
Follow Daiza at the following links:
Music Video/ Behind the Scenes:
Purchase Ableton Live at a discount:
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Join the Live Producers Membership and access all Ableton courses, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions with Dan Giffin:
https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans
#47 - Making Music Using Machine Learning with J.J. Burred
25 februari 2020 |
44 min
In this episode, J.J. Burred and Dan discuss the development of machine learning in today's music, how it's benefiting producers, and the future of music software with source separation.
J.J. Burred is an independent researcher, software developer and musician based in Paris. With a background in machine learning and signal processing, his work aims at developing innovative tools for music and sound creation, analysis and source separation. He's released Max for Live devices such as FactorSynth, Factoid, and others. J.J holds a PHD at Technical University of Berlin and has credits working with companies like Mogees, Audionamix, IRCAM, and more.
Stay connected with J.J. at the following:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbzhEEEvrBWEzrwEsjQ8vQ
https://www.facebook.com/jjburredmusicsoftware/
Max for Live devices:
https://www.jjburred.com/software
Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live:
https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton
Get monthly coaching sessions with Dan Giffin, and join the Ableton Live membership:
#46 - Vintage Microphones & Adventure Recording w/ Sylvia Massy
10 februari 2020 |
32 min
In this episode, Sylvia Massy shares her experiences doing adventure recording, her collection of the world's oldest microphones, and deep insights on audio engineering...including how to properly mic a chicken.
Sylvia is one of today's leading audio engineers and has worked with artists like Prince, Aerosmith, Tool, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Petty, and many others. She's famous for adventure recording in uncanny places like icebergs, caves, nuclear energy silos, and other wild places.
Follow Sylvia Massy at the follow links:
https://twitter.com/SylviaMassy
https://www.instagram.com/sylvia_massy/
Purchase Ableton Live 10 at a discount:
https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton
Learn Ableton Live & get help on your projects by Dan Giffin:
https://liveproducersonline.com/change-membership-plan/
#45 - Hacking Ableton Live & Music Production w/ Azuki
27 januari 2020 |
46 min
In this episode, Yan Zhu (Azuki) shares her experiences hacking software (Including Ableton Live) and her approach to producing and performing music.
Yan is the Chief Information Security Officer at Brave Software, reviewer for DEF CON, and was listed as one of the 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology by Forbes.
Azuki is an up-and-coming DJ/producer/hacker in the West Coast bass music scene. She also created a bot that automatically generates festival lineups, a YouTube series about hacking Ableton Live using Python, and more.
Stay connected with Yan at the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/azukipix/
Learn Ableton Live and get 1-on-1 help on your Ableton Live projects with Dan Giffin at: https://liveproducersonline.com/
#44 - Playback Engineering w/ Electronic Creatives Team
13 januari 2020 |
43 min
In this special episode, the Electronic Creatives team shares their experiences setting up live performances for today’s major touring artists. Listen as Laura Escude, AJ Ramirez, and Greg Somerville share stories and what it takes to be a high level playback engineer in the industry.
Electronic Creatives is a worldwide team of music producers, players, programmers, playback, audio & FX engineers. Artist credits include:
Ariana Grande, Big Sean, Logic, Kanye West, Bon Iver, Broods, Camila Capello, Cirque Du Soleil Iris, and many others.
Apply for MasterTrack as mentioned in the episode:
https://www.electroniccreatives.com/mastertrack
Electronic Creatives Website:
https://www.electroniccreatives.com/
Laura Escude:
https://spoti.fi/2QLzzQ6
AJ Ramirez:
https://www.instagram.com/ajae___/
Greg Somerville:
https://www.instagram.com/stories/gregisges/
https://spoti.fi/2NjszrK
https://soundcloud.com/soundslikeges
Join the Live Producers Online membership. Get 1-on-1 coaching sessions with Dan Giffin and access all Ableton Live Courses:
https://liveproducersonline.com/
#43 - 2020 Vision: Reach Your Potential This Year
1 januari 2020 |
17 min
In this new episode, I share several updates and tips on how you can better reach your goals producing music this year.
Here's a few links mentioned in the episode:
Philia Remix Contest:
https://www.philiamusic.com/remix
Join My Live Producers Membership:
Join the monthly #JAMUARY2020 challenge on Instagram!
Subscribe to Live Producers Online YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ
#42 - The 12 Days Of Christmas & My Favorite Plugins of 2019
24 december 2019 |
24 min
In this special holiday episode, I give away 12 days of Ableton Christmas gifts, and share my favorite 3rd party plugins & Ableton devices I used most frequently in 2019.
GET THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HERE
Subscribe to the 12 days of Christmas and receive special sample packs, effect racks, and Ableton webinars exclusively available inside my Live Producers membership.
Enter the Smooth Rides remix contest HERE and win $700 in prizes
Join the Live Producers Online membership and access all Ableton video courses, webinars, downloads, and personal help by Dan on your own projects each month.
#41 - Behind the Music w/ Kermode
16 december 2019 |
55 min
In this episode, Ableton Live producer and educator Kermode shares his experience playing major music festivals, his technical live setup, favorite plugins and more.
Jeanot Mey is the creator of Kermode, with credits teaching at SAE Institute Vancouver, Warp Academy, and has played major festivals including Shambhala Music Fest. He's created lots of video tutorials helping hundreds of artists with sound design and music production.
See more from Kermode below:
Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/add/kermode_music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KermodeMusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kermodemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kermode_Music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermode_music/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kermodemusic
Join Dan Giffin's membership. Grow your Ableton Live skills and get personal help on your projects:
https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/
#40 - Production tools, music for TV and gaming, and more w/ ill Factor
9 december 2019 |
45 min
In this episode, Ivan Corraliza (aka ill Factor) shares his favorite plugins and Ableton devices for producing, how he scores tracks for gaming, TV, and film, and other things.
Ivan Corraliza (known as ill Factor) has been producing music for more than fifteen years working on projects such as; Matis Yahu, Justin Timberlake, Skylar Grey, Ginuwine, and many others. He is the founder of the online music production school Beat Academy, and produced the soundtrack for the hit video game series Assassin's Creed.
Links for ill Factor
Enter the Philia remix contest!
https://www.philiamusic.com/remix
#39 - Ableton Tips & Tricks (Episode 1)
20 november 2019 |
22 min
In this episode, Dan Giffin shares several of his own production tips for using Ableton Live devices. Listen as Dan talks about the following:
- Freeze function on Delay and Reverb Audio Effects
- The Channel EQ
- Drum Buss
- Auto Panning
- Resampling for special effects
Support the podcast on Patreon and learn more Ableton Live tips. Watch live video streams and ask questions with Dan in the Private Facebook Group.
https://www.patreon.com/abletonlive
Join the membership and access all Ableton Live video courses, webinars, and more teaching Ableton Live.
#38 - How To Make It In The New Music Business w/ Ari Herstand
30 oktober 2019 |
37 min
In this episode, Dan talks with Ari Herstand about tips from his new book- How to Make It In The New Music Business.
Ari Herstand is a singer/ songwriter, music industry expert, and author of the best seller How to Make It In he New Music Business. He’s performed over 700 shows around the country opening for Ben Folds, Cake, Matt Nathanson and other major artists. He’s the leader of the band Brassroots District, and runs the successful blog ArisTake.com educating indie's on the latest music industry trends.
Follow Ari at the links below...
Join Live Producers Online membership and grow your skills using Ableton Live HERE
#37 - Music Production & Performance w/ KYOSI
12 oktober 2019 |
38 min
In this episode, Dani DiCiaccio and Dan discuss a variety of topics including collaboration in the studio, the music production process, and various gear/ tools for creating and performing music. Dani also shares about her newest EP and her own personal workflows as an artist.
Dani is the Director of Content Marketing & Merchandising for Splice.com and produces electronic future-pop music under the name KYOSI. She's an experienced Ableton Live user in New York, New York.
Follow Dani and her music at the following:
Click HERE To See Dan's Ableton Live Courses
(use "iloveableton" and save 25% off)
#36 - Playback Engineering & Live Performance w/ Peter Dyer
27 september 2019 |
38 min
In this episode, Peter Dyer and Dan discuss a variety of topics including using Ableton Live as a playback engineer, working with major label artists, working in the industry, and more.
Peter Dyer is an LA-based keyboardist, producer, sound designer and Live user. His credits include working with Mariah Carey, Adam Lambert, and St. Vincent. He’s also in the house band for American Idol on ABC, and co-wrote Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”, "Shame On Me", & Flo Rida’s “Wobble” & “Can’t Believe It”.
Connect with Peter at the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/peterkeys88/
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#35 - Production & Live Performance with BINKBEATS
12 september 2019 |
50 min
Listen as Dan and Frank Wienk (BINKBEATS) talk about all things production & performance with Ableton Live, including live looping, gear, music software, and more.
Frank Wienk (also known as BINKBEATS is a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer known for using organic sounds and unconventional instruments combined with electronic music. He’s also known for performing intense live looping, and has been selling out major venues around the world.
Support the podcast and access special content: https://www.patreon.com/abletonlive
Connect with BinkBeats at the following links:
Website: https://www.binkbeats.com/
BinkLooper (Max for Live device) https://www.binkbeats.com/binklooper
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdp_RAwS93XCBeAnSTLq7g
Listen on Spotify HERE
#34 - DIY Musicians Conference Recap w/ Animal Prince
2 september 2019 |
65 min
In this episode, the indie-electro-pop duo known as Animal Prince and I discuss tips we learned from the DIY Musicians Conference in Austin, TX.
Listen as we unpack TONS of marketing tips, resources, and insights for independent artists wanting to make a career and grow a following with music.
See the links below mentioned in this episode:
Live Producers Online
Ableton Courses: https://liveproducersonline.com/all-courses/
Join Membership & get help on Ableton projects: https://liveproducersonline.com/ufaqs/pro-membership-features/
Animal Prince
Website: https://www.animalprince.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalprince_/
Conference mentions in episode:
DIY Musicians Conference: https://diymusiciancon.com/
Indepreneur: https://indepreneur.io/
ArtTracks: http://www.arttracks.com/
Beat Stars: https://www.beatstars.com/
Merchly: https://www.merch.ly/
Cheryl Engelhardt: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/emailcourse
Pandora AMP: https://www.ampplaybook.com/
Click to listen to our Curated Spotify Playlist of artist friends.
#33 - Songwriting Workflow/ Music Psychology w/ Craig Anderton
8 augusti 2019 |
57 min
Listen as Dan and Craig Anderton discuss all things related to songwriting and the psychology behind producing. Episode discussion highlights include: audio editing tips, how your brain processes music, discovering your original sound, the evolution of Ableton Live, and other topics.
Craig is an internationally recognized engineer, educator, and music technologist. He's authored over 35 books, mastered hundreds of tracks, played Carnegie Hall, written for magazines like Guitar Player, Keyboard, Sound on Sound, Electronic Musician, Pro Sound News, Mix. He's consulted leading companies like Gibson, Microsoft, Steinberg, Roland, Acoustica, E-Mu, Peavey, Alesis, Akai Professional, Native Instruments, Cakewalk, Ableton, Avid, and dozens more.
Click here to watch Dan's Free Mixing Webinar mentioned in the episode.
Join the Live Producers Online membership to get ongoing help on your Ableton projects with Dan Giffin
Follow Craig Anderton at the links below:
Listen to Craig's My Butterfly track mentioned in the episode with tempo changes
#32 - Streaming Royalties in The Digital Age w/ Bobby Owsinski
30 juli 2019 |
51 min
Listen as Dan and Bobby discuss online music streaming, and things artists should do to get paid and protect their music.
Bobby Owsinski is an author, mixing engineer, producer and songwriter. His credits include working with artists like The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and many others.
Follow Bobby on his website at: http://bobbyowsinski.com/
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.soundexchange.com/
http://nmpa.org/ (national music publishers association)
distrokid.com (recommended music distributor)
Don't own Ableton Live yet? Purchase it at a discount here:
https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton/
New to producing music? Check out these courses
#31 - You Suck At Producing - Interview with Underbelly
1 juli 2019 |
43 min
In this episode, Dan and Underbelly (Tim) discuss collaborating with other producers, workflows for creating tracks, sampling practices, and more. Underbelly is a well-known producer and educator, and runs the successful YouTube channel and website You Suck At Producing.
Tim has created Ableton Live tutorials for DJ Tech Tools, Earmark, Pyramid, and collaborated with respected artists like Lido, Tchami, Keys N Krates, Giraffage, and many others.
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MUSIC:
Brotherhood of Superstars - (Music Video)
SOCIAL:
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#30 - Working With Clients In The Studio w/ Cliff Goldmacher
17 juni 2019 |
35 min
In this episode, Cliff Goldmacher shares tips for producers working with clients in the studio. Listen as he shares insights on dealing with new clients, managing expectations with money, signing contracts, selling songs to music libraries, and more.
About Cliff Goldmacher:
Cliff is a songwriter, music producer, and educator. He’s played and produced on thousands of recordings and album projects for major and independent publishers and labels. He has also taught workshops for music rights organizations like BMI, ASCAP and presented about songwriting for TEDx.
Download Cliff's worksheet; A Dozen Fixes to Instantly Improve Your Songs
https://se295.infusionsoft.com/app/form/homepage-songwriting-tip-sheet
Visit Cliff's website:
https://www.cliffgoldmacher.com/
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#29 - Producing and Performing with SUBPAC
7 juni 2019 |
33 min
In this episode, Dan and Graham Plant discuss how SUBPAC is solving bass and low-frequency issues for producers, engineers, and performing artists.
SUBPAC has become a staple in the professional music industry, providing advanced technology solutions. Graham Plant is Head of Sales and Partnerships team at SUBPAC, with year of professional experience in DJing, Tour Management, Artist Relations, and more.
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Use discount code "liveproducers" for 15% off SUBPAC products
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#28 - (Part 2) The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production w/ Jason Timothy
3 juni 2019 |
35 min
In this 2 part episode, Dan and Jason Timothy continue to discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music.
Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and is the author of the best seller book Music Habits: The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production
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https:/musicsoftwaretraining.com
➡Free 29 Video Ableton Essentials Course Click Below:
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➡The Mental Game Of Electronic Music Production book:
➡Ableton & Music Habits:
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#27 - The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production w/ Jason Timothy
27 maj 2019 |
41 min
In this episode, Dan and Jason Timothy discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music. Listen as Jason shares insights from his book - Music Habits: The Mental Game of Music Production
Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and is the author of the best seller book Music Habits: The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production
Follow Jason Timothy at the links below:
https:/musicsoftwaretraining.com
➡Free 29 Video Ableton Essentials Course Click Below:
https://m.me/210489152303626?ref=w301...
➡The Mental Game Of Electronic Music Production book:
➡Ableton & Music Habits:
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#26 - Songwriting and Insights with Erin Barra
6 maj 2019 |
40 min
In this episode, Erin Barra shares her advice on best practices for songwriting, overcoming obstacles making music, and other insights.
Erin is a music technologist, songwriter, and Professor at Boston's Berklee College of Music. She is also the Founder of Beats By Girlz, a educational group training young female artists.
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https://www.facebook.com/erinbarramusic/
https://www.instagram.com/erinbarra/
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#25 - 10 Ways To Stay Inspired Producing Music
25 april 2019 |
18 min
In this episode, Dan Giffin shares his own personal tips and best practices to stay inspired while producing music.
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#24 - Behind The Creative Process with I AM SNOW ANGEL
14 april 2019 |
47 min
In this episode, Dan and Julie Kathryn (I AM SNOW ANGEL) discuss a variety of things, including her creative process producing the new album MOTHERSHIP in Ableton Live, as well as her live performance setup, and more.
Julie Kathryn is a NYC based dream-pop artist with credits as a sound designer for Ableton and Splice. She has worked alongside Hans Zimmer and been featured in Music Tech Magazine, Tape Op Magazine, and is the co-founder of Female Frequency, a collective for female music producers.
Stay connected with I AM SNOW ANGEL (Julie) at the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/iamsnowangel/
https://www.instagram.com/i_am_snowangel/
https://twitter.com/I_Am_SnowAngel
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#23 - Ableton Live 10.1 Features & Development Process w/ Simon Hayes
3 april 2019 |
41 min
In this episode, the Product Owner of Ableton Live - Simon Hayes discusses new updates in Ableton Live 10.1, as well as stories behind the scenes working with Ableton’s team of developers.
Simon is the Product owner for Ableton Live, with the task of overseeing the development team to release new updates. He also produces under the artist name Swarm Intelligence, and is a master of all things Ableton Live.
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#22 - Marketing Tips for DIY Artists w/ Kevin Breuner
17 mars 2019 |
43 min
In this episode, Dan and Kevin discuss digital music distribution, as well as tools and strategies for DIY artists to market themselves. Kevin Breuner is the Marketing Director of CD Baby, one of the largest music distribution companies in the world. He’s also in the band Smalltown Poets, which has received multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations.
Kevin also hosts the DIY Musician Podcast, teaching artists best practices to promote themselves and grow their careers as artists in the music industry.
Mentioned in this episode...
Follow these links to connect with Kevin and CDbaby
https://www.instagram.com/kbreuner/
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#21 - Interview with Isotonik Studios Founder - Darren E Cowley
3 mars 2019 |
48 min
Listen as Dan Giffin and Darren Cowley discuss music tech with Ableton Live, Max For Live, and new software developments with Isotonik Studios.
Darren is the Founder of Isotonik Studios, a collective of developers that create innovative devices and tools for music producers. Isotonik has released some of today’s most popular and useful software tools that open new possibilities related to MIDI controller scripts, workflows inside Ableton, and all things music production.
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#20 - Interview with Sonic Bloom Founder - Madeleine Bloom
9 februari 2019 |
46 min
In this episode, Dan and Madeleine Bloom discuss a variety of topics including mixing concepts, new Ableton Live Beta 10.1 features, production tools, and other things.
Madeleine Bloom is an Ableton Live expert and former tech support for Ableton. She founded the website Sonic Bloom, which provides a variety of content and training for Ableton Live producers. She also produces organic electronica music under her own name Madeleine Bloom with an interesting blend of classical instruments, field recordings, and intricate melodies…
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https://sonicbloom.net/
http://madeleinebloom.com/
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#19 - Inside The Song & Promotion with Sara Simms
21 januari 2019 |
34 min
In this podcast episode, Sara Simms shares her production process behind her new single “Fading” ft. DESIIRE as well as music promotion tips for DJ’s and producers.
Sara is an innovative musician, DJ, turntablist and electronic music producer. She’s also the Communications Manager for Mixed In Key, and founded her own label Simmetry Sounds. Sara has worked on projects with music brands like Arturia, Casio, Fender, Genelec, Pioneer DJ, Moog, Native Instruments and Roland. She has also played sets for Allen and Heath at the Amsterdam Dance Event, Ultra Music Festival, and other large events.
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#18 - Live Show Design & Music Industry Myths with Laura Escudé
9 januari 2019 |
36 min
In this episode, we interview Laura Escudé. Laura is the world’s first Ableton Live Certified Trainer, as well as an artist, instrumentalist, and live show designer with a deep understanding of complex technology. Laura’s credits include working with Kanye West, Jay Z, Herbie Hancock, Miguel, Bon Iver, Porter Robinson, Silversun Pickups, Iggy Azalea, and many others.
Listen as Laura and Dan discuss myths about the music industry, live music programming, and her professional experience performing using Ableton Live with today’s top industry artists.
Laura is also the CEO and Founder of Electronic Creatives, a team of music programmers and show designers who implement cutting edge solutions for live music performances.
Links and Info about Laura mentioned in this episode:
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#17 - Creative Producing & Insights with Andrew Huang
27 december 2018 |
40 min
Andrew Huang is a Toronto-based music and video producer, with over 2,000 released songs in a variety of genres. He’s well-known for sampling everyday objects in his music productions, such as Legos and Chocolate bars. Andrew is also famous for his entertaining YouTube videos, streaming over 190 million video views and over 1.4 million subscribers.
In this episode, Dan and Andrew discuss a variety of topics, including workflows for producing music from scratch, Andrew’s creative process with sampling audio, favorite 3rd party plugins, and much more.
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#16 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - Audio Effects with AfroDJMac
26 november 2018 |
50 min
In this episode, listen to tips and tricks using Ableton’s Audio Effects with Brian Funk (AfroDJMac) and Dan Giffin. We'll review variety of ways to use Live's Audio effects and other tools for producing music. Our special guest AfroDJMac shares lots of tips using Max for Live and other Audio Effects.
Brian has produced hundreds of Ableton Live and music production video tutorials, sample packs, and songs that are available for download on his website below. Follow him on social and check out his Music Production Podcast...
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#15 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - MIDI Effects
19 oktober 2018 |
28 min
In this episode, listen to tips and tricks using Ableton’s MIDI Effects with Dan Giffin and Ben Spilker. We review variety of ways to use Live's MIDI effects and other tools mentioned in this podcast for producing music.
Members of LiveProducersOnline.com can watch the screen-recorded video of this episode in Ableton Live, and follow along with Dan and Ben’s tips mentioned.
DEVICES MENTIONED:
MIDI Quantizer (Max for Live device) http://www.sidebrain.net/real-time-midi-quantizer/
Orchestral Companion plugin - Sonivox https://sonivoxmi.com/products/details/orchestral-companion-strings
Max for Live blog article by Live Producers Online https://liveproducersonline.com/our-favorite-max-for-live-devices/
Ableton MIDI Effects mentioned: Arppegiator Scale Chord Pitch Random Velocity
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#14 - Production Workflow & Insights with Gardner Beson
3 augusti 2018 |
33 min
In this episode, we interview Gardner Beson, the famous YouTuber and music production mentor. Listen as he shares insights on production workflow, the psychology behind creating great tracks, and lots more. Gardner has been steadily producing and releasing tutorials through YouTube on how to create famous artists’ styles; as well as videos which share tips, tricks, and knowledge gained from a music industry lifestyle.
Whether it’s analyzing Bassnectar’s song formulas or giving insight on Rich Chigga’s flow and style; GARDNSOUND does it all with his entertaining and fun-loving personality. Gardner now teaches with Live Producers Online, a social community of Ableton Live producers connecting you to the pro's to learn today's music production.
Connect with Gardner at the links below....
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#13 - Finding Success in Today's Electronic Music Scene with Mikas Anguelov
12 juli 2018 |
30 min
In this episode, we interview Mikas Anguelov, an internationally recognized producer, engineer, and Founder of WeMakeDanceMusic.com. Listen as Dan and Mikas discuss what it looks like to work with a record label, how to be successful in today's electronic music scene as a producer, and much more.
Mikas founded Progressive Grooves Records, a label that promotes hundreds of electronic music artists from around the world. He is an expert in music licensing with hundreds of tracks hitting the charts in the electronic dance scene globally. His website WeMakeDanceMusic.com has helped thousands of producers buy and sell projects in a marketplace in a variety of genres of music. Ableton Live users can buy and sell their completed project files, and download finished projects to remix and release as their own.
Learn more and connect with Mikas below...
http://liveproducersonline.com/abletontemplates
https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/
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#12 - Live Performance & Production with Christian Thomas
23 juni 2018 |
36 min
In this episode, Dan Giffin and Christian Thomas discuss a variety of tips and tricks for bands taking their music from studio to stage with Ableton Live. Christian Thomas is a Nashville-based musician, producer, instructor and consultant. He is the owner of LiveStems.com, a music performance consulting company specializing in track playback solutions with a client roster that includes many of today's top artists. Christian has been an Ableton Live user since 2002 and has been actively providing instruction for nearly two decades. In this episode Christian shares some of the following tools and apps he uses including: * Lemur and Touch OSC - Professional apps for MIDI and OSC mapping to control Ableton * DMXIS controller - Great for controlling MIDI lighting movements. Can be used as a VST in the DAW.
Learn more about Christian Thomas and his company:
http://realtimehandmotion.com/
https://soundcloud.com/real-time-hand-motion
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#11 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny Wyatt
25 maj 2018 |
41 min
In this episode we're joined by Danny Wyatt, a multi-Platinum, Grammy and Emmy nominated audio engineer. His credits include Ultra Records and working with artists such as Old Dirty Bastard, Norah Jones, and many more. Danny is one of the most influential mixing and mastering engineers and instructors today. In the last decade he taught over 1,000 producers and audio engineers how to mix and master modern styles of music in a variety of genres, and currently runs the online academy NextLevelSound.com.
Listen as Dan and Danny discuss a variety of topics on producing music, mixing & mastering practices, and using today's modern software to get results while working in a home studio. Join the growing community of Ableton Live producers at LiveProducersOnline.com and access unlimited courses, webinars, downloads, and more to take your music to the next level!
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#10 - Founder of Loop Community -Matt McCoy
7 mars 2018 |
31 min
In this episode we interview the Founder of Loop Community, Matt McCoy. Listen as Matt shares his insights on performing with Ableton Live, and the development of Loop Community's products including Prime, Looptimus, and MultiTracks.
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#9 - Interview with Moldover (Godfather of Controllerism)
21 februari 2018 |
34 min
Moldover is internationally recognized as a custom MIDI controller genius, giving him the title as the “Godfather of Controllerism”. He has worked with the music industry’s most well-known artists developing live MIDI configurations and was an early adopter of Ableton Live since version 1. In this episode, Dan Giffin talks with Moldover about his musical journey, MIDI customizations, Max for Live, and his live performance setup with Ableton Live.
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#8 - Interview with Ableton Brand Manager -Thomas Faulds
6 februari 2018 |
28 min
Ableton Manager Thomas Faulds shares insights and features with the release of Ableton Live 10. Hear about his journey becoming the Territory Manager for the Midwest of the United States, as we also discuss other topics relating to Ableton Live.
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#7 - The Push 2 MIDI Controller
25 januari 2018 |
22 min
In this episode our special guest Ben Spilker discusses what makes the Push 2 MIDI controller by Ableton a powerful tool for music production and performance. Ben is a MIDI genius with years of experience using the Push 1 and Push 2 Controllers, and has been Beta testing them with Ableton Live 10.
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#6 - Ableton Live 10 Release & Details
18 januari 2018 |
5 min
In this brief episode, Dan Giffin discusses the new Ableton Live 10 release date for February 6th, 2018 and shares about upgrade options for new and existing Live users.
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#5 - Reviewing New Ableton Live 10 Updates
19 december 2017 |
20 min
Producer and Ableton Live 10 Beta tester Dan Giffin shares many of the new detailed updates with Ableton Live 10.
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#4 - Comparing Today’s Professional DAW's
6 december 2017 |
5 min
In this episode, I’ll briefly compare some of today’s pro audio software- Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Ableton Live.
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#3 - Creating a Vocal Chain
29 november 2017 |
10 min
In this 2 part episode we’ll discuss how to create a basic vocal chain using Ableton Live’s audio effects!
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#2 - Ableton Live 10 & Black Friday
24 november 2017 |
2 min
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽 Here’s a short episode about what to expect with Ableton Live 10 & my favorite Black Friday deals for 2017.
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#1 - Welcome to this station!
23 november 2017 |
3 min
Hey, I'm Dan Giffin. I started this podcast to help you grow new skills and braincells using Ableton Live while connecting you to today's industry experts using Live. You can stay connected with me and future happenings at the following links.
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