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Ableton Music Producer Podcast#186 - Big Nut Chuck (Kyral x Banko): Sound Design, Mixing & SquirrelsIn this episode, Collin Burdick (Big Nut Chuck / Kyral x Banko) shares sound design workflows, producer practices to consider, and more. Dan and Collin also explore music royalties and publishing rights, mixing & mastering techniques, sidechaining tips, and insights for DIY artists.Big Nut Chuck is a Denver-based producer known for his intricate bass-driven sound design. Formerly half of the duo Kyral x Banko, he’s performed at major festivals across the U.S. and released music on several labels including Wakaan. A classically trained saxophonist and clarinetist, Collin blends technical know-how with playful branding—cent...
2025-07-151h 24Ableton Music Producer Podcast#182 - Ableton Live 12.2 Updates w/ Brian FunkDan Giffin and Brian Funk talk about new features in Ableton Live 12.2, including browser upgrades, bounce in place, Auto Filter updates, Expressive Chords, etc, and the growing role of AI in music production and education. Watch the video to follow along as they chat about these updates. 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. Sounds from Brian’s Ableton Live Packs are used by producers all over the world. He's also the author of The 5-Mi...
2025-04-2959 min
Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#181: Can AI Really Revolutionise Music Production? Music Industry Insights and Tips with Dan GiffinIn episode 181 of Inside The Mix, I’m joined by Ableton Live expert and music production mentor Dan Giffin to discuss the key elements that take a producer from hobbyist to professional. We dive into the emotional side of mixing, the power of mentorship, and how evolving technology—including AI—is shaping the future of music creation. Whether you're perfecting your productions or preparing for a live music performance, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your workflow.What You'll Learn:How Ableton Live can be used for live per...
2025-02-1146 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#176 - Ableton Event Recap with Alberto ChapaIn this episode, Alberto and Dan chat about the 2024 Ableton event at Ableton's U.S. headquarters, and many of the fun stories and learning experiences from it.
Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role working at 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, C...
2024-12-171h 01Ableton Music Producer Podcast#175 - dnksausIn this episode, dnksaus shares unconventional production workflows and creative uses for stock effects, building custom Max devices, and drawing inspiration from limitations. Dnksaus discusses his go-to tools like EQ8, Multiband Dynamics, the Chain Selector, emphasizing experimentation and breaking traditional production norms. The conversation also covers social media's influence on artists, and discovering your own unique sound. Dan also shares about Abe, the smart Ableton AI Chatbot. Dnksaus (Carter) is a Portland-based producer, Max for Live developer, and sound designer known for his innovative Ableton tutorials and custom devices. He earns through selling Ableton racks, Max de...
2024-12-1155 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#172 - Live 12.1 Updates w/ SidebrainIn 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. Follow Sidebrain Below:https://sidebrain.nethttps://www.instagram.com/sidebrainhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sidebrainhttps://x.com/sidebrainhttps://www.facebook.com/SideBrainSPONSORED B...
2024-10-221h 09Ableton Music Producer Podcast#164 - James Patrick (Slam Academy)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...
2024-05-211h 10Ableton Music Producer Podcast#160 - Jesse TerryIn 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 fu...
2024-04-021h 07Ableton Music Producer Podcast#157 - Parris FlemingIn 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...
2024-02-2758 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#156 - Diastrata (formerly RECESS)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 s...
2024-02-151h 07Ableton Music Producer Podcast#154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian FunkIn 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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2024-01-031h 21Ableton Music Producer Podcast#148 - Drum & LaceIn 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.
2023-11-071h 01Ableton Music Producer Podcast#138 - Podcast Highlights - PART 7Listen 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 p...
2023-07-1847 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#137 - Will DoggettIn 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...
2023-06-131h 14Ableton Music Producer Podcast#136 - Orville Kline & Push 3 ReviewIn 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...
2023-05-2342 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#135 - Ableton Live Tips & TricksIn 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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10 Return Track Tricks You Should Know:
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2023-04-2520 min
Ableton Music Producer Podcast#128 - Podcast Highlights - PART 6Listen 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.
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#51 - Programming Shows & Hardware Solutions w/ Steve Primo
In this episode, Steve Primo dives...
2022-12-201h 27Ableton Music Producer Podcast#125 - Podcast Highlights - PART 5Listen 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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2022-10-1850 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#120 - Ableton Packs To ConsiderIn 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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2022-07-1932 min
Ableton Music Producer Podcast#115 - Podcast Highlights - PART 4Listen 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...
2022-04-1952 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#113 - Max WildMax 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 t...
2022-03-2255 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#112 - Richard GrahamRichard 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 u...
2022-03-0856 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#111 - YoungrDario 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 lo...
2022-03-0152 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#108 - Sidecar Tommy (Beats Antique)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.
2022-02-081h 43Ableton Music Producer Podcast#107 - Podcast Highlights - PART 3In 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 aut...
2022-01-2550 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#105 - Ambrus DeakAmbrus 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 th...
2022-01-041h 12Ableton Music Producer Podcast#104 - Happy Holidays; Free GiftsIn 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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2021-12-2107 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#100 - 100 Ableton Live TipsIn 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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2021-11-1633 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#98 In The Studio w/ Zach Montoya (Syence)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...
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Ableton Music Producer Podcast#96 - Music Tech & Insights w/ DaedelusIn 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 be...
2021-10-121h 03Ableton Music Producer Podcast#94 - Max For Live Tools: Ableton Certified Trainer SeriesDuring 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 Ma...
2021-09-211h 01Ableton Music Producer Podcast#91 - Mixing Tips: Ableton Certified Trainer SeriesIn 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...
2021-08-241h 06Ableton Music Producer Podcast#89 - In The Studio w/ Ali StoneAli 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...
2021-08-101h 02Ableton Music Producer Podcast#88 - Creative Confidence & Workflows For Finishing Tracks w/ LNALiina “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 t...
2021-08-031h 06Ableton Music Producer Podcast#87 - Intuitive Music Production & Live Performance w/ JlinJlin 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 Po...
2021-07-2056 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#86 - Podcast Highlights - PART 2In 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 A...
2021-06-2936 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#85 - In The Studio w/ BOTIn 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...
2021-06-221h 02Ableton Music Producer Podcast#84 - Mastering The Flow State w/ DiViNCiIn 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 & s...
2021-06-0859 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#83 - Production, Performance & Education w/ Claire Marie LimClaire 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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2021-06-0159 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#82 - Podcast Highlights - PART 1In 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 T...
2021-05-2531 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#71 - Live 11 New Features w/ Brian FunkIn 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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2021-01-191h 28Ableton Music Producer Podcast#69 - Running A Livestream Music Fest w/ CitySound IndyIn 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...
2020-12-1556 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#68 - Behind The Scenes w/ LegwurkIn 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.
Check out Legwurk's Instagram, Spotify, Youtube, a...
2020-12-0125 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#66 - The Future of MIDI 2.0 w/ Brett Porter & MoldoverIn 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 m...
2020-11-0340 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#64 - Guitar Production & Music Workflow w/ CloudchordIn 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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2020-10-0638 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#62 - Home Studio Gear & Software Reviews w/ SanjayIn 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.
Follow Sanjay at the following links:
Website: https://sanjayc.com/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/SanjayC
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2020-09-0854 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#61 - Ableton Live Mixing Tips: The PERCSIn 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.
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This episode is sponsored by Melodics. It's an app that helps you build your skills & confidence on the MI...
2020-08-2537 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#59 - Vocal Production & Music Workflow w/ DresageIn 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...
2020-07-3049 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#58 - Producing Music for Video Games w/ Elliot CallighanIn 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...
2020-07-1437 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#57 - Producing Experimental Bass Music w/ AHEEIn 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.c...
2020-06-3045 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#55 - Behind the Music w/ Bad SnacksIn 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
2020-06-0845 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#54 - Interview with iZotope's CTO Jonathan BaileyIn 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.
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2020-05-1833 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#53 - Mixing and Mastering w/ Matty HarrisIn 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.
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https://www.facebook.com/Matty-Harris-176497775700233/
2020-05-0600 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#52 - Producing Music for Film & Commercial w/ Tommy ZeeIn 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...
2020-04-261h 04Ableton Music Producer Podcast#51 - Programming Shows & Hardware Solutions w/ Steve PrimoIn 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.
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http://www.savantplayback.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SAVANTPLAYBACK/
https://www.ins...
2020-04-131h 28Ableton Music Producer Podcast#50 - Marketing Tips for Independent Artists w/ CircaIn 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.
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2020-04-0553 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#49 - What Artists Can Be Doing Right Now During COVID-19It'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.
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2020-03-1814 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#48 - Music Production & Live Performance w/ DaizaIn 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.
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2020-03-0949 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#47 - Making Music Using Machine Learning with J.J. BurredIn 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...
2020-02-2543 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#46 - Vintage Microphones & Adventure Recording w/ Sylvia MassyIn 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.
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https://m...
2020-02-1031 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#45 - Hacking Ableton Live & Music Production w/ AzukiIn 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.
Sta...
2020-01-2746 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#44 - Playback Engineering w/ Electronic Creatives TeamIn 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.
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2020-01-1342 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#42 - The 12 Days Of Christmas & My Favorite Plugins of 2019In 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.
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2019-12-2423 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#41 - Behind the Music w/ KermodeIn 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.co...
2019-12-1654 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#39 - Ableton Tips & Tricks (Episode 1)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
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2019-11-2021 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#38 - How To Make It In The New Music Business w/ Ari HerstandIn 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.
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2019-10-3036 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#37 - Music Production & Performance w/ KYOSIIn 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:
kyosimusic.com
...
2019-10-1237 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#36 - Playback Engineering & Live Performance w/ Peter DyerIn 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.peterd...
2019-09-2737 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#35 - Production & Live Performance with BINKBEATSListen 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.
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2019-09-1250 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#33 - Songwriting Workflow/ Music Psychology w/ Craig AndertonListen 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 Ins...
2019-08-0856 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#32 - Streaming Royalties in The Digital Age w/ Bobby OwsinskiListen 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 (re...
2019-07-3051 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#31 - You Suck At Producing - Interview with UnderbellyIn 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.
Follow Underbelly at the links below...
MUSIC:
Brotherhood of Superstars - (Music Video)
Tracks Fo...
2019-07-0143 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#29 - Producing and Performing with SUBPACIn 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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2019-06-0732 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#28 - (Part 2) The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production w/ Jason TimothyIn 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
Follow Jason Timothy at the links below:
https:/musicsoftwaretraining.com
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2019-06-0334 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#27 - The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production w/ Jason TimothyIn 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
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2019-05-2741 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#26 - Songwriting and Insights with Erin BarraIn 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/
http://www.mammabarra.com
https://twitter.com/ErinBarra
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2019-05-0639 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#25 - 10 Ways To Stay Inspired Producing MusicIn this episode, Dan Giffin shares his own personal tips and best practices to stay inspired while producing music.
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2019-04-2518 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#24 - Behind The Creative Process with I AM SNOW ANGELIn 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 SN...
2019-04-1446 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#23 - Ableton Live 10.1 Features & Development Process w/ Simon HayesIn 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.
Stay connected with Simon at the links below:
Facebook (Swarm Intelligence)
Website
Instagram
...
2019-04-0340 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#22 - Marketing Tips for DIY Artists w/ Kevin BreunerIn 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.
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2019-03-1743 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#21 - Interview with Isotonik Studios Founder - Darren E CowleyListen 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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isotonikstudios.com
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2019-03-0347 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#20 - Interview with Sonic Bloom Founder - Madeleine BloomIn 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/
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2019-02-0945 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#19 - Inside The Song & Promotion with Sara SimmsIn 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 la...
2019-01-2133 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#18 - Live Show Design & Music Industry Myths with Laura EscudéIn 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...
2019-01-0936 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#17 - Creative Producing & Insights with Andrew HuangAndrew 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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Andre...
2018-12-2740 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#16 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - Audio Effects with AfroDJMacIn 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...
afrodjmac.com/blog
afrodjmac.com/podca...
2018-11-2649 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#15 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - MIDI EffectsIn 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...
2018-10-1928 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#13 - Finding Success in Today's Electronic Music Scene with Mikas AnguelovIn 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 s...
2018-07-1230 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#12 - Live Performance & Production with Christian ThomasIn 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...
2018-06-2336 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#11 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny WyattIn 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 m...
2018-05-2540 min
Ableton Music Producer Podcast#10 - Founder of Loop Community -Matt McCoyIn 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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2018-03-0730 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#9 - Interview with Moldover (Godfather of Controllerism)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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2018-02-2133 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#8 - Interview with Ableton Brand Manager -Thomas FauldsAbleton 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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2018-02-0627 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#7 - The Push 2 MIDI ControllerIn 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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2018-01-2521 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#6 - Ableton Live 10 Release & DetailsIn 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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2018-01-1804 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#5 - Reviewing New Ableton Live 10 UpdatesProducer and Ableton Live 10 Beta tester Dan Giffin shares many of the new detailed updates with Ableton Live 10.
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2017-12-1919 minAbleton Music Producer Podcast#4 - Comparing Today’s Professional DAW'sIn 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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2017-12-0604 min