Ableton Music Producer Podcast (Dan Giffin)
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| 14 Apr 2019 | #24 - Behind The Creative Process with I AM SNOW ANGEL | 00:46:32 | |
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 Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | #118 - Maddy O'Neal | 01:04:06 | |
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. Follow Maddy O’Neal below: youtube.com/channel/UC_HsSsRYre87Wq7SKjPwyVA Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Purchase the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join the Discord community: | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | #173 - Grabbitz | 00:52:40 | |
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. Follow Grabbitz Below: https://grabbitzmusic.com/inthedark SPONSORED BY ADAM AUDIO: Adam Audio is a leader in pro audio monitoring from Berlin. Celebrating over 25 years of excellence, ADAM Audio introduces two new products for home studios: the H200 closed-back headphones with 40mm PEEK drivers and low impedance, and the new D3V active desktop monitors, featuring AMT tweeters and USB-C connectivity. Discover more at:https://www.adam-audio.com SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a healthy productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the negative side effects like many other energy products. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms and matcha to give you natural, sustained energy. Use discount code ABLETONMUSIC for 48% off at: https://magicmind.com/ABLETONMUSIC Try the new Ableton AI Chatbot (ABE) for free:
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| 06 May 2020 | #53 - Mixing and Mastering w/ Matty Harris | 01:00:00 | |
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/ TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo Check out Dan Giffin’s Project Philia: (Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do) | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | #101 - In The Studio w/ Kaite Watson | 00:55:26 | |
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. Follow Kaite Below: Mentioned In This Episode: AHEE’s video: Gain Staging Like Skrillex Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with other Ableton nerds: Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 16 Dec 2019 | #41 - Behind the Music w/ Kermode | 00:54:42 | |
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 Join Dan Giffin's membership. Grow your Ableton Live skills and get personal help on your projects: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | #48 - Music Production & Live Performance w/ Daiza | 00:49:33 | |
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: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton/ Join the Live Producers Membership and access all Ableton courses, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions with Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | #125 - Podcast Highlights - PART 5 | 00:50:24 | |
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 Follow below: #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. Follow below: #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. Follow below: #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. Follow below: #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. Follow below: Episode sponsored by Genki. Wave is a ring that allows you to control sound, shape effects, and send commands using the motion of your hand. Use the discount code liveproducers and get 20% off this incredibly versatile tool to automate your music workflow. Visit the link below: Genkiinstruments.com/products/wave | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | #141 - Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) | 01:02:00 | |
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. Follow Nick Below: www.madeofoak.com Loopy Pro is a new live-performance DAW and looper which lets you easily build ANY kind of setup. You get unlimited loops and one-shot clips, a fully capable mixer, support for multi-channel USB soundcards, and deep plugin support with inserts, sends and instruments. Join many other professional artists and download the free trial! FREE TRIAL HERE: www.loopypro.com Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: | |||
| 26 Nov 2018 | #16 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - Audio Effects with AfroDJMac | 00:49:46 | |
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... Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 06 Feb 2018 | #8 - Interview with Ableton Brand Manager -Thomas Faulds | 00:27:51 | |
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. Join the Live Producers membership to access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 06 Dec 2017 | #4 - Comparing Today’s Professional DAW's | 00:04:59 | |
In this episode, I’ll briefly compare some of today’s pro audio software- Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Ableton Live. Join the Live Producers membership and access:
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| 09 Mar 2021 | #74 - Creating an Album & Live Performance w/ Gordi | 00:57:23 | |
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. Follow Gordi at the following links: Get authentic guitar sounds of vintage & modern amps, cabs, mics, and effects with the Helix Native Plugin by Line 6 at Line6.com Improve your skills practicing on your MIDI controllers or electric drum kit with Melodics.com Join the Ableton Live training membership and grow your production skills at LiveProducersOnline.com Purchase Ableton Live and get a discount at LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton | |||
| 25 Jan 2018 | #7 - The Push 2 MIDI Controller | 00:21:57 | |
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. Join the Live Producers membership and access:
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| 21 May 2024 | #164 - James Patrick (Slam Academy) | 01:10:35 | |
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. Follow JP Below: www.facebook.com/jamespatrickmusic www.instagram.com/jamespatrick_music www.facebook.com/slamacademyarts www.instagram.com/slamacademy www.youtube.com/slamacademyarts SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the anxiety of chugging coffee or any other energy products out there that are bad for you. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and matcha. Use discount code for 20% off: ABLETONMUSIC www.magicmind.com/ableton Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | #156 - Diastrata (formerly RECESS) | 01:07:45 | |
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. www.facebook.com/drewbirchmusic
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| 21 Feb 2018 | #9 - Interview with Moldover (Godfather of Controllerism) | 00:33:43 | |
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. Join the Live Producers membership to access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 01 Jan 2020 | #43 - 2020 Vision: Reach Your Potential This Year | 00:16:35 | |
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 | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | #96 - Music Tech & Insights w/ Daedelus | 01:03:22 | |
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. Follow Daedelus: Episode Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at: Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live https://www.liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new episodes, Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 25 Apr 2019 | #25 - 10 Ways To Stay Inspired Producing Music | 00:18:26 | |
In this episode, Dan Giffin shares his own personal tips and best practices to stay inspired while producing music. See upcoming/ previous webinars: https://liveproducersonline.com/webinars/
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| 26 Nov 2024 | #174 - SoDown | 01:00:59 | |
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. Follow SoDown Below: https://www.instagram.com/sodownbassmusic https://www.facebook.com/sodownbassmusic https://x.com/SoDownBassMusic SPONSORED BY AUDIENT: Experience a new level of recording with EVO audio interfaces, featuring the revolutionary Motion UI control system and Smartgain technology. Designed to make recording easier than ever, EVO delivers award-winning preamps and advanced converters for a professional sound. With its vibrant full-color LCD screen, you'll have total control over every detail of your session. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/48iH47k SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a healthy productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the negative side effects like many other energy products. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms and matcha to give you natural, sustained energy. Use discount code ABLETONMUSIC for 48% off at: https://magicmind.com/ABLETONMUSIC TRY THE ABLETON AI CHATBOT: Get answers from the podcast, get step by step help producing, improve your sound design, and learn faster using Ableton Live. Chat free for 3 days: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans JOIN NEWSLETTER: Get free Ableton content + early episode access: | |||
| 09 Feb 2019 | #20 - Interview with Sonic Bloom Founder - Madeleine Bloom | 00:45:58 | |
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… Follow Madeleine at the links below: https://sonicbloom.net/ Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | #58 - Producing Music for Video Games w/ Elliot Callighan | 00:37:03 | |
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 Purchase Ableton Live at a discount: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Stay updated on the latest episodes and Ableton training with the e-newsletter: https://liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Join the Ableton Live membership and reach your goals producing music from studio to stage: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans | |||
| 23 May 2023 | #136 - Orville Kline & Push 3 Review | 00:42:14 | |
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. Follow Orville Below: www.OrvilleKline.com www.instagram.com/orvillekline www.facebook.com/OrvilleKlineIsSRTB www.facebook.com/PnCDjs www.ableton.com/en/certified-training/orville-kline www.soundcloud.com/orvillekline Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 12 Jul 2018 | #13 - Finding Success in Today's Electronic Music Scene with Mikas Anguelov | 00:30:27 | |
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/ mikas@wemakedancemusic.com Join the Live Producers membership to access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | #139 - ROCAsound | 01:42:48 | |
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... Follow ROCAsound below: www.instagram.com/rocasound www.rocasound.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Arocha_Morton Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | #124 - Jules Jenssen | 01:52:10 | |
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. Follow Jules Below: Episode Sponsored by Vochlea: Dubler 2 transforms your voice into a real-time MIDI controller, allowing you to write music at the speed of thought. If you can sing it, beatbox it, hum it, or whistle it— now you can play it. Dubler works with all DAWs and you have the option to purchase The Dubler Studio Kit 2 which provides everything you need to vocally translate your musical ideas into reality, in one box. The kit comes with Dubler 2 software, a custom USB microphone, and alternatively you can purchase the software only version of Dubler 2 and you can calibrate your preferred microphone. Click Here To Learn More on Vochlea.com Save 10% with the code: liveproducersonline Join the newsletter: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Join Discord: | |||
| 17 Mar 2019 | #22 - Marketing Tips for DIY Artists w/ Kevin Breuner | 00:43:26 | |
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/ Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 04 Feb 2025 | #178 - Christian Kleine | 00:51:58 | |
In this episode Christian Kleine, an original member of Ableton, shares about the early days of the company and the evolution of Live. He details the development of features like MIDI implementation, Max for Live, and shares his involvement in creating instruments and effects like Meld, LFO, Echo, and more. Christian also talks about his music production process and the balance between technical work and artistic expression.
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| 03 Nov 2020 | #66 - The Future of MIDI 2.0 w/ Brett Porter & Moldover | 00:40:29 | |
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. Follow Matt and Brett at the following links: Join the Ableton Training membership with Dan | |||
| 05 Apr 2020 | #50 - Marketing Tips for Independent Artists w/ Circa | 00:53:38 | |
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: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ Subscribe to Live Producers Online - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ (Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do) | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | #85 - In The Studio w/ BOT | 01:02:57 | |
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. Follow BOT at the links below: Get a major discount purchasing Ableton Live Software: Liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Apply for Dan Giffin's Ableton Masterclass: | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | #108 - Sidecar Tommy (Beats Antique) | 01:43:53 | |
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. Follow Tommy Below: Facebook.com/sidecar.tommy.beats Twitter & Instagram: @sidecartommy Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter. Be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | EP 142 - Josh Spoon | 01:16:40 | |
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. Follow Josh Below: Loopy Pro is a new live-performance DAW and looper which lets you easily build ANY kind of setup. You get unlimited loops and one-shot clips, a fully capable mixer, support for multi-channel USB soundcards, and deep plugin support with inserts, sends and instruments. Join many other professional artists and download the free trial! FREE TRIAL: www.loopypro.com Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes) | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | #149 - Morgan Page | 01:14:34 | |
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. Episode recorded at KMG Life Studios Follow Morgan Page Below: Join Podcast Newsletter: | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | #132 - COPYCATT | 01:12:06 | |
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. Follow COPYCATT below: https://soundcloud.com/itscopycatt https://instagram.com/itscopycatt https://facebook.com/itscopycatt https://twitter.com/itscopycatt Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 21 Jan 2019 | #19 - Inside The Song & Promotion with Sara Simms | 00:33:45 | |
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. Follow Sara at the links below! Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | #128 - Podcast Highlights - PART 6 | 01:27:55 | |
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. https://mixandmastermysong.com #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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangbailey #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. https://linktr.ee/lilbadsnacks #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. | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | #134 - Gardner Beson | 01:21:34 | |
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. Follow Gardner Below: gardnsound.com (see blog) References: Matt Davis (Hacienda Mastering): instagram.com/haciendamastering Room Measurement Utility: noaudiophile.com/speakercalc Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Weekend Retreat at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters | 00:02:21 | |
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. REGISTER & LEARN MORE: www.liveproducersonline.com/register This event will sell out soon! | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | #107 - Podcast Highlights - PART 3 | 00:50:26 | |
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. Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | #159 - kLL sMTH | 01:14:11 | |
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. Follow Kris - kLL sMTH https://linktr.ee/kllsmth EPISODE SPONSORED BY BABY AUDIO This episode is sponsored by Baby Audio, maker of creative instruments and effects plugins. Their latest release, Atoms, is out now. Atoms is a new kind of synth plugin that uses cutting-edge physical modeling to generate an endless variety of organic and otherworldly sounds. Go to: https://link.babyaud.io/AMP Take 15% off with the code: AMP15 Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Special thanks to KMG Studios in Denver, CO for hosting this episode: https://www.kmglife.com | |||
| 07 Jan 2025 | #177 - parkbreezy | 00:58:32 | |
In this episode, parkbreezy shares about his upcoming album, his all:Lo collective, favorite Ableton Live production techniques, the importance of community in the music industry, stories performing live, and more. Follow parkbreezy below: https://www.instagram.com/parkbreezy https://www.facebook.com/parkbreezy https://parkbreezy.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/parkbreezy https://www.facebook.com/share/BuvaFzSBb4YKi17d/ SPONSORED BY ADAM AUDIO: Discover more at:https://www.adam-audio.com SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | #32 - Streaming Royalties in The Digital Age w/ Bobby Owsinski | 00:51:15 | |
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 Jan 2023 | #131 - Brian Funk | 01:19:57 | |
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. Follow Brian Below: Purchase Brian's new book on Amazon HERE. Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: | |||
| 13 Jan 2020 | #44 - Playback Engineering w/ Electronic Creatives Team | 00:42:54 | |
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/ | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | #137 - Will Doggett | 01:14:39 | |
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. Follow Will Doggett Below: www.instagram.com/fromstudiotostageig www.youtube.com/fromstudiotostage www.facebook.com/fromstudiotostage Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | #168 - Robert Trusko | 01:18:14 | |
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. Follow Robert Trusko Below: https://my.community.com/trusko SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the anxiety of chugging coffee or any other energy products out there that are bad for you. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and matcha. Use discount code ABLETONMUSIC for 20% off at: www.magicmind.com/ableton Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: | |||
| 25 May 2021 | #82 - Podcast Highlights - PART 1 | 00:31:16 | |
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 This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Join Dan Giffin's Masterclass & Get Personalized Training in Ableton Live: LiveProducersOnline.com/Masterclass Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 01 Jul 2019 | #31 - You Suck At Producing - Interview with Underbelly | 00:43:08 | |
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. Follow Underbelly at the links below... MUSIC: Brotherhood of Superstars - (Music Video) SOCIAL: Join the Live Producers Membership! Get feedback on your Ableton projects, watch webinars with Certified Trainers & producers, and more. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | #172 - Live 12.1 Updates w/ Sidebrain | 01:09:33 | |
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.
https://www.instagram.com/sidebrain https://www.tiktok.com/@sidebrain https://www.facebook.com/SideBrain SPONSORED BY AUDIENT: Experience a new level of recording with EVO audio interfaces, featuring the revolutionary Motion UI control system and Smartgain technology. Designed to make recording easier than ever, EVO delivers award-winning preamps and advanced converters for a professional sound. With its vibrant full-color LCD screen, you'll have total control over every detail of your session. Learn more at: https://evo.audio/products SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a healthy productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the negative side effects like many other energy products. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms and matcha to give you natural, sustained energy. Use discount code ABLETONMUSIC for 48% off at: https://magicmind.com/ABLETONMUSIC Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | #98 In The Studio w/ Zach Montoya (Syence) | 01:06:05 | |
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. Follow Zach: Resources Mentioned In Episode: Hyperbits Production Tip Videos & More: BIP - Max For Live device:
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| 03 Apr 2019 | #23 - Ableton Live 10.1 Features & Development Process w/ Simon Hayes | 00:40:52 | |
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. Stay connected with Simon at the links below:
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| 26 Apr 2020 | #52 - Producing Music for Film & Commercial w/ Tommy Zee | 01:04:41 | |
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: (Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do) | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | #113 - Max Wild | 00:55:18 | |
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. Follow Max Below: YouTube Video: PUSH 2 Performance Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter. Be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | #144 - Slynk | 01:51:43 | |
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 Follow Slynk below: Sponsored By: Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: www.magicmind.com/ableton 20% off code: ABLETON20 (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes) | |||
| 03 Aug 2018 | #14 - Production Workflow & Insights with Gardner Beson | 00:32:46 | |
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.... Join the Live Producers community and access unlimited webinars, downloads, get project feedback, and more. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | #59 - Vocal Production & Music Workflow w/ Dresage | 00:49:18 | |
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/ | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | #126 - SubDocta | 00:59:12 | |
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. Follow SubDocta Below: https://www.instagram.com/subdoctamusic https://www.facebook.com/SubDocta https://soundcloud.com/subdocta https://www.twitch.tv/subdocta Join The Newsletter: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 18 Jan 2018 | #6 - Ableton Live 10 Release & Details | 00:04:59 | |
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. Join the Live Producers membership and access:
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| 31 Aug 2021 | #92 - Production Workflows: Ableton Certified Trainer Series | 01:14:41 | |
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. Guests included in this episode: 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. Champion Sound (Music Training) 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. | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | #103 - Andrew Marshall | 01:10:31 | |
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. Andrew is endorsed by major drum companies like Gretsch, Istanbul Agop cymbals, Vater, Remo, DW, Porter & Davies drum monitoring systems, etc. Follow Andrew Below: www.instagram.com/marshalldrums Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 29 Nov 2017 | #3 - Creating a Vocal Chain | 00:09:35 | |
In this 2 part episode we’ll discuss how to create a basic vocal chain using Ableton Live’s audio effects! Join the Live Producers membership to access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | #154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian Funk | 01:21:12 | |
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. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 9:00 - Roar 13:35 - Meld 17:40 Granulator 2 19:35 New modulation behavior 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 1:01:40 - Scale Awareness and Scale Aware devices 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 SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the anxiety of chugging coffee or any other energy products out there that are bad for you. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and matcha! Use discount code ABLETON20 for 20% off at: Follow Brian Funk: www.YouTube.com/brianfunkmusic www.instagram.com/brianfunkmusic Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 12 Oct 2019 | #37 - Music Production & Performance w/ KYOSI | 00:37:51 | |
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) | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | #106 - Woulg | 01:11:39 | |
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. Follow Greg Below: bandcamp - woulg.bandcamp.com instagram - @woulg youtube - youtube.com/woulg devices - gumroad.com/woulg lessons - tinyurl.com/woulg Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | #127 - ill-esha | 01:05:03 | |
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. Follow Ill-esha below: http://www.soundcloud.com/ill-esha http://www.instagram.com/ill_esha http://www.facebook.com/ill.esha.music Join The Newsletter: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 27 Jan 2020 | #45 - Hacking Ableton Live & Music Production w/ Azuki | 00:46:01 | |
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/ | |||
| 25 Feb 2020 | #47 - Making Music Using Machine Learning with J.J. Burred | 00:43:33 | |
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: | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | #111 - Youngr | 00:52:25 | |
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. Follow Youngr Below: open.spotify.com/artist/5TrkbV9x6OdTBlzWPJeBz5 music.apple.com/us/artist/youngr/1143344961 Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter. Be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | #77 - Producing & Performing Drums w/ Cofresi | 01:45:00 | |
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. Follow Cofresi at the following links: EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: Audient Audient is a key player in the recording world, boasting a competitive range of studio essentials. They have recently released their new generation of the massively popular iD interfaces, the iD4 and iD14 MKII, designed to deliver studio recordings from your desktop. Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp and pristine converters, offering incredible audio performance in a solid and compact package. Check them out today by heading over to audient.com/amppodcast Melodics Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: LiveProducersOnline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | #171 - Opiuo | 01:00:34 | |
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. Follow Opiuo Below: https://www.instagram.com/opiuo https://www.facebook.com/opiuo Special thanks to the Black Box venue in Denver, CO for hosting this episode. SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the unhealthy effects from chugging coffee or unhealthy energy products. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms in a high quality matcha drink. Use discount code ABLETONMUSIC for 48% off at: https://magicmind.com/ABLETONMUSIC Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | #129 - Jaenga | 01:15:09 | |
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. Follow Jaenga Below: https://www.instagram.com/Jaengamusic Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | #72 - The Psychology Behind Learning Music w/ Rodi Kirk | 00:48:45 | |
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. Watch Rodi perform in the following videos: Underwater Performance: Waterfalls Performance: Follow Rodi on Twitter at @RodiKirk Grow your skills at Melodics.com and use the discount code: LPO-20 to save 20% on subscription plans Purchase Ableton Live software at a discount: | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | #143 - Alexia Riner | 01:27:31 | |
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. Follow Alexia Below: www.facebook.com/alexiarinermusic Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: www.magicmind.com/ableton 20% off code: ABLETON20 Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes) | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | #145 - SunSquabi | 01:16:12 | |
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. Follow Sunsquabi Below: www.sunsquabi.com www.instagram.com/sunsquabi www.facebook.com/SunSquabi www.twitter.com/sunsquabi www.youtube.com/channel/UCGm0-cNNX123mDHWvVsucJA SPONSORED BY: Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: www.magicmind.com/ableton 20% off code: ABLETON20 Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes) | |||
| 09 Dec 2019 | #40 - Production tools, music for TV and gaming, and more w/ ill Factor | 00:44:56 | |
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 | |||
| 19 Oct 2018 | #15 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - MIDI Effects | 00:28:16 | |
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 Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | #63 - File & Data Management For Artists w/ Deborah Fairchild | 00:28:50 | |
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. Follow Deborah and VEVA Sound at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vevasoundofficial Instagram: @VEVAsound As mentioned in episode - Jaxsta.com Join the LiveProducersOnline.com membership and grow your Ableton skills: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | #69 - Running A Livestream Music Fest w/ CitySound Indy | 00:56:01 | |
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. Follow the latest with CitySound Indy at CitySound.TV This episode is sponsored by Melodics.com, a desktop app that helps build your music skills while practicing your MIDI controller, keyboard, or electric drums. Use discount code: LPO-20 and save 20% Purchase Ableton Live software at a discount at LiveProducersOnline.com/buyableton | |||
| 03 Aug 2021 | #88 - Creative Confidence & Workflows For Finishing Tracks w/ LNA | 01:06:48 | |
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. Follow LNA at the links below: This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Get a discount purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 27 May 2019 | #27 - The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production w/ Jason Timothy | 00:41:05 | |
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: Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | #65 - Show Programming, Studio Management, & Production w/ AJ Ramirez | 00:48:24 | |
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. Follow AJ at the following links: Website: ajaeproductions.com Multihouse Studios: multihousedtla.com Cages: www.cagesdtla.com Join the Ableton Training Membership: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans Purchase Ableton Live at a discount: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | #51 - Programming Shows & Hardware Solutions w/ Steve Primo | 01:28:17 | |
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) | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | #153 - Taetro | 01:21:24 | |
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. SPONSORED BY LEWITT: The LEWITT PURE TUBE is a professional studio microphone with timeless premium sound optimized for vocal recordings. It features a new and unique circuit. The signal path is completely free from semiconductors and capacitors, so the hand-selected tube can fully perform its magic with ultra-low noise floor of only 7dBA. Making it fit for modern productions and even with heavy processing, noise will not be an issue. The full studio package includes a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, and sturdy transport case. LEARN MORE: www.lewitt.link/lpo-puretube Follow Taetro Below:
Visit: www.taetro.gumroad.com Use discount code abletonpod for 30% off all downloads! Visit: www.taetro.gumroad.com Join Podcast Newsletter: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Download Resampler Pro - Max for Live device www.liveproducersonline.com/resampler-pro | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | #99 - In The Studio w/ Claire George | 00:56:04 | |
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.” Follow Claire below: Website: claire-george.com Facebook: facebook.com/clairegeorgeofficial Instagram: @clairegeorgeofficial Twitter: @clairegeorge EPISODE SUPPORTED BY MELODICS.COM Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at: melodics.com/ Join the Ableton Live 11 Beta Online Event (11/11/2021) Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with other Ableton nerds: Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | #150 - Frequent | 02:06:52 | |
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. Follow Frequent Below: Follow COPYCATT Below: Join Podcast Newsletter: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Magic Mind: use discount code: ableton20 This episode was recorded at KMG Studios in Denver, CO. Many thanks to Drew Dugan and the crew for letting us crash this amazing space. Music by 7apes - Coconut Crab | |||
| 17 Jun 2019 | #30 - Working With Clients In The Studio w/ Cliff Goldmacher | 00:34:51 | |
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 Visit Cliff's website: https://www.cliffgoldmacher.com/ Join the Live Producers membership! Access Ableton webinar replays, get help with your Ableton projects and ongoing questions, and more. | |||
| 10 May 2022 | #116 - Daktyl | 00:39:37 | |
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. Follow Daktyl Below: Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with the Ableton community Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | #152 - Late Night Radio | 01:04:39 | |
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. Follow Late Night Radio below: www.instagram.com/latenightradio www.soundcloud.com/late-night-radio SPONSORED BY LEWITT: The LEWITT PURE TUBE is a professional studio microphone with timeless premium sound optimized for vocal recordings. It features a new and unique circuit. The signal path is completely free from semiconductors and capacitors, so the hand-selected tube can fully perform its magic with ultra-low noise floor of only 7dBA. Making it fit for modern productions and even with heavy processing, noise will not be an issue. The full studio package includes a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, and sturdy transport case. LEARN MORE: Join Podcast Newsletter: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Special thanks to KMG Life Studios in Denver, CO where this episode was recorded. | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | #86 - Podcast Highlights - PART 2 | 00:36:14 | |
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 This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Get a discount purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | #89 - In The Studio w/ Ali Stone | 01:02:10 | |
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. Follow Ali at the links below: This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Get a discount purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | #100 - 100 Ableton Live Tips | 00:33:42 | |
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. * View 100 Ableton Live Tips Sheet Here * EPISODE SUPPORTED BY MELODICS.COM Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at: melodics.com/ Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join Discord and connect with other Ableton nerds: Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 07 May 2024 | #163 - Ben Casey | 01:24:33 | |
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. Follow Ben Below: https://www.ableton.com/en/certified-training/ben-casey SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND: Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the anxiety of chugging coffee or any other energy products out there that are bad for you. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and matcha. Use discount code for 20% off: ABLETONMUSIC www.magicmind.com/ableton Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | #120 - Ableton Packs To Consider | 00:32:34 | |
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. Read full episode article: Liveproducersonline.com/post/packs Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, and more: liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Purchase the latest version of Ableton Live: liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join the Discord community: Listen to Dan's new EP "Alien Friends" as played in this episode: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/philia/alien-friends | |||
| 06 May 2019 | #26 - Songwriting and Insights with Erin Barra | 00:39:50 | |
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. Follow Erin Barra at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/erinbarramusic/ https://www.instagram.com/erinbarra/ Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | #138 - Podcast Highlights - PART 7 | 00:47:14 | |
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. Follow: www.iamahee.com #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 Follow: www.unlockaudio.com #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. Follow: www.dresage.la #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. Follow: #62 - Home Studio Gear & Software Reviews w/ Sanjay In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software. Follow: www.sanjayc.com Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter | |||
| 18 May 2021 | #81 - In The Studio w/ Mr. Bill | 00:55:00 | |
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. Follow Mr. Bill at the following links: Episode Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. Check out the free trial and start having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | #73 - Ableton Drummer Insights w/ Tobi Hunke | 01:17:29 | |
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 Connect with Tobi at: AbletonDrummer.com Facebook.com/groups/abletondrummer @AbletonDrummer Supporting this Episode: Adam-Audio.com - Professional studio monitors (See award winning T8V model) Melodics.com - The best way to build your skills & confidence on your MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or electronic drum kit Purchase Ableton Live and save at: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the Ableton discord community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | #80 - In The Studio w/ Ned Rush | 01:06:12 | |
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 Follow Ned Rush at the following links: EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: MELODICS Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 for 20% off Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: Liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: Liveproducersonline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: | |||