Ableton Music Producer Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#84 - Mastering The Flow State w/ DiViNCi Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, DiViNCi shares insights on how to master the "flow state" and become more productive in your creative process. He and Dan discuss the psychology of becoming a better producer/ performer, how to get out of your own way to achieve better results, and much more.

DiViNCi is a well experienced performer, producer, teacher, and founding member of Orlando-based Hip Hop group, Solillaquists of Sound. He first gained notoriety by using multiple drum machines in ways the world had never seen before. His innovative use of music technology have led to stage & studio collaborations with such artists as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Victor Wooten, MF DOOM, Doug Wimbish & El-P (Run The Jewels). He currently runs the creative wellness training group Studio Sensei, where he teaches artists how to overcome mental obstacles and reach their goals.

Follow DiViNCi at the links below:

Solo.to/divinci

Studiosensei.com

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#83 - Production, Performance & Education w/ Claire Marie Lim Jun 01, 2021

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Claire Marie Lim is a professor at Berklee College of Music. She's certified in Ableton, Bitwig, and Apple, and produces music as dolltr!ck. Claire is a big advocate for women and Asian representation in the music tech industry, and specializes in setting up live performances.

In this episode, Claire and Dan talk about her live setup including vocal processing, favorite MIDI controllers from studio to stage, what it's like being an Ableton Certified Trainer, balancing personal time as a professional creative, and more.

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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 have more fun while practicing at: Melodics.com

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#82 - Podcast Highlights - PART 1 May 25, 2021

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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

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#81 - In The Studio w/ Mr. Bill May 18, 2021

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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:

MrBillsTunes.com

Youtube.com/User/MrBillsTunes

Twitter.com/mrbillstunes

Soundcloud.com/mrbillstunes

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#80 - In The Studio w/ Ned Rush Apr 27, 2021

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Duncan Wilson (Ned Rush) is a producer, musician, sound designer, Max MSP developer and visual artist. He's well known for his Ableton tips on YouTube and teaching through his community MusicHackspace.org
In this episode, Duncan shares insights into his latest album Mode II (produced as Rude_Nhs), his process for chopping guitar samples, unconventional "hacks" for composing in Ableton Live, and an inside look at his new unreleased max for live device for beat stuttering, glitching, and morphing live audio. (Watch on YouTube for a visual walk through)

Follow Ned Rush at the following links:

Linktr.ee/NedRush

YouTube.com/NedRush

Instagram.com/MrNedRush

Facebook.com/NedRush

Twitter.com/MrNedRush

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:

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Join the Ableton Live Discord Community:

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#79 - Production Workflows & Creative Inspiration Tips w/ Kill Paris Apr 13, 2021

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Corey Baker (aka Kill Paris) is a producer, performer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He's collaborated with established artists including Zedd, Griz, Illenium, Dillon Francis, and Gramatik, and has sold out major venues around the USA including Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

In this episode, Corey shares his process creating in the studio with Ableton Live, gear, and plugins, as well as his journey pursuing a music career to become a successful artist, and tips for producers to stay inspired and creative.

Follow Kill Paris at the following links:

linktr.ee/killparismusic

killparis.com

facebook.com/killparis

Instagram.com/killparismusic

Funthingsfunlife.com (Ableton Live Training)

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. Learn more at:
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 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:
Liveproducersonline.com/discord

#78 - Making Beats & Producing w/ STLNDRMS Apr 06, 2021

Show notes

STLNDRMS is a chill-hop producer, sample library curator, and educator. He’s performed at major music festivals and venues, and featured on the cover of Spotify's Lofi Hip-Hop Playlist. He also released top-ranking sample packs on Splice.com
We talk about his process creating sample packs, beat making workflows, and how he quit his job making good money as a contractor for Google to pursue a full-time music career.

Follow STLNDRMS at the following links:
stlndrms.com
instagram.com/stlndrms
facebook.com/stlndrms
twitter.com/stlndrms

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. Learn more at:
Audient.com/AMPpodcast

MELODICS

Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software:
https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton
Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free:
https://liveproducersonline.com/live11shortcuts
Join the Ableton Live Discord Community:
https://liveproducersonline.com/discord

#77 - Producing & Performing Drums w/ Cofresi Mar 30, 2021

Show notes

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:

Instagram: @Cofresh

CofresiMusic.com

Facebook.com/CofresiMusic

Spotify

SoundCloud.com/CofresiMusic

YouTube

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 isa 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

#76 - Music Production w/ JNTHN STEIN Mar 23, 2021

Show notes

JNTHN STEIN is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer. He’s a founding member of the beat-making collective Team Supreme in Los Angeles, and has been featured in Ableton’s documentary series, Complex Magazine, Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1, Spotify's New Music Friday playlist, and more. He's collaborated in the studio with many well-known artists including Mr. Carmack, Brasstracks, Exmag, and others.

In this episode, he shares studio workflows for producing, tips for artists to stay creative, favorite Ableton instruments/ devices, his methodology recording acoustic drums at home and with the PUSH 2.

Follow JNTHN STEIN at the following links:

Instagram: @iamcharlesjacques

Twitter: @JNTHNSTEIN

YouTube:

Spotify:

Website: JNTHNSTEIN.com

Need an audio interface?

Audient has become a key player within 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

Step up your practicing with Melodics.com

Melodics isa 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

#75 - In The Studio w/ Thomas Piper Mar 16, 2021

Show notes

Thomas Piper is a Brooklyn-based producer, vocalist, educator, and PUSH 2 performer. He's collaborated on projects with MTV, Sesame Street, and artists like Public Enemy, The Last Poets, and runs a music collective called The People's Republic of Sound.

In this episode, Thomas shares his process using the PUSH for chords/ melodies, his vocal processing for live performance, studio setup, and things independent artists should consider when pursuing a music career, including working with record labels.

Follow Thomas Piper at the links below:

ThePeoplesRepublicOfSound.com

Instagram.com/ThomasPiper

Facebook.com/Thomas.Piper1

Youtube.com/user/ticcthesoulrebel

Grow your skills practicing your MIDI controllers with Melodics:

Melodics.com

Save 20% with code: LPO-20

Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live Software:

LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton

Join the Ableton Live Discord Community:

LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord