Ableton Music Producer Podcast

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#192 - Cherub: Live Performance Rigs, Modular Synths, Production Workflow, and more Oct 08, 2025

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In this episode, Jason Huber from Cherub dives deep into the duo’s 15-year journey—sharing how they built their sound, evolved their live show, and continue to innovate using Ableton Live. He talks about slimming down their touring rig, producing with modular synths, crafting custom effects with stock plugins, and how the band keeps everything stable even after hundreds of shows.

Cherub is a well established electro-pop duo made up of Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, known for their viral hit “Doses & Mimosas” and energetic, guitar-driven live shows. Since forming at Middle Tennessee State University, they’ve released multiple albums including Year of the Caprese, Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence, and their latest record Everything Changes and That’s Okay. Blending funk, indie, and electronic vibes, Cherub remains a big name in the festival and touring scene.

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cherublamusica.com
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#191 - INZO & Blookah: Behind the Album with Synths, Mixing Tips & Production Insights Sep 16, 2025

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In this episode, INZO and Blookah dive deep into their collaborative process behind their album Nexum, sharing how they blend analog synths and sound design. They open up about their collaboration process, favorite synths (hardware and software), drum programming, and their nuanced approach to layering and mixing textures in Ableton Live.

INZO is a genre-bending producer and DJ from Chicago, now based in Denver, best known for his viral track “Overthinker,” which has surpassed 50 million streams. He's headlined major venues like Red Rocks, and festivals like Bass Canyon and Wakaan, collaborated with LSDREAM and Blookah, and continues to push sonic boundaries with every release.

Blookah is a Chicago and Denver-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and beat maker known for blending future bass, funk, hip hop, and neo-soul into lush, feel-good soundscapes. A longtime collaborator with INZO, Blookah’s music is rooted in live instrumentation, rich sound design, and groove-heavy production, showcased in their joint album Nexum and his solo releases on labels like Lowly, Wakaan, and SSKWAN.Follow

Local Void Label & Remix Contest:

https://linktr.ee/localvoidrecords

INZO:

https://www.instagram.com/inzomusic/

https://inzomusic.com/

Blookah:

https://www.instagram.com/blookah/

https://blookah.com

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#190 - AHEE: Sound Design Tips, Mixing, Serum 2 Workflows, and More Sep 05, 2025

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In this episode, AHEE shares his creative process, sound design insights, Serum tips, and how he's evolved his mixing templates. He opens up about AI tools in production, songwriting techniques that elevate a track beyond “weird sounds,” and balancing his passion for education with a hectic tour life.

AHEE is a bass music producer known for his intricate sound design, high-energy tracks, and educational YouTube tutorials, which recently hit over 2.5 million views. With releases on Bassrush, Wakaan, Subsidia, and more, he's supported by heavyweights like Excision and Subtronics. Beyond the stage, he’s become a mentor to thousands of producers through his Ableton racks, tutorials, and sound packs.

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#189 - SHIMA: Production Insights, Drum Racks, Music Journey & More Aug 19, 2025

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In this episode, SHIMA shares her journey from performing in a famous J-pop group at a young age, to producing bass-heavy tracks and playing major festivals like Coachella and Electric Forest. She dives into her unique production workflows using Ableton Live, favorite devices like Drum Rack, Bouncy Notes, and Resonators, and overcoming mixing issues. SHIMA also talks about her experience interning at Splice, helping build AI-powered sample tagging features.

SHIMA is a genre-blending producer, vocalist, and DJ with roots in both Tokyo and the U.S. After launching her career in a major J-pop girl group, she pivoted to producing her own bass-driven electronic music, pulling inspiration from indie, trap, and experimental scenes. With a background in computer engineering and a DIY production ethos, SHIMA brings both technical precision and creative edge to her sound. Her performances include major festivals like Coachella and Electric Forest, and her track “Karma” gained momentum after being played by Zeds Dead at Red Rocks. SHIMA is currently gearing up to release her debut album this fall.

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https://soundcloud.com/shimamusicofficial

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Announcement: Event at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters 2025 Aug 13, 2025

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Don't miss the 2025 Ultimate Ableton Weekend Retreat, happening November 7–9 at Ableton’s U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn about the stacked lineup of presenters, exclusive tours, hands-on studio sessions, and how to grab your ticket before they sell out.

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#188 - Missing Reflections: Sample Chopping, Production Tools, & Reuniting Through Sound Aug 05, 2025

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SayWhat?! and Adriance dive into the creation of their new duo project Missing Reflections, blending soul-drenched samples, golden-era hip hop, and distorted basslines. We talk sample chopping with Serato Sample, unquantized drums, max for live devices, mixing tools, and creating nostalgic, imperfect grooves.

Adriance – With recent highlights like Pretty Lights’ Yawn Dawn Silent Disco 2025 and upcoming shows with Kapatian, Adriance has racked up 25k SoundCloud plays in 4 months and dropped 15 tracks this year. He’s also launched the Missing Reflections Patreon, pushing boundaries between lofi and experimental bass.

SayWhat?! – Known for his shows, performing trumpet, and collaborations with Jason Leech, Sunsquabi members, and more, SayWhat?! dives into his live rig, production mindset, and how reuniting with Adriance sparked a more vulnerable creative approach.

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#187 - Sonarworks' CEO: AI, Studio Evolution & The Future of Music Production Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode, Helmuts Bems, CEO of Sonarworks, shares deep insights into the company's journey, the science of calibration, and how AI is reshaping the future of music production. We explore the evolution of studio environments, the shift toward minimal hardware, and the integration of AI tools in creative workflows.

Helmuts Bems co-founded Sonarworks in 2012 and has grown it into a global leader in sound calibration technologies, used in over 170 countries by Grammy-winning engineers and producers. Under his leadership, the company has expanded from high-end studio solutions to consumer-level products, and more recently, Voice AI tools. He brings a visionary perspective on the future of audio, technology, and human creativity.

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Instagram: @soundidcreators

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#186 - Big Nut Chuck (Kyral x Banko): Sound Design, Mixing & Squirrels Jul 15, 2025

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In this episode, Collin Burdick (Big Nut Chuck / Kyral x Banko) shares sound design workflows, producer practices to consider, and more. Dan and Collin also explore music royalties and publishing rights, mixing & mastering techniques, sidechaining tips, and insights for DIY artists.

Big Nut Chuck is a Denver-based producer known for his intricate bass-driven sound design. Formerly half of the duo Kyral x Banko, he’s performed at major festivals across the U.S. and released music on several labels including Wakaan. A classically trained saxophonist and clarinetist, Collin blends technical know-how with playful branding—centered around squirrels, creating a memorable artist brand.

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#185 - Mux Mool: Production, Live Performance, & Career Advice Jul 01, 2025

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In this episode, Mux Mool discusses the evolution of sampling from vinyl digging to digital libraries, shares his take on AI in music, details his Ableton Live workflow and live setup—plus offers career advice for producers.

Brian Lindgren, aka Mux Mool, is an American electronic producer and visual artist known for his funky, bass glitch hop. A longtime Ableton user since version 4, Brian came up with early tracks featured on iTunes' best-of lists and releases on Adult Swim. He's performed on Conan O'Brien, joined Pretty Lights on tour in 2015–2016, co-founded Super Best Records, and continues to innovate while being based in Denver, Colorado.

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#184 - Chase Dobson: Tour & Studio Engineering, Ableton, Modular Synthesis Jun 04, 2025

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Chase Dobson shares insights from 15 years as a touring Ableton programmer and synth tech, working with acts like Rüfüs Du Sol, Pretty Lights, Logic, M83, Rihanna, and others. He discusses building fail-safe live setups, studio gear and favorite software, and producing his album.

Chase Dobson is a Denver-based musician and engineer with 15 years of experience in the music industry and currently serves as a touring tech for Rüfüs Du Sol. Known for his expertise as an Ableton programmer, synth tech, and playback engineer, Chase also produces and co-produces for industrial artist Curse Mackey, and released his own album, The Mechanics of Time and Travel. He’s a trusted consultant for complex live setups, including building redundant systems for high-pressure shows.

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https://youngheavysouls.com/chase-dobson

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