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#154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian Funk Jan 03, 2024

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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

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#153 - Taetro Dec 26, 2023

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In this episode Taetro shares his favorite studio controllers, gear, plugins, and why he loves using Push 3. He also shares a bit about AI editing tools, what it's like being a full-time content creator on YouTube, why artists should monetize their content, his musical journey, and more.

Taetro (Nick) is a producer, content creator/ YouTuber, and educator currently based in Austin, Texas. With over 300,000+ YouTube subscribers, he's cultivated a world-wide community of studio producers teaching music production tips, hosting production challenges and charity events, and more. Taetro is also known for his controllerism, creating videos to feature the latest music gear and software. He's had sponsorships by many of today's most popular music brands.

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#152 - Late Night Radio Dec 12, 2023

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In this episode Alex Medellin (aka Late Night Radio) shares about his unique sampling process, inspiring tips for producers and performing artists, how he prepares for shows, favorite gear, and more.

Late Night Radio is a staple in the Colorado electronic music scene. Based in Denver, his music uniquely blends classic soul and third coast hip-hop influences, creating a sound that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With a career spanning nearly a decade, Late Night Radio has released a series of fan-favorite albums and collaborated with artists like Canadian rapper Def3. His 2022 bass EP "Back Around" on Philos Records and the 10th installment of the Vinyl Restoration series showcase his ongoing musical evolution.

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#151 - Mport Dec 05, 2023

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In this episode, Marc Mount (Mport) shares his production workflows, favorite plugins and synths, how creating unique videos for social media helps him finish more music, audio sampling techniques, random show stories, and more.

Marc is a Denver native and pioneer of bass music. Educated in recording arts and music, Mport has crafted a distinctive sound. His viral hit "Level 9," with over 10 million views, and an EP released on Wakaan showcase his work, while support from industry giants like Zeds Dead, Tommy Lee, and many others. Mport's infectious beats and innovative approach to music, influenced by meme culture through his videos, are taking the electronic music scene by storm.

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Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes

#150 - Frequent Nov 28, 2023

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In this episode, Frequent (Nolan) shares production tips, his music background, the mental aspects of being a producer, one of the best explanations of Nyquist Theory, why you shouldn't consider using templates, joining music collectives vs. labels, why you should get better at mixing and mastering your own tracks, and more. COPYCATT also joins later in the episode for some fun and random conversation.

Born and raised in Colorado, Frequent (Nolan) has left his mark on various niches of electronic music. He's brought his sound anywhere from busted out warehouses and underground clubs to massive venues and festival stages. His more prominent performances include Red Rocks, Coalesce, and Infrasound among others. Nolan has also shared the stage with recognized artists like Tipper, Amon Tobin / Two Fingers, Jade Cicada, Illenium, Chee, Kursa, and more.

In 2013 Frequent spearheaded the music collective UPSCALE, which he runs to this day alongside Hudson Lee. Since its creation, UPSCALE worked with countless influential artists including names like KOAN Sound, Mr Bill, Au5, COPYCATT, Vorso, and many more. As of recently UPSCALE has brought many of its artists together from around the globe to perform at curated events across the US and Canada.

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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

#149 - Morgan Page Nov 14, 2023

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In this episode, Morgan Page, a Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and tech enthusiast, shares his production secrets, favorite studio tools, and groundbreaking projects. With a career spanning over a decade and marked by chart-topping releases, Morgan is a leading force in electronic music. He shares insights into his solar-powered studio, early tech adoption, and collaborations with Tesla and SpaceX. Tune in to hear about his innovative 'Airwave' podcast and the Quick Tips project, where he imparts his vast knowledge to the creative community. From his Las Vegas residency at Elia Beach Club to major festivals worldwide, Morgan continues to push boundaries in both music and technology.

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#148 - Drum & Lace Nov 07, 2023

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In this episode, Dan and Sofia chat about everything from spatial audio design, scoring for TV and film, her vocal processing, favorite gear and orchestral plugins, what it's like scoring for documentaries, and more.

Drum & Lace, also known as Sofia degli Alessandri-Hultquist, is a versatile artist and composer hailing from Florence, Italy. Her music defies genre boundaries, blending sampled field recordings, lush synths, chamber instruments, and electronic beats, reflecting a chameleon-like nature. Inspired by film music, musique concrète, and the natural world, she creates textured electronica by harmoniously combining diverse sounds.

In 2022, Drum & Lace unveiled her debut LP, "Natura," on the ambient vinyl label Past Inside the Present. The album features contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra and Italian drummer Valentina Magaletti. Her live performances often incorporate audio-visual and spatial elements, showcasing her fascination with the synergy of music and technology. With notable film and television projects in her portfolio, including AppleTV+'s 'Dickinson' and NBC's 'Good Girls,' Drum & Lace is a distinguished artist in her field, and she is currently based in London, UK, while working on her second LP.

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#147 - Alberto Chapa Oct 24, 2023

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Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role as Brand Manager for Ableton, Inc, Alberto supports a diverse community of artists, educators, and students using technology to create amazing things.

His company, Musical Guest provides artist development and live performance solutions for artists likeImagine Dragons, LP Giobbi, Caroline Rose, Surfaces, Brockhampton, Mama Duke, and DIIV.

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#146 - Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer) Oct 17, 2023

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In this episode, Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer.com) shares about features he would like to see in Ableton Live, favorite workarounds using Max For Live devices, Warping and Tempo Follow features, popular devices he's created for thousands of artists and performers, and more.

Tobi Hunke is a professional drummer, producer, Ableton Instructor, and Founder of AbletonDrummer.com. He’s created hundreds of Max for Live devices solving technical problems for Ableton Live users, as well as building creative devices to expand workflows for MIDI hardware/ software. He currently offers classes and custom Max for Live devices on his website AbletonDrummer.com.

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#145 - SunSquabi Oct 10, 2023

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SunSquabi is an 'electronic hydro funk' group from Colorado which includes the members—Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and Chris Anderson [drums]. They’ve racked up tens of millions of streams and have performed at major festivals and venues around the world.

SunSquabi also has notable collaborations with recognized artists including GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Late Night Radio, and many others. Their live performances bring a fresh energy, blending live instruments with electronic production elements, bridging the gap between jam bands and electronic music.

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(Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes)