Ableton Music Producer Podcast
Ableton Certified Trainer Dan Giffin interviews industry experts and Ableton Live artists, exploring music production from studio to stage. The podcast covers topics related to music creation, performance, and the Ableton Live software. It is aimed at music producers and enthusiasts looking to learn from professionals.
Episodes
#213 - Always400 / The Producer Lounge: Mixing, Distortion, Monitoring & Production Tips
In this episode, the Always400 (The Producer Lounge) crew chats about music production, mixing, distortion, monitoring, creative workflow, and the realities of running a live production podcast. They get into practical techniques for checking mixes on different playback systems, using distortion and harmonic content, refreshing your ears, and keeping production sessions moving.Always400 is a colle
#212 - Flosstradamus & Underbelly: AI, New Production Tools & The Future of Music
Flosstradamus and Underbelly talk about the rapidly changing world of music production, AI, and new tools for Ableton Live. They break down AI-assisted workflows, Ableton extensions, stem separation, BeatSpark, workflow automation, and how producers can use new technology to work faster while staying creative.Curt Cameruci, aka Flosstradamus, is a DJ and producer who helped pioneer EDM trap by com
#211 - Story Of The Year (Adam Russell): Music Industry Evolution, Live Setup & Music Tech Talk
Adam Russell of Story Of The Year joins the Ableton Podcast to talk about songwriting and production and what has kept the band together. Adam breaks down thAbleton Live touring setup, including Able Set, MIDI routing, redundant playback rigs, live troubleshooting, and how they manage their massive catalog on the road.Adam Russell is the bassist and co-founding member of Story Of The Year, the St.
#210 - What So Not: Ableton Workflow, Sound Design, AI, Touring & Creative Evolution
In this episode, What So Not shares his creative process behind evolving his sound over the years, balancing artistry with strategy, and building records inside Ableton Live. We dive into his production workflow, sound design techniques, touring, AI in music, collaborating with vocalists, mixing on the road, and hear breakdowns from his upcoming projects.What So Not is an Australian electronic mus
#209 - dnksaus: Ableton Extensions, Max for Live, Creative Workflows & Sound Design
dnksaus (Carter) explores the future of Ableton Live, creative sound design workflows, Max for Live tools, and the new Ableton Extensions feature. They dive deep into building custom tools, making better "mud pies," AI-assisted coding, workflow optimization, and how producers can stay inspired while finishing more music. dnksaus is a producer, Max for Live developer, and sound designer k
#208 - Undulae: Sound Design, Generative Devices & Creative Producing
In this episode, Brendan aka Undulae shares his approach to experimental bass music, deep sound design, creating unique textures through phase manipulation, Max for Live devices, and generative tools. We dive into staying authentic in the attention economy, building a creative identity online, live performance workflows, and the process behind his latest album "No Worries If Not" — a 43-
#207 - Kill The Noise: Ableton Workflows, Sound Design, AI & Artist Collaboration
Kill The Noise breaks down his evolving creative process—from couch-surfing bass producer to film scores—while navigating an AI-heavy landscape and real-life deadlines. We dive into his Ableton Live workflow for sidechaining and sound design, “stink mode” bass concepts, and the mindset to finish records without getting stuck in perfectionism.From film scores to studio production and major festival
#206 - COPYCATT: Bass Sound Design, Melodic “Mud Pies,” & Ableton Workflow
In this episode, COPYCATT dives into bass music sound design and Ableton workflows—breaking down a track, talking clipping vs limiting, fun stories, and sharing tools for getting movement and character. We'll talk about waveshaping, feedback experiments, and a few Live 12.4 favorites.COPYCATT (Andre) is an Australian-based producer with a dedicated following in the neuro/ hip-hop/ bass scene,
#205 – NUEQ: Operator Sound Design, Drum Grooves, and Workflow
In this episode, NUEQ shares how he writes high-energy dance music in Ableton Live, breaking down his Operator-heavy sound design, groove-first drum mindset, and how he builds “call and response” ideas that stay cohesive through a track. He also digs into resampling, distortion chains, sidechaining, and favorite stock tools like Vocoder for adding character.NUEQ is a bass music producer known for
#204 - The Floozies (Matt Hill): Live Looping, MIDI Guitars, and Modern Mixing Tips
Matt Hill from The Floozies joins the podcast breaking down the live-looping workflows that keep their sets flexible and more. We get into fun show stories, building performance-ready rigs (including multi-Serum setups), mapping + record-arm shortcuts, and the mixing/mastering tools that save time—like Ozone, referencing, and other “work smarter” tech.Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visi
#203 – Dillon Bastan: Quantum Synthesis, Ableton Packs, and Inspiring Max for Live Devices
In this episode, Dillon Bastan breaks down how he approaches building playful, physics-inspired music tools—plus the stories behind Iota, the Inspired by Nature Pack, Entanglement (his “quantum” synth concept), and the viral new ChatDSP Max for Live devices that generate instruments/effects from text prompts. We get into why he loves workflows that invite happy accidents, and his broader philosoph
#202 - Flozone: Workflow, Templates, Mixdowns & Production Tips
In this episode, Flozone sits down and shares his Ableton workflow—from his production template and sidechain setup, to dialing in kick/sub balance that translates on small speakers. We also get into mixing decisions (clippers, limiters, and avoiding weird plugin glitches), Serum tips, and how he stays creative without forcing ideas. Flozone is a bass music producer known for overwhelming low-end,
#201 - Leotrix & eliderp: Sound Design, Resampling, and Workflow Hacks
In this episode, we dive deep into advanced Ableton sound design, resampling techniques, and creative workflow strategies with Leotrix and eliderp. The conversation covers everything from using Melodyne for unique bass design, building fat racks, and pushing stock Ableton devices to their limits, to unconventional sampling methods that spark new ideas.Leotrix is an Australian bass producer known f
#200 - Dan Giffin (Philia): Things Learned from 200 Episodes + Ableton Tips & Favorite Devices
In this special 200th episode, Dan Giffin (Philia) gets interviewed and reflects on what he’s learned from 200+ conversations with producers, artists, and industry pros on the podcast. He talks about how his approach to music has evolved over the years, practical Ableton tips for file management, faster workflows, favorite max for live devices, and building a live performance setup.Dan Giffin is a
#199 - STVSH: Sound Design, Foley, & Building a Unique Music Identity
In this episode, STVSH breaks down his approach to bass music production, sound design, and how his background in film and Foley work has shaped his unique sonic identity. We dive into Ableton workflows, creating “mud pies,” resampling techniques, and why simplifying your process can actually level up your music.Nathan Lienau, aka STVSH, is a rising bass music producer and DJ from Atlanta, Georgia
#198 - Tom Cosm: Orchid, Music Tech & Workflow
In this episode, Tom Cosm talks about building Orchid with Telepathic Instruments, getting back into live performance, brainwave-driven music experiments, and creative workflows in Ableton Live. He shares thoughts on AI for producers, live set design, sound design, and how technology can remove friction without replacing creativity.Tom Cosm is a New Zealand–born producer, technologist, coder, and
#197 - Underbelly (You Suck at Producing) on Live 12.4 Features & More
Tim Linetsky (Underbelly) is the creator of You Suck at Producing— he shares about Ableton Live 12.4 updates, building an educational music brand, AI tools, royalties, live performance, and making EDM (emotional dance music). Dan and Tim break down their new collab “Home,” discuss stem separation, Splice’s new AI features, and what it takes to suck less as a producer.Tim Linetsky produces as Under
#196 - Live at Ableton's Headquarters w/ Managing Directors & Producer Q&A's
In this two-part episode recorded at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters, Dan Giffin sits down with Tony McCall and Alberto Chapa to explore the company’s direction, leadership, and vision for the future. In the second half, a panel of producers—Chuck Sutton, Au5, Underbelly, and Louis Futon—answer rapid-fire questions from a live audience. Topics include mixing loudness, creative workflow hacks, proj
#195 - Ableton Live 12.3 Updates - Quick Overview
We dive into everything new in the Ableton Live 12.3 update. From built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration to Push 3’s expressive XYZ layout, this update is packed with workflow upgrades and creative tools for sampling, sound design, and live performance. If you use Live for production or DJing, this breakdown is for you.Grab exclusive Ableton Podcast swag from the new Merch Store:http
#194 - Louis Futon: Collaborative Process, Production Tools & Live Shows
In this episode, Louis Futon dives deep into his journey from college dropout to rising producer and performer. He shares how his sound evolved, collaboration experiences producing for artists like Cherub and Armani White, favorite production tools, and much more.Louis Futon (Tyler Minford) is a Philadelphia-born, LA-based producer known for seamlessly blending live instrumentation with electronic
#193 – Au5: Sound Design, Creative Flow, Production Tips & Tools
In this episode, Au5 dives deep into the intersection of sound design, creativity, and production workflow—sharing his philosophy of music as a transformative art that bridges science and spirit. He breaks down his process behind the new Emberwake EP, discusses the evolution of his vocal work, and offers production tips for breaking out of loop hell, mastering dynamics, and designing powerful bass
#192 - Cherub: Live Performance Rigs, Modular Synths, Production Workflow, and more
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 e
#191 - INZO & Blookah: Behind the Album with Synths, Mixing Tips & Production Insights
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 ba
#190 - AHEE: Sound Design Tips, Mixing, Serum 2 Workflows, and More
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 e
#189 - SHIMA: Production Insights, Drum Racks, Music Journey & More
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
Announcement: Event at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters 2025
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. Full weekend passes and Sunday-only tickets are limited for a personalized experience. Learn more and secure a ticket: https://www.
#188 - Missing Reflections: Sample Chopping, Production Tools, & Reuniting Through Sound
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 upco
#187 - Sonarworks' CEO: AI, Studio Evolution & The Future of Music Production
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 l
#186 - Big Nut Chuck (Kyral x Banko): Sound Design, Mixing & Squirrels
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 d
#185 - Mux Mool: Production, Live Performance, & Career Advice
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
#184 - Chase Dobson: Tour & Studio Engineering, Ableton, Modular Synthesis
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 ser
#183 - Able Grey: Production, Running a Label, Live Performance, and AI
In this episode, Able Grey shares his approach to production, the challenges/ benefits of running his label Ex Medias, his live setup, AI, and favorite music making tools.Able Grey is a Chicago-based producer, live performer, and DJ known for blending emotive melodies with bass-driven electronic music. He’s the founder of Ex Medias, a collective and label supporting emerging artists, with performa
#182 - Ableton Live 12.2 Updates w/ Brian Funk
Dan Giffin and Brian Funk talk about new features in Ableton Live 12.2, including browser upgrades, bounce in place, Auto Filter updates, Expressive Chords, etc, and the growing role of AI in music production and education. Watch the video to follow along as they chat about these updates. Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York. Brian hosts The Music Prod
#181 - Rob Late: Producing Hit Songs, Building Studios, and the AI Revolution
Rob Late discusses working with major label artists, building a soundproof studio, AI in music production vs. human creativity, building sample packs, and studio ergonomics.Rob is a London-born electronic pop producer and songwriter known for his detailed production breakdowns online. His expertise has led to collaborations with The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and 5 Seconds of Summer, as well as spo
#180 - Neil Frances: From DJ Booth to Live Analog & The Evolution of Club NF
Jordan shares his journey from DJing to producing music and forming Neil Frances with Mark. He discusses his love for analog gear, the importance of feel in music, and their all-analog live setup for CLUB NF. He also teases upcoming CLUB NF releases and more.Neil Frances, the LA-based duo of Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry, blends electro-indie rock with dance music. They first gained attention thro
#179 - Flosstradamus on AI Tools & The Future of Music Production
In this episode, Flosstradamus (Curt Cameruci) discusses his 20-year anniversary, a new track with Lil Jon using AI for the music video, and his company Rubin, which focuses on AI tools for music creation. He also explores the ethical considerations of AI in music and envisions future AI applications within DAWs like Ableton.Curt Cameruci (Flosstradamus) is a renowned DJ/producer with over 20 year
#178 - Christian Kleine
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 w
#177 - parkbreezy
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.Parker Williams (parkbreezy) is a musician, producer, and founder of the artist collective and record label all:Lo. Based in Denver, parkbreezy’s genre-defying sound merges Hip Hop, R&am
#176 - Ableton Event Recap with Alberto Chapa
In this episode, Alberto and Dan chat about the 2024 Ableton event at Ableton's U.S. headquarters, and many of the fun stories and learning experiences from it.
Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role working at Ableton, Inc, Alberto supports a diverse community of artists, educators,
#175 - dnksaus
In this episode, dnksaus shares unconventional production workflows and creative uses for stock effects, building custom Max devices, and drawing inspiration from limitations. Dnksaus discusses his go-to tools like EQ8, Multiband Dynamics, the Chain Selector, emphasizing experimentation and breaking traditional production norms. The conversation also covers social media's influence on artists,
#174 - SoDown
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, SoD
#173 - Grabbitz
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
#172 - Live 12.1 Updates w/ Sidebrain
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. Follow Sidebrain Below:https:/
#171 - Opiuo
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 Amphithea
#170 - Helado Negro
In this episode, Roberto (Helado Negro) shares his professional experience recording foley for film and animation, his creative production workflows, vocal recording process, favorite gear, his new album PHASOR, and more. Roberto Carlos Lange, known as Helado Negro, creates immersive dreamscapes with vibrant melodies and bilingual lyrics. In addition to his music, Lange has worked with Comedy Cent
Weekend Retreat at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters
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 i
#169 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny Wyatt
In this episode Danny Wyatt shares about common mixing and mastering mistakes, the evolution of digital music quality, mastering techniques using clipping, favorite plugins for mixing, his journey navigating the music industry, and more. Danny Wyatt is an Emmy nominated, multi-Platinum audio engineer and producer with releases on Warner Bros Records, Rawkus Records, and others. His first release l
#168 - Robert Trusko
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, Sug
#167 - Philip Meyer
Philip Meyer is a software developer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles. He makes devices for generating rhythms and melodies for Ableton Live, most recently a collection of several generative MIDI Tools for Ableton Live 12. He is also the creator of the Rhythm and Time Toolkit, and package for Max MSP for modular sequencing.
Philip’s goal is to create playful, intuitive, and powerful se
#166 - Barclay Crenshaw (Claude VonStroke)
Barclay Crenshaw, widely recognized under his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a seminal figure in electronic music, best known as the founder of the influential Dirtybird label. Under Claude VonStroke, he spearheaded a movement that redefined tech-house with a playful and quirky edge, leading Dirtybird to become a beloved brand with a global following. His innovative approach not only won him seve
#165 - RYNS
Cristiaan Broderick, the sonic architect known as RYNS, is a producer and DJ currently based in Denver, Colorado. Crafting electronic landscapes that defy convention, his project has earned support from notable artists like Liquid Stranger, CloZee, Mersiv, Wreckno, Maddy O'Neal, and others.
The RYNS project formed in 2018. His style is self-described as melodic freeform bass, but is not conf
#164 - James Patrick (Slam Academy)
In this episode JP and Dan talk about synthesis in Live, new Live 12 Sampler features, things they love and hate about Live 12, recording chickens, clipping in Live vs. FL Studio, and JP's new books about sound design for electronic music.
James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, author, and educator. He has been creating original electronic music works and events involving technolog
#163 - Ben Casey
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
#162 - Dennis DeSantis
Dennis DeSantis is the Head of Music Learning at Ableton in addition to being a composer, percussionist, author, educator, and former sound designer at Native Instruments.
He received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. His electronic music appears on labels such as Ghostly, Global Underground, Cocoon and Kanzleramt, and he has performed throughout North America, Euro
#161 - Break Science
In this episode Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee (together as Break Science) talk about their live setup, favorite gear and software, experiences on the road and performing with Pretty Lights, tips for artists and musicians pursuing a music career, and more.
Adam Deitch is a 4-time Grammy-Nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer. His long tenures with historic acts like Average White Band, John Sco
#160 - Jesse Terry
In this episode Jesse Terry shares his experiences leading Ableton's team in designing Push and the APC40. Dan and Jesse also discuss the process of designing Push, new and potential features to come, Jesse's favorite gear and Live devices, his music projects, and more.
Jesse Terry joined Ableton in 2005 working in artist and partner relations, which led him to help design the first dedi
#159 - kLL sMTH
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
#158 - Gardner Beson
In this episode Gardner Beson shares about room acoustics, mixing his new album, comparing Bitwig to Ableton Live features, AI apps, favorite plugins, and more.
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 pass
#157 - Parris Fleming
In this episode, Dan and Parris discuss writing and arranging horns, how to get out of your own way while performing, Parris' experiences on the road and music journey, favorite mastering devices, sidechaining tools and methods, dissecting Parris' upcoming tracks in Ableton, and more.
Parris Fleming, a distinguished horn arranger, producer, instrumentalist, and performer in Denver, CO, has
#156 - Diastrata (formerly RECESS)
In this episode, Drew and Dan talk about Diastrata's live setup, new Live 12 MIDI features, how to fatten sounds with Drum Buss, latency, versatile tools for performing in Arrangement View, and more.
Drew Birch is the co-founder of Diastrata (formerly RECESS) with Ian Gilley originating from Arkansas before relocating to Colorado. They've performed in various venues, either with RECESS,
#155 - Lettuce (feat. Shmeeans)
In this episode, Lettuce co-founder and guitarist Adam Smirnoff (Shmeeans) talks about the band's long history and songwriting process, tips for creating great demos, his favorite Ableton Live tools and plugins, and more.
Lettuce is a GRAMMY Award-nominated six-piece group comprised of Adam Deitch [drums, percussion, arrangement], Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff [guitar], Erick “Jesus” Coomes [bass
#154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian Funk
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 Br
#153 - Taetro
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. Wi
#152 - Late Night Radio
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 bound
#151 - Mport
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 o
#150 - Frequent
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 conv
#149 - Morgan Page
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
#148 - Drum & Lace
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 sam
#147 - Alberto Chapa
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 art
#146 - Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer)
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 hundre
#145 - SunSquabi
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 Giganti
#144 - Slynk
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 recog
#143 - Alexia Riner
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 collab
EP 142 - Josh Spoon
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
#141 - Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso)
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 includ
#140 - Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship)
Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and mastering engineer. He currently teaches Ableton Live at KMG Studios in Denver, CO, when not touring nationally. Homemade Spaceship has sold out headlining shows across the USA, supporting established artists like SoDown, Griz, The Floozies, Mr. BIll, FKJ, Mr. Carmack, Maddy O’Neal, Vibesquad, etc. Rob has had mi
#139 - ROCAsound
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
#138 - Podcast Highlights - PART 7
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 product
#137 - Will Doggett
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
#136 - Orville Kline & Push 3 Review
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
