Ableton Live Music Producers

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: Spotify Twitter @bot106 Facebook 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: Liveprodu

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 Episode Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build you

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.     Follow Claire at the links below:  YouTube  Instagram  Facebook  Twitch Spotify 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     Get a major discount purchasing Ableton Live Software:  Liveproducersonline.com/buyable

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

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 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 Ablet

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&nbs

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 Au

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 p

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 generat

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 M

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

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: gordimusic.com facebook.com/music.Gordi instagram.com/gordimusic Linktr.ee/gordimusic Get authentic guitar sounds

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: LiveProdu

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: https://youtu.be/Uzr0-4ak1sc Waterfalls Performance: https://youtu.be/fzL9TE4SnIY 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: www.liveproducersonline.com/buyableton

In this episode, Brian Funk and Dan Giffin share their new favorite features in Ableton Live 11. Listen as we chat about new updates including Audio / MIDI effects, clip editing workflows, MPE, MIDI enhancements, and other features. . Brian Funk is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and hosts the well-known Music Production Podcast. He's released hundreds of Ableton Live Packs and sample libraries, and teaches at Berklee College of Music, in addition to his Music Production Club. Check out his website BrianFunk.com to learn more and stay connected. Follow Brian at the following links: brianfunk.com  facebook.com/BrianFunkMusic instagram.com/brianfunkmusic Purchase the latest version of Ableton Live at a discount: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton A huge thanks to Feedspot for featuring this podcast #5 in the Top 35 Music Podcasts On The Web! See article below: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_production_podcasts  Join weekly Ableton Zoom meetings and grow your skills with a community o

In this episode, Dylan (ill Gates) shares insights about sound design, music production workflows, sampling techniques, his favorite features in Live 11, and fun stories including how he sold farts and animal noises to Microsoft.  Ill Gates has a long history as an educator, producer, and DJ. He's toured around the globe, performing sets at major festivals like Burning Man, Shambhala, and many others. Ill Gates also runs the music label Producer Dojo, while teaching his production techniques to thousands of producers  using Ableton Live. His famous workflows have been adopted by major artists including Beats Antique, Pretty Lights, Datsik, and many others.  Follow Dylan at the following links: Patreon - Patreon.com/illGATES Producer Dojo- Producerdojo.com Website - illgates.com @illGatesMusic Join the newsletter and stay connected: LiveProducersOnline.com/Newsletter Purchase Ableton Live at a discount: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton

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

In this episode, Dan interviews Tani, an indie artist who makes music under the name Legwurk, and a member of the indie-pop band Still Woozy. Listen as Tani shares her songwriting process, what she's doing to replace a canceled world tour, and her experience as a transfeminine creative. Tani first began emerging into the indie-pop world as the keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist in Still Woozy. She started experimenting with the indie-pop genre through her solo project, Legwurk. Legwurk's debut EP is set to be released at the beginning of 2021. Check out Legwurk's Instagram, Spotify, Youtube, and Apple Music at Linktr.ee.com/Legwurk Purchase Ableton Live Software & Join Ableton Training Membership:  LiveProducersOnline.com LiveProducersOnline.com/Buyableton

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

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