Ableton Music Producer Podcast

In this new series, Dan Giffin highlights some of the best moments from episodes #16 - #24 with podcast guests. Podcast highlights include: #16 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks - Audio Effects with AfroDJMac #17 - Creative Producing & Insights with Andrew Huang #18 - Live Show Design & Music Industry Myths with Laura Escudé #19 - Inside The Song & Promotion with Sara Simms #20 - Interv...

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...

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,  Solil...

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 controller...

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 Christ...

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 sof...

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 Ab...

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 purs...

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-...

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...

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, a...

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 thing...

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 Contempor...

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...

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 t...

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 librari...

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 man...

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 f...

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. Sh...

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...

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...

In this episode, Derek VanScoten shares his guitar production process from studio to stage, advice for collaborating with other artists, effects processing with plugins and Ableton Live devices, and more. Derek is a guitarist, Ableton Certified Trainer, and Emmy-winning music composer. He produces music and performs under the name Cloudchord. Follow Cloudchord at the following links.... Cloudchord...

In this episode, Deborah Fairchild shares different platforms and essential tips for managing song data & artist files. She is the President of VEVA Sound, the world's leading company that specializes in creating products and solutions for producers, engineers, and record labels to manage tracks and other content. Deborah advises many label executives, producers, engineers, and plays an active...

In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software.  Sanjay is a singer, songwriter, and EDM/ Soul producer from Washington D.C.. He's grown a following on YouTube teaching music production, and  reviews the latest music gear and software for major companies. He also releases a variety of sample packs, and recently launched his own Rhodes Ke...

In this episode, I (Dan Giffin) share mixing tips in Ableton Live using the " PERCS" - Panning, EQ, Reverb, Compression, & Saturation.  If you're newer to mixing, or have some experience, this episode will give you tips and tricks using Ableton Live's devices, gaining a solid foundation to improve the quality of your tracks.  DOWNLOAD MIXING CHEAT SHEETS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://li...