Ableton Music Producer Podcast

Listen as Dan and Frank Wienk (BINKBEATS) talk about all things production & performance with Ableton Live, including live looping, gear, music software, and more.  Frank Wienk (also known as BINKBEATS is a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer known for using organic sounds and unconventional instruments combined with electronic music. He’s also known for performing intense live l...

In this episode, the indie-electro-pop duo known as Animal Prince and I discuss tips we learned from the DIY Musicians Conference in Austin, TX.  Listen as we unpack TONS of marketing tips, resources, and insights for independent artists wanting to make a career and grow a following with music. See the links below mentioned in this episode: Live Producers Online  Ableton Courses: https:/...

Listen as Dan and Craig Anderton discuss all things related to songwriting and the psychology behind producing. Episode discussion highlights include: audio editing tips, how your brain processes music, discovering your original sound, the evolution of Ableton Live, and other topics.  Craig is an internationally recognized engineer, educator, and music technologist. He's authored over 35 book...

Listen as Dan and Bobby discuss online music streaming, and things artists should do to get paid and protect their music.  Bobby Owsinski is an author, mixing engineer, producer and songwriter. His credits include working with artists like The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and many others. Follow Bobby on his website at: http://bobbyowsinski.com/ Links mentioned in...

In this episode, Dan and Underbelly (Tim) discuss collaborating with other producers, workflows for creating tracks, sampling practices, and more. Underbelly is a well-known producer and educator, and runs the successful YouTube channel and website You Suck At Producing .  Tim has created Ableton Live tutorials for DJ Tech Tools, Earmark, Pyramid, and collaborated with respected artists like...

In this episode, Cliff Goldmacher shares tips for producers working with clients in the studio. Listen as he shares insights on dealing with new clients, managing expectations with money, signing contracts, selling songs to music libraries, and more.    About Cliff Goldmacher: Cliff is a songwriter, music producer, and educator. He’s played and produced on thousands of recordings and alb...

In this episode, Dan and Graham Plant discuss how SUBPAC is solving bass and low-frequency issues for producers, engineers, and performing artists.  SUBPAC has become a staple in the professional music industry, providing advanced technology solutions.  Graham Plant is Head of Sales and Partnerships team at SUBPAC, with year of professional experience in DJing, Tour Management, Artist Re...

In this 2 part episode, Dan and Jason Timothy continue to discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music.  Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and...

In this episode, Dan and Jason Timothy discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music. Listen as Jason shares insights from his book -   Music Habits: The Mental Game of Music Production Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music prod...

In this episode, Erin Barra shares her advice on best practices for songwriting, overcoming obstacles making music, and other insights.   Erin is a music technologist, songwriter, and Professor at Boston's Berklee College of Music. She is also the Founder of  Beats By Girlz , a educational group training young female artists.  Follow Erin Barra at the links below: https://www.facebo...

In this episode, Dan Giffin shares his own personal tips and best practices to stay inspired while producing music.  See upcoming/ previous webinars:  https://liveproducersonline.com/webinars/   Join the Live Producers membership and access Ableton Live webinars, feedback on your projects by Dan Giffin, online courses, and more... CLICK HERE TO JOIN

In this episode,  Dan and Julie Kathryn (I AM SNOW ANGEL) discuss a variety of things, including her creative process producing the new album MOTHERSHIP in Ableton Live, as well as her live performance setup, and more.  Julie Kathryn is a NYC based dream-pop artist with credits as a sound designer for Ableton and Splice. She has worked alongside Hans Zimmer and been featured in Music Tec...

In this episode, the Product Owner of Ableton Live - Simon Hayes discusses new updates in Ableton Live 10.1, as well as stories behind the scenes working with Ableton’s team of developers. Simon is the Product owner for Ableton Live, with the task of overseeing the development team to release new updates. He also produces under the artist name Swarm Intelligence, and is a master of all things Able...

In this episode, Dan and Kevin discuss digital music distribution, as well as tools and strategies for DIY artists to market themselves. Kevin Breuner is the Marketing Director of CD Baby, one of the largest music distribution companies in the world. He’s also in the band Smalltown Poets, which has received multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations. Kevin also hosts the DIY Musician Podcast , tea...

Listen as Dan Giffin and Darren Cowley discuss music tech with Ableton Live, Max For Live, and new software developments with Isotonik Studios. Darren is the Founder of Isotonik Studios, a collective of developers that create innovative devices and tools for music producers. Isotonik has released some of today’s most popular and useful software tools that open new possibilities related to MIDI con...

In this episode, Dan and Madeleine Bloom discuss a variety of topics including mixing concepts, new Ableton Live Beta 10.1 features, production tools, and other things.  Madeleine Bloom is an Ableton Live expert and former tech support for Ableton. She founded the website Sonic Bloom, which provides a variety of content and training for Ableton Live producers. She also produces organic electr...

In this podcast episode, Sara Simms shares her production process behind her new single “ Fading ” ft. DESIIRE as well as music promotion tips for DJ’s and producers. Sara is an innovative musician, DJ, turntablist and electronic music producer. She’s also the Communications Manager for Mixed In Key, and founded her own label Simmetry Sounds. Sara has worked on projects with music brands like Artu...

In this episode, we interview Laura Escudé. Laura is the world’s first Ableton Live Certified Trainer, as well as an artist, instrumentalist, and live show designer with a deep understanding of complex technology. Laura’s credits include working with Kanye West, Jay Z, Herbie Hancock, Miguel, Bon Iver, Porter Robinson, Silversun Pickups, Iggy Azalea, and many others. Listen as Laura and Dan discus...

Andrew Huang is a Toronto-based music and video producer, with over 2,000 released songs in a variety of genres. He’s well-known for sampling everyday objects in his music productions, such as Legos and Chocolate bars. Andrew is also famous for his entertaining YouTube videos, streaming over 190 million video views and over 1.4 million subscribers. In this episode, Dan and Andrew discuss a variety...

In this episode, listen to tips and tricks using Ableton’s Audio Effects with Brian Funk (AfroDJMac) and Dan Giffin. We'll review variety of ways to use Live's Audio effects and other tools for producing music. Our special guest AfroDJMac shares lots of tips using Max for Live and other Audio Effects.  Brian has produced hundreds of Ableton Live and music production video tutorials, sample pa...

In this episode, listen to tips and tricks using Ableton’s MIDI Effects with Dan Giffin and Ben Spilker. We review variety of ways to use Live's MIDI effects and other tools mentioned in this podcast for producing music.  Members of LiveProducersOnline.com can watch the screen-recorded video of this episode in Ableton Live, and follow along with Dan and Ben’s tips mentioned.  DEVICES MEN...

In this episode, we interview Gardner Beson, the famous YouTuber and music production mentor. Listen as he shares insights on production workflow, the psychology behind creating great tracks, and lots more. Gardner has been steadily producing and releasing tutorials through YouTube on how to create famous artists’ styles; as well as videos which share tips, tricks, and knowledge gained from a musi...

In this episode, we interview Mikas Anguelov, an internationally recognized producer, engineer, and Founder of WeMakeDanceMusic.com. Listen as Dan and Mikas discuss what it looks like to work with a record label, how to be successful in today's electronic music scene as a producer, and much more.  Mikas founded Progressive Grooves Records, a label that promotes hundreds of electronic music ar...

In this episode, Dan Giffin and Christian Thomas discuss a variety of tips and tricks for bands taking their music from studio to stage with Ableton Live. Christian Thomas is a Nashville-based musician, producer, instructor and consultant. He is the owner of LiveStems.com, a music performance consulting company specializing in track playback solutions with a client roster that includes many of tod...

In this episode we're joined by Danny Wyatt, a multi-Platinum, Grammy and Emmy nominated audio engineer. His credits include Ultra Records and working with artists such as Old Dirty Bastard, Norah Jones, and many more. Danny is one of the most influential mixing and mastering engineers and instructors today. In the last decade he taught over 1,000 producers and audio engineers how to mix and maste...