Ableton Live Music Producers

In this episode, Ableton Certified Trainers Darren Kramer and Wyatt Meagher share their workflows using the PUSH 2 MIDI controller.  Darren Kramer is an innovative trombonist, DJ, XO professional brass artist, and Ableton Certified Trainer, creating live remixes using live looping, effects, Push beat slicing, virtual synths, vocoder and the iPad Lemur app. He’s been a professional musician for over 30 years, collaborating with Grammy Award Winning saxophonist -Michael Brecker. Darren has also toured with artists such as Matchbox Twenty and performed on the legendary Broadway show - Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies.  Follow Darren: Electrictrombonedj.com Sonictonicexperience.com Wyatt Meagher is a producer, performer, and teacher based in Miami, Florida. He manages the Miami Ableton Live User Group and taught at the Miami Conservatory of Music. He's performed at major music festivals including Ultra Music Festival with the group Telekinetic Walrus, and produces under the name Y Diz. Follow Wya

This episode includes 6 Ableton Certified Trainers sharing their production workflows, creative insights, and tips for using Live's devices. Listen as they discuss favorite Live 11 updates, MIDI & Audio Effect workflows, Ableton Live Packs, and much more.  Guests included in this episode: James Patrick: James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, and educator. He has been creating original electronic music works and events involving technology and live music since the 1990s. He is the co-founder and owner of Slam Academy, an Ableton Certified Training Center based in Minneapolis. James is the owner of several forward thinking record labels, and was the curator of the international Spark Festival of Electronic Music. Slam Academy Website Artist Website Instagram Christina Horn Christina Horn, AKA Hudson K, is a pianist, singer, songwriter, composer and educator who has been integrating Live into her performances since 2009. She has been actively touring and teaching for a decade and is interes

In a new series of interviews with Ableton Certified Trainers, Dan talks with Brian Jackson and Mike Cupino about mixing and mastering. Both guests share their decades of experience in the studio on a variety of topics, including using reference tracks, mixing workflows, solutions to common audio problems, favorite plugins/ devices, and more. ABOUT BRIAN JACKSON Brian M. Jackson is a music producer, electronic musician, audio engineer, and educator with over 20 years experience. He was among the first 5 Ableton Certified Trainers, and taught at many schools in Manhattan, including SAE, IAR, and was the electronic music program coordinator at SAE and curriculum director at Dubspot. He's the Author of The Music Producer's Survival Guide: four-part Ableton Live beginners course on skillshare.com, and Career in Independent and Electronic Music (Sound on Sound Presents…). Follow Brian: https://formlabsnyc.com https://rcrft.co/reel/brianjackson/LPO ABOUT MIKE CUPINO Michael Cupino is an artist/composer/producer/e

LP GIOBBI is a piano house producer, performer, label owner, music director, and more. As a classically trained jazz pianist, she studied at UC Berkeley and quickly transitioned into electronic music. She was labeled by Billboard Dance and Your EDM as an emerging artist to watch for. Since then, LP has landed on the cover of Spotify's Cratediggers, Amazon's Fresh Dance, and Deezer's New Dance playlist, and is co-founder of the publishing company Animal Talk. LP also founded FEMME HOUSE, an educational platform empowering woman and non-binary people in music production. She's performed on major stages including Lollapalooza, Brooklyn Mirage, while supporting established artists such as Marc Rebillet and others.  Follow LP at the links below:  LPGIOBBI.com Instagram @lpgiobbi Twitter Facebook FEMME HOUSE 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

Ali Stone is a GRAMMY nominated & Multi Platinum music producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and artist, who was named by Billboard as one of the Latin Hitmakers of 2021. She has been making waves with her work, composing movie soundtracks, remixing top artists, producing for the likes of RBD, Alok, Danna Paola & Mary J. Blige, among others. She has played at EDC, was one of the opening acts on Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour, and has her own sample pack on Splice. In this episode, Ali and Dan discuss her experience moving from Colombia to Los Angeles to become a full-time producer, her process producing with Ableton Live and collaborating with artists, creating her Splice sample pack, scoring music for the horror film Dementor, and much more.  Follow Ali at the links below:  Webpage Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MI

Liina “LNA”  Turtonen is a music producer, musician and YouTuber based in York, UK. She is the creator of an audio/production channel on YouTube called ‘LNA Does Audio Stuff’ and the co-founder of Equalize Music Production. In this episode, LNA and Dan talk about how to finish tracks and improve your creative workflow in the studio.  LNA is best known for her YouTube channel ‘LNA does Audio Stuff.’ An innovative music production tutorial channel that is known for its fun and approachable style, and challenges the views on gender within the YouTube audio industries. It features detailed tutorials, for example in Ableton Live, music production techniques, new music production gear, etc. LNA does also fun music production challenges that aim to entertain, as well as de-mystify the audio industry and make it more approachable for everyone. Follow LNA at the links below: LNAmusic.com @Liina_music - Instagram YouTube Channel This Episode Is Supporte

Jlin is the recording alias of Jerrilynn Patton, an electronic music producer from Gary, Indiana. Initially associated with Chicago's footwork scene, her music evolved far beyond that style, exploring unheard rhythms and placing her in a category of her own. She quit her job as a steel mill worker to pursue music full-time. As one of the most acclaimed experimental electronic artists of the 2010's, she has shared the stage or collaborated with artists such as Björk, Ben Frost, Kyle Abraham, and William Basinski. Additionally, she has ventured into contemporary dance, composing the music for Wayne McGregor's Autobiography (Harry Potter, The Legend of Tarzan, etc.) In this episode, Jlin and Dan talk about using intuition while producing music, her live performance setup with Push 2, and many other things.  Follow Jlin: Instagram @jlin_p Twitter Facebook This Episode Is Supported By Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI ke

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 - Interview with Sonic Bloom Founder - Madeleine Bloom #21 - Interview with Isotonik Studios Founder - Darren E Cowley #22 - Marketing Tips for DIY Artists w/ Kevin Breuner #23 - Ableton Live 10.1 Features & Development Process w/ Simon Haye #24 - Behind The Creative Process with I AM SNOW ANGEL 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 Get a discount purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live LiveProducersOnline.

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