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Maddy O’Neal is a producer and DJ from Denver, Colorado averaging over 90+ shows per year, and amassing several million Spotify streams. With hits like “Zest Please”; a collaboration with CloZee that amassed over 2 million spotify plays in one year, 4 EPs, and her second full length album coming this fall, Maddy’s repertoire is quickly expanding ac…

Carter Matthews is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and produces music under his two projects Toy Box and WaveWalker. He's collaborated with major artists including Illenium, BAYNK, Said the Sky, CloZee, Goldfish and many others. His music has collected tens of millions of Spotify streams and been published by Trap Nation, EDM.com, and more. In additio…

Applying "Less is More" to your Music Making

Episode 47- Applying Less Is More To Your Music MakingJason Timothy által

Daktyl is a Los Angeles-based producer and multi-instrumentalist with releases on Diplo’s Mad Decent label and Monstercat Records. His credits extend to being featured in Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone’s “Artists to Watch”, and Zane Lowe’s “Next Hype” on BBC Radio 1. He’s toured with major artists including ODESZA, Bonobo, Troyboi, Giraffe, and …

Listen to highlights of the best podcast moments from episodes #37 - #41. EP #41 w/ Kermode Jeanot Mey is the creator of Kermode, with credits teaching at SAE Institute Vancouver, Warp Academy, and performing at many major festivals including Shambhala Music Fest. He's continued to create quality video tutorials helping thousands of artists from so…

KJ SAWKA is a well-established drummer, producer, and DJ in the electronic music scene. As a Grammy-nominated drummer, he's performed with major artists including Illenium, Excision, Blake Lewis (American Idol), ill Gates, and many others. His credits include performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, and is widely known …

Max Wild is the founder of 343 Labs, a music production and performance school based in New York City and Berlin. He's a Zimbabwean-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator whose diverse musical influences range from electronica sounds to jazz, afro-pop, and more. He also runs the New York City Ableton User Group. Max previously taught …

46: 12 Ways To Triple Your Music Productivity

46: 12 Ways To Triple Your Music ProductivityJason Timothy által

Richard Graham is a producer, technologist, educator, and cofounder of the company Delta Sound Labs. He also creates music as Signals Under Tests. Ricky is an Ableton Certified Trainer and Max programmer, having a Ph.D. with a background in computer-assisted music composition, electro-acoustics, and spacial audio for augmented reality (and VR). He …

Dario Darnell (Youngr) is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with over 100 million global streams, and viral videos showcasing his live looping skills. Youngr has sold out shows in over 40 countries across Europe and North America, with his bootleg of Sweet Disposition hitting over 15 million views in the first 2 weeks. Dario began to gain popula…

Tyler Morris (Westend) is a tech-house producer, DJ, and educator based in New York. He’s worked with artists like Diplo, MK, Claude Von Stroke, Joel Corry, and others. His singles have hit the charts including his song Jumpin’ peaking at #2 on Beatport, and he was ranked the 7th best selling tech house artist overall on Beatport. Tyler also runs t…

45: The Process For Electronic Music Production

45: The Process For Electronic Music ProductionJason Timothy által

Noah Savoie (Noer The Boy) is an experimental bass producer, DJ, and visual artist. He’s performed with well known artists including DJ Shadow, and released singles on multiple established experimental bass record labels with support from G Jones, EPROM, Ivy Lab, and many others. In this episode, we chat about everything from sound design tips in A…

Sidecar Tommy is a project by drummer, producer, beat-maker, and co-founder of the group Beats Antique. Based in Oakland, Tommy has collaborated with many notable artists including Global Bass band, Beats Antique, The Glitch Mob, Les Claypool, Alam Khan, Bassnectar, Too Many Zooz, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many others. During this episode, T…

44: Does Writer's Block Really Exist?

44: Does Writers Block Really Exist?Jason Timothy által

43: Creative Input VS Creative Output

43: Creative Input Vs Creative Output by Jason TimothyJason Timothy által

In this episode, Dan highlights some of the best moments from EP #26 - #35. EP #26 w/ Erin Barra Erin is a music technologist, songwriter, and Professor at Boston's Berklee College of Music. She is also the Founder of Beats By Girlz, an educational group training young female artists. EP #27 & 28 w/ Jason Timothy Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTr…

Artist and musician Greg Debicki (aka Woulg) challenges the status quo through glitch music and audiovisual manipulation using generative algorithms. One of his recent projects includes programming AI bots to play Cello instruments synced with visuals. Greg is currently based in Montréal. After studying Fine Arts in Alberta and Musical Composition …

Episode 42 - How Busy People Can Make Time For Music

Episode 42 - How Busy People Can Make Time For MusicJason Timothy által

Ambrus Deak is a well-established Ableton Certified Trainer, music producer, DJ, and educator. He's shared the stage with major artists including The Glitch Mob, Tipper, The Chemical brothers, and has mastered tracks for Gorillaz, Clozee, ill Gates, Mr. Bill, and many others. Ambrus is also the Program Manager of Music Production for The Los Angele…

In this special holiday episode, Dan shares several Ableton Live gifts you can download for free. Visit this webpage to grab these gifts that keep on giving at: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/holiday Follow Dan at the links below: Instagram: @PhiliaMusic https://www.philiamusic.com facebook.com/PhiliaMusic Save money purchasing the latest vers…

Andrew Marshall is a professional drummer and Ableton Live user. He’s currently the touring drummer for Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, among other acts. Andrew has performed at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Glastonbury, and TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, SNL, and othe…

Multi-platinum music producer and drummer Kaelin Ellis joins as a special guest. He's established himself among the top class of producers in the modern electronic / hip-hop beat scene. Kaelin has many production credits with artists such as Kaytranada, Lupe Fiasco, Waldo, The Kount, Deffie, Drex Carter, and K-pop supergroup Exo. He has garnered su…

Kaite Watson (Aimerie) is an Ableton Certified Trainer, experimental bass producer, DJ, and educator. She also teaches music production and DJing at The Black Box Studio in Denver, CO. Known to deliver cutting-edge curation on the decks, Aimerie's passion for pushing grassroots sounds has landed her on prolific lineups at events like Sub.mission's …

In this special episode, Dan Giffin and other Ableton Certified Trainers around the world share 100 tips for producing/ performing in Ableton Live. Download the free Google Sheet below for additional workflows not shared in this episode, including video tutorial links and articles for beginner to advanced Live users. * View 100 Ableton Live Tips Sh…

In this episode, rising indie-pop artist Claire George shares stories as an upcoming producer/ performer, and favorite production tools in the studio. She also shares workflows including vocal processing, favorite plugins, her dream live setup, and how her music was influenced by unexpected life experiences. Claire George is a songwriter, producer …

In this episode, Dan Giffin chats with Zach Montoya, a Los Angeles-based producer in the "Bass Pop" duo Syence. Zach shares what it's like in today's music industry, tips for leveling up your music composition and workflow, insights using Soundcloud vs. Spotify, and much more. Zach Montoya is the Lead Instructor and Content Curator at Hyperbits, an…

Ceci Gomez is a Los Angeles-based experimental music producer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her credits include collaborations with with Rebecca Black, Charlie XCX, Baauer, The Regrettes, Francisca Valenzuela, Lunice, Nasty Cherry & many others. Ceci also started her latest project DAGR with co-producer Veronica Jane, blending underground …

In this episode, Alfred Darlington (aka Daedelus) and Dan discuss the future of music technology, hacks using Ableton Live's Drum Buss, the mentality of creating music, and much more. Alfred (they/them) have 20+ years producing on labels such as Brainfeeder, Ninjatune, Warp, and important upstarts like Albert's Favourites and Dome of Doom. Daedelus…

In this episode, Emma Louise Sainsbury (aka Eluize) shares about her studio setup, production process using Ableton Live, her experience moving to Berlin to pursue a music career, and much more. Eluize is a Berlin-based techno/ house DJ and producer originating from Australia. Her music has been featured by Redbull Choice Mix as #1 in the Global De…

During this final episode of the series, 3 Ableton Certified Trainers share their favorite Max For Live devices and how they use them. Dan interviews Misty Jones, Adam Fangsrud, and Melanie Frisoli as they share their devices categorized by Instruments, Special Effects, Utility/ Workflow Enhancements, Video, and more. Click here for a list of each …

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 Lem…

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 produce…

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…

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,…

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 …

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 know…

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 accla…

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 & Prom…

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, …

41: Understanding Your Creative Triggers

41: Understanding Your Creative TriggersJason Timothy által

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 …

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 voca…