In this episode, Frequent (Nolan) shares production tips, his music background, the mental aspects of being a producer, one of the best explanations of Nyquist Theory, why you shouldn't consider using templates, joining music collectives vs. labels, why you should get better at mixing and mastering your own tracks, and more. COPYCATT also joins later in the episode for some fun and random conversation. Born and raised in Colorado, Frequent (Nolan) has left his mark on various niches of electronic music. He's brought his sound anywhere from busted out warehouses and underground clubs to massive venues and festival stages. His more prominent performances include Red Rocks, Coalesce, and Infrasound among others. Nolan has also shared the stage with recognized artists like Tipper, Amon Tobin / Two Fingers, Jade Cicada, Illenium, Chee, Kursa, and more. In 2013 Frequent spearheaded the music collective UPSCALE, which he runs to this day alongside Hudson Lee. Since its creation, UPSCALE worked with countless influential artists including names like KOAN Sound, Mr Bill, Au5, COPYCATT, Vorso, and many more. As of recently UPSCALE has brought many of its artists together from around the globe to perform at curated events across the US and Canada. Follow Frequent Below: frequent-audio.com soundcloud.com/frequentaudio instagram.com/frequentaudio youtube.com/frequentaudio twitter.com/frequentaudio facebook.com/frequentaudio instagram.com/upscalehq Follow COPYCATT Below: soundcloud.com/itscopycatt instagram.com/itscopycatt facebook.com/itscopycatt twitter.com/itscopycatt Join Podcast Newsletter: ⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Magic Mind: magicmind.com/ableton use discount code: ableton20 This episode was recorded at KMG Studios in Denver, CO. Many thanks to Drew Dugan and the crew for letting us crash this amazing space. Music by 7apes - Coconut Crab

In this episode, Morgan Page, a Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and tech enthusiast, shares his production secrets, favorite studio tools, and groundbreaking projects. With a career spanning over a decade and marked by chart-topping releases, Morgan is a leading force in electronic music. He shares insights into his solar-powered studio, early tech adoption, and collaborations with Tesla and SpaceX. Tune in to hear about his innovative 'Airwave' podcast and the Quick Tips project, where he imparts his vast knowledge to the creative community. From his Las Vegas residency at Elia Beach Club to major festivals worldwide, Morgan continues to push boundaries in both music and technology. Episode recorded at KMG Life Studios Follow Morgan Page Below: www.morgan-page.com www.instagram.com/morganpage Join Podcast Newsletter: ⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this episode, Dan and Sofia chat about everything from spatial audio design, scoring for TV and film, her vocal processing, favorite gear and orchestral plugins, what it's like scoring for documentaries, and more. Drum & Lace, also known as Sofia degli Alessandri-Hultquist, is a versatile artist and composer hailing from Florence, Italy. Her music defies genre boundaries, blending sampled field recordings, lush synths, chamber instruments, and electronic beats, reflecting a chameleon-like nature. Inspired by film music, musique concrète, and the natural world, she creates textured electronica by harmoniously combining diverse sounds. In 2022, Drum & Lace unveiled her debut LP, "Natura," on the ambient vinyl label Past Inside the Present. The album features contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra and Italian drummer Valentina Magaletti. Her live performances often incorporate audio-visual and spatial elements, showcasing her fascination with the synergy of music and technology. With notable film and television projects in her portfolio, including AppleTV+'s 'Dickinson' and NBC's 'Good Girls,' Drum & Lace is a distinguished artist in her field, and she is currently based in London, UK, while working on her second LP. Follow Sofi Below: www.instagram.com/drumandlace www.twitter.com/drumandlace www.facebook.com/drumandlacemusic www.youtube.com/@drumandlace www.drumandlacemusic.com Join Podcast Newsletter: ⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role as Brand Manager for Ableton, Inc, Alberto supports a diverse community of artists, educators, and students using technology to create amazing things. His company, Musical Guest provides artist development and live performance solutions for artists like Imagine Dragons, LP Giobbi, Caroline Rose, Surfaces, Brockhampton, Mama Duke, and DIIV. Follow Alberto Below: www.musicalguest.net www.instagram.com/musicalguest Sponsored By: Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. **Learn more at: ⁠⁠www.magicmind.com/ableton⁠⁠ 20% off code: ABLETON20 Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this episode, Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer.com) shares about features he would like to see in Ableton Live, favorite workarounds using Max For Live devices, Warping and Tempo Follow features, popular devices he's created for thousands of artists and performers, 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. Follow Tobi below: www.abletondrummer.com www.Facebook.com/groups/abletondrummer www.instagram.com/abletondrummer @AbletonDrummer Download Resampler Pro Device (FREE): www.liveproducersonline.com/resampler-pro Join Podcast Newsletter: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

SunSquabi is an 'electronic hydro funk' group from Colorado which includes the members—Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and Chris Anderson [drums]. They’ve racked up tens of millions of streams and have performed at major festivals and venues around the world. SunSquabi also has notable collaborations with recognized artists including GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Late Night Radio, and many others. Their live performances bring a fresh energy, blending live instruments with electronic production elements, bridging the gap between jam bands and electronic music. Follow Sunsquabi Below: www.sunsquabi.com www.instagram.com/sunsquabi www.facebook.com/SunSquabi www.twitter.com/sunsquabi www.youtube.com/channel/UCGm0-cNNX123mDHWvVsucJA SPONSORED BY: Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: ⁠www.magicmind.com/ableton⁠ 20% off code: ABLETON20 Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes)

Slynk (Evan) is a producer, DJ, and educator originally from Brisbane, Australia. With the overwhelming support and love from the world’s most respected funk artists, Slynk's reputation has been growing strong producing a variety of genres with numerous releases on established labels including Westwood Recordings, Jalapeno Records, Goodgroove, Discocakes, and more. He’s collaborated with recognized artists such as Lazy Syrup Orchestra, ill.Gates, Stickybuds, Defunk, Father Funk, Def3, not to mention Slynk's remix for Bootsy Collins. Evan also has multiple tutorial videos that were released by Ableton on a variety of topics, in addition to support from other music brands. Today, when Evan isn’t producing or playing festivals and shows regularly, he’s teaching lessons and offering Ableton packs/ samples through his website Slynk.net Follow Slynk below: www.slynk.net www.facebook.com/evanslynk www.instagram.com/evanslynk www.twitter.com/evanslynk Sponsored By: Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: ⁠www.magicmind.com/ableton⁠ 20% off code: ABLETON20 (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes)

Alexia Riner is an electronic music producer, sound designer, installation artist and DJ, who specializes in building complex soundscapes for a range of media. Since receiving a dual-Bachelor’s in Music Technology and Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, Alexia has performed both in the US and internationally, and has produced for a variety of artists including Madame Gandhi. She has collaborated with prominent companies like Ableton and Native instruments, developing innovative sound installations and sound design. One of her career highlights includes Perimeter- a collaboration with Angelica Tavella featured at Ableton’s 2018 Loop conference. Perimeter is an interactive audio installation commissioned by Ableton, involving the installation of multi-sensor systems across Hollywood which played music when triggered. She has received various awards and recognition for her work including “Best Score” at the Hollywood Film Festival for Sewra G Kidane’s film “As Above.” Alexia is currently working on upcoming experiential installations and film scores, as well as wrapping up her second album this year. Follow Alexia Below: www.alexiariner.com www.facebook.com/alexiarinermusic www.instagram.com/alexiariner Magic Mind is the world's #1 productivity drink. Drink it when you need mental clarity, focus, and energy throughout the day, without getting that "caffeine" anxiety. It contains 130x the antioxidants of regular green tea, including nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms with ceremonial grade matcha. Learn more at: www.magicmind.com/ableton 20% off code: ABLETON20 Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes)

Josh Spoon is a programmer, musician, producer and Ableton Certified Trainer who has been performing music around L.A. for over a decade. He's worked on projects with companies like Ableton, Creative Live, Splice, Yamaha, iZotope, Mixed in Key and currently works full time at Cycling '74. Josh has written curriculum for Musicians Institute, Point Blank L.A., Garnish Music School, and has taught hundreds of artists Ableton Live, including a Saudi Prince. He's most proud of his latest release, "Music 2 Float 2," where he plays guitar for the first time. Josh also worked as a DJ on the show Can I Kick It with comedians Tone Bell, Al Jackson and Joe DeRosa, and worked with Neal Brennan, Michelle Buteau, Chris Redd, Mosha Kashar, and many others. Josh has provided Ableton Live playback support for artist like Giorgio Moroder, ZZ Ward, and the list goes on. Follow Josh Below: www.instagram.com/joshspoon joshspoon.bandcamp.com Loopy Pro is a new live-performance DAW and looper which lets you easily build ANY kind of setup. You get unlimited loops and one-shot clips, a fully capable mixer, support for multi-channel USB soundcards, and deep plugin support with inserts, sends and instruments. Join many other professional artists and download the free trial! FREE TRIAL: ⁠www.loopypro.com⁠ Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter (Episode Music: Coconut Crab by 7apes)

Nick Sanborn is a Grammy-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer based in Durham, NC. He’s best known for his work as half of the electronic duo Sylvan Esso, and for his solo work under the moniker Made of Oak. As a solo artist, he recently released a collaborative EP 'Inertia' with the NC-based producer GRRL, as GRRL x Made of Oak. Sanborn's producing credits include acclaimed releases from Mountain Man, Flock of Dimes, Caroline Rose, Daughter of Swords, The Tallest Man on Earth, and more. He is a co-founder of both the Psychic Hotline record label as well as Betty’s, a recording studio based in Chapel Hill, NC. Follow Nick Below: www.madeofoak.com sylvanesso.com psychic-hotline.net Loopy Pro is a new live-performance DAW and looper which lets you easily build ANY kind of setup. You get unlimited loops and one-shot clips, a fully capable mixer, support for multi-channel USB soundcards, and deep plugin support with inserts, sends and instruments. Join many other professional artists and download the free trial! FREE TRIAL HERE: ⁠www.loopypro.com⁠ Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and mastering engineer. He currently teaches Ableton Live at KMG Studios in Denver, CO, when not touring nationally. Homemade Spaceship has sold out headlining shows across the USA, supporting established artists like SoDown, Griz, The Floozies, Mr. BIll, FKJ, Mr. Carmack, Maddy O’Neal, Vibesquad, etc. Rob has had millions of streams across multiple platforms with his debut album coming out August 17th, 2023. Follow Rob Below: Instagram.com/homemadespaceship SoundCloud.com/homemadespaceship Facebook.com/homemadespaceship Twitter.com/homemdespaceshp Loopy Pro is a new live-performance DAW and looper which lets you easily build ANY kind of setup. You get unlimited loops and one-shot clips, a fully capable mixer, support for multi-channel USB soundcards, and deep plugin support with inserts, sends and instruments. Join many other professional artists and download the free trial! FREE TRIAL HERE: loopypro.com Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter Intro/ outro music: Coconut Crab by 7apes

Grammy-Nominated composer, producer, and remixer Sebastian Arocha Morton is one of today’s most eclectic and innovative musicians in the LA scene. He's composed and produced for award-winning films including Iron Man 2, Houdini, Robocop, The Spongebob Movie, Little Miss Sunshine, Disney's "Iron Man Experience" and "World of Color". Additional credits include video games such as EA's Madden 2019, and Primetime TV Hits "Young Sheldon”, "The Orville", “Mr. Robot", Tyler Perry's “Alex Cross”, among many others. Sebastian's work (under the moniker ROCAsound) also includes collaborations with artists such as Sting on the Billboard #1 track “Never Coming Home”, Mary J.Blige, Seal, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Rick James, Kaskade, Santana, Counting Crows, and eclectic drum programming and production sessions with the London Symphony for David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s iconic “Scent of Magnolia”. Not to mention many other credits and artist collaborations... Follow ROCAsound below: www.instagram.com/rocasoundwww.rocasound.comen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Arocha_Morton Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

Listen to the best moments from episodes #57 - #62 sharing about producing for gaming, the future of music tech, building a vocal chain, different artist career paths, favorite gear, and more. #57 - Producing Experimental Bass Music w/ AHEE In this episode, Chris Adams (AHEE) shares his approach to creating experimental bass music including sound design, Ableton devices, Serum, and other production methods. Follow: www.iamahee.com #58 - Producing Music for Video Games w/ Elliot Callighan In this episode, Dan and Elliot Callighan discuss the process of producing music for video games Follow: www.unlockaudio.com #59 - Vocal Production and Music Workflow w/ Dresage In this episode, Keeley (Dresage) shares insights into her music making process and vocal production workflows, favorite plugins, and experience producing for film and TV. Follow: www.dresage.la #60 - Music Production Insights w/ Yeuda Ben-Atar In this episode Yeuda Ben-Atar discusses a variety of topics including the future of music tech, how artists can stay inspired, potential career paths for independent producers, and more. Follow: www.beatlabacademy.com www.sidebrain.net #62 - Home Studio Gear & Software Reviews w/ Sanjay In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software. Follow: www.sanjayc.com Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this episode, Will Doggett shares performance techniques using gear, backing tracks, and Ableton Live workflows. Will and Dan also talk about lighting and video, live looping, using Session vs. Arrangement View on stage, among other things. Will Doggett is an Ableton Certified Trainer and the founder of From Studio to Stage, an online resource dedicated to teaching people how to perform with Ableton Live. He’s taught hundreds of artists and touring playback engineers how to integrate Ableton Live into their performance setups since 2008. Will has also served large churches across the USA as a Worship Leader, Music Director, Creative Director, and Production Director. He is currently the Broadcast Manager at Austin Stone Community Church in Austin Texas. Follow Will Doggett Below: www.fromstudiotostage.com www.instagram.com/fromstudiotostageig www.youtube.com/fromstudiotostage www.facebook.com/fromstudiotostage Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this episode Ableton Certified Trainer -Orville Kline and Dan Giffin review Ableton's new Push 3 features, among other topics. Orville Kline has been a Chicago-based Ableton Certified Trainer since 2009. He's DJ'ed on 4 continents at major festivals including EDC Vegas, Ultra Miami, Ultra Europe, Spring Awakening, North Coast, Summer Camp, Electric Forest, and many others. Orville also hosted major music events which later turned into the live group "Porn and Chicken", which quickly became one of the most recognized party events in The Midwest, USA. Orville was a resident on Chicago’s EDM radio show, The Electric Playground, along with fellow residents including Green Velvet, Morgan Page and Mark Farina. In 2019, he played samples and keys in the legendary industrial super-group Pigface during their US tour, which included guest members Randy Blythe of Lamb of God and Danny Carey of Tool. In 2021, his track "Pressure" was used in a commercial that won an International Cannes Lions Grand Prix award. In addition, Orville's music has released on a dozen different record labels. Follow Orville Below: www.OrvilleKline.comwww.instagram.com/orvilleklinewww.facebook.com/OrvilleKlineIsSRTBwww.facebook.com/PnCDjswww.ableton.com/en/certified-training/orville-klinewww.soundcloud.com/orvillekline Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this special episode, Dan Giffin shares Ableton Live tips including different workflows, devices, and more ideas for beginner to advanced users. Mentions In This Episode: Using the Drum Selector Kit by Beat Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upmo57pB4io New Drift synth coming in Live 11.3 for all versions: https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/drift-exploring-the-new-synth-in-live-113/ 10 Return Track Tricks You Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ5I5b_pM0g Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Studio Builder, Musician, Video Editor, Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder, and SQL Admin in addition to his life-long passion for writing electronic music. His studio construction projects include working with Chris Lake, Mr. Bill, Hacienda Mastering (Dolby Surround) and other artist's rooms. GARDNSOUND writes a variety of music, most recently focused on ambient, textural, modular driven composition - which can be found on all major streaming platforms. GARDNSOUND also moonlights as the lofi artist “No Effort”, as well as the hip hop artist known as “Whitey McWhiterson”. In addition to popular music venues, Gardner has performed as an orchestral musician in various concert halls across the United States and Europe. As GARDNSOUND he has released a total of 6 studio albums, with at least 2 more to be released this year. He has been credited as a studio musician, recording engineer, performer, remix artist, or composer on over 27 albums and releases to date outside of his own work. Follow Gardner Below: youtube.com/gardnsound instagram.com/gardnsound gardnsound.com (see blog) References: Matt Davis (Hacienda Mastering): instagram.com/haciendamastering Room Measurement Utility: noaudiophile.com/speakercalc Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: ⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

Anthony Thogmartin is a musician, producer, educator, and member of the electronic rock band Papadosio. He also started his solo music project EarthCry, and founded the Ableton Live educational platform Seed to Stage. Anthony has played large venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and many others. Follow Anthony Below: https://seedtostage.com https://www.youtube.com/seedtostage https://papadosio.com https://earthcry.net Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

COPYCATT (Andre) is an Australian-based producer having a dedicated following in the neuro/ hip-hop/ bass scene. Andre is also well known for his unique sound design. His collaborations include working with artists like Frequent and Mr. Bill, and having his tracks performed by established acts such as Pretty Lights, Haywyre, Mr Carmack, Tipper, Excision, and others. Additional credits include winning a national remix competition in 2016 for Australia's most popular radio broadcast Triple J, as well as winning an official remix for the McDonalds theme song. COPYCATT has released numerous sample packs and video tutorials sharing his music production skills.  Follow COPYCATT below:  https://soundcloud.com/itscopycatt https://instagram.com/itscopycatt https://facebook.com/itscopycatt https://twitter.com/itscopycatt  Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

In this episode with Brian Funk, we discuss the many strategies from his book 5-Minute Music Producer and ideas for overcoming writer's block.  Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York. Brian hosts The Music Production Podcast and teaches music production for Berklee Online. His Ableton Live Packs are used by producers all over the world, and Brian's new book, 5-Minute Music Producer: 365 Music-Making Activities gives songwriters and producers short activities to overcome writer's block and develop professional workflows. Follow Brian Below:  brianfunk.com YouTube.com/brianfunkmusic instagram.com/brianfunkmusic Soundcloud.com/brianfunk Purchase Brian's new book on Amazon HERE. Join the newsletter to get early episode access + free Ableton Live downloads: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter