Ableton Live Music Producers

In this episode, Tommy Zee shares his process behind the scenes running a music production house for commercial & film. Listen as Tommy and Dan discuss scoring audio for video, managing expectations as a producer, and how one can get involved in a career working with a music production house. Tommy founded Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company working with some of today's largest brands including Toyota, the Canadian Olympics Team, Nike, Adidas, Google, and others. He began as a banker by day while DJing at night before quitting to pursue a career path developing a music production house. Follow Tommy: https://www.facebook.com/tommyzee.co https://www.instagram.com/mrtommyzee www.tommyzee.co Join the membership & access all Ableton Courses, webinars, and 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions w/ Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ Check out Dan Giffin’s Project Philia: https://linktr.ee/philiamusic (I

In this episode, Steve Primo dives deep in sharing specific hardware solutions for live performance, programming visuals & lighting, live streaming, and other tech goodies.  Steve is the Founder of Savant Playback, a production team that builds custom hardware and software solutions for touring artists incl  uding  Bishop Briggs, Pharrell Williams, RED, My morning jacket, meek mill, the temptations, the Strokes, Shinedown, and many others. Follow Steve / Savant Playback below: http://www.savantplayback.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SAVANTPLAYBACK/ https://www.instagram.com/savant_playback/  Join the membership & access all Ableton Courses, webinars, and 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions w/ Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ (Intro/ Outro music by Crayon - What I Do)

In this episode, Kyle Lemaire (aka Circa) shares digital marketing tips and strategies for producers and artists wanting to grow their following.  Kyle is an independent soul/blues singer and songwriter and marketing nerd. With over a decade of experience hacking together solutions for small- and medium-business, Kyle has led the charge in discovering and refining marketing solutions for independent musicians. As Founder & CEO of Indepreneur, Kyle assists a new generation of independent artists in the "Page 1 Rewrite" of music industry marketing strategies. Follow Circa at the following links: https://www.indepreneur.io/ https://www.facebook.com/indepreneur/ https://www.instagram.com/indepreneur/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4GdLK9HLyf6watiUMZX7Q Join the Live Producers Online membership/ Access all Ableton Courses & 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions with Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ Subscribe to Live Producers Online - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC

It's a crazy time right now with the COVID-19 virus. As a producer or artist pursuing music full time, I believe now is the best time to invest in your career learning new skills and connecting with the right people online.  In this episode I share tips for monetization as an artist through live streaming and merchandising, as well as podcasts and books you should check out.  Join my Mixing Fundamentals Webinar Series teaching how to mix a track from A - Z in Ableton Live: http://liveproducersonline.com/mixing DISCOUNT CODE: friendship  (all lowercase) Join the Live Producers Online membership/ Access all Ableton Courses & 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions with Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ Subscribe to Live Producers Online - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ Episode Resources: https://indepreneur.io/podcast/ https://smarturl.it/nmbpodcast https://podcast.cdbaby.com/ https://brianfunk.com/podcast For Live Streaming with High Qual

In this episode, Danielle Thwaites and Dan discuss setting up a live performance, favorite gear and plugins, and the music production process.  Danielle produces and sings under the artist name Daiza. Her avant-pop sound includes a smooth, hazy, synthetic vibe. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and teaches many areas of music production at Beat Lab Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Her credits include Ableton Live playback with Imogen Heap, collaborating with music companies like Sensel, and working with Beats By Girlz educating and mentoring young women in music production. Follow Daiza at the following links: Facebook Instagram Website Music Video/ Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/0m-M3rk6LRA Purchase Ableton Live at a discount:  https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton/ Join the Live Producers Membership and access all Ableton courses, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions with Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans

In this episode, J.J. Burred and Dan discuss the development of machine learning in today's music, how it's benefiting producers, and the future of music software with source separation. J.J. Burred is an independent researcher, software developer and musician based in Paris. With a background in machine learning and signal processing, his work aims at developing innovative tools for music and sound creation, analysis and source separation. He's released Max for Live devices such as FactorSynth, Factoid, and others. J.J holds a PHD at Technical University of Berlin and has credits working with companies like Mogees, Audionamix, IRCAM, and more.  Stay connected with J.J. at the following: https://www.jjburred.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbzhEEEvrBWEzrwEsjQ8vQ https://www.facebook.com/jjburredmusicsoftware/ Max for Live devices: https://www.jjburred.com/software Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Get monthly coaching sessions with Dan Giffin,

In this episode, Sylvia Massy shares her experiences doing adventure recording, her collection of the world's oldest microphones, and deep insights on audio engineering...including how to properly mic a chicken.  Sylvia is one of today's leading audio engineers and has worked with artists like Prince, Aerosmith, Tool, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Petty, and many others. She's famous for adventure recording in uncanny places like icebergs, caves, nuclear energy silos, and other wild places.  Follow Sylvia Massy at the follow links: https://m.sylviamassy.com/ https://twitter.com/SylviaMassy https://www.instagram.com/sylvia_massy/ Purchase Ableton Live 10 at a discount: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Learn Ableton Live & get help on your projects by Dan Giffin: https://liveproducersonline.com/change-membership-plan/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Yan Zhu (Azuki) shares her experiences hacking software (Including Ableton Live) and her approach to producing and performing music.  Yan is the Chief Information Security Officer at Brave Software, reviewer for DEF CON, and was listed as one of the 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology by Forbes.  Azuki is an up-and-coming DJ/producer/hacker in the West Coast bass music scene. She also created a bot that automatically generates festival lineups, a YouTube series about hacking Ableton Live using Python, and more.  Stay connected with Yan at the following links:  https://soundcloud.com/azuki  https://www.instagram.com/azukipix/ https://twitter.com/bcrypt Website Learn Ableton Live and get 1-on-1 help on your Ableton Live projects with Dan Giffin at: https://liveproducersonline.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this special episode, the Electronic Creatives team shares their experiences setting up live performances for today’s major touring artists. Listen as Laura Escude, AJ Ramirez, and Greg Somerville share stories and what it takes to be a high level playback engineer in the industry. Electronic Creatives is a worldwide team of music producers, players, programmers, playback, audio & FX engineers. Artist credits include: Ariana Grande, Big Sean, Logic, Kanye West, Bon Iver, Broods, Camila Capello, Cirque Du Soleil Iris, and many others. Apply for MasterTrack as mentioned in the episode: https://www.electroniccreatives.com/mastertrack Electronic Creatives Website: https://www.electroniccreatives.com/ Laura Escude: https://www.lauraescude.com/ https://spoti.fi/2QLzzQ6  AJ Ramirez: https://www.instagram.com/ajae___/ https://www.ajae.me/ Greg Somerville: https://www.instagram.com/stories/gregisges/ https://spoti.fi/2NjszrK https://soundcloud.com/soundslikeges Join the Live Producers Online members

In this new episode, I share several updates and tips on how you can better reach your goals producing music this year.  Here's a few links mentioned in the episode: Philia Remix Contest:  https://www.philiamusic.com/remix Join My Live Producers Membership: Click here  Join the monthly #JAMUARY2020 challenge on Instagram! Subscribe to Live Producers Online YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8QRMI6onBRBysh_7lA2xQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this special holiday episode, I give away 12 days of Ableton Christmas gifts, and share my favorite 3rd party plugins & Ableton devices I used most frequently in 2019. GET THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HERE Subscribe to the 12 days of Christmas and receive special sample packs, effect racks, and Ableton webinars exclusively available inside my Live Producers membership. Enter the Smooth Rides remix contest HERE and win $700 in prizes Join the Live Producers Online membership and access all Ableton video courses, webinars, downloads, and personal help by Dan on your own projects each month.  CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Ableton Live producer and educator Kermode shares his experience playing major music festivals, his technical live setup, favorite plugins and more.  Jeanot Mey is the creator of Kermode, with credits teaching at SAE Institute Vancouver, Warp Academy, and has played major festivals including Shambhala Music Fest. He's created lots of video tutorials helping hundreds of artists with sound design and music production.  See more from Kermode below: Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/add/kermode_music YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KermodeMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kermodemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kermode_Music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermode_music/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kermodemusic Join Dan Giffin's membership. Grow your Ableton Live skills and get personal help on your projects: https://liveproducersonline.com/membership-plans/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Ivan Corraliza (aka ill Factor) shares his favorite plugins and Ableton devices for producing, how he scores tracks for gaming, TV, and film, and other things. Ivan Corraliza (known as ill Factor) has been producing music for more than fifteen years working on projects such as; Matis Yahu, Justin Timberlake, Skylar Grey, Ginuwine, and many others. He is the founder of the online music production school Beat Academy, and produced the soundtrack for the hit video game series Assassin's Creed.  Links for ill Factor https://illfactormusic.com/ https://www.beatacademy.com/ Enter the Philia remix contest! https://www.philiamusic.com/remix --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Dan Giffin shares several of his own production tips for using Ableton Live devices. Listen as Dan talks about the following: Freeze function on Delay and Reverb Audio Effects The Channel EQ Drum Buss Auto Panning Resampling for special effects Support the podcast on Patreon and learn more Ableton Live tips. Watch live video streams and ask questions with Dan in the Private Facebook Group. https://www.patreon.com/abletonlive Join the membership and access all Ableton Live video courses, webinars, and more teaching Ableton Live.  JOIN NOW Connect on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Dan talks with Ari Herstand about tips from his new book- How to Make It In The New Music Business.  Ari Herstand is a singer/ songwriter, music industry expert, and author of the best seller How to Make It In he New Music Business. He’s performed over 700 shows around the country opening for Ben Folds, Cake, Matt Nathanson and other major artists. He’s the leader of the band Brassroots District, and runs the successful blog ArisTake.com educating indie's on the latest music industry trends. Follow Ari at the links below... New upcoming book   Website Ari's Take Blog Join Live Producers Online membership and grow your skills using Ableton Live HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

In this episode, Dani DiCiaccio and Dan discuss a variety of topics including collaboration in the studio, the music production process, and various gear/ tools for creating and performing music. Dani also shares about her newest EP and her own personal workflows as an artist. Dani is the Director of Content Marketing & Merchandising for Splice.com and produces electronic future-pop music under the name KYOSI. She's an experienced Ableton Live user in New York, New York.  Follow Dani and her music at the following:  kyosimusic.com Facebook Instagram Soundcloud Spotify Click HERE To See Dan's Ableton Live Courses (use "iloveableton" and save 25% off)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

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 looping, and has been selling out major venues around the world. Support the podcast and access special content: https://www.patreon.com/abletonlive Connect with BinkBeats at the following links: Website: https://www.binkbeats.com/ BinkLooper (Max for Live device) https://www.binkbeats.com/binklooper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdp_RAwS93XCBeAnSTLq7g Listen on Spotify HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AbletonLive/support

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://liveproducersonline.com/all-courses/ Join Membership & get help on Ableton projects: https://liveproducersonline.com/ufaqs/pro-membership-features/ Animal Prince Website: https://www.animalprince.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalprince_/ Spotify Conference mentions in episode:  DIY Musicians Conference: https://diymusiciancon.com/ Indepreneur: https://indepreneur.io/ ArtTracks: http://www.arttracks.com/ Beat Stars: https://www.beatstars.com/ Merchly: https://www.merch.ly/ Cheryl Engelhardt: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/emailcourse Pandora AMP: https://www.ampplaybook.com/ Click to

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 books, mastered hundreds of tracks, played Carnegie Hall, written for magazines like Guitar Player, Keyboard, Sound on Sound, Electronic Musician, Pro Sound News, Mix. He's consulted leading companies like Gibson, Microsoft, Steinberg,  Roland, Acoustica, E-Mu, Peavey, Alesis, Akai Professional, Native  Instruments, Cakewalk, Ableton, Avid, and dozens more. Click here to watch Dan's Free Mixing Webinar mentioned in the episode. Join the Live Producers Online membership to get ongoing help on your Ableton projects with Dan Giffin Follow Craig Anderton at the links below: craiganderton.com craganderton.org ins