In this episode Nick (Grabbitz) talks about his music journey, production techniques, Logic Pro vs. Live, vocal recording tips, insights on building a fan community, and the launch of his label Blue Butterfly Records.

Grabbitz is a multifaceted artist from Buffalo, NY known for his bass-driven and rock-electronic fusion of genres. His career highlights include high-profile collaborations with music giants like Deadmau5 on "Let Go" and Rezz on the chart-topping "Someone Else," which hit #12 on the U.S. Alternative charts. Grabbitz has also joined forces with Illenium, Zedd, Subtronics, NGHTMRE, and Sullivan King, infusing live instrumentation into his performances pushing the boundaries. Grabbitz recently released his EP In The Dark with the launch of Blue Butterfly Records.

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In this episode, Sidebrain and Dan discuss new Ableton Live 12.1 updates, Ableton's Move controller, Max for Live devices and more.

Sidebrain (Yeuda Ben-Atar) is an Ableton Certified Trainer and has worked with major artists like Timbaland, Skrillex, Ludacris, Flying Lotus, and Giorgio Moroder. He also founded BeatLabAcademy.com teaching music production and more. 

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In this episode Opiuo (Oscar) shares about his unique live performance setup and production, mixing tips, creative workflows, favorite plugins and gear, collaborating on his recent EP, and more. 

Opiuo, the musical project of Oscar Davey-Wraight, is known for his unique blend of funkadelic bass and electrifying live performances. He has sold out iconic venues like Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre and played major festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella. With multiple awards under his belt, including the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, Opiuo has earned global recognition. His expansive career spans multi-genre albums, and collaborations with artists like Gwen Stefani and Griz. Opiuo recently released his new EP titled Underground with Ashez. 

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Special thanks to the Black Box venue in Denver, CO for hosting this episode. 

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In this episode, Roberto (Helado Negro) shares his professional experience recording foley for film and animation, his creative production workflows, vocal recording process, favorite gear, his new album PHASOR, and more. 

Roberto Carlos Lange, known as Helado Negro, creates immersive dreamscapes with vibrant melodies and bilingual lyrics. In addition to his music, Lange has worked with Comedy Central and contributed foley and sound for the popular animation series Robot Chicken. Drawing from his South Florida upbringing and Ecuadorian heritage, his genre-defying music is shaped by his experiences in Brooklyn, Texas, and Asheville. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Lange's work spans video, sculpture, and sound, with his latest album, PHASOR, showcasing his collaborative and innovative spirit.

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We're excited to announce the ultimate Ableton weekend retreat, a 2-day masterclass happening November 16-17, 2024 at Ableton's U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn from industry professionals during this exclusive, hands-on experience designed for experienced artists, producers, and musicians using Ableton Live.

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In this episode Danny Wyatt shares about common mixing and mastering mistakes, the evolution of digital music quality, mastering techniques using clipping, favorite plugins for mixing, his journey navigating the music industry, and more. 

Danny Wyatt is an Emmy nominated, multi-Platinum audio engineer and producer with releases on Warner Bros Records, Rawkus Records, and others. His first release landed on the Tribute to Curtis Mayfield album in 1994 alongside artists like Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, and more. Danny founded the Mixing & Mastering program at Dubspot, and taught at SAE Institute New York. He currently runs the online school Next Level Sound, teaching modern music production techniques, music business, among other topics. 

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Robert Trusko is a well recognized musician, composer, engineer, and producer in Dallas, TX. Through his musicianship, Robert has performed across the world with notable artists including Aloe Blacc, Robert Randolph, Eric McFadden (Parliament Funkadelic), Greg Spero, Robert “Sput” Searight, RC Williams, Cleon Edwards (Erykah Badu), Jaguar Wright (The Roots, Jay-Z), Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Sugar Hill Records, Lauryn Hill), Black Ice (Def Poetry Jam), and Danny Gotlieb (Pat Metheny). As an educator, Robert Trusko also served for several years as an Interim Professor of Ableton Live at the University of North Texas.

Trusko also performs and MD's for the band 2LOT, which has collaborated with Steve Jordan (John Mayer, Rolling Stones), John McBride, Aloe Blacc, Ry-X, Moonhooch, and Greg Spero.

In 2023 Trusko released his EP “First Light” which is available on all streaming platforms.

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Philip Meyer is a software developer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles. He makes devices for generating rhythms and melodies for Ableton Live, most recently a collection of several generative MIDI Tools for Ableton Live 12. He is also the creator of the Rhythm and Time Toolkit, and package for Max MSP for modular sequencing. 

Philip’s goal is to create playful, intuitive, and powerful sequencing devices that help artists to discover new musical forms. Driving Philip’s design approach is the goal to blur the line between composition and performance, in which an artist creates a thoughtful, deliberate composition but works fluidly and intuitively. 

Philip is an active member of the Max MSP and Ableton Live communities. He is a Max Certified Trainer and makes video lessons for YouTube on programming and music production techniques in Max and Ableton.

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Barclay Crenshaw, widely recognized under his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a seminal figure in electronic music, best known as the founder of the influential Dirtybird label. Under Claude VonStroke, he spearheaded a movement that redefined tech-house with a playful and quirky edge, leading Dirtybird to become a beloved brand with a global following. His innovative approach not only won him several awards but also solidified his status with iconic tracks and memorable performances at major festivals worldwide. In a bold career move, Barclay sold Dirtybird to Empire Records, stepping back from his Claude VonStroke persona to delve deeper into his roots with the 'Open Channel' project, marking his transition into avant-garde bass and electronica. This project was celebrated with a new album and a headline tour, showcasing his evolution and continued relevance in the ever-changing music landscape. 

In 2024, Barclay also launched Imperial Dust, a software and sample company, with its first product, the Nasty Channel plug-in, aimed at empowering producers with unique sound design tools. This venture underscores his ongoing influence and adaptability within the music industry, bridging his past achievements with fresh creative pursuits.

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Cristiaan Broderick, the sonic architect known as RYNS, is a producer and DJ currently based in Denver, Colorado. Crafting electronic landscapes that defy convention, his project has earned support from notable artists like Liquid Stranger, CloZee, Mersiv, Wreckno, Maddy O'Neal, and others. 

The RYNS project formed in 2018. His style is self-described as melodic freeform bass, but is not confined to any particular genre. RYNS seamlessly navigates the realms of genres including but not limited to dubstep, garage, house, and trap. 

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In this episode JP and Dan talk about synthesis in Live, new Live 12 Sampler features, things they love and hate about Live 12, recording chickens, clipping in Live vs. FL Studio, and JP's new books about sound design for electronic music.

James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, author, 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.

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