#187 - Sonarworks' CEO: AI, Studio Evolution & The Future of Music Production

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 has collaborated with artists including Flying Lotus, MF Doom, Death Cab for Cutie, Kimbra, while performing over 1,000+ shows worldwide, from underground raves to festival mainstages. In 2019, they were taken on as faculty at the Berklee College of Music teaching electronic performance techniques and in 2020 became an artist in residence at S.E.T.I. Follow Daedelus: Twitter @Daedelus Instagram Facebook BandCamp Spotify 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: https://melodics.com/ Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live https://www.liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new episodes, Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

12 Loka 20211h 3min

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 Detroit Techno Chart and #2 in the Global Dark Techno Chart. She's been featured by Ableton, MixMag, and Beatport, among others. In 2020 Eluize started a coaching initiative supporting Womxn and Non-binary people in electronic music production, performance and label management. She founded the label Night Tide, with a sister label called Bermuda Series that focuses on electronic music across many genres produced by womxn. Eluize has performed at major clubs and festivals across Europe including: Grießmühle, Tresor and Salon Zur WildenRenate Berlin,IFZ, Mjut and Electric Weekender Festival Leipzig, Südpol Hamburg, Nation of Gondwana, Fusion Festival, Masters Zagreb, Canvas & 22 tracks Festival Amsterdam, and many others. Follow Eluize at the links below: Instagram: @EluizeMusik Linktr.ee SoundCloud Patreon Facebook Twitter 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 Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live 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: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

28 Syys 202157min

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 Max For Live device mentioned (in order) or visit: Liveproducersonline.com/post/ep-94-max-for-live Adam Fangsrud has been an Ableton Certified Trainer since 2011. He is the owner and head engineer at Red Sun Mastering and plays in the electropop duo Flatliner, as well as producing solo techno as Kro. In addition to private instruction, Adam teaches Ableton Live for the Austin, TX based 'Dadageek Academy'. He is equally capable in the hardware and software realms, specializing in production, mixing, mastering, sound design and generative composition using Max for Live. AdamFangsrud.com Mélanie Frisoli is a composer, sound designer, field recordist, trained audio engineer and educator based in Montreal. She is the first female Ableton Certified Trainer in Canada, with over fifteen years of experience in the music industry. Mélanie has released six albums under the name Mell, and spent years traveling around the globe performing full-time. She has also composed music for documentaries and theater plays, and is an expert using Max For Live. MelanieFrisoli.com Misty Jones is a Nashville-based music producer and assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University and has been an Ableton Live user since 2007. She went on to receive a Master of Music degree in Music Technology Innovation at Berklee Valencia in Spain, where she developed her “Orbit Suit,” using Live and controllers to “remix” a guitar player in real time on stage. In addition to teaching synthesis, MIDI and Ableton Live at MTSU, she devotes time to the scholarly research of pop music evolution and trends, training producers and developing curriculum. In her spare time, she loves remixing, mashups and sample/granular-based composition. Linktr.ee/mistyjonesmusic 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 Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live 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: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

21 Syys 20211h 1min

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 Wyatt: Instagram @Ydizwalrus 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 Save money purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live 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: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

14 Syys 202144min

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 interested in the intersection between art and technology. With her latest project Hot Lights, Christina has been commissioned to write music for the Discovery network, including shows like Oprah Winfrey, HGTV, Food Network, and others. Instagram ACT Profile Isaac Cotec Isaac Cotec has his hands in many aspects of the music industry. Over the past decade he’s been a record label owner, mixing/mastering engineer, a researcher in altering consciousness through sound, a touring musician and an Ableton Live Certified Trainer. Website Champion Sound (Music Training) Tim Linetsky (Underbelly) Timothy Linetsky is a producer, DJ, pianist and educator. He is known for his YouTube channel You Suck at Producing, in which he does music production tutorials centered around Ableton Live. He currently teaches private lessons online and releases music as Underbelly. Website YouTube Twitter David Lopez David Lopez aka Didactic is an audio production & technology professional with over 15 years of diverse experience as an Audio Engineer, Consultant, Educator, Producer, DJ and Ableton Certified Trainer. Instagram Website Twitter

31 Elo 20211h 14min

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/engineer based in Miami, Florida, where he specializes in music technology and a variety of creative digital fields. Notable projects include being a UX and sound designer for Mixed In Key, as well as developing curriculum for SAE Insitute Miami's Electronic Music Production (EMP) course. Michael is also available for freelance engineering, production, consultations and private lessons. He has been working with various studios and artists in the South Florida area since 2003. Follow Mike: http://mikecupino.com/ Instagram 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.com/BuyAbleton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

24 Elo 20211h 6min

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 having more fun while practicing at Melodics.com Get a discount purchasing the latest version of Ableton Live 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: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

17 Elo 20211h 3min

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 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.com/BuyAbleton Join the newsletter and be the first to receive new podcast episodes, as well as Ableton Live downloads, special events, and more: Liveproducersonline.com/newsletter

10 Elo 20211h 2min