#185 - Mux Mool: Production, Live Performance, & Career Advice

Duncan Wilson (Ned Rush) is a producer, musician, sound designer, Max MSP developer and visual artist. He's well known for his Ableton tips on YouTube and teaching through his community MusicHackspace.org In this episode, Duncan shares insights into his latest album Mode II (produced as Rude_Nhs), his process for chopping guitar samples, unconventional "hacks" for composing in Ableton Live, and an inside look at his new unreleased max for live device for beat stuttering, glitching, and morphing live audio. (Watch on YouTube for a visual walk through) Follow Ned Rush at the following links: Linktr.ee/NedRush YouTube.com/NedRush Instagram.com/MrNedRush Facebook.com/NedRush Twitter.com/MrNedRush EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: MELODICS Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 for 20% off Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: Liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: Liveproducersonline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: Liveproducersonline.com/discord

27 Apr 20211h 6min

Corey Baker (aka Kill Paris) is a producer, performer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He's collaborated with established artists including Zedd, Griz, Illenium, Dillon Francis, and Gramatik, and has sold out major venues around the USA including Red Rocks Amphitheatre. In this episode, Corey shares his process creating in the studio with Ableton Live, gear, and plugins, as well as his journey pursuing a music career to become a successful artist, and tips for producers to stay inspired and creative. Follow Kill Paris at the following links: linktr.ee/killparismusic killparis.com facebook.com/killparis Instagram.com/killparismusic Funthingsfunlife.com (Ableton Live Training) EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: AUDIENT Audient is a key player in the recording world, boasting a competitive range of studio essentials. They have recently released their new generation of the massively popular iD interfaces, the iD4 and iD14 MKII, designed to deliver studio recordings from your desktop. Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp and pristine converters, offering incredible audio performance in a solid and compact package. Learn more at: Audient.com/AMPpodcast MELODICS Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 for 20% off Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: Liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: Liveproducersonline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: Liveproducersonline.com/discord

13 Apr 20211h 17min

STLNDRMS is a chill-hop producer, sample library curator, and educator. He’s performed at major music festivals and venues, and featured on the cover of Spotify's Lofi Hip-Hop Playlist. He also released top-ranking sample packs on Splice.com We talk about his process creating sample packs, beat making workflows, and how he quit his job making good money as a contractor for Google to pursue a full-time music career. Follow STLNDRMS at the following links: stlndrms.com instagram.com/stlndrms facebook.com/stlndrms twitter.com/stlndrms EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: AUDIENT Audient is a key player in the recording world, boasting a competitive range of studio essentials. They have recently released their new generation of the massively popular iD interfaces, the iD4 and iD14 MKII, designed to deliver studio recordings from your desktop. Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp and pristine converters, offering incredible audio performance in a solid and compact package. Learn more at: Audient.com/AMPpodcast MELODICS Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: https://liveproducersonline.com/buyableton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: https://liveproducersonline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: https://liveproducersonline.com/discord

6 Apr 202152min

In this episode, Cofresi shares his workflows in the studio and unique live performance setup with DJing + hybrid acoustic/ electric drums. He also gives tips for artists creating content, how he's taken advantage of his time over the past year with cancelled shows, favorite plugins and Ableton Live devices, mixing tips, and more. Ben Cofresi is a Chicago-based producer, DJ and drummer. He’s well known for his captivating live performances and videos as a DJ, drummer, and Push performer. He’s collaborated with established artists including Matisyahu, Autograf, Flamingosis, ProbCause, and played major festivals including Summer Camp, Electric Forest, North Coast, and many others. Follow Cofresi at the following links: Instagram: @Cofresh CofresiMusic.com Facebook.com/CofresiMusic Spotify SoundCloud.com/CofresiMusic YouTube EPISODE SUPPORTED BY: Audient Audient is a key player in the recording world, boasting a competitive range of studio essentials. They have recently released their new generation of the massively popular iD interfaces, the iD4 and iD14 MKII, designed to deliver studio recordings from your desktop. Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp and pristine converters, offering incredible audio performance in a solid and compact package. Check them out today by heading over to audient.com/amppodcast Melodics Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: LiveProducersOnline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord

30 Mars 20211h 45min

JNTHN STEIN is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer. He’s a founding member of the beat-making collective Team Supreme in Los Angeles, and has been featured in Ableton’s documentary series, Complex Magazine, Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1, Spotify's New Music Friday playlist, and more. He's collaborated in the studio with many well-known artists including Mr. Carmack, Brasstracks, Exmag, and others. In this episode, he shares studio workflows for producing, tips for artists to stay creative, favorite Ableton instruments/ devices, his methodology recording acoustic drums at home and with the PUSH 2. Follow JNTHN STEIN at the following links: Instagram: @iamcharlesjacques Twitter: @JNTHNSTEIN YouTube: Spotify: Website: JNTHNSTEIN.com Need an audio interface? Audient has become a key player within the recording world, boasting a competitive range of studio essentials. They have recently released their new generation of the massively popular iD interfaces, the iD4 and iD14 MKII, designed to deliver studio recordings from your desktop. Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp and pristine converters, offering incredible audio performance in a solid and compact package. Check them out today by heading over to audient.com/amppodcast Step up your practicing with Melodics.com Melodics is a desktop app that helps you build your skills playing MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums. With the help of gamification, it's practice you'll actually stick with. Save 20% on the subscription or get a free trial at: Melodics.com Discount code: LPO-20 Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free: LiveProducersOnline.com/live11shortcuts Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord

23 Mars 20211h 21min

Thomas Piper is a Brooklyn-based producer, vocalist, educator, and PUSH 2 performer. He's collaborated on projects with MTV, Sesame Street, and artists like Public Enemy, The Last Poets, and runs a music collective called The People's Republic of Sound. In this episode, Thomas shares his process using the PUSH for chords/ melodies, his vocal processing for live performance, studio setup, and things independent artists should consider when pursuing a music career, including working with record labels. Follow Thomas Piper at the links below: ThePeoplesRepublicOfSound.com Instagram.com/ThomasPiper Facebook.com/Thomas.Piper1 Youtube.com/user/ticcthesoulrebel Grow your skills practicing your MIDI controllers with Melodics: Melodics.com Save 20% with code: LPO-20 Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live Software: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the Ableton Live Discord Community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord

16 Mars 20211h 9min

Sophie Payten is a singer-songwriter from Australia and releases music as Gordi. She’s been featured in multiple TV series and films like The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries, and supported major artists like Bon Iver, Of Monsters and Men, The Tallest Man on Earth, and others. She also sang backup vocals on The Tonight Show and her latest album Our Two Skins was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album, Australian Music Prize, and Australian Album of the Year. In this episode, Gordi shares her process producing an album in a remote cottage with limited resources, and using a field recorder to sample random sounds like a car engine, cockatoos, etc. She also explains her songwriting process and mental flow for creating music, as well as her logistical setup for performing with Ableton Live at the Sydney Opera House using a full band/ backing tracks. Follow Gordi at the following links: gordimusic.com facebook.com/music.Gordi instagram.com/gordimusic Linktr.ee/gordimusic Get authentic guitar sounds of vintage & modern amps, cabs, mics, and effects with the Helix Native Plugin by Line 6 at Line6.com Improve your skills practicing on your MIDI controllers or electric drum kit with Melodics.com Join the Ableton Live training membership and grow your production skills at LiveProducersOnline.com Purchase Ableton Live and get a discount at LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton

9 Mars 202157min

In this episode, Tobi Hunke shares his favorite Ableton Live Packs, custom Max for Live devices, tips for using the Follow feature in Live 11, favorite hardware for drumming, 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 Connect with Tobi at: AbletonDrummer.com Facebook.com/groups/abletondrummer @AbletonDrummer Supporting this Episode: Adam-Audio.com - Professional studio monitors (See award winning T8V model) Melodics.com - The best way to build your skills & confidence on your MIDI keyboard, pad controller, or electronic drum kit Purchase Ableton Live and save at: LiveProducersOnline.com/BuyAbleton Join the Ableton discord community: LiveProducersOnline.com/Discord

16 Feb 20211h 17min