Ableton Music Producer Podcast

Dan Giffin
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  • Twice monthly

Ableton Certified Trainer- Dan Giffin talks with today's industry experts and Ableton Live artists. We'll explore all things music from studio to stage. For sponsorship inquiries, email: Dan@AbletonPodcast.com Official page: AbletonPodcast.com

  1. 6 days ago

    #208 - Undulae: Sound Design, Generative Devices & Creative Producing

    In this episode, Brendan aka Undulae shares his approach to experimental bass music, deep sound design, creating unique textures through phase manipulation, Max for Live devices, and generative tools. We dive into staying authentic in the attention economy, building a creative identity online, live performance workflows, and the process behind his latest album "No Worries If Not" — a 43-minute gapless listening experience. Undulae is a Denver-based electronic musician, producer, and educator known for sharing advanced sound design and production techniques with both new and experienced artists. His music blends experimental bass, cinematic influences, and IDM-inspired sound design. Brendan has won beat challenges hosted by Mr. Bill, participated in Andrew Huang’s 4 Producers Challenge, and has performed at popular festivals including Infrasound. Follow Undulae Below: https://undulaemusic.com Sponsored by DistroKid: This episode is supported by DistroKid, which lets you upload once, get your tracks on all major platforms, and keep 100% of your streaming earnings. Their new DistroKid Direct feature also turns your artwork into print‑on‑demand merch like t‑shirts, mugs, and totes with no inventory to manage. Learn more below: https://bit.ly/distrokid-music Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events: ⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    1hr 13min

  2. 9 Jun

    #207 - Kill The Noise: Ableton Workflows, Sound Design, AI & Artist Collaboration

    Kill The Noise breaks down his evolving creative process—from couch-surfing bass producer to film scores—while navigating an AI-heavy landscape and real-life deadlines. We dive into his Ableton Live workflow for sidechaining and sound design, “stink mode” bass concepts, and the mindset to finish records without getting stuck in perfectionism. From film scores to studio production and major festival stages, Jake Stanczak—better known as Kill The Noise—has built a career defined by evolution and experimentation. Influenced early on by visionary filmmakers and boundary-pushing artists, his sound bridges cinematic intensity and forward-thinking electronic music, with collaborations ranging from Skrillex and Deadmau5 to Tom Morello, plus contributions to major film scores like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Brian Tyler. Follow Kill The Noise: https://www.instagram.com/killthenoise Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events. https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    1hr 24min

  3. 26 May

    #206 - COPYCATT: Bass Sound Design, Melodic “Mud Pies,” & Ableton Workflow

    In this episode, COPYCATT dives into bass music sound design and Ableton workflows—breaking down a track, talking clipping vs limiting, fun stories, and sharing tools for getting movement and character. We'll talk about waveshaping, feedback experiments, and a few Live 12.4 favorites. COPYCATT (Andre) is an Australian-based producer with a dedicated following in the neuro/ hip-hop/ bass scene, known for his unique sound design. His collaborations include working with artists like Frequent and Mr. Bill, and his tracks have been performed by acts such as Pretty Lights, Haywyre, Mr Carmack, Tipper, Excision, and more. Since his first release in 2015, COPYCATT has built a cult following around 90’s hip hop-inspired grooves, hard-hitting snares, and bone-rattling sub basses—and he also releases sample packs and video tutorials to share his production process. Follow COPYCATT below: ⁠https://soundcloud.com/itscopycatt ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/itscopycatt⁠ https://discord.com/invite/9cW8Hnszvf Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": ⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.⁠ https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    1hr 52min

  4. 12 May

    #205 – NUEQ: Operator Sound Design, Drum Grooves, and Workflow

    In this episode, NUEQ shares how he writes high-energy dance music in Ableton Live, breaking down his Operator-heavy sound design, groove-first drum mindset, and how he builds “call and response” ideas that stay cohesive through a track. He also digs into resampling, distortion chains, sidechaining, and favorite stock tools like Vocoder for adding character. NUEQ is a bass music producer known for detailed, rhythm-forward productions and building sounds from scratch. He’s played festivals like Tipper & Friends, Infrasound, Submersion, Fire Lights, Desert Bass (IL), and Balter Festival (UK), and has supported artists including Tipper, Culprate, K.L.O, Tsuruda, kLL sMTH, Duffrey, and Thought Process. He’s collaborated with Mr Bill, Culprate, Yehezkel Raz, Azaleh, and Omnist (with ongoing work w/ Vorso + Culprate), released on Inspected, VALE, Billegal Beats, Colony Productions, and Wormhole Music, and has sync placements with Tesla, Nothing Phone, and Ninja. Follow NUEQ: https://linktr.ee/NUEQ Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events. https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    1hr 8min

  5. 28 Apr

    #204 - The Floozies (Matt Hill): Live Looping, MIDI Guitars, and Modern Mixing Tips

    Matt Hill from The Floozies joins the podcast breaking down the live-looping workflows that keep their sets flexible and more. We get into fun show stories, building performance-ready rigs (including multi-Serum setups), mapping + record-arm shortcuts, and the mixing/mastering tools that save time—like Ozone, referencing, and other “work smarter” tech. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Known for sold-out shows nationwide (including their annual hometown Funk Street Festival), they’ve lit up major festivals like Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, High Sierra, Summer Camp, Wakarusa, Camp Bisco, Summerset, and Bumbershoot—plus headlining Red Rocks. Their formidable sound continues to get love from coast to coast. Follow The Floozies Below: http://flooziesduo.com https://www.youtube.com/user/FlooziesDuo http://instagram.com/flooziesduo Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":⁠ https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events:⁠ https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    48 min

  6. 21 Apr

    #203 – Dillon Bastan: Quantum Synthesis, Ableton Packs, and Inspiring Max for Live Devices

    In this episode, Dillon Bastan breaks down how he approaches building playful, physics-inspired music tools—plus the stories behind Iota, the Inspired by Nature Pack, Entanglement (his “quantum” synth concept), and the viral new ChatDSP Max for Live devices that generate instruments/effects from text prompts. We get into why he loves workflows that invite happy accidents, and his broader philosophy around creativity, meaning, and making art. Dillon Bastan is a multi-talented artist and developer known for esoteric Max for Live devices and experimental artistic adventures. His work pulls from natural processes, mathematical systems, and physical forces—often replacing traditional parameters with unconventional controls and environments. He created Ableton’s popular Inspired by Nature Pack, the granular-looping instrument Iota, and advanced tools like Entanglement, and ChatDSP (a viral new prompt-based AI device builder). Follow Dillon Bastan Below: https://dillonbastan.com https://www.instagram.com/dillonbastan https://dillonbastan.bandcamp.com Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": ⁠⁠https://abletonpodcast.com/merch⁠⁠ Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.⁠⁠ https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter⁠

    1hr 5min

  7. 14 Apr

    #202 - Flozone: Workflow, Templates, Mixdowns & Production Tips

    In this episode, Flozone sits down and shares his Ableton workflow—from his production template and sidechain setup, to dialing in kick/sub balance that translates on small speakers. We also get into mixing decisions (clippers, limiters, and avoiding weird plugin glitches), Serum tips, and how he stays creative without forcing ideas. Flozone is a bass music producer known for overwhelming low-end, gritty leads, and a fluid-but-aggressive sound shaped by Southern trap influences and modern bass music. He’s played major stages like Lost Lands, Wakaan, and Okeechobee, hit Red Rocks, toured on the Wooli bus tour, and is now stepping into his first headline shows. Follow Flozone Below: https://linktr.ee/flozonebass Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":⁠⁠https://abletonpodcast.com/merch⁠⁠ Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.⁠⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter⁠

    1hr 21min

  8. 7 Apr

    #201 - Leotrix & eliderp: Sound Design, Resampling, and Workflow Hacks

    In this episode, we dive deep into advanced Ableton sound design, resampling techniques, and creative workflow strategies with Leotrix and eliderp. The conversation covers everything from using Melodyne for unique bass design, building fat racks, and pushing stock Ableton devices to their limits, to unconventional sampling methods that spark new ideas. Leotrix is an Australian bass producer known for his original sound design, melodic future riddim style, and explosive live sets, with support slots alongside Excision, Zeds Dead, NGHTMRE, Kayzo, Virtual Riot, and Marshmello, plus appearances at Bassrush, Red Rocks, and Lost Lands. Eliderp is a producer, visual artist, and film/game composer whose detailed sound design has led to collaborations and releases with artists like Mr. Bill, The Widdler, Knoir, JoeB, and DABOW, including a Virtual Riot remix with Mr. Bill. Follow Leotrix and eliderp Below: https://linktr.ee/eliderp https://linktr.ee/leotrix Grab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast": ⁠https://abletonpodcast.com/merch⁠⁠ Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events. https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

    1hr 26min
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Ableton Certified Trainer- Dan Giffin talks with today's industry experts and Ableton Live artists. We'll explore all things music from studio to stage. For sponsorship inquiries, email: Dan@AbletonPodcast.com Official page: AbletonPodcast.com

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