Ableton Music Producer Podcast

Ableton Music Producer Podcast

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

Episodes

November 25, 2025 8 mins

We dive into everything new in the Ableton Live 12.3 update. From built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration to Push 3’s expressive XYZ layout, this update is packed with workflow upgrades and creative tools for sampling, sound design, and live performance. If you use Live for production or DJing, this breakdown is for you.


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In this episode, Louis Futon dives deep into his journey from college dropout to rising producer and performer. He shares how his sound evolved, collaboration experiences producing for artists like Cherub and Armani White, favorite production tools, and much more.


Louis Futon (Tyler Minford) is a Philadelphia-born, LA-based producer known for seamlessly blending live instrumentation with electronic production. He’s performed at ...

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In this episode, Au5 dives deep into the intersection of sound design, creativity, and production workflow—sharing his philosophy of music as a transformative art that bridges science and spirit. He breaks down his process behind the new Emberwake EP, discusses the evolution of his vocal work, and offers production tips for breaking out of loop hell, mastering dynamics, and designing powerful bass textures in Ableton Live.


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In this episode, Jason Huber from Cherub dives deep into the duo’s 15-year journey—sharing how they built their sound, evolved their live show, and continue to innovate using Ableton Live. He talks about slimming down their touring rig, producing with modular synths, crafting custom effects with stock plugins, and how the band keeps everything stable even after hundreds of shows.


Cherub is a well established electro-pop duo made...

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In this episode, INZO and Blookah dive deep into their collaborative process behind their album Nexum, sharing how they blend analog synths and sound design. They open up about their collaboration process, favorite synths (hardware and software), drum programming, and their nuanced approach to layering and mixing textures in Ableton Live.


INZO is a genre-bending producer and DJ from Chicago, now based in Denver, best known for h...

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In this episode, AHEE shares his creative process, sound design insights, Serum tips, and how he's evolved his mixing templates. He opens up about AI tools in production, songwriting techniques that elevate a track beyond “weird sounds,” and balancing his passion for education with a hectic tour life.


AHEE is a bass music producer known for his intricate sound design, high-energy tracks, and educational YouTube tutorials, w...

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In this episode, SHIMA shares her journey from performing in a famous J-pop group at a young age, to producing bass-heavy tracks and playing major festivals like Coachella and Electric Forest. She dives into her unique production workflows using Ableton Live, favorite devices like Drum Rack, Bouncy Notes, and Resonators, and overcoming mixing issues. SHIMA also talks about her experience interning at Splice, helping build AI-powere...

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Don't miss the 2025 Ultimate Ableton Weekend Retreat, happening November 7–9 at Ableton’s U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn about the stacked lineup of presenters, exclusive tours, hands-on studio sessions, and how to grab your ticket before they sell out.


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SayWhat?! and Adriance dive into the creation of their new duo project Missing Reflections, blending soul-drenched samples, golden-era hip hop, and distorted basslines. We talk sample chopping with Serato Sample, unquantized drums, max for live devices, mixing tools, and creating nostalgic, imperfect grooves.


Adriance – With recent highlights like Pretty Lights’ Yawn Dawn Silent Disco 2025 and upcoming shows with Kapatian, Adriance ...

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In this episode, Helmuts Bems, CEO of Sonarworks, shares deep insights into the company's journey, the science of calibration, and how AI is reshaping the future of music production. We explore the evolution of studio environments, the shift toward minimal hardware, and the integration of AI tools in creative workflows.


Helmuts Bems co-founded Sonarworks in 2012 and has grown it into a global leader in sound calibration tech...

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In this episode, Collin Burdick (Big Nut Chuck / Kyral x Banko) shares sound design workflows, producer practices to consider, and more. Dan and Collin also explore music royalties and publishing rights, mixing & mastering techniques, sidechaining tips, and insights for DIY artists.


Big Nut Chuck is a Denver-based producer known for his intricate bass-driven sound design. Formerly half of the duo Kyral x Banko, he’s performe...

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In this episode, Mux Mool discusses the evolution of sampling from vinyl digging to digital libraries, shares his take on AI in music, details his Ableton Live workflow and live setup—plus offers career advice for producers.


Brian Lindgren, aka Mux Mool, is an American electronic producer and visual artist known for his funky, bass glitch hop. A longtime Ableton user since version 4, Brian came up with early tracks featured on i...

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Chase Dobson shares insights from 15 years as a touring Ableton programmer and synth tech, working with acts like Rüfüs Du Sol, Pretty Lights, Logic, M83, Rihanna, and others. He discusses building fail-safe live setups, studio gear and favorite software, and producing his album.


Chase Dobson is a Denver-based musician and engineer with 15 years of experience in the music industry and currently serves as a touring tech for Rüfüs...

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In this episode, Able Grey shares his approach to production, the challenges/ benefits of running his label Ex Medias, his live setup, AI, and favorite music making tools.


Able Grey is a Chicago-based producer, live performer, and DJ known for blending emotive melodies with bass-driven electronic music. He’s the founder of Ex Medias, a collective and label supporting emerging artists, with performances at major venues and festiv...

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Dan Giffin and Brian Funk talk about new features in Ableton Live 12.2, including browser upgrades, bounce in place, Auto Filter updates, Expressive Chords, etc, and the growing role of AI in music production and education. Watch the video to follow along as they chat about these updates.


Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York.  Brian hosts The Music Production Podcast and teaches musi...

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Rob Late discusses working with major label artists, building a soundproof studio, AI in music production vs. human creativity, building sample packs, and studio ergonomics.


Rob is a London-born electronic pop producer and songwriter known for his detailed production breakdowns online. His expertise has led to collaborations with The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and 5 Seconds of Summer, as well as sponsorships from major music tech bra...

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Jordan shares his journey from DJing to producing music and forming Neil Frances with Mark. He discusses his love for analog gear, the importance of feel in music, and their all-analog live setup for CLUB NF. He also teases upcoming CLUB NF releases and more.

Neil Frances, the LA-based duo of Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry, blends electro-indie rock with dance music. They first gained attention through SoundCloud demos and KCRW suppo...

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In this episode, Flosstradamus (Curt Cameruci) discusses his 20-year anniversary, a new track with Lil Jon using AI for the music video, and his company Rubin, which focuses on AI tools for music creation. He also explores the ethical considerations of AI in music and envisions future AI applications within DAWs like Ableton.

Curt Cameruci (Flosstradamus) is a renowned DJ/producer with over 20 years in the music business. Gaining pr...

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February 4, 2025 51 mins

In this episode Christian Kleine, an original member of Ableton, shares about the early days of the company and the evolution of Live. He details the development of features like MIDI implementation, Max for Live, and shares his involvement in creating instruments and effects like Meld, LFO, Echo, and more. Christian also talks about his music production process and the balance between technical work and artistic expression.


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January 7, 2025 58 mins

In this episode, parkbreezy shares about his upcoming album, his all:Lo collective, favorite Ableton Live production techniques, the importance of community in the music industry, stories performing live, and more.
Parker Williams (parkbreezy) is a musician, producer, and founder of the artist collective and record label all:Lo. Based in Denver, parkbreezy’s genre-defying sound merges Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Electronic...

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