Ableton Music Producer Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

Christian Kleine, an original member of Ableton since 2001, is an accomplished musician, producer, and software developer. He's been instrumental in shaping Ableton Live, contributing to key features like MIDI and Max for Live, and developing instruments and effects such as Meld, LFO, Envelope Follower, DrumSynths, Echo, and many others. Kleine is a solo artist and the creator of Max for Cats, including the OSCiLLOT modular system. His ability to merge technical innovation with artistic expression has made him a highly influential figure in music technology.

Follow Christian Kleine below:
https://www.instagram.com/christian__kleine
http://www.christiankleine.com
http://maxforcats.com

https://bsky.app/profile/crk74.bsky.social  

https://christiankleine.bandcamp.com

https://x.com/maxforcats

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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 music, captivating audiences with his soulful beats and innovative production. With performances at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Mission Ballroom, as well as festivals like Shambhala and Wakaan, parkbreezy has established himself as a powerhouse live performer. Touring alongside artists like Sunsquabi and Late Night Radio, he continues to push musical boundaries while fostering a thriving creative community through all:Lo.

Follow parkbreezy below:

https://www.parkbreezy.com 

https://www.instagram.com/parkbreezy 

https://www.facebook.com/parkbreezy 

https://parkbreezy.bandcamp.com 

https://soundcloud.com/parkbreezy 

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SPONSORED BY ADAM AUDIO:
This episode is sponsored by ADAM Audio, a leader in pro audio monitoring from Berlin. Celebrating over 25 years of excellence, ADAM Audio introduces two new products for home studios: the H200 closed-back headphones with 40mm PEEK drivers and low impedance, and the new D3V active desktop monitors, featuring AMT tweeters and USB-C connectivity. 

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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. 

Follow Danny Below: 

www.nextlevelsound.com
www.youtube.com/c/NextLevelSound
www.instagram.com/nextlevelsoundschool
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tribute_to_Curtis_Mayfield

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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:
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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
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Get a discount purchasing Ableton Live software:
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Grab the Ableton Live 11 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for free:
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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

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

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 

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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

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

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

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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

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