Ableton Podcast

Always400's Mixing & Production Tips: Distortion, Workflow, Ableton & Creative Techniques: EP 213

2.2K views · 1mo ago · 1:32:48

In this episode, the Always400 (The Producer Lounge) crew chats about music production, mixing, distortion, monitoring, creative workflow, and the realities of running a live production podcast. They get into practical techniques for checking mixes on different playback systems, using distortion and harmonic content, refreshing your ears, and keeping production sessions moving.

The Future of Music Production Is Here w/ Flosstradamus & Underbelly - Episode 212

11K views · 1mo ago · 1:12:40

This episode is a deep dive into how AI and new creative tools are changing the way producers work inside Ableton. Dan chats with Flosstradamus (Curt Cameruci) and Underbelly (Tim Linetsky) about Ableton extensions, AI-assisted production, sound design, workflow automation, and new ways of learning and creating music. They also explore the creative possibilities and challenges of using AI with your Ableton sessions.

Story of the Year: Insane Ableton Live Touring Rig + How to Make a Band Last 25 Years - Episode 211

872 views · 2mo ago · 1:16:48

Adam from Story of the Year joins the Ableton Podcast to talk about their new A.R.S.O.N. album, evolving their songwriting process, and how they’ve kept the band together for more than 25 years. We also dive deep into their Ableton Live performance setup, including Ableton sets, MIDI routing, playback rigs, live troubleshooting, and the technology behind their touring setup.

What So Not: Reinventing Your Sound, AI, Touring & Creative Longevity - Episode 210

3.1K views · 3mo ago · 1:15:21

In this episode, What So Not joins the Ableton Podcast to talk about evolving as an artist without losing your audience, producing across multiple genres, building music inside Ableton Live, and staying creative through years of touring. He shares his approach to collaboration, sound design, mixing low end, AI in music, creative burnout, and why taking care of your body is just as important as developing your production skills.

The Future of Ableton Live Extensions, AI, Max for Live & Sound Design Workflows w/ dnksaus - EP 209

10K views · 3mo ago · 1:01:35

dnksaus (Carter) explores the future of Ableton Live, creative sound design workflows, Max for Live development, and the brand-new Ableton Extensions feature. They dive deep into building custom tools, making better "mud pies," AI-assisted coding, workflow optimization, and how producers can stay inspired while finishing more music. If you're serious about Ableton Live, this episode is packed with practical techniques and creative ideas.

Undulae’s Ableton Sound Design Secrets: Creating Wild Sounds From Simple Ideas - Episode 208

2.4K views · 4mo ago · 1:13:05

Undulae is an electronic music producer blending experimental sound design, atmospheric textures, and powerful bass-driven energy. Drawing from bass music and cinematic influences, he creates immersive sonic experiences that balance emotion, movement, and technical precision. Through his music, educational content, and custom production tools, Undulae continues pushing creative boundaries while helping other producers expand their skills.

Kill the Noise: Creativity, AI, Collaboration, and Staying Inspired in Ableton - Episode 207

3.7K views · 4mo ago · 1:24:27

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.

Copycatt Breaks Down Advanced Ableton Workflow (Mud Pies, Roar & Mixing Tips) - Episode 206

8.1K views · 5mo ago · 1:52:14

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.

Operator Sound Design, Drum & Bass Production, and Building a Bass Music Career with NUEQ - EP 205

2K views · 5mo ago · 1:08:26

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.

The Floozies Tech Talk: Ozone 12 Workflow + Ableton Looping + MIDI Controllers w/ Matt Hill - EP 204

910 views · 6mo ago · 48:01

Guest: Matt Hill

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.

He Turned Physics Into Ableton Devices (Inspired by Nature w/ Dillon Bastan): Episode 203

1.4K views · 6mo ago · 1:05:04

Guest: Dillon Bastan

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.

Flozone on Ableton Templates, Clean Mixdowns, & Sub Bass That Hits Everywhere

2.7K views · 6mo ago · 1:20:50

In this episode, Flozone breaks down his Ableton workflow, from building efficient templates to achieving clean, powerful mixdowns that translate across any speaker. We dive into his approach to drums, sub bass design, sidechaining techniques, and how he balances creativity with technical precision in his productions.