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.comOfficial page: AbletonPodcast.com

Ableton Music Producer Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Dan Giffin, with 211 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Giffin hosts Ableton Music Producer Podcast, a music show with 211 episodes published.

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  Episode #211

  #211 - Story Of The Year (Adam Russell): Music Industry Evolution, Live Setup & Music Tech Talk

  Aug 18, 20261h 17m

  Adam Russell of Story Of The Year joins the Ableton Podcast to talk about songwriting and production and what has kept the band together. Adam breaks down thAbleton Live touring setup, including Able Set, MIDI routing, redundant playback rigs, live troubleshooting, and how they manage their massive catalog on the road. Adam Russell is the bassist and co-founding member of Story Of The Year, the St. Louis rock band that helped define the 2000s post-hardcore and alt-rock scene. The band's landmark 2003 album Page Avenue went Gold and featured "Until The Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day." Story Of The Year released their seventh studio album, A.R.S.O.N., in February 2026, and continue touring with their Camp Screamo co-headlining tour with Silverstein. Adam also hosts the Star Wars podcast Thank The Maker with William Ryan Key, Nick Ghanbarian, and Mike Forester. Follow Adam:Russell: https://www.instagram.com/adamtheskull/ https://www.instagram.com/storyoftheyear/ https://x.com/StoryoftheYear https://www.facebook.com/storyoftheyear 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://tr.ee/distrokid-ableton Ableton 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

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  Episode #210

  #210 - What So Not: Ableton Workflow, Sound Design, AI, Touring & Creative Evolution

  Jul 28, 20261h 15m

  In this episode, What So Not shares his creative process behind evolving his sound over the years, balancing artistry with strategy, and building records inside Ableton Live. We dive into his production workflow, sound design techniques, touring, AI in music, collaborating with vocalists, mixing on the road, and hear breakdowns from his upcoming projects. What So Not is an Australian electronic music producer and performer recognized as one of the defining architects behind the rise of cinematic trap and forward-thinking bass music. His production style has helped shape modern music through collaborations with Skrillex, RL Grime, Oliver Tree, Killer Mike, Toto, and Daniel Johns. With over 1.3 billion global streams across records like High You Are , Jaguar , Gemini , and Be Ok Again , he's entering a new chapter with his forthcoming project I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY. Follow What So Not: https://www.instagram.com/whatsonot https://drop.cobrand.com/d/WhatSoNot/ISATDJ 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://tr.ee/distrokid-ableton 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

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  Episode #209

  #209 - dnksaus: Ableton Extensions, Max for Live, Creative Workflows & Sound Design

  Jul 7, 20261h 2m

  dnksaus (Carter) explores the future of Ableton Live, creative sound design workflows, Max for Live tools, and the 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. dnksaus is a producer, Max for Live developer, and sound designer known for his innovative Ableton tutorials and custom devices. His Max for Live devices and Ableton racks are used by producers including Marshmello, Skrillex, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Carter has collaborated with Ableton on educational content and presentations, contributed to Sounds of KSHMR Vol. 5, and has become known for unconventional production techniques that help producers unlock new creative workflows. 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 Follow dnksaus Below: https://dnksaus.com 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

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  Episode #208

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

  Jun 23, 20261h 13m

  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

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  Ableton Music Producer Podcast

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

  Jun 9, 20261h 24m

  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

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