In this episode, Dylan (ill Gates) shares insights about sound design, music production workflows, sampling techniques, his favorite features in Live 11, and fun stories including how he sold farts and animal noises to Microsoft. 

Ill Gates has a long history as an educator, producer, and DJ. He's toured around the globe, performing sets at major festivals like Burning Man, Shambhala, and many others. Ill Gates also runs the music label Producer Dojo, while teaching his production techniques to thousands of producers  using Ableton Live. His famous workflows have been adopted by major artists including Beats Antique, Pretty Lights, Datsik, and many others. 

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Website - illgates.com

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In this episode, Rossteaux and Dan talk about their process behind running CitySound Indy, a virtual music festival with 19 artists using next-gen software. 

CitySound Indy is an online music festival on New Years Eve with 2 stages hosting some of Indy’s more recognized electronic music producers and DJ’s. With 19 local acts performing on two virtual “stages”, CitySound NYE is a free online festival raising awareness about homelessness in Indy, while also providing financial support to those who need it most this Winter.

The event was founded by Ross Phillips, a full-time lighting programmer, laser operator, entertainment designer, and system tech for many highly regarded festivals and gatherings. He partnered with Clark Crosser, the owner of LDR Studios in Noblesville, IN to create a virtual (green screen) environment for the artists to perform in. Ross also teamed up with Dan Giffin, a local music producer, educator, and Grammy experienced audio engineer to pull off this event.

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In this episode, Dan interviews Tani, an indie artist who makes music under the name Legwurk, and a member of the indie-pop band Still Woozy. Listen as Tani shares her songwriting process, what she's doing to replace a canceled world tour, and her experience as a transfeminine creative.

Tani first began emerging into the indie-pop world as the keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist in Still Woozy. She started experimenting with the indie-pop genre through her solo project, Legwurk. Legwurk's debut EP is set to be released at the beginning of 2021.

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In this episode, lighting programmer & music producer Ross Phillips shares his experiences building virtual environments for live streaming, designing shows for major artists, predictions about the future of live music, and more. 

Ross produces underground-house music as Rossteaux, and has programmed lasers for major events including Burning Man, the Avant Gardner venue in Brooklyn, NY and many others. He recently released music through Pulse Wave, a music label based in Mexico City. 

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Instagram:   @Rossteaux

Music Links:   Solo.To/Rossteaux

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In this episode, one of the lead developers for MIDI 2.0 (Brett Porter) and the "Godfather of Controllerism" (Matt Moldover) discuss the future of MIDI 2.0 as it relates to music production, why it took so long to develop, new MIDI controller capabilities/ connectivity, and more. 

Brett Porter is a lead developer for MIDI 2.0. In the summer of 2018, the MIDI Manufacturers Association invited him to join a group of developers tasked with creating prototype implementations of the protocol that is now being adopted as MIDI 2.0. He works with the innovative software company Art+Logic working on major projects in broadcasting, pro audio, and musical instruments. Brett has a background in electronic music, and has collaborated with major companies like Cakewalk, Universal Audio, Roland and others.

Moldover is recognized as the “Godfather of Controllerism”. He has worked with the music industry’s most well-known artists developing innovative MIDI configurations, and was an early adopter of Ableton Live since version 1. 

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In this episode, AJ Ramirez shares his experiences managing an audio/ visual studio in LA, programming cutting-edge performances for theater, and doing live playback for major touring artists.

AJ is a Los Angeles based producer, engineer, musician, and show programmer. He’s worked with major artists including Arianna Grande, Reggie Watts, Harry Styles, Cory Henry, and many others.. AJ is the Head of Production for Electronic Creatives, and manages Multihouse Studios, a dedicated space for music & visual arts. He's programmed shows for state-of-the-art theater experiences including Cages, with advanced surround sound and hologram actors.

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Website: ajaeproductions.com

Multihouse Studios: multihousedtla.com

Cages: www.cagesdtla.com

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In this episode, Derek VanScoten shares his guitar production process from studio to stage, advice for collaborating with other artists, effects processing with plugins and Ableton Live devices, and more.

Derek is a guitarist, Ableton Certified Trainer, and Emmy-winning music composer. He produces music and performs under the name Cloudchord.

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Cloudchord.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudchord/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cloudchord

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTEKxa5JsIMO6cmwqNmAsw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudchord/

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In this episode, Deborah Fairchild shares different platforms and essential tips for managing song data & artist files. She is the President of VEVA Sound, the world's leading company that specializes in creating products and solutions for producers, engineers, and record labels to manage tracks and other content. Deborah advises many label executives, producers, engineers, and plays an active role in the development of VEVA’s internal technology, systems and new product development.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vevasoundofficial 

Instagram: @VEVAsound

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In this episode, Sanjay and Dan review some of their favorite affordable studio gear and software. 

Sanjay is a singer, songwriter, and EDM/ Soul producer from Washington D.C.. He's grown a following on YouTube teaching music production, and  reviews the latest music gear and software for major companies. He also releases a variety of sample packs, and recently launched his own Rhodes Keys Virtual Instrument.

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Website: https://sanjayc.com/ 

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/SanjayC

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanjayc/

Twitter https://www.twitter.com/sanjayCofficial

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In this episode, I (Dan Giffin) share mixing tips in Ableton Live using the "PERCS" - Panning, EQ, Reverb, Compression, & Saturation. 

If you're newer to mixing, or have some experience, this episode will give you tips and tricks using Ableton Live's devices, gaining a solid foundation to improve the quality of your tracks. 

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