Using a MIDI controller with Ableton on stage, allows you to stay focused on your performance and not look like you're checking your email on stage. In this week's episode, I talk about the benefits of using a MIDI controller and suggestions on finding a MIDI controller.

If you're looking to use an audio interface on stage ( and you should), what do you look for? Do inputs matter? How many outputs? And on that note, how should you split stems from Ableton? Oh, and I bet your next audio interface, won't be an interface at all!

How do you choose a computer for live performance? 

I used to say, buy the fastest, most powerful computer you can afford.  While that's still generally good advice, I realize the conversation is much more nuanced than that. In this week's episode, we talk about what to look for in a computer you're going to use on stage, with Ableton Live.

A brand new podcast launching soon! Learn how to perform on stage with Ableton Live. Join me every week for about 20 minutes as we discuss Ableton Live tips and tricks, gear, and talk to the people behind the performances we love. Thanks to my friends at Clark for helping to make Season 1 possible! http://clark.is If you use Ableton Live on stage or hope to use Ableton Live on stage, I’d love if you’d join me by subscribing wherever you’re listening to this from.