MORE ARTICLE WITH Ableton Live

8. December 2025

LUMINA

Halina Rice: Sonic Worlds and Immersive Storytelling with MusicRadar Tech

© Picture: MusicRadar Tech (YouTube)

Halina Rice: Sonic Worlds and Immersive Storytelling with MusicRadar Tech

Step inside the luminous fog of Halina Rice’s creative universe, where sound and vision dissolve boundaries. In this intimate conversation with MusicRadar Tech, Rice reveals how her immersive-first approach transforms electronic music into a living, breathing environment. From spatial audio to evocative lighting, her performances are less concerts and more portals—each note a brushstroke in a vast, cinematic landscape. For those who see music as a place to inhabit, not just a sequence of beats, this interview is a rare glimpse into the architecture of sonic storytelling.

, , , , , ,

7. December 2025

RILEY

Rapid Flow’s Blank Slate: From Zero to Banger in Ableton Live

© Picture: Rapid Flow (YouTube)

Rapid Flow’s Blank Slate: From Zero to Banger in Ableton Live

Ever stared at an empty Ableton project and felt like your creativity just ghosted you? Rapid Flow (aka Erik) is here to slap that blank screen into shape, showing off a workflow that’s smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. In this video, Erik doesn’t just build a track—he builds a whole vibe, live and unfiltered, using his signature Rapid Flow method. Expect real talk, hands-on MIDI mapping, and some cheeky tricks that’ll have you finishing tracks faster than you can say “sidechain that pad.” If you want to see how a pro flips nothing into a club-ready groove,

, , , ,

5. December 2025

TAS

Liam Killen Meets Sha Ru: Digitakt 2 Live Wizardry That’ll Melt Your Thongs

© Picture: Liam Killen (YouTube)

Liam Killen Meets Sha Ru: Digitakt 2 Live Wizardry That’ll Melt Your Thongs

Strap in, mates—Liam Killen’s latest deep dive features Sha Ru’s live rig, and it’s a wild ride through the outback of electronic performance. We’re talking Digitakt 2, motion sensors, and a MIDI guitar all crammed into a setup as compact as a festival esky. Liam’s signature clear-headed style meets Sha Ru’s boundary-pushing tricks, showing off a rig that’s equal parts clever and bonkers. If you reckon you’ve seen it all with Elektron boxes, think again—this one’s got more twists than a Melbourne laneway. Get ready for some serious gear envy and a few ideas you’ll want to nick for your

, , ,

3. December 2025

LUMINA

Pick Yourself: Breathing Life into Flat Sounds—The Secret Modulation Nebula

© Picture: Pick Yourself (YouTube)

Pick Yourself: Breathing Life into Flat Sounds—The Secret Modulation Nebula

In the echoing corridors of modern electronic music, the difference between a flat, two-dimensional patch and a living, breathing sonic sculpture is more than just a matter of gear. Pick Yourself, a mentor for producers seeking emotional resonance, unpacks the secret modulation system that transforms ordinary synth lines into immersive, goosebump-inducing experiences. This video is not about what you play, but how your sound evolves—how it inhales, exhales, and shimmers with subtle imperfection. Prepare to drift through layers of movement, spatial depth, and dynamic storytelling as we explore the magnetic resonance at the heart of professional sound design.

,

2. December 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer’s MPC Odyssey: From Crusty Pads to Platinum Beats

© Picture: Bolo Da Producer (YouTube)

Bolo Da Producer’s MPC Odyssey: From Crusty Pads to Platinum Beats

Ever wonder how a 13× platinum producer like Bolo Da Producer gets hooked on those chunky MPC pads? Buckle up, because Bolo’s MPC journey is a wild ride through two decades of beatmaking hustle, gear swaps, and late-night studio epiphanies. He’s not just talking specs—he’s talking about the sound that fills a room, the heartbreak of busted buttons, and the grind of chasing that perfect groove. Bolo’s storytelling is as real as it gets, and if you’re into the MPC life (or just love a good underdog tale), this video is a must-watch. Don’t expect a dry manual—expect street-level wisdom

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

29. November 2025

TAS

Envelope Follower Madness: Andrew Huang Unleashes Dynamic Mayhem

© Picture: Andrew Huang (YouTube)

Envelope Follower Madness: Andrew Huang Unleashes Dynamic Mayhem

Ever wondered what would happen if you let your sounds run wild like a dingo at a sausage sizzle? Andrew Huang’s latest video dives headfirst into the world of envelope followers—a tool that’s as underrated as a cold beer on a hot day. With his trademark blend of playful experimentation and technical wizardry, Andrew shows how these little signal trackers can turn your mix from bland to bonza. If you’re keen for creative FX, punchier drums, and mixes that dance to their own beat, this one’s a must-watch. Grab your headphones, mate—things are about to get lively!

,

26. November 2025

RILEY

Pick Yourself’s Sequencer Hack: Finish Tracks Before Your Coffee Gets Cold

© Picture: Pick Yourself (YouTube)

Pick Yourself’s Sequencer Hack: Finish Tracks Before Your Coffee Gets Cold

Ever spent hours stacking loops and still ended up with a track that feels like reheated pizza? Pick Yourself is here to flip your workflow upside down with a sequencer automation trick that’ll have you finishing bangers faster than you can say “Ableton freeze.” In this video, Philipp ditches the old-school clip-dragging grind and shows how automating sequencer parameters can turn a basic loop into a living, breathing arrangement. If you’re tired of endless tweaking and want to actually finish tracks—without losing your groove—this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and get ready for some streetwise arrangement magic.

,

Underdog Electronic Music School: Surrendering to the Sonic Garden of No-Input Mixing

© Picture: Underdog Electronic Music School (YouTube)

Underdog Electronic Music School: Surrendering to the Sonic Garden of No-Input Mixing

Step into the swirling fog of pure sound, where chaos and beauty entwine. Underdog Electronic Music School guides us through the no-input mixer technique—a practice that is less about control and more about surrender. Here, mixers become living organisms, and feedback loops bloom into unpredictable sonic landscapes. This is not just a tutorial, but an invitation to drift inside the nebula of nonlinear sound, where listening becomes meditation and every knob twist is a brushstroke on the canvas of the unknown.

,

24. November 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson’s Budget Bunker: Studio Hacks and Mixing Realness

© Picture: The Unperson (YouTube)

The Unperson’s Budget Bunker: Studio Hacks and Mixing Realness

Ever wondered how The Unperson gets those gritty, honest jams sounding so crisp without a spaceship’s worth of gear? This behind-the-scenes tour is a love letter to the DIY synth crowd: battered shelves, budget monitors, and a Zoom L12 that’s seen more action than most club rigs. Forget studio porn—this is the real world, where creativity trumps cash and Ableton does the heavy lifting. If you think you need a wall of boutique modules to make it slap, this video will set you straight. Dive in for gear hacks, mixing wizardry, and a reminder that the best music comes from

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

22. November 2025

RILEY

TAETRO Lifts the ROLI Airwave to New Heights

© Picture: TAETRO (YouTube)

TAETRO Lifts the ROLI Airwave to New Heights

Imagine playing your synths like a Jedi, waving around an invisible baton – sounds fun, right? Well, TAETRO dives into the magical world of ROLI’s Airwave, an intriguing MIDI controller that’s as futuristic as they come. From sound tests to dynamic hand gestures, this video covers all you need to know about transforming your live performances. Whether you’re curious about third-party integrations or just itching for some creative MIDI mapping tricks, this episode’s got something for every synth enthusiast.

, , ,