Best Dennis Meyer Podcasts (2024)

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Weekend Retreat at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters 2:21

34m ago2:21

2:21

We're excited to announce the ultimate Ableton weekend retreat, a 2-day masterclass happening November 16-17, 2024 at Ableton's U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn from industry professionals during this exclusive, hands-on experience designed for experienced artists, producers, and musicians using Ableton Live. With only 15 seats available, t…

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#169 - Mixing & Mastering with Danny Wyatt 1:07:55

18m ago1:07:55

1:07:55

In this episode Danny Wyatt shares about common mixing and mastering mistakes, the evolution of digital music quality, mastering techniques using clipping, favorite plugins for mixing, his journey navigating the music industry, and more. Danny Wyatt is an Emmy nominated, multi-Platinum audio engineer and producer with releases on Warner Bros Record…

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168 - Robert Trusko 1:18:14

1M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Robert Trusko is a well recognized musician, composer, engineer, and producer in Dallas, TX. Through his musicianship, Robert has performed across the world with notable artists including Aloe Blacc, Robert Randolph, Eric McFadden (Parliament Funkadelic), Greg Spero, Robert “Sput” Searight, RC Williams, Cleon Edwards (Erykah Badu), Jaguar Wright (T…

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#167 - Philip Meyer 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Philip Meyer is a software developer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles. He makes devices for generating rhythms and melodies for Ableton Live, most recently a collection of several generative MIDI Tools for Ableton Live 12. He is also the creator of the Rhythm and Time Toolkit, and package for Max MSP for modular sequencing. Philip’s goal …

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: Ludlam Island Brewery's New Spot! 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

Our first episode from the brand new Ludlam Island Brewery located in Woodbine, NJ, at the former Mouse Trap Bowling Alley Site. Tom and Vic are joined by South Jersey Beer Scene founder John Couchoud as we talk to the always great Billy Topley from his new location. Talkin' Beer, Food, and the details on the new amazing location for one of the bes…

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#166 - Barclay Crenshaw (Claude VonStroke) 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

Barclay Crenshaw, widely recognized under his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a seminal figure in electronic music, best known as the founder of the influential Dirtybird label. Under Claude VonStroke, he spearheaded a movement that redefined tech-house with a playful and quirky edge, leading Dirtybird to become a beloved brand with a global follow…

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#165 - RYNS 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Cristiaan Broderick, the sonic architect known as RYNS, is a producer and DJ currently based in Denver, Colorado. Crafting electronic landscapes that defy convention, his project has earned support from notable artists like Liquid Stranger, CloZee, Mersiv, Wreckno, Maddy O'Neal, and others. The RYNS project formed in 2018. His style is self-describ…

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: Meyers Lighthouse Brewery and Mini-Golf 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

Meyers Brewing Company opened in 2021 in the Fishtown area of Philly and in a few short years has become part of the fabric of the trendy neighborhood. Owner Mike Meyers aims to bring the same sense of fun and community to the Jersey Shore with the soon to open Meyers Lighthouse Brewery and Mini Golf in Ocean View. Vic, Richard, and Tom took the tr…

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#164 - James Patrick (Slam Academy) 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode JP and Dan talk about synthesis in Live, new Live 12 Sampler features, things they love and hate about Live 12, recording chickens, clipping in Live vs. FL Studio, and JP's new books about sound design for electronic music. James Patrick is a sound artist, music producer, author, and educator. He has been creating original electroni…

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#163 - Ben Casey 1:24:33

4M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Ben Casey currently works at Ableton as part of the Communities Team supporting music makers across the U.S. and Canada. He's also a music producer, educator, and Ableton Certified Trainer based in New York. With over 20 years of experience in the world of electronic music and a power user of Ableton Live since Version 1, Ben has been called “the s…

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: The gang from Heavy Reel and Gusto Brewing Companies 1:28:20

4M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

A podcast 3 years in the making! Vic finally gets Jeff from Heavy Reel Brewing Companyand Zach from Gusto Brewing Companydown in the basement. Head brewers Greg and Dan join the group along with Tom and Richard. We talk about the history and growth of both breweries, some of their newest beers, perfect pours and what happens when a beer doesn’t com…

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#162 - Dennis DeSantis 48:06

4M ago48:06

48:06

Dennis DeSantis is the Head of Music Learning at Ableton in addition to being a composer, percussionist, author, educator, and former sound designer at Native Instruments. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. His electronic music appears on labels such as Ghostly, Global Underground, Cocoon and Kanzleramt, a…

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#161 - Break Science 43:41

4M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee (together as Break Science) talk about their live setup, favorite gear and software, experiences on the road and performing with Pretty Lights, tips for artists and musicians pursuing a music career, and more. Adam Deitch is a 4-time Grammy-Nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer. His long tenures with…

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: Jon Henderson from The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival 1:20:46

5M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

We took the show on the road and hung out with Jon Henderson at the Good Time Tricycle Productions HQ to talk about the the history, evolution, and the upcoming Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival coming up on April 12th and 13th at the Atlantic City Convention Center.By John Couchoud

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#160 - Jesse Terry 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In this episode Jesse Terry shares his experiences leading Ableton's team in designing Push and the APC40. Dan and Jesse also discuss the process of designing Push, new and potential features to come, Jesse's favorite gear and Live devices, his music projects, and more. Jesse Terry joined Ableton in 2005 working in artist and partner relations, whi…

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#159 - kLL sMTH 1:14:11

5M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

In this episode, kLL sMTH (Kris) shares his music journey, live production setup, approach to sound design, new Live 12 features, and more. kLL sMTH is an artist who has taken his love of hip-hop and expanded it into a vast array of genres, from glitch-hop and drum and bass to dubstep and bass music. His DJing roots in turntablism have influenced h…

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#158 - Gardner Beson 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

In this episode Gardner Beson shares about room acoustics, mixing his new album, comparing Bitwig to Ableton Live features, AI apps, favorite plugins, and more. GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Studio Builder, Musician, Video Editor, Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder…

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: Patty and Denny from @njbeerpartners 1:38:23

6M ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Vic and James talk with Denny and Patty from NJ Beer Partners who have visited 533 breweries in 37 states and 11 countries! They didn't talk about all of the beers and the breweries, but they really tried! Fun conversation, enjoy!

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#157 - Parris Fleming 58:47

6M ago58:47

58:47

In this episode, Dan and Parris discuss writing and arranging horns, how to get out of your own way while performing, Parris' experiences on the road and music journey, favorite mastering devices, sidechaining tools and methods, dissecting Parris' upcoming tracks in Ableton, and more. Parris Fleming, a distinguished horn arranger, producer, instrum…

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#156 - Diastrata (formerly RECESS) 1:07:45

6M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

In this episode, Drew and Dan talk about Diastrata's live setup, new Live 12 MIDI features, how to fatten sounds with Drum Buss, latency, versatile tools for performing in Arrangement View, and more. Drew Birch is the co-founder of Diastrata (formerly RECESS) with Ian Gilley originating from Arkansas before relocating to Colorado. They've performed…

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#155 - Lettuce (feat. Shmeeans) 46:43

7M ago46:43

46:43

In this episode, Lettuce co-founder and guitarist Adam Smirnoff (Shmeeans) talks about the band's long history and songwriting process, tips for creating great demos, his favorite Ableton Live tools and plugins, and more. Lettuce is a GRAMMY Award-nominated six-piece group comprised of Adam Deitch [drums, percussion, arrangement], Adam “Shmeeans” S…

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Vic's Basement Brewcast: Manfirkin Brewing Singer/Songwriter Showcase! 1:07:16

7M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Happy New Year and welcome to our first show of 2024. We have something a little different on tap for the new year. Manafirkin hosted a Singer/Songwriter showcase last month and Vic had the opportunity to interview several of the musicians before the show as well Todd Hunt, co owner of the brewery. So instead of hearing about yeast and mash tuns, y…

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#154 - New Live 12 Features w/ Brian Funk 1:21:12

8M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

In this special episode, Brian Funk and Dan review many of Ableton Live 12's new features. Watch the video with screen sharing on YouTube or Spotify. Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer from New York. Brian hosts The Music Production Podcast and teaches music production for Berklee Online. His Ableton Live Packs are …

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#153 - Taetro 1:21:24

8M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

In this episode Taetro shares his favorite studio controllers, gear, plugins, and why he loves using Push 3. He also shares a bit about AI editing tools, what it's like being a full-time content creator on YouTube, why artists should monetize their content, his musical journey, and more. Taetro (Nick) is a producer, content creator/ YouTuber, and e…

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#152 - Late Night Radio 1:04:39

9M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

In this episode Alex Medellin (aka Late Night Radio) shares about his unique sampling process, inspiring tips for producers and performing artists, how he prepares for shows, favorite gear, and more. Late Night Radio is a staple in the Colorado electronic music scene. Based in Denver, his music uniquely blends classic soul and third coast hip-hop i…

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#151 - Mport 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode, Marc Mount (Mport) shares his production workflows, favorite plugins and synths, how creating unique videos for social media helps him finish more music, audio sampling techniques, random show stories, and more. Marc is a Denver native and pioneer of bass music. Educated in recording arts and music, Mport has crafted a distinctive …

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#150 - Frequent 2:06:52

9M ago2:06:52

2:06:52

In this episode, Frequent (Nolan) shares production tips, his music background, the mental aspects of being a producer, one of the best explanations of Nyquist Theory, why you shouldn't consider using templates, joining music collectives vs. labels, why you should get better at mixing and mastering your own tracks, and more. COPYCATT also joins lat…

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Pinelands Brewing Company 1:22:24

9M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Pinelands Brewing Co is one of the OG craft breweries in Ocean County, brewing great beer for almost 10 years. Vic, Richard/James and Tom are joined by PBC partners Mike Broderson and Robert Shay. As always the podcast road features a lot of detours as we discuss the Jersey Devil, Black Garlic Beer and the illustrious history of the brewery. Thanks…

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#149 - Morgan Page 1:14:34

9M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

In this episode, Morgan Page, a Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and tech enthusiast, shares his production secrets, favorite studio tools, and groundbreaking projects. With a career spanning over a decade and marked by chart-topping releases, Morgan is a leading force in electronic music. He shares insights into his solar-powered studio, early tech …

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#148 - Drum & Lace 1:01:37

10M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this episode, Dan and Sofia chat about everything from spatial audio design, scoring for TV and film, her vocal processing, favorite gear and orchestral plugins, what it's like scoring for documentaries, and more. Drum & Lace, also known as Sofia degli Alessandri-Hultquist, is a versatile artist and composer hailing from Florence, Italy. Her mus…

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#147 - Alberto Chapa 1:55:25

10M ago1:55:25

1:55:25

Alberto Chapa is a producer, Ableton Certified Trainer, and educator that has helped hundreds of artists turn their ideas into reality. Through his role as Brand Manager for Ableton, Inc, Alberto supports a diverse community of artists, educators, and students using technology to create amazing things. His company, Musical Guest provides artist dev…

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#146 - Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer) 1:15:10

10M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

In this episode, Tobi Hunke (AbletonDrummer.com) shares about features he would like to see in Ableton Live, favorite workarounds using Max For Live devices, Warping and Tempo Follow features, popular devices he's created for thousands of artists and performers, and more. Tobi Hunke is a professional drummer, producer, Ableton Instructor, and Found…

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#145 - SunSquabi 1:16:12

11M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

SunSquabi is an 'electronic hydro funk' group from Colorado which includes the members—Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and Chris Anderson [drums]. They’ve racked up tens of millions of streams and have performed at major festivals and venues around the world. SunSquabi also has notable collaborations with recog…

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Slack Tide Brewing Company-Vic’s Basement Brewcast 1:20:04

11M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Vic and Richard venture out of the basement and are joined by Tom as they visit Jason Campbell at Slack Tide Brewing Company’s new location. The crew is also joined by legendary beer writer, Mark Haynie and Slack Tide Social Media Coordinator Rachel Sill. The conversation runs the gamut, as they discuss GABF in Denver (Vic met his brew hero, Sam Ca…

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#144 - Slynk 1:51:43

11M ago1:51:43

1:51:43

Slynk (Evan) is a producer, DJ, and educator originally from Brisbane, Australia. With the overwhelming support and love from the world’s most respected funk artists, Slynk's reputation has been growing strong producing a variety of genres with numerous releases on established labels including Westwood Recordings, Jalapeno Records, Goodgroove, Disc…

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#143 - Alexia Riner 1:27:31

11M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Alexia Riner is an electronic music producer, sound designer, installation artist and DJ, who specializes in building complex soundscapes for a range of media. Since receiving a dual-Bachelor’s in Music Technology and Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, Alexia has performed both in the US and internationally, and has produced for a variety …

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EP 142 - Josh Spoon 1:16:40

12M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Josh Spoon is a programmer, musician, producer and Ableton Certified Trainer who has been performing music around L.A. for over a decade. He's worked on projects with companies like Ableton, Creative Live, Splice, Yamaha, iZotope, Mixed in Key and currently works full time at Cycling '74. Josh has written curriculum for Musicians Institute, Point B…

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#141 - Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso) 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Nick Sanborn is a Grammy-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer based in Durham, NC. He’s best known for his work as half of the electronic duo Sylvan Esso, and for his solo work under the moniker Made of Oak. As a solo artist, he recently released a collaborative EP 'Inertia' with the NC-based producer GRRL, as GRRL x Made of Oa…

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Manafirkin Brewing - Vic's Basement Brewcast 1:45:15

1y ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Vic and Richard are back in the basement, joined by Alexis as they host Donn, Lisa and Brandon from Manafirkin Brewing Company. It's always a wild 'firkin ride when this crew comes on the show, as we talk about the brewery expansion, canning, distribution and, of course, try some delicious Manfirkin beers. Manafirkin is a featured brewery at the Ma…

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#140 - Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship) 1:25:19

1y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Rob Levere (Homemade Spaceship) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and mastering engineer. He currently teaches Ableton Live at KMG Studios in Denver, CO, when not touring nationally. Homemade Spaceship has sold out headlining shows across the USA, supporting established artists like SoDown, Griz, The Floozies, Mr. BIll, FKJ, Mr. Car…

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#139 - ROCAsound 1:42:48

1y ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Grammy-Nominated composer, producer, and remixer Sebastian Arocha Morton is one of today’s most eclectic and innovative musicians in the LA scene. He's composed and produced for award-winning films including Iron Man 2, Houdini, Robocop, The Spongebob Movie, Little Miss Sunshine, Disney's "Iron Man Experience" and "World of Color". Additional credi…

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Mudhen Brewing Company - Vic's Basement Brewcast 1:19:12

1y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

We're BAAAACK! Vic and Richard were joined by SJBS OG Tom at Mudhen Brewing in Wildwood. The boys had a great time talking with Tony, Mary Pat and Brian, about the history of Mudhen, the beer community in Cape May County. Of course we got to taste some delicious Mudhen beer into a barrel aged version of the award winning Wee Heavy Wilson. Stay tune…

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#138 - Podcast Highlights - PART 7 47:14

1y ago47:14

47:14

Listen to the best moments from episodes #57 - #62 sharing about producing for gaming, the future of music tech, building a vocal chain, different artist career paths, favorite gear, and more. #57 - Producing Experimental Bass Music w/ AHEE In this episode, Chris Adams (AHEE) shares his approach to creating experimental bass music including sound d…

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#137 - Will Doggett 1:14:39

1y ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this episode, Will Doggett shares performance techniques using gear, backing tracks, and Ableton Live workflows. Will and Dan also talk about lighting and video, live looping, using Session vs. Arrangement View on stage, among other things. Will Doggett is an Ableton Certified Trainer and the founder of From Studio to Stage, an online resource d…

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#136 - Orville Kline & Push 3 Review 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

In this episode Ableton Certified Trainer -Orville Kline and Dan Giffin review Ableton's new Push 3 features, among other topics. Orville Kline has been a Chicago-based Ableton Certified Trainer since 2009. He's DJ'ed on 4 continents at major festivals including EDC Vegas, Ultra Miami, Ultra Europe, Spring Awakening, North Coast, Summer Camp, Elect…

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#135 - Ableton Live Tips & Tricks 20:46

1+ y ago20:46

20:46

In this special episode, Dan Giffin shares Ableton Live tips including different workflows, devices, and more ideas for beginner to advanced users. Mentions In This Episode: Using the Drum Selector Kit by Beat Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upmo57pB4io New Drift synth coming in Live 11.3 for all versions: https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/drift…

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#134 - Gardner Beson 1:21:34

1+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Studio Builder, Musician, Video Editor, Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder, and SQL Admin in addition to his life-long passion for writing electronic music. His studio construction projects include working with Chris Lake, Mr. Bill, Ha…

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#133 - Anthony Thogmartin (Papadosio) 1:22:22

1+ y ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Anthony Thogmartin is a musician, producer, educator, and member of the electronic rock band Papadosio. He also started his solo music project EarthCry, and founded the Ableton Live educational platform Seed to Stage. Anthony has played large venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and many othe…