Best Dan Giffin Podcasts (2024)

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67 interview with Dan Giffin - The Ableton Music Producers Podcast 1:14:42

23h ago1:14:42

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This Podcast is an extension of the MusicSoftwareTraining.com website & Jason Timothy's book "The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production". The goal is to give you actionable & transformative steps to move your from aspiring music producer to a professional. 67: interview with Dan Giffin - The Ableton Music Producers Podcast.…

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67 Interview With Dan Giffin - The Ableton Music Producers Podcast 1:14:42

2d ago1:14:42

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67 Interview With Dan Giffin - The Ableton Music Producers PodcastBy Jason Timothy

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#167 - Philip Meyer 1:02:55

4d ago1:02:55

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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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66: How The Way You Percieve Sound Affects Your Mixes 6:55

7d ago6:55

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66: How The Way You Percieve Sound Affects Your MixesBy Jason Timothy

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66: How the Way You Percieve Sound Affects Your Mixes 6:55

8d ago6:55

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66 How the Way You Percieve Sound Affects Your Mixes

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65: Embracing the Slog 9:05

10d ago9:05

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65: Embracing the Slog

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65: Embracing The Slog 9:05

16d ago9:05

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65 Embracing The SlogBy Jason Timothy

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

18d ago57:46

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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

1M ago1:00:45

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

2M ago1:10:35

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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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Surfboard design and tiny houses with Dan Mann 54:18

2M ago54:18

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In this episode, John and Zack sit down with Dan Mann to talk about the creative process and the similarities between shaping surfboards for Kelly Slater and designing highly functional tiny houses. We'll hear about Dan's own tiny house in Costa Rica and what traveling the world with his family taught him about minimalism. Follow Zack: https://www.…

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Incredible Tiny Homes with the Incredible Randy Jones 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

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Sit down and strap in, on this episode of Tiny House Tales John and Zack talk to the dynamic and energetic Randy Jones of Incredible Tiny Homes. We'll hear Randy's inspirational story of drive and determination that ultimately lead to a tiny home construction business that employs more than 100 people today. This is a can't miss episode! Follow Zac…

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#163 - Ben Casey 1:24:33

2M ago1:24:33

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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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Think "Outside" the box by getting in one with Will Johnston 50:45

3M ago50:45

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In this episode, John and Zack sit down with Will Johnston, the executive director of the Microlife Institute, and hear how a three month wine bender in New Zealand and the "Freedom of Nothing" lead to the development of the most diverse square mile in America...The Cottages on Vaughn in Clarkston, GA. Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zackgif…

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#162 - Dennis DeSantis 48:06

3M ago48:06

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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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Bringing Veterans and Wolf-Dogs together with Drew Robertson 53:08

3M ago53:08

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What do Tiny Houses, Wolf Dogs and Veterans all have in common...Drew Robertson! In this episode John and Zack chat with Drew about his inspiration for starting "Mattersville", a non-profit that serves our military veterans, and the unique program that brings wolf-dogs and veterans together in a novel program to promote what Drew calls "Pack Healin…

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#161 - Break Science 43:41

3M ago43:41

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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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#160 - Jesse Terry 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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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

4M ago1:14:11

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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

4M ago1:12:03

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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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#157 - Parris Fleming 58:47

5M ago58:47

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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

5M ago1:07:45

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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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64 Production And Songwriting Are Not The Same 9:07

6M ago9:07

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64 Production And Songwriting Are Not The Same

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64 Production And Songwriting Are Not The Same 9:07

6M ago9:07

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64 Production And Songwriting Are Not The SameBy Jason Timothy

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

6M ago46:43

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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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63 - Mastering The Art Of Showing Up For Your Music 5:47

6M ago5:47

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63 - Mastering The Art Of Showing Up For Your Music

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63: Mastering The Art Of Showing Up For Your Music 5:47

6M ago5:47

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63: Mastering The Art Of Showing Up For Your MusicBy Jason Timothy

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62: Set Music Goals That Stick 9:36

6M ago9:36

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62: Set Music Goals That Stick

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

7M ago1:21:12

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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

7M ago1:21:24

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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

7M ago1:04:39

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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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62 - Setting Music Goals That Stick 9:36

7M ago9:36

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62 - Setting Music Goals That Stick by Jason TimothyBy Jason Timothy

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#151 - Mport 1:11:48

8M ago1:11:48

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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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61: Don't DIe With Your Music Inside 4:33

8M ago4:33

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61: Don't DIe With Your Music InsideBy Jason Timothy

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61: Don't Die With Your Music Inside you 4:33

8M ago4:33

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61: Don't Die With Your Music Inside you

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#150 - Frequent 2:06:52

8M ago2:06:52

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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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#149 - Morgan Page 1:14:34

8M ago1:14:34

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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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60: Make Music When You're Busy & Uninspired 5:01

8M ago5:01

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60: Make Music When You're Busy & Uninspired

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60: Make Music When You're Busy & Uninspired 5:01

8M ago5:01

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60: Make Music When You're Busy & UninspiredBy Jason Timothy

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#148 - Drum & Lace 1:01:37

8M ago1:01:37

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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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59: Musicianship, songwriting & Sound Selection in Electronic Music 6:39

9M ago6:39

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59: Musicianship, songwriting & Soun Selection in Electronic MusicBy Jason Timothy

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59: Musicianship, songwriting & Soun Selection in Electronic Music 6:39

9M ago6:39

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59: Musicianship, songwriting & Soun Selection in Electronic Music

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#147 - Alberto Chapa 1:55:25

9M ago1:55:25

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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

9M ago1:15:10

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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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58: Breaking The Habit Of Abandoning Your Music 7:21

9M ago7:21

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58: Breaking The Habit Of Abandoning Your Music

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58: Breaking The Habit Of Abandoning Your Music 7:21

9M ago7:21

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58: Breaking The Habit Of Abandoning Your MusicBy Jason Timothy

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#145 - SunSquabi 1:16:12

9M ago1:16:12

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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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57: 15 Ways To Turn Your Bland Track Into A Banger 10:05

10M ago10:05

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57: 15 Ways To Turn Your Bland Track Into A Banger

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57: 15 Ways To Turn Your Bland Track Into A Banger 10:05

10M ago10:05

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57: 15 Ways To Turn Your Bland Track Into A BangerBy Jason Timothy

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#144 - Slynk 1:51:43

10M ago1:51:43

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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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