Vancouver, Canada-based production duo Potatohead People discuss the ins and outs of working with rappers and live musicians, making beats that sound vintage without samples and more. Plus, they share a lush jazz-funk inspired chord Pack free to use in your productions.
UK composer and improviser Leo Abrahams on using Ableton as a guitar processor, working with a jazz drummer in the Krononaut project as well as jamming with Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno. Free download of drum machine and synth loops included.
Thai-Swedish singer and producer Sirintip blends artistry with activism on her latest album "Carbon". Using techniques such as data sonification, sustainable recording practices, or pressing on biodegradable vinyl, she creates a project that not only raises awareness but also explores creative approaches to sound and production.
LA-based keyboard wiz and beatmaker Kiefer talks about his latest Stones Throw album and how his jazz upbringing made him want to demystify music theory and share his techniques.
Afriqua’s Principles of Black Music series examines Improvisation – spontaneous creation between chaos and structure as the ultimate source and engine of music.
London-based harpist and beatmaker Marysia Osu talks about her solo work and collaborations with other jazz-influenced artists including Levitation Orchestra
Composer and conductor Tijn Wybenga is harnessing the new jazz sound of Amsterdam with Live and Push
Learn how Afriqua uses MIDI editing techniques to build a summery jazz-funk track from an initial Rhodes part.
Makaya McCraven discusses cycles of improvisation and merging live instrumentation with sampling techniques.
Sowall interview with Ableton in which the Korean finger drummer / composer describes her workflow and how her acoustic drumming skills apply to playing Push
Neo-soul keyboard wizard Anomalie discusses jazz and classical influences, plus his composition process and live set up with Ableton. Free download included.
Saxophonist and composer Steve Lehman discusses Sélébéyone, a band that fuses Senegalese and English rap, jazz and electronics
Henrik Schwarz and Bugge Wesseltoft improvisation and collaboration presentation from the Loop summit 2015
Watch performance and documentary video of Aron Ottignon, Rodi Kirk and Samuel Dubois bringing together jazz piano, electronics, steel pans and percussion
