Andrey Sirotkin: In Ukraine, Music Is My Shelter
Kyiv-based producer Andrey Sirotkin talks about how his music-making practice has been affected by the conflict and unrest that has become part of daily life in Ukraine.
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The Art of Sketching: Strategies for Getting Started
Where to begin? Raúl Sotomayor, Perila, Net Gala and Floyd Lavine share their perspectives on musical sketching.
Made in Ableton Live: Reid Stefan
Check out how Reid Stefan uses Ableton Live stock plugins to record, mix and master atmospheric vocals from KARRA for an EDM track.
Califato ¾: Taking Flamenco into the Future
Califato ¾ discuss how they push flamenco and Andalusian folklore into wild new electronic territory with their characteristic mix of respect and irreverence.
Loop: Five Perspectives on Working with Environmental Noise
Learn how Khruangbin, Sandunes, Perera Elsewhere, Paul Weir and Dan Keen use the sounds of their surroundings to enhance their music.
Gabber Modus Operandi: The Noise of Tradition
Gabber Modus Operandi discuss the attitude and technology at work behind their furious melding of electronic music and traditional Indonesian instrumentation.
Loop Session: In the Studio with Grand River
Composer and musician Grand River joins Dennis DeSantis for a session at Bewake Studios, Berlin.
Shida Shahabi: The Multi-Disciplinary Path of a Film Composer
In a feature made in partnership with Loop and Composer Magazine, Shida Shahabi shares her experiences writing film scores, recording albums, and reworking the masterpieces of Beethoven.
SUGAI KEN: The Shibui of Field Recording and Electronics
SUGAI KEN discusses field recording, electronic music, japanese aesthetics, and the unusual folk roots of his singular music, plus he shares a free download
James Krivchenia: Big Thief Drummer Samples YouTube for Blood Karaoke
Big Thief drummer and producer James Krivchenia discusses sampling YouTube videos, recording bands, and creative editing in Ableton Live
Spirit of the Beehive: Indescribable Intensity
Spirit of the Beehive on making their album Entertainment, Death by themselves in Ableton Live and how they translate their immersive studio sound to the stage
Made in Ableton Live: STRANJAH
Check out STRANJAH’s detail-focused approach to crafting perfect grooves, lush melodic layers, and driving drum & bass arrangements.
Download the Live Set of Jinku’s New Track “Barda”
Kenyan-born electronic producer Jinku reveals his creative process, with a free Live Set download to see directly how he works.
Loop Session: In the Studio with Grand River
Loop Session is a new series of events for music makers. Catch a free, online studio session with Grand River on May 21.
Dillon Bastan: Water Ripples and Sound Waves
Max for Live programmer Dillon Bastan gives some insight into his inspirations and methods, and shares some tips for creating your own devices.
Loop: Five Perspectives on Handling Criticism
Learn how to seek out and respond to feedback on your music – with tips from Susan Rogers, Robert Henke, Patrice Rushen, Kaki King and Machinedrum.
The Climate Soundtrack: What Does the Future Sound Like?
Find out how the Climate Soundtrack brought together artists, scientists and two global activist networks to celebrate the sounds of the earth.
Made in Ableton Live: Rossano Snel
Watch Brazilian composer Rossano Snel build an emotive neoclassical remix using some of Live 11’s new features and effects.