Rachel K Collier: Making a Musical Life Online
Electronic music producer, performer and online educator Rachel K Collier reveals how she maintains her online presence now the focus on the online stage is greater than ever.
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Kimbra: Expansion, Contraction, Improvisation
Singer-producer Kimbra reflects on the importance of improvising and shares an exclusive performance video
Krust: Dialing Back the Critical Mind
Drum and bass innovator Krust discusses the cinematic inspiration and creative mindset behind his thrilling new sound
Download the Live Set of Merrin Karras’ New Track “Still Life”
Ireland-born electronic musician Merrin Karras reveals his creative process, with a free Live set download to see directly how he works.
ZULI: A Very Modern Sampler
Cairo-based producer ZULI discusses methods of sampling and composition using DJ tools and Ableton Live
Kaelin Ellis: The Internet’s Busiest Music Producer
Kaelin Ellis in conversation with Ableton about production tools and techniques, collaborating with Lupe Fiasco, sharing sounds through social media and more.
Loop: Five Perspectives on Listening
Some themes are so fundamental to music making that they’re revisited many times in the conversations we have at Loop. Here are five moments from Loop that focus on the practice of listening.
Take a Chance: Producing with Probability in Live 11
Discover the history of aleatoric music and learn some techniques for working with chance and probability in Live 11.
Takashi Okamoto: Workflow Tips for Speed and Creativity
Japanese video game sound designer Takashi Okamoto offers tips for shortening production time without compromising originality. Free download included.
Arushi Jain: I’m the Space in Between
Arushi Jain, formerly known as OSE, describes how she mixes Hindustani classical music, modular synths, her voice and Ableton Live
Studies in Sound: Arbour on Lo-fi, Beats and Musical Exploration
Lo-fi beats artist Arbour reflects on his musical development, production process and influences. Free sample pack included.
Goldie: Timeless Reflections
In a conversation recorded at Loop 2017, Goldie discusses the narratives, personal histories, and aesthetic concerns that have shaped his work throughout the years.
Our Favorite Features, Videos and Tutorials of 2020
We look back on some of the best articles, tutorials and videos we shared in 2020
Matmos Present More Sounds from the Polish Radio Experimental Studio
Experimental duo Matmos have created a sample pack from the work of Bogusław Schaeffer recorded at Polish Radio Experimental Studios in the 60s and 70s.
Loop: Five Inspiring Performances
Stay inspired with five performances from past Loop events – featuring Binkbeats, Chagall, Juana Molina, Lafawndah & Kaki King
Bringing It Back Home: How Gordi Made Our Two Skins
Australian artist Gordi reveals the process behind her second album, Our Two Skins
Justus West: Nurturing Creativity
Prodigious talent Justus West balances restless creativity and business as an in-demand beatmaker
Just Feeling It: Mapping Liv.e’s Musical Evolution
Modern soul artist Liv.e shares insight into her musical evolution and creative process