Ableton Music Producer Podcast

Adam Russell of Story Of The Year joins the Ableton Podcast to talk about songwriting and production and what has kept the band together. Adam breaks down thAbleton Live touring setup, including Able Set, MIDI routing, redundant playback rigs, live troubleshooting, and how they manage their massive catalog on the road.

Adam Russell is the bassist and co-founding member of Story Of The Year, the St. Louis rock band that helped define the 2000s post-hardcore and alt-rock scene. The band's landmark 2003 album Page Avenue went Gold and featured "Until The Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day." Story Of The Year released their seventh studio album, A.R.S.O.N., in February 2026, and continue touring with their Camp Screamo co-headlining tour with Silverstein. Adam also hosts the Star Wars podcast Thank The Maker with William Ryan Key, Nick Ghanbarian, and Mike Forester.

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In this episode, What So Not shares his creative process behind evolving his sound over the years, balancing artistry with strategy, and building records inside Ableton Live. We dive into his production workflow, sound design techniques, touring, AI in music, collaborating with vocalists, mixing on the road, and hear breakdowns from his upcoming projects.

What So Not is an Australian electronic music producer and performer recognized as one of the defining architects behind the rise of cinematic trap and forward-thinking bass music. His production style has helped shape modern music through collaborations with Skrillex, RL Grime, Oliver Tree, Killer Mike, Toto, and Daniel Johns. With over 1.3 billion global streams across records like High You Are, Jaguar, Gemini, and Be Ok Again, he's entering a new chapter with his forthcoming project I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY.

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dnksaus (Carter) explores the future of Ableton Live, creative sound design workflows, Max for Live tools, and the new Ableton Extensions feature. They dive deep into building custom tools, making better "mud pies," AI-assisted coding, workflow optimization, and how producers can stay inspired while finishing more music.

dnksaus is a producer, Max for Live developer, and sound designer known for his innovative Ableton tutorials and custom devices. His Max for Live devices and Ableton racks are used by producers including Marshmello, Skrillex, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Carter has collaborated with Ableton on educational content and presentations, contributed to Sounds of KSHMR Vol. 5, and has become known for unconventional production techniques that help producers unlock new creative workflows.

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In this episode, Brendan aka Undulae shares his approach to experimental bass music, deep sound design, creating unique textures through phase manipulation, Max for Live devices, and generative tools. We dive into staying authentic in the attention economy, building a creative identity online, live performance workflows, and the process behind his latest album "No Worries If Not" — a 43-minute gapless listening experience.

Undulae is a Denver-based electronic musician, producer, and educator known for sharing advanced sound design and production techniques with both new and experienced artists. His music blends experimental bass, cinematic influences, and IDM-inspired sound design. Brendan has won beat challenges hosted by Mr. Bill, participated in Andrew Huang’s 4 Producers Challenge, and has performed at popular festivals including Infrasound.

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Kill The Noise breaks down his evolving creative process—from couch-surfing bass producer to film scores—while navigating an AI-heavy landscape and real-life deadlines. We dive into his Ableton Live workflow for sidechaining and sound design, “stink mode” bass concepts, and the mindset to finish records without getting stuck in perfectionism.

From film scores to studio production and major festival stages, Jake Stanczak—better known as Kill The Noise—has built a career defined by evolution and experimentation. Influenced early on by visionary filmmakers and boundary-pushing artists, his sound bridges cinematic intensity and forward-thinking electronic music, with collaborations ranging from Skrillex and Deadmau5 to Tom Morello, plus contributions to major film scores like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Brian Tyler.

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