Best Modular Synth Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 94: Greet The Sacred Patch 52:54

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Tom creates a full synth voice using the Metamodule by 4MS featuring modules by Befaco. Check out Metamodule.info to try patches like the one used on the show as well as all sorts of other creations by Metamodule owners!By tom davis

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#192 - Cherub: Live Performance Rigs, Modular Synths, Production Workflow, and more 1:06:48

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In this episode, Jason Huber from Cherub dives deep into the duo’s 15-year journey—sharing how they built their sound, evolved their live show, and continue to innovate using Ableton Live. He talks about slimming down their touring rig, producing with modular synths, crafting custom effects with stock plugins, and how the band keeps everything stab…

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#024 The enshittifiction of music: should you boycott Spotify... or maybe something else? 46:26

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving A boycott is the end of a conversation, not the…

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Episode 9: Reverb Tails from Bristronica 58:23

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In this episode of The Rack Pack, the crew dives into a packed month of gear news and announcements shaking up the synth world. We start with Elektron’s much-anticipated Tonverk, unpacking what it adds to their growing ecosystem and how it might fit into existing setups. Then we move to Roland’s TR-1000, the company’s latest evolution of their lege…

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#023 DJ Bone returns: the art of Techno from Detroit to Amsterdam 1:31:33

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#022 Paul Ćinske: How to program the world's most important techno club 1:20:03

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Paul Ćinske is the man behind every single book…

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#021 Darren Hemmings: Music marketing expert on how to get your music heard in 2025 1:13:52

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Returning guest Darren Hemmings is a music mark…

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#191 - INZO & Blookah: Behind the Album with Synths, Mixing Tips & Production Insights 1:09:00

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In this episode, INZO and Blookah dive deep into their collaborative process behind their album Nexum, sharing how they blend analog synths and sound design. They open up about their collaboration process, favorite synths (hardware and software), drum programming, and their nuanced approach to layering and mixing textures in Ableton Live. INZO is a…

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#020 Jamz Supernova on BBC radio, the Mercury Prize, and the genius of Dizzee Rascal 1:28:13

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Jamz Supernova is one of the UK’s most respecte…

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Episode 8: Knobcon 2025 52:36

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Join us as we record on location in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg during Knobcon 2025. We speak about our experiences and we catch some passers-by, including YouTubers Metamyther and JAde Wii, to chime with their thoughts,

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#019 El Hornet on influencing Skrillex, Glasto with Beyoncé, and the new Pendulum album 1:14:35

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Pendulum are the biggest Drum n Bass act of all…

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#190 - AHEE: Sound Design Tips, Mixing, Serum 2 Workflows, and More 1:09:39

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In this episode, AHEE shares his creative process, sound design insights, Serum tips, and how he's evolved his mixing templates. He opens up about AI tools in production, songwriting techniques that elevate a track beyond “weird sounds,” and balancing his passion for education with a hectic tour life. AHEE is a bass music producer known for his int…

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Episode 7: Knobcon 2025 Preview 41:44

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It's September and the Pack is off to KnobCon! We preview the Chicagoland synth camp and talk about what we are excited to see and do in Illinois this coming weekend.

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#018 Kelly Lee Owens on haunted hotels, tiny venues, and the value of music 1:25:47

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving We are finally back with a brand new episode! K…

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#189 - SHIMA: Production Insights, Drum Racks, Music Journey & More 1:01:50

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In this episode, SHIMA shares her journey from performing in a famous J-pop group at a young age, to producing bass-heavy tracks and playing major festivals like Coachella and Electric Forest. She dives into her unique production workflows using Ableton Live, favorite devices like Drum Rack, Bouncy Notes, and Resonators, and overcoming mixing issue…

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Classic Episode: Skream on flaming tour buses, stage invasions, and being marketed as a hellraiser 2:00:17

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Skream was the poster boy for the early dubstep scene, then made the chart…

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Episode 6: Ali Modular - Esu's Trifecta 1:09:36

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Welcome to episode 06 of The Rack Pack 🎛 Today we've got Ali Modular in the house and we're talking everything Esu's Trifecta – the new triple FX engine from Ali the Architect and Chris Roberts. In this episode, we break past the 1 hour mark for the first time and talk about: Ali and Chris' separate and unique avenues into modular synthesis the tri…

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Announcement: Event at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters 2025 4:49

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Don't miss the 2025 Ultimate Ableton Weekend Retreat, happening November 7–9 at Ableton’s U.S. headquarters in Pasadena, CA. Learn about the stacked lineup of presenters, exclusive tours, hands-on studio sessions, and how to grab your ticket before they sell out. Full weekend passes and Sunday-only tickets are limited for a personalized experience.…

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Classic Episode: thoughts on Bandcamp and the D2C model 44:02

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving -- If you're into what we're doing here on the …

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#188 - Missing Reflections: Sample Chopping, Production Tools, & Reuniting Through Sound 1:15:08

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SayWhat?! and Adriance dive into the creation of their new duo project Missing Reflections, blending soul-drenched samples, golden-era hip hop, and distorted basslines. We talk sample chopping with Serato Sample, unquantized drums, max for live devices, mixing tools, and creating nostalgic, imperfect grooves. Adriance – With recent highlights like …

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#017 Slam on Techno, Daft Punk, and why Glasgow is the best place to DJ 1:33:03

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Stuart McMillan is half of Slam, one of the mos…

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Episode 5: July Catch-up 58:19

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Welcome to the fifth episode of The Rack Pack! Today we've got 4/5ths of the crew (Moonbass Alpha is out on a secret mission) going freeform across a range of topics: * Seaside Modular heading to Machina Bristronica in late September * traveling with modular (and when people think you've got a bomb) * what it's like at Machina Bristronica * SynthDa…

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Schedule PSA and the world's worst Spotify take 13:00

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Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving No full episode this week but an update on our …

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#187 - Sonarworks' CEO: AI, Studio Evolution & The Future of Music Production 1:01:59

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In this episode, Helmuts Bems, CEO of Sonarworks, shares deep insights into the company's journey, the science of calibration, and how AI is reshaping the future of music production. We explore the evolution of studio environments, the shift toward minimal hardware, and the integration of AI tools in creative workflows. Helmuts Bems co-founded Sona…

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Episode 93: Down in the Patch 1:00:34

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Tom does some therapeutic patching.By tom davis

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#186 - Big Nut Chuck (Kyral x Banko): Sound Design, Mixing & Squirrels 1:24:17

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In this episode, Collin Burdick (Big Nut Chuck / Kyral x Banko) shares sound design workflows, producer practices to consider, and more. Dan and Collin also explore music royalties and publishing rights, mixing & mastering techniques, sidechaining tips, and insights for DIY artists. Big Nut Chuck is a Denver-based producer known for his intricate b…

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Classic Episode: Luke Slater on techno, acid house, and Berlin 1:42:17

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving We've covered techno quite a lot over the years, but this episode is defin…

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#016 Psychotherapist on mental health, creativity, and whether geniuses are all mad: Denise Devenish 1:16:18

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 4: Patrick O'Brien 59:55

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In this episode The Rack Pack welcomes our very first guest, the one and only Patrick "POB" O'Brien! POB is a modular artist, community builder, educator, and demo artist extraordinaire. In this conversation, POB shares his musical journey from his initial experiences with trumpet and piano to his leap into modular synthesis, explaining how he inte…

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#185 - Mux Mool: Production, Live Performance, & Career Advice 50:03

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In this episode, Mux Mool discusses the evolution of sampling from vinyl digging to digital libraries, shares his take on AI in music, details his Ableton Live workflow and live setup—plus offers career advice for producers. Brian Lindgren, aka Mux Mool, is an American electronic producer and visual artist known for his funky, bass glitch hop. A lo…

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Classic Episode Remastered: Steve Davis on fame, snooker, and modular synths 1:45:04

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#015 James Holden on playing live, coding swing, and what he really thinks of nightclubs 1:35:08

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Classic Episode: Tijana T on music journalism and the politics of dancing 1:55:45

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 92: WaveHead 56:22

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Tom tries his luck at making some improvised old school Drum and Bass using wavetables.By tom davis

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#014 Groove Armada - Andy Cato on juggling music, regenerative farming, and working with Jeremy Clarkson 1:07:48

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 3: The Proteus Algorithmic Sequencer 38:22

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Our very own Blue Nautilus takes us behind the scenes of Seaside Modular and the journey of bringing the Proteus algorithmic sequencer from concept to physical Eurorack module. This episode explores the realities of being a small modular manufacturer, going from Python script to VCV Rack release to hardware production. We dive deep into the challen…

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#184 - Chase Dobson: Tour & Studio Engineering, Ableton, Modular Synthesis 55:39

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Chase Dobson shares insights from 15 years as a touring Ableton programmer and synth tech, working with acts like Rüfüs Du Sol, Pretty Lights, Logic, M83, Rihanna, and others. He discusses building fail-safe live setups, studio gear and favorite software, and producing his album. Chase Dobson is a Denver-based musician and engineer with 15 years of…

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Episode 91: Mongrel For Nothing 53:04

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Tom explores a different developer for the 4ms Meta Module, this time its Moffenzeef. Be sure to check out all the artist's mention in the episode on Bandcamp and support your local artits!By tom davis

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#013 Joe Goddard on getting political, musical longevity, and the beauty of jamming 1:22:54

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 2: Superbooth 2025 Recap 50:08

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Superbooth 2025 is wrapped and we're covering everything that happened in Berlin. SynthDad was on the ground at FEZ-Berlin and gives us the full report on this year's show - the atmosphere, attendance, and how it compared to previous years. The main focus is the gear announcements. 56 new Eurorack modules were revealed at the show, along with signi…

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#012 WME Booking Agent on clubs, festivals, Ticketmaster, and Kneecap (Steve Hogan) 1:19:02

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 90: 4MS Families 53:16

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Tom uses the 4MS Meta Module to try out various plugins from the company including the Ensemble oscillator. Tom also talks about his recent experience at Melt and Ooze in Baltimore, an experimental and noise festival at Wax Atlas. Check out Baltimore Drone Hive on instagram for more info an all things experimental going on in Baltimore.…

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#011 Baltra on Lo-Fi House, making an album, and working on Wall St during the GFC 1:20:24

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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#183 - Able Grey: Production, Running a Label, Live Performance, and AI 1:13:41

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In this episode, Able Grey shares his approach to production, the challenges/ benefits of running his label Ex Medias, his live setup, AI, and favorite music making tools. Able Grey is a Chicago-based producer, live performer, and DJ known for blending emotive melodies with bass-driven electronic music. He’s the founder of Ex Medias, a collective a…

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Episode 292: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith 1:07:37

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#010 Emma Marshall on repetitive beats, wellness, and the science behind banning phones from clubs 1:38:42

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube…

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Episode 1: Superbooth 2025 Preview 56:42

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In our debut episode, The Rack Pack crew assembles to preview the most anticipated synthesizer event of the year - Superbooth 2025! Join BlueNautilus, SynthDad, Oscidigi, Moonbass Alpha, and Stujay as they introduce themselves and their unique modular journeys before diving into what makes Berlin's electronic music mecca so special. We explore the …

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#182 - Ableton Live 12.2 Updates w/ Brian Funk 59:42

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Dan Giffin and Brian Funk talk about new features in Ableton Live 12.2, including browser upgrades, bounce in place, Auto Filter updates, Expressive Chords, etc, and the growing role of AI in music production and education. Watch the video to follow along as they chat about these updates. Brian Funk is a songwriter, producer, and Ableton Certified …

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#009 Richard Fearless on Death In Vegas, Daniel Avery, and getting dropped by a major 1:28:35

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Death In Vegas broke through in the late 90s with a run of albums beginnin…

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#008 Tim Reaper on Jungle, internet forums, and the Future of Retro 1:19:42

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Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing! -- Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving Everyone loves a bit of nostalgia, but can you be too retro? And what do y…