Ableton Music Producer Podcast

#197 - Underbelly (You Suck at Producing) on Live 12.4 Features & More

Tim Linetsky (Underbelly) is the creator of You Suck at Producing— he shares about Ableton Live 12.4 updates, building an educational music brand, AI tools, royalties, live performance, and making EDM (emotional dance music). Dan and Tim break down their new collab “Home,” discuss stem separation, Splice’s new AI features, and what it takes to suck less as a producer.Tim Linetsky produces as Underbelly and is an Ableton Certified Trainer best known for his hilarious and educational YouTube channel You Suck at Producing, which has over 400k subscribers. He’s created tutorials for DJ Tech Tools, Earmark, and Pyramind, and has collaborated with artists like Lido, Tchami, Keys N Krates, Giraffage, and San Holo. Tim is also building a new interactive learning platform designed to help producers level up directly inside their DAW.Follow Underbelly:https://www.youtube.com/@yousuckatproducinghttps://www.instagram.com/underbellybeatshttps://yousuckatproducing.comGrab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":⁠https://abletonpodcast.com/merch⁠Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

#196 - Live at Ableton's Headquarters w/ Managing Directors & Producer Q&A's

In this two-part episode recorded at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters, Dan Giffin sits down with Tony McCall and Alberto Chapa to explore the company’s direction, leadership, and vision for the future. In the second half, a panel of producers—Chuck Sutton, Au5, Underbelly, and Louis Futon—answer rapid-fire questions from a live audience. Topics include mixing loudness, creative workflow hacks, project organization, and their thoughts on AI and sound design.Follow the Guests Below:Tony McCall (Managing Director at Ableton)Alberto Chapa (Business Development at Ableton)https://www.instagram.com/musicalguestAu5www.au5music.comChuck Suttonwww.instagram.com/chuck_suttonUnderbelly www.instagram.com/underbellybeatsLouis Futonwww.louisfuton.coGrab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":https://abletonpodcast.com/merchJoin the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletterSchedule a visit at Ableton's Showroom:https://www.ableton.com/pasadena-spaces

#195 - Ableton Live 12.3 Updates - Quick Overview

We dive into everything new in the Ableton Live 12.3 update. From built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration to Push 3’s expressive XYZ layout, this update is packed with workflow upgrades and creative tools for sampling, sound design, and live performance. If you use Live for production or DJing, this breakdown is for you.Grab exclusive Ableton Podcast swag from the new Merch Store:https://abletonpodcast.com/merch(Use discount code: podcast)Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

#194 - Louis Futon: Collaborative Process, Production Tools & Live Shows

In this episode, Louis Futon dives deep into his journey from college dropout to rising producer and performer. He shares how his sound evolved, collaboration experiences producing for artists like Cherub and Armani White, favorite production tools, and much more.Louis Futon (Tyler Minford) is a Philadelphia-born, LA-based producer known for seamlessly blending live instrumentation with electronic production. He’s performed at major festivals like CRSSD and Splash House, toured with ODESZA, GRiZ, and earned 45M+ streams. His collaborators include Masego, Anderson .Paak, Duckwrth, Alison Wonderland, and many more.Follow Louis Futon Below: https://www.instagram.com/louisfutonhttps://twitter.com/louisfutonbeatshttps://tiktok.com/@notlouisfutonhttps://facebook.com/Louisfutonbeatshttps://www.twitch.tv/louisfutontvGrab Ableton Podcast swag from the new Merch Store: https://abletonpodcast.com/merchJoin the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:⁠⁠⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter

#193 – Au5: Sound Design, Creative Flow, Production Tips & Tools

In this episode, Au5 dives deep into the intersection of sound design, creativity, and production workflow—sharing his philosophy of music as a transformative art that bridges science and spirit. He breaks down his process behind the new Emberwake EP, discusses the evolution of his vocal work, and offers production tips for breaking out of loop hell, mastering dynamics, and designing powerful bass textures in Ableton Live.Au5 is a renowned electronic artist, producer, and educator celebrated for blending intricate sound design with emotional and spiritual depth. His discography includes releases on Monstercat, Armada, OWSLA, and Wakaan, alongside collaborations with BT, Tritonal, and Seven Lions. Beyond performing and touring globally, he teaches music production and sound design through his School of Bass masterclass series and free tutorials.Follow Au5:https://www.au5music.comhttps://www.instagram.com/au5_officialhttps://discord.com/invite/au5omeSPONSORED BY BABY AUDIO:Tekno by Baby Audio is a new drum synthesizer plugin with 18 engines ranging from vintage machines to modern percussion. Generate unique, organic drums with its Humanize function or get instant inspiration using the preset randomizer.Currently on sale & free demo at: https://babyaud.io/teknoUse code ABLETONPODCAST for an additional 15% off.Quickly grow your skills and learn with Abe, the Ableton AI Chatbot:https://www.abletonpodcast.com/ableton-chatbotJoin the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter