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Feedback Stream - June 12th, 9pm EST

hi all,

next feedback stream is June 12th, 9pm EST

here are the rules:

- these take place in the discord so make sure to join and link your patreon for access: htt...

Expressive Chords Preset Pack for Ableton Live 12.2

hi all,

quick and dirty video explanation while on the go :)

Ableton 12.2 drops today, and here is a preset pack for you all and a short explanation on how to use.

the idea here is to break out of your existing writing habits and...

EARLY ACCESS: LSS - "DON'T DO IT"

first single of the year and the first of two EPs

radio/DSP:

http...

FEEDBACK STREAM recap

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FEEDBACK STREAM #2 for MAY - 6/1 3pm EST

May came and went fassssstttt

Second feedback stream today 6/1, 3pm EST

same rules as always :)

JUNE MASTERCLASS - TOOLKIT 101

hi all

this video is basically how I use every effect in Ableton, some discussion on EQ, my view on saturation/limiting/compression, and overall tips on every ableton device.

cheers!

TOP LOOP EXCITER (ABLETON RACK)

yo!!!

here's a little secret weapon for getting your house/garage drums right.

BUT - all those records that have those really chunky hat loops with that nice flow - this gets you there sonically fast. pick good top loops/hats, apply g...

FEEDBACK STREAM recap

reminder - join the discord

a big part of the Patreon community is on discord - sometimes people are confused thinking it's not super active on here, but the reality is the Patreon is rocking - you're just not on discord :)

download discord, link your patreon and join ...

FEEDBACK STREAM - 5/17 7PM EST

next feedback stream!

here are the rules:

- these take place in the discord so make sure to join and link your patreon for access: https://discord.gg/aCXYbbx45c

FREE: longstoryshort - outta control (yebba's heartbreak) DUBPLATE

this started as an flip of yebbas heartbreak

i tried to flip it into something else and it never really made the cut

then the vocal i replaced the drake vocal got used by other people so i shelved it

done holding onto music this ...

SPAN Mastering Settings

the video took forever to upload so I forgot to post these after waiting 2 hours! if you have ableton just load the below rack w/ all my mon

the video took forever to upload so I forgot to post these after waiting 2 hours!

if you have ...

FEEDBACK STREAM recap 5/1

MAY MASTERCLASS - Q&A

0:00 yap intro :)

0:55 common pitfalls/mistakes on amateur mixdowns, how to fix (this was a long one lol)

17:55 using minimeters to have "perfect pitch", more on metering

21:00 how i do vocal chops + processing

29:45 clippi...

MAY - ASK ME ANYTHING

I've got a good idea for the May video - lets film an AMA where I film answers to everyone's commonly asked questions.

Ask me anything about:

• music production

• mixing / mastering

• old songs/details y...

  2025-04-30 19:05:28 +0000 UTC View Post

How to game the Spotify Algorithm to have louder mixes on streaming (along with some thoughts on true peak)

hi friends

just sharing some insight on "true peak" - since that whole "no master" topic came around i've been experimenting with some older concepts i've learned over the years from friends who master/mix on a pro level.

one of thes...

April Masterclass Video - Serum 2 - Freestyle Sound Design sesh

hi friends!

in this video i run through creating some sounds in Serum 2, unplanned, just kind of showing my work flow!

presets will all be in the sample pack for this month (and some others I've made in the past weeks)

Redlining in the DAW for maximum loudness - an analysis

Posted this on socials and figured you'd find it interesting here as well.

There's this trend I keep seeing coming up about driving Ableton into the red, I've even seen some people claim as far as it being a hidden "secret" for loudness the ...

Serum 2 is OUT NOW - here's my deep dive, for free :)

Hey all,

Posted a free long form video - was blessed to beta test this bad boy.

It's a game changer - no question about it - and being a beta tester has been an amazing experience seeing this from the backstage. A lot of love put in...

GUIDE - Mixing the Perfect Low End in EDM

Hi all,

By request, here's some screen shots of VISION 4X on the previous quick tip video, kind of spelling out what's going on here.

Again, this is mainly for dance music - rock wouldn't be mixed like this which is why when you go on ...

QUICK TIP: HUGE sample workflow hack

this is the biggest timesaver for me ever so hope it helps you :) if you're tired of wasting time splitting AI stems/importing/warping, try this. literally got me so much work done/time saved.

OH and i forgot to mention - the time str...

QUICK TIP: using disperser to clean up your low end kick/bass

trying to make a habit of throwing the camera on occasionally when doing something i think would be interesting, or a creative engineering fix for a problem while producing :)

MASTERCLASS: IJUSTWANNA tutorial w/ Sportmode

hey all, welcome back to another Patreon Masterclass video! this is a special one as we have our friend Sportmode - we show our process of

hey all,

welcome back to another Patreon Masterclass video! this is a special one as we have our...

I did a video with Native Instruments :)

hey all,

NI reached out to me a few months ago and we shot this video in my home studio - they of course want me to show how I use their products in my workflow (but of course you can take some of these concepts and apply them to other thing...

hello newcomers

hi! big shout out from the goat ODD MOB today, was a pleasant surprise!

we hung out a bunch when he had a bit off in NYC and got to do some sessions. i'll share some of what he was mentioning on IG.

for those signing up for patreon - d...

FEB MASTERCLASS - From Scratch Part 1

we learned my workflow and organization last month, now this month we use pre-curated sounds in my library to quickly create a DJ tool / set weapon.

by curating your presets, sound design you've made, and downloaded sample packs, you can qui...

Kendrick Lamar - DNA (longstoryshort UKG flip)

enjoy

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7b4j7pa0fr9p7gy4s22...

Future Garage Vocal Rack

been messing with a particular vocal chain for a minute, finally took some time to boil it down to stock plugins, clean it up and give it to you guys :)

this is a great vocal chain for those burial-ish vocals, comes with 6 presets too

...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

hi all!!! welcome to 2025 and thank you for your support

as mentioned there's going to be some changes to the patreon in 2025

• 2x feedback streams + hang outs per month

• if you are on the "DJ/PRODUCER" tier, swit...

  2025-01-01 22:12:53 +0000 UTC View Post

MASTERCLASS - Workflow + Organization

Happy New Year

today's video goes over my workflow, and efforts to speed up your work.

starting a song is like cooking a steak - you want to sear it quick, confidently and fast :)

cheers!

-D