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All By Myself | Part 2
Will is back with another solo episode from the road. Will is back with another solo episode from the road. In this rapid fire style episode, Will answers X questions ...
All By Myself | Part 1
Will is on the road for a run of three shows and decides to take some time out for some rapid fire IG questions.Topics include redundancy, stem leveling, and more!Take...
Just Do It! (The One Where Will Becomes a Motivational Speaker)
Will hits the brakes on this week's episode to drop some serious motivation. While we don't specifically get into discussing playback, check out these four tips for su...
No, But Seriously...What Is Timecode?
This week's episode is short and sweet as we revisit a very popular topic at From Studio to Stage: Timecode!Will answers a question about how to use Timecode with the ...
What Would You Say You Do Here? Part 1 | Red Rocks
This week, we take a break from answering your questions as Will takes us behind the scenes of a recent show at the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Ke...
I Don't Like Big Buts, And I Cannot Lie
On this week's episode of Behind the Space Bar, we're talking about buts. No, not the kind that Sir Mix-a-Lot likes. We're discussing reasons why Ableton might be drif...
The Divine Network: Using Dante with Playback
Join us on Behind The Space Bar as we discuss using Dante with Ableton Live and the different ways to achieve redundancy for live performance!Take your first step towa...
Lights, Camera, Pyro??
On this week's episode of Behind the Space Bar, we're answering your questions about redundant light setups and dip our toes into pyro automation.Take your first step ...
You Can’t Handle the Sync!
Today on the show we tackle timecode vs. MIDI for ProPresenter control; and walkthrough how to use ProPresenter to trigger Ableton!Take your first step towards becomin...
The Right Computer for Playback and Auto-Tune and Potential Game Changing Hardware??
Welcome to the first episode of the new Behind the Space Bar podcast! We're answering our first two questions in the new format today, and providing some tips on two o...
We're Back Baby With a Whole New Much Gooder Format
The long national nightmare is now over, Behind the Space Bar is back! We're back with a new format, and an opportunity to get your questions answered live on the show...
Playback and Drums | Getting the Call Last Minute and Why Preparation Matters with David Dombrowski
Imagine it's the first night of a an international tour. You're hired as tech to help with playback and drums, and suddenly the MD and keys player gets sick. You've go...
Mastering the Art of Upgrading Your OS: Insider Tips for Playback Engineers
Get Access to my weekly group coaching calls 👇https://fromstudiotostage.com/subscribeIn this episode of "Behind the Space Bar," Will shares tips and tricks for success...
The Top 7 Skills Every Playback Engineer Must Master
In this episode of "Behind the Spacebar," Will discusses the essential skills needed to become a successful playback engineer. He emphasizes the importance of service,...
Building a Playback Rig? Don't Make These Mistakes!
Building a Playback rig? Don't make this mistake that I see all too often in new Playback Techs.The Playback and Playback Tech community is a wonderful community.I lov...
Stop Apologizing For Being a Beginner
If you're just starting out with Ableton or using tracks, you're not a burden-we're glad you're here! Every month, I hold a call just for From Studio to Stage students...
Don't Let Your Preferences Get In The Way Of Your Progress
I’m no swifty… but T-Swift got it right… I’m the problem.. it’s me.Do you believe that the next piece of gear will unlock your potential? We'll debunk the myth of exte...
Trying to convince your band to use tracks? Try this instead!
Are you trying to convince your band to use tracks? Here’s a difference approach you can take.I get it. You’ve seen the light. You want your band to use tracks. It’s g...
Stop Thinking of Ableton as a Software Program — Approach It Like This Instead
Sure — anybody can learn how to use Ableton as a software program. But the ones who master using Ableton on stage don’t think of it like that.What’s the difference bet...
Playback, Gear, & Music Direction with Martin Roberts (Shawn Mendes, M83, Beaux, and More)
Martin Roberts has had a successful career bringing artists’ records to life on stage (including Shawn Mendes, M83, and others). He’s a playback engineer, music direct...
How Bands Use Backing Tracks Without ANYONE Noticing
The bands that use backing tracks the best are the ones that do it without anyone noticing. But how do they do it?Context is everything. EDM, cover bands, acoustic ban...
The Secret to Creative Consistency (with Brian Funk — Host of The Music Production Podcast)
Brian (Not Brain) Funk teaches a class at Berklee Online Online, hosts the The Music Production Podcast, and creates sample packs for Ableton Live (and is also an Able...
How to Know If a Redundant Playback Rig Is Worth the Investment
There’s a lot that goes into a redundant playback rig, and it can feel pretty complex to figure out. So, the natural question is…is it really worth all that time and m...
Don’t Trust Me…I’m an Ableton Live Certified Trainer
I’ve helped thousands of people get more out of Ableton. But you shouldn’t trust me.Apparently the best way to trigger anyone who uses Ableton is to show them another ...
Stories of On-Stage Fails and Flops (Mine & Yours)
If you’re stepping on stage to do anything, embarrassing mistakes are part of the job. I share some of mine and some of my favorites that you all shared with me.If you...
The Story Behind Oaktone : Interview with Jeff Caylor
Jeff is the creator of one of my favorite MIDI controllers ever made: the Oakboard Mini.In this interview, Jeff talks about how he came up with the idea for the Oakboa...
What’s Wrong With Using Ableton to Run In-Ear Monitors?
Sometimes what seems like the simplest solution is actually the worst.If you’re using your computer to run in-ears, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. I’m as...
How to use tracks on stage (without cheating)
Here’s how to use tracks on stage, without cheating and feeling like a fraud.We’ve all seen those videos of a pop artist’s performance going sideways with tracks and a...
Answering Your 8 Most Common Ableton Questions
I’ve been an Ableton Certified Trainer for 13 years. These are the 8 most common questions I get.I take a few minutes to answer each question, but I also share where y...
Interview with Mike Perkinpine: His Journey To Becoming a Full-Time Drum & Playback Tech
Mike is a pro drum tech and playback tech — building and setting up rigs for some of the biggest metal artists to…Avril Lavigne and Smashing Pumpkins? Yep.Plus, he’s a...