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Raw stems to a show-ready Ableton set — the full workflow
I took a folder of raw stems and turned it into a show-ready Ableton Live set — routed, clicked, cued, timecoded, with lyrics — without programming any of it by hand. ...
Eight Years In — and the Features I Haven't Shown Anyone
Eight years ago today I left a good job, built a membership platform from scratch in two weeks, and hit publish on a one-minute launch video. This one is a look back —...
How to practically implement redundancy and division of labor
Last week I revisited the most controversial video I've ever made and said what I should have said the first time: it isn't can you run everything on one computer — it...
The in-ears video I got wrong — and the one I should have made
Three years ago I made one of the most controversial videos I've ever put out: What's Wrong With Using Ableton to Run In-Ear Monitors? Looking back at the comments, I ...
How One Gig Became a Music Direction Company | Nate Day & Mat Landry
Nate Day and Mat Landry of Toronto's Eights Creative on falling into playback, what music direction actually is, and staying un-jaded when nobody thanks the tech.
Where I've Been for 327 Days
After 327 days away, here's what I've been up to and why I haven't been posting on social media or YouTube!
Apple Silicon vs Intel Macs for Playback
This week we're talking Apple products. Specifically, the differences between Apple silicon and intel processors, and which one you should consider for playback. Take ...
Ableton & Lightkey
This week we discuss how to use Ableton with Lightkey. Specifically, using Ableton and MIDI to preprogram your lights for easy recall. https://lightkeyapp.com/en Take ...
Crash Into MIDI | Solutions For Making MIDI More Stable
This week we discuss how to solve issues related to crashing MIDI in our Ableton sessions. Is it cables, adapters, USB hubs? We get into how to diagnose the problem an...
Redundancy and the iConnectivity AUDIO4c
On this week's episode, we revisit our favorite topic (redundancy) through the filter of the iConnectivity AUDIO4c, as well as other iConnectivity gear. Take your firs...
Division of Labor vs Redundancy
This week we discuss redundancy (one of our favorites) and a very closely related topic, division of labor. What are they? Which is more important? Is one more expensi...
How to get the gig, and keep it!
We're back with a 2nd episode with our friend, Tyler Prange. Tyler shares some wisdom about getting gigs, meeting people in the industry, and some advice for people tr...
Professional Playback Engineer Experiences & Expectations
This week we're joined by Will's long time friend, former student, and coworker, Tyler Prange. Tyler is a professional, world traveling, playback engineer with a wealt...
Mac mini or MacBook Pro, Resilio Sync, and Balancing Confidence with Curiosity
Join Will for the another solo episode as he answers some rapid-fire IG questions. Topics include deciding which Mac is right for you (mini vs MacBook Pro), using Resi...
Dante, Timecode Redundancy, and Managing CPU
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...
Playback with Keys Redundancy and Stem Leveling
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! Ta...
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...
Behind the scenes at 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...