Elektron Octatrack/Sequencer Training – EZBOT

If you have one of the sexy Swedish Elektron machines you know how powerful and fun they are. More importantly, you know how much of a pain in the ass it is to figure out how to use when you are an Elektron workflow neophyte.

First, RTFM. Finished? Excellent! When you want another resource I can highly recommend EZBOT’s YouTube channel.

He is articulate, clear, concise, and a major resource for the “Elektronauts.” He is helping reframe my use of the Octatrack in live performance and studio settings. I speak for all the silent viewers when I say: “Thank you Matt!”

Interview with FKJ on his music making journey.

John Kennedy and his Tape Notes podcast series is another gold mine of inside information on the making of an album.

What stood out to me most about FKJ’s interview was his “no excuse’s” attitude to making music and placing limitations on himself to think outside the box and create.

This one was super inspiring for me, I took a lot away from it, plus I can relate to another self taught multi instrumentalist. Give Tape Notes a listen; so valuable.

Music making process and creative flow with FKJ.

Dub Techno Effects + Actionable Ableton Techniques

Oscar over at Underdog Electronic Music School is an absolute wealth of production knowledge for Ableton users. Have you ever wondered how to sound design the hypnotic dub techno echo effects?

I played around for hours with just two chord stabs after learning this technique; check it out.

What I appreciate most about his channel is you come away from a five minute Youtube break with an actionable, easy to implement technique in the studio. Creativity ensues; thank you sir!