always like to check back on these vids to get a refresher on how simple but effective things can be when working with electronic music. Your man was ahead on his time!
I'm not so much into the music/sound perse (Not that I dislike it....I'm just more of a heavy metal loser) but this man has come up with a very unique way to create/control electronic music. Not only does he do this, but is humble and willing to share his techniques in order help others create electronic music in a fun and unique way. We need more humans like this on this doomed Erthh...Kudos to you, sir!
Very impressive Matt. I remember the days when we had DSP classes with DR.B. I see you have evolved in ways nobody could ever imagine. YOU GO FREEBIRD!!
It's really not my style of music but i have to give you mad respect. You not only have a firm grasp of the technology and how to mold it to your needs, but also appear to have a solid background in music theory and studio recording & live performance principals. I think it's good you mention the bit on interacting with the crowd so they can see you working because i've been (dragged) to shows and couldn't tell if it was a live performance or simply a recording because they hid behind laptops.
Bravo! U remind me of 25 years ago. Back then only had turntables. We was as obsessed as you with organization and customizing. Keep it simple, know the key, and the bpm and the structure of the tunes. It was a paaiiin. But we kicked ass because of it. People as still talkin'. You cut right through the technology and get to and the point the groove. It takes a lot a thought to make it thoughtless...
While I'm into very different kinds of music to you, and I prefer to engineer music from scratch, I find your methodical approach to organising sounds and effects very insightful. I've learned a lot here so thanks for sharing your secrets.
Hi, I really admire your organization and I want to thank you for explaining your method, it is very clear and very interesting, I can understand how much fun you have with your setup. I'm starting to figure my needs and building my own method (I'm more a producer) and I hope I can reach such a level of organization, it's really nice. Thanks a lot
I will really preciate any answer. Thank You. And Moldover, exellent vid! keep doing this kind of stuff! You are making something unusual: you are inspiring people! (sorry my English).
Excellent videos mate! I'm not using Ableton or Reason but i still get the general idea and i'm implementing these ideas into FL Studio and my KaossPad 3. I imagine these ideas you post here can be generalized for more instruments and software like, connect MIDI-CC message to controller or switch, and then point the instrument, program or plugin. But i guess it's up to us enthousiasts to figure that out and share it in turn. Anywho ;-) keep it up. Your stuff works wonders for upcoming talent
I think he's using setup implementing side-channnel compression or something like that. It's not a drag-n-drop thing that ships with Ableton, from what I can tell, but yes, I think it is using Ableton's stuff to do it.
mannnnn. You deserve to be huge, my friend. Very few live techno artists want to go to these lengths to maximize the flexibility and improv-ability to their shows. I am inspired to see that you have the tenacity to do ALL your homework for live PA'ing. Hopefully I'll get to see you play someday. If u want, please check out my live setup. THX. = )
Hi all, please, ANYONE, I have a doubt about the key. How can I know in wich key the sample is? And then, once I know the key ( and pitch it, if necesary)... let's say the sample is on C, wich is beetwen B and G. The correct move to do is to go to another sample that has a B or G key? (because they have more notes in common?) what happens if I go to A or E for example, is it wrong? I have some musical formation, but I just can't get it very clear assosiating with this method.
Is ableton live the best program for DJ-ing live? And are you able ro record DJ-ing directly into the program, so you can basically record a set? (or 1 whole album in one take)
You could probably put the minor keys against their relative major, this way you'll be using the same scale although off a different root note. Might not suit, but might work better for you. To me A minor playing over A Major is much worse (has a semi-tone clashing) then A minor playing over C Major.
It's about putting a visual element into the show, man. Daft Punk don't move around much because a) they're usually largely obscured by their equipment, and b) they have a massive lightshow. If Daft Punk were playing in a local bar, close to the crowd, I guarantee they'd be moving and grooving.
Love this man!! I was just sitting at work and thought of a mixer like that:D but you say that the bass-channel for instance is ducking the main channel, is the main channel then a bus of the song channels? I'm thinking about doing this with having my bass channel ducking for the kick and maybe some others as well for cutting through the mix.
I emailed you a few years back and never got a response…. I was wondering if you had a template for smart mixing using all ableton compressors n such…. I’m still trying to find the best method with a xone 4d and an apc40… but I need a good template first. any help for a fan? from anyone reading this really
In the old days, turntables where a universally understood common ground which your audience could connect with. WIth controllerism, the only real common ground is the software so turning your laptop sideways and letting everyone see it is a great idea and enables your crowd to connect with what's going on (for the geeks who need to know that is)
Has anybody here got access to the Moldover Templates? I have visited the site and also searched vigorously online but, to no avail. This is something that I would really like to explore further so, any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
it also effects the songs and how you are, if you're unknown DJ many people not groove, but if you play something that makes people wanna dance or it gets people to the dance floor they're freak out and groove. The DJ controls the dancefloor, if you can't that, then you aren't meant to be a DJ
ver nice also. but how many ram is your ableton using? in my set i have 20 songs loaded and some effects and it has between 400 and 600mb ram. also i cant play more than 5 samples, otherwise the sound stuck:(
ANALISIS PREVIUS SW-HARDAWARE DJ...SOUND. EN CASTELLANO: PARA DJ COMO EL MECANIZADO SW ATOMIX MESCLANDO MUSIC...PERO ESTO CONLLEVA A ALGO MUCHO MAS ANALITICO....¿QUE TIENES BAJO TU CD/DVD Y FORMATO MODO DESCRIPTIBLE (INDUCIENDO & DEDUCIENDO)?
i have no idea of what a key is. i mix normally, dual cd players and a 2 channel mixer. now that im moving into ableton i see that you can be much more creative. ppl just hate digital djs just coz they use the digital aids not for being creative, instead the use all sort of aids just to minimize the dj work.. and thats pure shit! but i see that ur creative, and of course you cant make a live production with vinyls. thx 4 showing us what you do, it inspires me to do a lot of things
Accentuated body movements are all a part of performance. They look cheesy when you're 1:1 but in a big crowd from a distance it looks perfectly natural. Actors, Dancers, etc all do this on stage. But yes I agree that close up, it seems a bit over the top. And for the cheesy samples, I agree but I suspect it's just him being goofy for the video. ;)
1:04 - so what? it doesn't make it better. Its the music you're playing that counts - and where your heads at. Look at Daft Punk - 2 blokes standing there with helmets on - you dont even know its them, let alone what they're doing. But the shows are incredible.
It really is quite a good system, but you seem to have this knack for picking the cheesiest and most cliche samples. The excentuated hand movements are a bit over the top too, makes you look like a poser. Work on these two things and you will have a lot less comments from haters on your videos.
always like to check back on these vids to get a refresher on how simple but effective things can be when working with electronic music. Your man was ahead on his time!
I'm not so much into the music/sound perse (Not that I dislike it....I'm just more of a heavy metal loser) but this man has come up with a very unique way to create/control electronic music. Not only does he do this, but is humble and willing to share his techniques in order help others create electronic music in a fun and unique way. We need more humans like this on this doomed Erthh...Kudos to you, sir!
i m just left speechless!!!!
Amazing!!!!
I feel so little right now!!!!
Congrats mate!!!
Very impressive Matt. I remember the days when we had DSP classes with DR.B. I see you have evolved in ways nobody could ever imagine. YOU GO FREEBIRD!!
It's really not my style of music but i have to give you mad respect. You not only have a firm grasp of the technology and how to mold it to your needs, but also appear to have a solid background in music theory and studio recording & live performance principals.
I think it's good you mention the bit on interacting with the crowd so they can see you working because i've been (dragged) to shows and couldn't tell if it was a live performance or simply a recording because they hid behind laptops.
Bravo! U remind me of 25 years ago. Back then only had turntables. We was as obsessed as you with organization and customizing. Keep it simple, know the key, and the bpm and the structure of the tunes. It was a paaiiin. But we kicked ass because of it. People as still talkin'. You cut right through the technology and get to and the point the groove. It takes a lot a thought to make it thoughtless...
What an absolutely outstanding and remarkable use of technology, Bravo!
Respect. Way to really make the instrument your own.
Your approach to music is fucking genius. I've learned more watching this two part video than I did in an entire semester of high school music theory.
While I'm into very different kinds of music to you, and I prefer to engineer music from scratch, I find your methodical approach to organising sounds and effects very insightful. I've learned a lot here so thanks for sharing your secrets.
Hi, I really admire your organization and I want to thank you for explaining your method, it is very clear and very interesting, I can understand how much fun you have with your setup. I'm starting to figure my needs and building my own method (I'm more a producer) and I hope I can reach such a level of organization, it's really nice.
Thanks a lot
Truly Pioneering my Friend! Excellent!!
i simply loved it just recently started getting into controllerism and now i'm gonna stick to it.
Great, i love your approach to EQing the bass.
wow thank you so much, the most helpful video ive found on here so far. thank you.
Ok, that smart mixer idea is really cooool. :)
Thanks for sharing so much dude!
I will really preciate any answer. Thank You. And Moldover, exellent vid! keep doing this kind of stuff! You are making something unusual: you are inspiring people! (sorry my English).
Love how you use live. I'd like to see demo on your custom controler that shit is nuts. You rock...
I think you got me hooked!! It looks so much fun!
Man I've been so curious how people organize their songs in Ableton. I've never seen a method this way, but I think it's just brilliant!!!
thanks for sharing dude... more power to you and your music...
Thanks for sharing and innovating live electronic music performance Moldover. You rock!
you're a pioneer! great job man, much love
Excellent videos mate!
I'm not using Ableton or Reason but i still get the general idea and i'm implementing these ideas into FL Studio and my KaossPad 3.
I imagine these ideas you post here can be generalized for more instruments and software like, connect MIDI-CC message to controller or switch, and then point the instrument, program or plugin.
But i guess it's up to us enthousiasts to figure that out and share it in turn.
Anywho ;-) keep it up. Your stuff works wonders for upcoming talent
Primus!
And I saw B.O.B as well. You have my vote!
The Peanut Butter Jelly Time mix at the end was sick!
Beautiful man, just beautiful - thanks!
Well thought out setup homie!
4:50 he has kind of automated the audio frequency (low, mid, high buckets) mixing! This is super cool
I think he's using setup implementing side-channnel compression or something like that. It's not a drag-n-drop thing that ships with Ableton, from what I can tell, but yes, I think it is using Ableton's stuff to do it.
mannnnn. You deserve to be huge, my friend. Very few live techno artists want to go to these lengths to maximize the flexibility and improv-ability to their shows. I am inspired to see that you have the tenacity to do ALL your homework for live PA'ing. Hopefully I'll get to see you play someday. If u want, please check out my live setup. THX. = )
Couldn't have finished with a better song (y) xD!!! Awesome videos c:
Brilliant. Happy Holidaze.
AWSOME ! BRILLIANT ! THANKS !
When will your verson of the controler be available to the public ??? Serious !!
;-) Bye and thanks again !
This guy is a genius
That's awesome man!
So how should go about trying to implement that super mixer technique in Traktor, Reason, Ableton?
Is it a plug in?
Yes - very informative !! Genius 😄
Hi all, please, ANYONE, I have a doubt about the key. How can I know in wich key the sample is? And then, once I know the key ( and pitch it, if necesary)... let's say the sample is on C, wich is beetwen B and G. The correct move to do is to go to another sample that has a B or G key? (because they have more notes in common?) what happens if I go to A or E for example, is it wrong? I have some musical formation, but I just can't get it very clear assosiating with this method.
Is ableton live the best program for DJ-ing live?
And are you able ro record DJ-ing directly into the program, so you can basically record a set?
(or 1 whole album in one take)
nice set of videos... some great tips! Love your controller... is that a touch pad (KAOSS pad?) to the left of the key area?
thank you for posting this!!! bow!!
So what would you call the genre of music that this creates? i like it but im mostly into metal so yeah, were should i look to get into this stuff?
amazing! thank you for the video
You could probably put the minor keys against their relative major, this way you'll be using the same scale although off a different root note. Might not suit, but might work better for you.
To me A minor playing over A Major is much worse (has a semi-tone clashing) then A minor playing over C Major.
It's about putting a visual element into the show, man. Daft Punk don't move around much because a) they're usually largely obscured by their equipment, and b) they have a massive lightshow.
If Daft Punk were playing in a local bar, close to the crowd, I guarantee they'd be moving and grooving.
Love this man!! I was just sitting at work and thought of a mixer like that:D but you say that the bass-channel for instance is ducking the main channel, is the main channel then a bus of the song channels? I'm thinking about doing this with having my bass channel ducking for the kick and maybe some others as well for cutting through the mix.
AMAZING!!
I emailed you a few years back and never got a response…. I was wondering if you had a template for smart mixing using all ableton compressors n such…. I’m still trying to find the best method with a xone 4d and an apc40… but I need a good template first. any help for a fan? from anyone reading this really
In the old days, turntables where a universally understood common ground which your audience could connect with. WIth controllerism, the only real common ground is the software so turning your laptop sideways and letting everyone see it is a great idea and enables your crowd to connect with what's going on (for the geeks who need to know that is)
I can just say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow youve truly made me wanna throw the decks away
I want this project file!!! :)
man this is crazy! I'm gonan put it on my blog! holla!
Has anybody here got access to the Moldover Templates? I have visited the site and also searched vigorously online but, to no avail. This is something that I would really like to explore further so, any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
does any 1 no were to get that blue led usb ???
it also effects the songs and how you are, if you're unknown DJ many people not groove, but if you play something that makes people wanna dance or it gets people to the dance floor they're freak out and groove. The DJ controls the dancefloor, if you can't that, then you aren't meant to be a DJ
Is this 'smart mixer' in Ableton?
thanx for the info.
you da man.
ver nice also. but how many ram is your ableton using? in my set i have 20 songs loaded and some effects and it has between 400 and 600mb ram. also i cant play more than 5 samples, otherwise the sound stuck:(
REEEEESPEEEEEECT.... How much 4 a show in EU ??
ANALISIS PREVIUS SW-HARDAWARE DJ...SOUND. EN CASTELLANO: PARA DJ COMO EL MECANIZADO SW ATOMIX
MESCLANDO MUSIC...PERO ESTO CONLLEVA A ALGO MUCHO MAS ANALITICO....¿QUE TIENES BAJO TU CD/DVD Y
FORMATO MODO DESCRIPTIBLE (INDUCIENDO & DEDUCIENDO)?
jerry was a racecar driver and flashlight? genius
i have no idea of what a key is. i mix normally, dual cd players and a 2 channel mixer. now that im moving into ableton i see that you can be much more creative.
ppl just hate digital djs just coz they use the digital aids not for being creative, instead the use all sort of aids just to minimize the dj work.. and thats pure shit!
but i see that ur creative, and of course you cant make a live production with vinyls.
thx 4 showing us what you do, it inspires me to do a lot of things
fuckin awsome shit!
ive just been converted from djing, feel like this is wht ive been looking for!!!!!
you're going places
..since this was added nov 2007, you probably have already gone
Accentuated body movements are all a part of performance. They look cheesy when you're 1:1 but in a big crowd from a distance it looks perfectly natural. Actors, Dancers, etc all do this on stage. But yes I agree that close up, it seems a bit over the top. And for the cheesy samples, I agree but I suspect it's just him being goofy for the video. ;)
this guy .. he knows ..
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1:04 - so what? it doesn't make it better. Its the music you're playing that counts - and where your heads at. Look at Daft Punk - 2 blokes standing there with helmets on - you dont even know its them, let alone what they're doing. But the shows are incredible.
pro
hello Mozart
hah, and some people see two turntables and a mixer as difficult... yeesh.
see nerds are kool now!!
I'm impressed by what this guy does, but did it have to be peanut butter jelly? really?
seriously no's his stuff... FREEBIRD
primus rules;)
Actually, Primus sucks.
:)
It really is quite a good system, but you seem to have this knack for picking the cheesiest and most cliche samples. The excentuated hand movements are a bit over the top too, makes you look like a poser. Work on these two things and you will have a lot less comments from haters on your videos.