//podcastplus.net/feed/from-studio-to-stage~11f2320d Learn how to become a World-Class Playback Engineer. Hosted by Ableton Live Certified Trainer Will Doggett. New Episodes every Monday @ 10AM ET. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:27:45 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/9d33cfdf/cb564b64.mp3 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 and potential work arounds. Take your first step towards becoming a world-class Playback Engineer, download our free Playback Template! Download for Free https://fromstudiotostage.com/template Send us a question on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromstudiotostageig/ Links & Resources Mentioned in this Video https://pages.fromstudiotostage.com/backline ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/9d33cfdf/cb564b64.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/440fbe73/6c3a7a3a.mp3 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 first step towards becoming a world-class Playback Engineer, download our free Playback Template! Download for Free https://fromstudiotostage.com/template Send us a question on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromstudiotostageig/ Links & Resources Mentioned in this Video https://pages.fromstudiotostage.com/backline PlayAUDIO1U iConnectivity AUDIO4c ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/440fbe73/6c3a7a3a.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/d06190ff/479c237c.mp3 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, the ability to say "yes" instead of "no," effective file management, quick edits, working quickly, handling multiple tasks, and staying calm under pressure. Key Takeaways: Playback engineering is all about service and making the artist or band feel comfortable. Saying "yes" instead of "no" is crucial for success as a playback engineer. Effective file management is essential for quick access to files and backups. The ability to make quick edits and work quickly is important in a live performance setting. Playback engineers must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Staying calm under pressure is crucial for troubleshooting and maintaining professionalism. ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/d06190ff/479c237c.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/2a8086ba/e125f239.mp3 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 Oakboard Mini, and how that eventually grew into a fully-fledged music software and hardware company. I love Jeff’s story because he never set out to start a company. He just started solving his own problems by learning to code. He built a small MIDI controller to do exactly what he needed it to do. Turns out he wasn’t the only one experiencing those problems, and Oaktone was born! Jeff is an incredibly talented and endlessly curious person. In addition to owning and running Oaktone, Jeff is an Ableton Certified Trainer, a worship leader, songwriter, and producer. ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/2a8086ba/e125f239.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/333f5483/442a0580.mp3 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 much an advocate for using computers on stage as anyone, but this is one thing that you shouldn’t use your computer for. I’ve got 8 reasons why and what you should do instead. P.S. What do you use to run in-ears? ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/333f5483/442a0580.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/da364af7/dd7adb31.mp3 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 all of the sudden the whole world knows they’re lip-syncing. And yeah, I’m not a fan of that. But that’s not what the way most artists use tracks. Some of the best musicians in the world are using tracks on stage. And they’re doing it in a way that maintains the authenticity of musicianship and skilled performance. In this video, you’ll learn 7 tips for how to start using tracks, without feeling like you’re “faking it” or feeling like a fraud. ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:12:55 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/da364af7/dd7adb31.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/48a79045/2506cb4d.mp3 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 you can get loads of free resources to dive deeper into each topic. My suggestions on the best gear for live performance https://fromstudiotostage.com/gear Session View vs. Arrangement View https://youtu.be/l_4lIV3Ehqc https://youtu.be/sukloetXkJE Should you become an Ableton Live Certified Trainer https://youtu.be/vCQY7mkgp1E How to use a stop track and MIDI Controller at the same time https://youtu.be/CvIWHIfAYn4 Difference between Ableton Versions: https://youtu.be/CljzUUluyFY Best Version of Ableton Live for Running Tracks https://youtu.be/ZW-_2MmMGM4 Where can I buy Ableton Live? https://youtu.be/VNdinDInRig How to Solve Ableton Live's 1025 Measure Problem when Syncing Live Sets https://youtu.be/meDcxZwcHfg Ableton Keeps Crashing! 7 Step... Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:04:43 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/48a79045/2506cb4d.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/75b44052/be31e37e.mp3 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 From Studio to Stage student. Mike was kind enough to hop on a call with me and share his story about becoming a playback tech and what really helped him get to the point he’s at now working with these pro artists and bands. He also shares some great stories from the road and even some nice little tid bits of advice for aspiring drum and playback techs. Artists mentioned in the episode Mike has worked with... Ministry Avril Lavigne Sevendust Smashing Pumpkins Testament Want to join the same community Mike is a part of?  https://fs2s.link/mike-subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/75b44052/be31e37e.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/d4cf518b/2dd0e7b4.mp3 I’ve made this dead simple. These are the only 5 pieces of gear you need to start running tracks with your band. When it comes to buying gear to run tracks, you’ve got more options than you know what to do with. And if you’re just starting out, it’s hard to know what’s actually necessary versus what can wait til later. Well, I’m making it easy. These 5 pieces of gear give you everything you need to start running tracks. Plus, learn about the Ableton template that 4,000+ musicians and touring artists are using to build sets in minutes and make things easy on stage. The 2023 Gear Guide http://fromstudiotostage.com/gear The Free Tracks Template & Email Course http://fromstudiotostage.com/template -- 0:00 How to Start Using Tracks with Your Band 0:15 Behind the Space Bar Intro 0:31 Use Ableton Live on Stage for Tracks and 2 Free Resources That Will Help 1:14 5 Pieces of Gear You Need to Use Multitracks 2:16 Resource 1: Ableton Live Standard 3:00 Resour... Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/d4cf518b/2dd0e7b4.mp3 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/ed9a0023/fbb43e2e.mp3 I branched out from Ableton and live audio for two whole years to run a video broadcast. What I learned surprised me. I never wanted to be a broadcast video guy, and honestly, I don’t know if I’ll do it again. But for 2 years, that was my job. And it was 100% worth it. It made me a better Ableton trainer and playback tech, and it taught me some basic principles that I apply every day in what I do now. -- 0:00 Things I Learned as a Broadcast Video Director 0:11 Behind the Space Bar: My Experience as a Broadcast Video Director 5:43 Tip 1: It's All Signal Flow 6:48 Tip 2: Building rigs / video systems are really, really fun! 8:09 Tip 3: It Was a Fun Combo of Technical / Creative 12:50 Tip 4: It Opened LOTS of Doors 16:19 Subscribe to Learn More About Ableton Live and Share This Video 17:00 Tip 5: Building Modular and Redundant Systems 19:11 Tip 6: Learning More About Another Skillset is ALWAYS Beneficial 20:06 Tip 7: I Get Bored Easily 22:25 Tip 8a: Always Use a Videohub 24:49... Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/8A91A8/media.transistor.fm/ed9a0023/fbb43e2e.mp3