New Content This Week
How to Know If a Redundant Playback Rig Is Worth the Investment
Do you REALLY need a redundant playback rig? Here’s how to know for sure.
Can’t Change Tempo & Time Signature in Live 11 Session View? Here’s Why
Here’s a quick step-by-step on how to change tempo & time signature in Live 11 Session View.
Behind The Space Bar
01-RTFM: Why Reading the Manual Is the Key to Your Success
Want to learn a piece of gear quickly, or learn how to quickly solve problems? Read the Manual. RTFM…it’s the key to your success as a Playback Tech.
02-Humbly confident. Humbly Curious
In searching for a reason why some FS2S students stayed longer, I stumbled on a pretty good posture for all of life.
03-Pro Tips Every Production Person Knows
This week, we discuss 4 unspoken rules that every production follows and every person involved in live production should know.
How to Beat the Resistance
If you’re undertaking any creative endeavor, get ready for The Resistance to come at you strong. In this week’s episode, we discuss what the resistance is, and how to defeat it.
Stop Focusing on How…and Start Focusing on Why
Want to go far? Stop focusing on how, and focus on this instead.
How to network without being “that guy”
Networking is essential, but is it possible to network without being, “that guy”?
Behind the Space Bar: 07 – Overcoming Stage Fright
Everyone that steps on stage experiences stage fright. How do you deal with it, and what do you do to overcome it?
Volunteer Friendly
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A new podcast for worship leaders, production directors and anyone involved in making Sunday services happen. Questions meant to provoke contemplation, and encourage discussion with your team all in less than 10 minutes.
01-Should We Stop Using the Phrase, “Volunteer Friendly?”
Does the phrase, “Volunteer Friendly” demean our volunteers? Should we stop using this phrase completely?
02-Has Excellence Become an Idol?
We all agree we should do everything with excellence, but have we let “excellence” become an Idol?
03-Is #WorshipFails Beneficial?
Failure is an essential part of learning, but how beneficial is sharing our (and our teams) failures publicly?
04-Planning vs. Spontaneity
What’s more God honoring? Planning or Spontaneity? Which one is more important in a Worship Service?
05-What Does it mean to Lead Worship with Technology?
Is it possible to lead worship with technology? If so, are we creating an environment where that is encouraged?
06-Is it time to leave your church?
Are you continually frustrated after Sundays? Can’t stand working with your Pastor? Maybe, it’s time to leave your church.
Sunday Sound Design
Creating an Ambient Pad in Ableton Live
Learn how to Create an Ambient Pad from Scratch using Operator and Effects in Ableton.
Sunday Sound Design: 02-Creating a Boards of Canada Style Pad in Ableton Live 11 Suite
Learn how to create an ambient analog style pad in Ableton Live 11 Suite, using Wavetable and Effects in Live.
Sunday Sound Design: 03-Creating a Bright Airy Pad in Ableton Live 11 Suite
Learn how to create a bright, airy pad in Ableton Live 11 Suite, using Wavetable and Effects in Live.
Sunday Sound Design: 04-Creating an Inspiring Piano Patch in Ableton Live Suite 11
Learn how to create an inspiring and expressive piano using stock Piano presets and effects in Ableton Live 11 Suite.
Sunday Sound Design: 05-Creator’s Piano Preview
Check out the preview of the brand new Instrument for Ableton Live 11 Suite, Creator’s Piano.
Sunday Sound Design: 06-Creating an Ambient Piano in Ableton Live
Learn how to create amazing ambient pianos using stock piano presets and effects in Ableton Live 11 Suite.
Sunday Sound Design: 07-Wide Pad
Learn how to create a wide synth pad using native presets and effects in Ableton Live 11 Suite.
For Worship Leaders
Where To Get MultiTracks for Worship
Are you a Worship Leader using Tracks? Where should you buy your tracks? MultiTracks, Loop Community, or Praise Charts?
Formatting MultiTracks.com stems in Ableton Live
Using Tracks from MultiTracks.com in Ableton Live? Here’s how to format them so you can quickly build a set.
Formatting Loop Community stems in Ableton Live
Using stems and multitracks from Loop Community.com? Here’s how to format them so you can quickly build a set.
Formatting stems and multitracks from Praise Charts in Ableton Live
Using stems and multitracks from Praise Charts? Here’s how to format them so you can build a worship set of multiple songs in Ableton Live.
Formatting stems and multitracks from Life Church in Ableton Live
Using stems and multitracks from Life Church? Here’s how to format them so you can build a worship set of multiple songs in Ableton Live quickly.
How to Build a Worship Set of Multiple Songs in Ableton Live
Learn how to quickly build a worship set of multiple songs in Ableton Live.
Building a Worship Set pt. 2: Focus on Transitions/Adding Drone Pads
Learn how to create great transitions between songs in your worship set and how to use drone pads in Ableton Live.
Gear
The Top 5 Audio Interfaces for Live Performance in 2022
Are you using Ableton Live on Stage? You need a great audio interface, made for Live Performance.
The Best Audio Interfaces under $399
Looking for a 4-6 channel audio interface for live performance? Here’s 13 options, all under $399 that would be a great fit.
Why You Should Never buy a 2 channel Interface
Looking for a new audio interface to use on stage? Watch this video before you make any decisions, to make sure you don’t make this common mistake!
Top 5 MIDI Controllers for Live Performance in 2022
Looking to perform on stage with a MIDI Controller? Here are the top 5 MIDI Controllers for 2022.
Top 5 MIDI Foot Controllers for Guitarists in 2022
Looking to control Ableton Live with your feet? Here are the 5 best MIDI foot controllers for guitarists in 2022.
Top 5 MIDI Controllers for Keyboardists Running Tracks in 2022
Are you a keyboardist running tracks in Ableton Live? Here are the 5 best MIDI Controllers for Keyboardists running tracks in 2022.
7 Best Micro MIDI Controllers for Ableton Live under $100
Here are 7 of the best micro MIDI Controllers for Ableton Live, all under $100.