Hello!

I've got a few new episodes of the Music Production Podcast (October received the most downloads ever, thank you!) and a reminder you can get my GHOSTS Ableton Live Pack for just $3.

New Music Production Podcast Episodes

#291: Should You Update to Mac OS Ventura?

Quick answer: probably not.

In this episode, I talk about the practical reasons why we shouldn't update our music-making computers just yet. Then I go on to some more philosophical explanations about how the desire to upgrade can negatively affect our music-making, as well as what we can do about it.

Listen here: https://brianfunk.com/blog/mac-os-ventura

#290: Bottler on Collaboration and Live Performace

Electronic duo Bottler was on the show to discuss their lifelong collaborations and how they build their live performance set. The team embraces the spirit of kids experimenting in the garage. Great talk!

Listen here: https://brianfunk.com/blog/bottler

#289: Nick Culbertson on Building Apps and Learning Synthesis

Nick Culbertson just released an awesome iOS music-making app called Overdrive Synth, where he combines his love for guitar distortion pedals and synthesis. Nick talks about how treating our sounds can create unique tones and character.

Listen here: https://brianfunk.com/blog/nick-culbertson

Ghosts Ableton Live Pack on Sale for $3 for Halloween!

Ghosts Ableton Live Pack has 30 Instrument Rack Presets created from the decaying sound of drum samples created on the Elektron Analog Rytm drum machine. As the drum sound "dies" out, that portion of the sample is used to create melodic instruments.

Each preset is named after a horror movie monster!

Get Ghosts for just $3!

Normal price $15. Sale ends November 1st.

*GHOSTS is included with your Music Production Club membership, Join now!

Thanks for reading! And I hope you enjoy the Podcast!

Brian Funk

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