In this segment from our Elite Session with RAC, he shares how he creates live remixes on the spot using Ableton Live, a pair of Novation Launch Control XL's, and his vast collection of remix stems that span multiple genres. The resulting sound is a unique palette of indie and electronic mashups that you won't find anywhere else.
This exclusive music production workshop took place on August 10, 2017, the night before RAC's Outside Lands performance in San Francisco. Watch how he created his Grammy-winning remix of Bob Moses' "Tearing Me Up" and more in the full 4-part video recap on our blog:
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Part 1:
- How RAC Got Started
- Remix Competitions
- Bloc Party Remix
- When RAC Became a Team
- When did you need management?
- Live Band Experience
- Bob Moses - “Tearing Me Up” (RAC Remix)
Part 2:
- Recording Guitars at Home
- Drum Samples
- Effects Chain Workflow
- Vocals
- Were the vocal stems “wet”?
- Go-to Effects
- Outboard Gear
- Drum Compression
- Electric Bass Processing
- Approach to Remixing
- How long did this remix take you?
- Changing Tempo for Remixes
- Using a Template for Remixes
Part 3:
- RAC - Be (Feat. Jordan Corey)
- Drum Routing Setup
- Filter Rack Setup
- Did you sample an 808?
- Do you ever record in studios?
- Do you compress every track?
- Analog vs. Digital Synths
- Work
- Approach to Layering Sounds
- Layering Guitars
- Sends & Returns
Part 4:
- Vocals
- When do you add “ear candy”?
- Live Performances
- Tweaking Kontakt Instruments
- Live Setup
- Plug and Play Setup
- How do you make your drums?
- Ear Protection
- Time Management
- Master Spy Soundtrack
