Yeuda Ben-Atar, aka Side Brain, a musician, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer, talks about his unique path to controllerism and the LA Beat scene. They discuss his online teaching, the LA beats scene, becoming an Ableton trainer, collaborations with Chuck Sutton and II, and their enthusiasm for eight-bit music. They also mention their Halloween plans and the importance of staying motivated.
The book, 'The 5-Minute Music Producer,' provides 365 music-making activities to combat writer's block and improve music production.
Side Brain discusses his work with controllers and the importance of sharing knowledge and supporting fellow musicians.
Deep dives
The 5-Minute Music Producer Book
Brian Funk announces the release of his new book, 'The 5-Minute Music Producer,' which offers 365 music-making activities to help with songwriting and music production. The book aims to combat writer's block, improve lyrics, develop workflows, generate ideas, and finish more music.
Interview with Side Brain
Brian Funk interviews Side Brain, a certified Ableton trainer and musician. Side Brain discusses his work with controllers, such as game consoles and arcade sticks, and his experiences in the Los Angeles music scene. They also talk about the importance of sharing knowledge and supporting fellow musicians.
Drift Preset Pack and Study Group
Side Brain discusses his new preset pack for Ableton's Drift synthesizer and his online study group. The preset pack includes MPE mapping and sound design tricks for Drift, while the study group focuses on exploring different music styles and producing tracks in those styles.
Ableton User Group in Los Angeles
Side Brain mentions the upcoming meeting of the Ableton User Group in Los Angeles, where various presenters will showcase drum rack building, push 3 beat making, and the Scheme app for mapping in Ableton. The user group aims to bring the community together and provide opportunities to learn, connect, and share ideas.
Yeuda Ben-Atar, aka Side Brain, is a musician, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Yeuda has taught countless students both online and in person. He first caught my attention around 2010 using his Sega Dreamcast arcade stick and other video game controllers to perform with Ableton Live. Yeuda regularly releases Ableton Live Packs and tutorials and holds a weekly "Study Group" where he and participants explore music production in all different styles of music.
Yeuda and I finally got to speak after years of following each other's work. He spoke about his unlikely path to finding himself at the center of controllerism and the LA Beat scene. Throughout the conversation his passion for what he does is undeniable.