Tech Talk: Kenny Larkin shares the secrets of his studio (Electronic Beats TV)

Detroit techno producer, stand-up comedian and DJ, Kenny Larkin is a self proclaimed Gear Slut and has an acutely detailed personal studio in Los Angeles. Step inside the space and get to know the moods, methods and mantras of one of underground dance music’s longstanding contributors. The Detroit icon shares the secrets of his space in this episode of our Tech Talk series here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV.
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[@eg1612]

If there is a video that can cover the essence of writing electronic music.. For me this is the ONE. Yes Yes Kenny Larkin perfectly portraying the importance of imperfection ;:) #technosoul

[@NextSound170]

I live by this

[@eg1612]

@@NextSound170 ye man me too and not by choice.. I just do and live things that way

[@NextSound170]

@@eg1612 Yes man, the music I work with for my own platform has to be soulful.

[@Nosh_Feratu]

I feel like I really learned something from this video...im actually way too methodical and analytical sometimes and just forget to twiddle and play around and let 'the other half' take over for a while. ha. reborn!

[@skriptico]

word!

[@jimmy_spliff_fiyah]

808 minutes.. love it. Who’s the genius?

[@station2station544]

good eye

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

You had the chance to "out genius" the video guy and post this on Thursday lol

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Good point : D

[@AYYYEEEEYOOO]

YUPPP, I saw it too 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kennyutoob]

If you're just finding out, your education is just beginning.

[@rhythmguild4333]

Kenny Larkin seems like a nice dude. Good energy. Awesome tunes. ❤️

[@jonathanwarren9594]

i saw him as part of Dallas's very first rave, billed as "RAVE MASSIVE" in 1991, outdoors, and it included the plus 8 records crew, richie hawtin, kenny larkin, john aquaviva, cybersonik, and others i cant recall.......? its cool how he uses ableton live along with a mixing board, thats what i want my ultimate set-up to be like

[@antoineveron9550]

Didn't expect to laugh when I clicked on that, but the guy makes me wanna hang out in his studio just as much as the gear

[@kodrinsky]

He’s Dark Comedy for some reason.

[@JulesSchimmer]

What a top dude. Really enjoyed his approach and straightforwardness

[@Snulrich]

He speaks with such tonal range

[@sandyrewi]

What an awesome human. I'd even say that if I hadn't heard his music

[@mvsr990]

$8000 Moog One and a $300 Behringer Model D, hell yeah

[@skriptico]

thats how its done :)

[@soundtorial4567]

and a 72.000€ mixing console

[@mkultraproductions1549]

Came here to find this comment.

[@DJSoundmodul]

70'000 dollars speakers

[@AllenSmithe]

I mean the explanation about not wanting to deal with repairs is totally valid

[@audiooooooo]

Sheesh! Kenny has style! studio, pants, the whole package!

[@CoreyHague]

What a champ - no pretensions, great gear and honest.

If you only knew

[@richardthayer5907]

no pretensions? did we watch the same video?

[@prospectnyc]

This dude is a legend but still super chill and down to earth.

[@ruiguerreiro4371]

Honesty makes people seem so much more interesting. Thank you, Kenny, for being like that!

[@maxmatson1578]

Don't beat yourself up? we're all ho's for the gear!🎹🎧💫😵👍

[@flame2106]

yup, he has an honest point when it comes to not using all your gear to its full potential. if its the right gear it could/should take a lifetime anyway :)

[@st0rmchild]

Massive respect for this legend. Been a big fan since 94.

[@makroplotmusic7520]

Maritime (Artificial Intelligence, 1994) started it all for me, thank-you Kenny.

[@becaz2883]

Thanks Telekom and Mr Larkin! Be simple, be humble, be in truth with yourself and others.

[@RoofLight00]

Been Listening to Kenny's music for many, many years. Legend.

[@JoeyLove]

So refreshing for a Producer to be so simplistic and real in both his approach to the Interview and the making of Music.

[@DrWa11is]

Liked him since Artificial Intelligence 2. Also noticed we have the same rug, so like him even more now.

[@doctorcameltoe]

how could you not love this guy... genuine

[@GizmoGary]

him flipping the bird at the maschine then chuckling about it was such a pure and relatable moment. i love my maschine, but i often have moments like these. i'd love to grab a drink with kenny, what a personality.

[@TheMancunianCandidate]

Legendary yet somehow underrated. Mr Kenny Larkin.

[@themindsalad]

Kenny "Self-proclaimed Gear Slut" Larkin. Wonderful dude!

[@1BorisRoss]

Love this, true, joyful & honest artist and that's what your hear back in his music. Great episode !

[@bassbytes]

Love listening to him talking. Very down to earth and humble. He’s funny too, can see how he ended up doing stand up comedy as well as music.

[@tito418]

Telekom Electronic Beats, I Love you

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

❤️

[@TheSzyko]

Love that dude, he is such a nice guy and really explains what makes me do music - the feel! Awesome dude

[@NineHellHeaven]

Love Kenny. Butterflies is one of my all-time favorite tracks.

[@phoenelai]

Love this, Kenny Larkin is so great, what an awesome studio!

[@Duskmos]

This guy is my spirit animal

[@barefootsound9239]

We love you Kenny!

[@kennethjordan1889]

The intimacy of the room I love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@LlewynDaviesTheThird]

Love his music. Love the way he goes about making it

[@NextSound170]

Raw good soul music. Take note - this is what Techno is about. Soul music

[@johnshima01]

Great to see Kenny in his studio, thank you for doing this

[@halojones2559]

"When you start spending money on studio equipment.............you can't stop!". Never a truer word spoken.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

I love his energy

[@kannjanichtsein7700]

Like him and his humbleness. 👍👍👍👍

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

I adore his energy

[@timesignals35]

This guy is a Legend! One of the best tech talk :)

[@internalreality]

always loved him

[@mitchwalcott]

Although it was brief, it was a huge honor to meet him in person at DEMF on May 27 of 2001. He was very friendly and easy to talk with.

[@st33Npuist]

I love his sound so much. You're a hero.

[@donkeyfacekilla1]

Thank you so much for this wonderful content! You guys really are the best at this!

[@trevor4835]

I hope i have half this guys charisma and excitement for the craft when i reach that point in life.

[@BobbyBundlez]

prob one of the best OG house producers tbh. and still puts out shit that sounds fresh... unlike aLOT of older dudes who got lost in the newer production standards

[@ownedbymykitty270]

I agree. Newer production standards suck the life out of music - they have that cheesy big club hi-fi quality i can't stand.

[@ultrajayme]

@@ownedbymykitty270 over production for the sake of doing so. People gotta get out of their own way

[@maxattack3000]

Very inspiring! Kenny is a brilliant artist and producer.

[@henrikfisch]

Loving the attitude of Kenny Larkin. It's very refreshing to hear someone talk why he bought a "Moog One" and a "Deckard's Dream". Many thumbs up at 8:06 ... hahahaha!!! :-)

[@canecreek00]

Enjoyed Kenny's music for a long time now.

[@allehooop]

Wow, the Moog One, what a silky sound... 🤤 great musician. This guy broke the music rules years ago. I like to see people like him always young. Very inspiring 🤟🏼

[@bradleypower4803]

that console is beautiful

[@StrayMedicine]

He keeps saying he isn't a musician, but as someone who had piano lessons from 4-18 I can confidently say you don't have to be trained to be a 'real musician.'

[@asegal4677]

I think he is alluding to the distinction one might draw between a "musician" and an "artist". He is the latter but not the former.

[@maurettiditroifa9685]

Now this was a great talk! I am also not a trained musician but I love to explore sounds and waveforms. Everytime I get different and special results out of my playing. Cheers for the great content Telekom!!

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Great space - Great vibe - Great attitude! 😀👊

[@fundementalroast7002]

I love this guy!!

[@daelwalker8357]

Love Kenny.

[@TheOriginalKendo]

Great interview! Love this.. Kenny Larkin keeps it real. Thank you for this

[@Wibwubb]

Great charisma and honesty & great editing. Gonna go check his sound 4 sure

[@OfficialTragicBeatz]

Never heard any of his music but I love his energy. Will be checking him out

[@OutOfMySystem]

What an engaging interviewee and what a bloody studio. Immense.

[@normapadro420]

I like this video. I like his style of music and his honesty about how he creates it. Watching videos like these is what inspired me to become a composer/music producer. These videos are the best at inspiring anyone to be creative. Thank you Mr. Larkin

[@SpaceDisco1]

Lol, I feel so called out with the Deckard‘s Dream comment. 100% true

[@machinesoulrecords]

What an awesome nice bloke Mr Larkin seems to be - really inspiring

[@ALYOUTUBERZ]

love this guy

[@GODZINACOMA101]

The more I watch this guy the more I love him, I'm exactly the same with my modest studio.

[@billylegal33]

This Is My Style of Thinking Love it

[@deadman568]

Detroit techno legend, thanks for uploading.

[@Kablehead]

One of the greatest!

[@soundfx68]

What a lovely guy.

[@racquettemusic]

words. thsnk you for making us feel okay about our 'feel'

[@mattywilliams7932]

Responsible for one of the greatest remixes ever for me. "la synthesis - agoraphobia". Outrageous remix

[@annother3350]

The white guy from LA Synthesis used to work in my local music shop! Nice guy

[@videomove]

maybe not my dream setup, but kenny is so charming and his music is 🔥🙏🏼

[@simonyricools]

Amazing studio and workplace.

[@jamesorgan_]

This is dope. Nice to see some of the best producers having such simple creative processes too

[@UnderTheSpire]

One of the best to do it. Respect.

[@VinceVega303]

Superb interview! Thank you for this.

[@SomeGuy-mu9mt]

What a genuinely likeable bloke.

[@f_stop]

Lovely set up... lovely guy!

[@housemachine509]

He’s just awesome

[@ownedbymykitty270]

Very handsome and charming producer. Oh yeah... his music is fantastic too!

[@browning1354]

Thank you kenny for detroit techno

[@usewithcaution]

Kenny is the man!

[@beatz04]

Thanks for lighting up my day :) Also he has almost the same approach to music like me. Don't think too much, just do it and listen to what's happening. That's all there is to it really.

[@NyndeLOL]

I love this interview, he's so honest :D

[@skriptico]

kenny one of the real masters forreal! [edit] ...and he looks like a great person too.

[@thedeeprot]

Big vibes!

[@skyreadersociety6183]

bought metaphor two months ago, still like it.

[@farning1597]

Gotta love Kenny :D

[@thomasmatthews5732]

I'm 100% self taught...A tinkerer...A mad scientist..A sample wizard.. A mix Master of unexpected sounds..so I understand the man.

[@UrbanLikwid]

Hell yeah Kenny, Ballin!

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Cool dude. It was refreshing to hear his take on things. The ending statement is hilarious.

[@jml19221]

Yup, the glory these days is to be able to afford the vintage synth sounds through new versions of the machines. Samplers and granular synthesis is something that back in the day was inly for the rich. Awesome studio!!

[@InkyDaCaT]

Wow Kenny Larkin I own your early records from early 90s....great to see you!!! Yeah alot of us older peeps are getting out the box, seems more magic..oh yeah I do gear move around every month lol...brilliant thanks Kenny! Keepin it real😀🙌🎶🎶🎶

[@steveg219]

This guy is awesome!

[@andrewclarke2472]

Very inspiring I had kenny larkins first album on cassette lol

[@tomtoms862]

Straight up enjoyed

[@matthiaswurm]

What a great guy!

[@nietsmusic]

His excitement about the CS-80 made my day, really hope he gets the first Behringer 808 and 909 from the production line so he doesn't have to pinch his fingers those boutiques any longer. Edit: his excitement and honesty is true gold, very humble and the "it is what it is" mentality what a breath of fresh air between all the other tech talks.

[@thaiboxing1658]

Ein Super lockerer Typ und ein tolles Studio.