Inside Chlär's Studio: Tech Talk on Production Techniques, Favorite Plugins, Octatrack, and AI

[@thugtrippin]

This guy and Alarico changed my whole taste in techno. These guys push the boundaries of music.

[@markosarovic9105]

Same here

[@Sjsjnsn12]

You should also check out baugruppe90 , they’re a duo and push boundaries as well !

[@williamsubjack2947]

100% agree

[@JohnSmith-qc7jd]

Zip his pants up when ur done at least

[@raspa2]

100% agree

[@hengzhang569]

Chlär sure is one of the best producer/dj in the techno scene, I play his music a lot, his workflow is just so inspiring

[@datdude89]

Never heard of this guy before but he’s One of the best artists ive ever heard talk about his craft. Could listen to hours of this

[@akzelander]

He's got a 2,5h SEEDJ masterclass where he goes deeper in his production in Ableton.

[@rtaylormailer174bpm]

​@@akzelandernice one

[@JMaze-yi1cd]

Check out his Boiler Room x Glitch Festival 2023 set. It’s all original music. He’s also one part of Funk Assault.

[@rtaylormailer174bpm]

or since it's been a thing

[@rtaylormailer174bpm]

right 🤦‍♂️

[@roym1444]

We are about to hit a golden generation of techno. So much respect has been paid to the foundations now.we are pushing forward especially in Europe

[@GardenOfShepards]

What a cool, articulate dude. He knows his stuff

[@dumsterfire834]

Totally, many might have missed it, but he briefly mentions a very obscure technique called parameter locking. It's incredibly hard to even grasp, yet alone master

[@IllIllIlIIlIllIllI]

@@dumsterfire834 isnt it just that the machine copies automations onto the loop?

[@dumsterfire834]

@@IllIllIlIIlIllIllI You got it, you must be the new chosen one, who will ressurect techno from it's long cold grave. Now you're also 'what a cool dude! He knows his stuff'!

[@IllIllIlIIlIllIllI]

@@dumsterfire834 im producing in the box, so i dont own a machine like chlär. i was asking out of genuine interest to learn something new, and checking if im correct after reading it up on google for 1min. Thanks!

[@AlessandroRizzo]

@@dumsterfire834lmao

[@sjmaury]

This generation of techno producers knows whats up, mad respect.

[@Jack_Rivet]

This guy really knows what he's talking about, and he's clearly thought about it a lot. I don't usually do this, but I found myself pausing the video every minute or so in order to reflect on what he was explaining, and how I could apply it to my own stuff. Plus the beats are awesome. Not familiar with his work but I am going to correct that forthwith

[@VOMotion]

Chlär has such a distinct sound, and besides his productions he is also one of my favorite DJs. Albeit a short video, this gives such a good insight into his producing workflow, and him talking about granular synthesis instantly explained how he manages to create this distinct sound.

[@dumsterfire834]

Hard disagree on distinct sound. The dude sounds precisely like every thursday night techno rumble guy out there. About as distinctive as a "generative ambient techno with *synth brand* and *delay/reverb pedal brand*" video one might get when napping with youtoob on auto-play.

[@BoyXx76]

@@dumsterfire834 who hurt you?

[@robertordonez9242]

@@dumsterfire834preach

[@robertordonez9242]

He makes proper tunes… but not really distinctive - sounds like a lot of the advent older stuff to me…

[@dumsterfire834]

@@BoyXx76 mediocrity hurts and this guy is a major culprit

[@pablo65315]

He seems like a real good guy, good luck to him

[@Eetswatothemandem]

I really want to get into producing my own music but like...wtf. It seems so complicated and honestly just looks like an endless wormhole of different possibilities and things to learn. Like how do you even master all the software, all those hardware in the back? Honestly respect these artists so much that are able to use/learn all this information and produce their own signature sound/music.

[@bobdobalina7735]

Honestly bro same, ive been producing some absolute garbage right now as a beginner, but once you start, the only way is up. You'll notice how much you've actually progressed as long as you're willing to take the time to practice and learn even if its hella overwhelming.

[@vincivamos2118]

I think it's about the exploration of sound and what is possible. So it's not about being perfect and knowing what to do but to explore, try things out, use concepts that you already found (and like) and kind of start a journey. But idk I have no idea what I am doing as well haha

[@dumsterfire834]

Oh, that should not discourage you from going into it. The secret to how you master all the software and hardware - you don't, at least for a good long while, but the thing is you don't need to. I know, I know - what a fresh opinion - you don't need fancy boxes to do decent music, but it's quite true. There's no denying that having a nice taktile stuff is a great factor to influence how pleasant it's to do stuff, so I am not in the 'just use your mouse and a free software' connoisseur. It gets quite rewarding quite fast and stays like that for a while, especially within the constraints of certain genres

[@mom0music]

Right answer:Go TO MUSIC SCHOOL,learn the fundamentals,realise that many of that things that intimidate you actually do more or less the same thing but with a different vibe and thats it.

[@robertbrook439]

If you really love music and technology and exploring possibilities it is heaven to be in the studio, I don't see it as a long list of chores or problems, once you master basic concepts after a few years it gets really fun. it's like a huge never ending beautiful landscape that you can wander in for the rest of your life and never get close to exhausting. It can be intimidating but that's the beauty of it, that it's difficult and taxes your brain but also very rewarding to explore.

[@marmehta]

Thanks for introducing him to me. Sounds super interesting and I very much agreed with his interpretation of what Techno means.

[@ILove_808]

We need more artists like this guy

[@aleksandrlukin565]

From another happy and satisfied OT user: The OT rules! I haven't tried alternatives to the OT but I hear again and again that the Octatrack is really good. Still up to this day.

[@boombap08]

I just bought one brand new coming from a digitakt and I love it!

[@edmsquirrel]

Chlär again prooved his capabilities at Awakenings Upclose last weekend. What a talent! 💥

[@iFaaNaTiiK]

Nice production approach, I can relate in many ways. Also impressive what he's putting out on Primal Instinct with his mate Alarico. Big-up!

[@truste9]

Nice to see! One of my favorite djs, love his groove and energy!

[@Bin909able]

Interesting workflow and approach. I love the OT, but don't use it as my main machine. The power of the OT as a idea machine is immense. This guys speaks English terrific BTW. The time that French speaking people are horribly at English seems to be over. Respect!

[@buriedintime]

but english speaking people speaking French horribly will go on forever ;)

[@leftmono1016]

@@buriedintime- not many reasons to speak French so not many people learn properly. I get help from my half English, half French nieces 😀

[@YVNS.]

he's swiss lol

[@luccadibenedetto2986]

Because he is not french hahahahahahah😅

[@Bin909able]

As you might know, there's a large francophone part of Switzerland. He's obviously French speaking...

[@Datacustic]

wie jeder producer einfach seinen eigenen weg finden muss, und dieser für das Individuum auch der beste weg sein kann, aber nicht unbedingt für jedes andere Individuum, das macht die Musik so vielseitig

[@sunv]

Chlär is one of my fav techno artists. Super interesting to hear his approach to producing and how it’s so straightforward but refreshing. And curious to learn he initially arranges via live mode and goes back to formally arrange his ideas. And you can see his eyes!

[@gnutscha]

he is sooo good, thanks for the insight

[@StanleyKubick1]

it's amazing how many creative methods of producing there are accessible today

[@RogerWarszawa]

Well this is certainly an interesting young dude with some definite, and cool, thoughts and ideas about producing music in today's electronic landscape. Nice film, cool guy 👍👌👏

[@PixelHarvester]

Also a brilliant DJ. His style reminds me of some of the greats

[@aaanis_]

Incredible artist🙏

[@Audiomoon]

I'm glad Ableton released the Push 3 Standalone. Yes, it still feels like a beta but it transfers my well-known Ableton workflow into a portable device without a laptop. I love the elektrons too but sometimes I see myself getting lost in menu diving setting up a track which kills my creativity.

[@rtaylormailer174bpm]

this

[@DJExagggerator]

Great artist, impressive how consistent he releases to

[@sebastienportal8382]

Ce gars et son krew font du super taff, ils vont et comptent déjà ! on est chanceux qu'ils fassent parti de l'échiquier techno...

[@rickypicture9026]

Octatrack is the best piece of gear ever made hands down

[@Pabloesc571]

maybe for techno like music i cant imagine using sequencers for asnything that has swing in it

[@JackJackJackJackJaxk]

@@Pabloesc571why not? It has swing amount. And micro timing, which allows you to use the sequencer to shift notes back and forward in time by micro amounts. When proficient, it’s far quicker that doing the same in the computer with a mouse

[@TG-zz7gz]

We need that track at 1:01. I’ve heard Yanamaste play it too in Amsterdam. Such a creative sound!

[@andreirucai6964]

body whispers

[@Vinssy13934]

Chlar es mi inspiracion total para seguir en esto :)

[@cooltigermusic]

Pretty good tech talk!

[@datdude89]

Agreed. Never heard of this guy before it I could listen to him talk about making music/sound design for hours

[@bufonablood]

love Chlär's music!

[@kogeisan]

Excellent. Very interesting. Real tech & crafts!

[@Kronique]

Never heard from this artist, but his music slaps. Interesting way of producing music for sure!

[@EverythingisFire]

Look up "Funk Assault ADE 2023" on here. Should be his latest set upload with his pal Alarico.

[@fabiodittmann6090]

anyone know the sample pack at 2:46 ? And the specific name. Thanks in advance :)

[@johnwilmer2551]

so smart ! inspiring. Less is more

[@personnealienee]

there are quite a few delays with variable tap feedback topology, as in the d16 sigmund thath was mentioned. I know at least u-he MFM2 and --- actually --- the Bitwig's delay-4 device

[@0rsi]

Gonna need the track ID's from this video!

[@aaanis_]

Thats his works!! All unreleased so far

[@jonathangozzo6051]

@@aaanis_ Seriously, the track going on from 5 minutes till the end is epic ! I want it so bad...

[@DayflightTrok]

How do you use the OT in conjunction with Ableton Live. Recording only the OT in Live or controlling the OT by Live?

[@SF-zd8rl]

Chlär the groove boss 🤝

[@MuslimShortanov]

Great interview. Thanks a lot. He told about ai in the end of the video. What ai plugins do you use ? ❤

[@djeliasR]

Super inspiring 🔥🔥

[@Dregory999]

amazing talent! does anyone know the sound pack that he scrolls on ableton?

[@GuruxMusic4eva]

That machine is awesomeeee

[@Wijnfles]

one tip.. switch to bitwig if you're still in ableton as a live artist. Bitwig's hardware integration is just heaven on earth if you're used to ableton. The modulation options are so much better and the latency compensations, just everything is so much better

[@MJ88866]

Is the track at 4:31 released? and can I get an id?

[@MordioMusic]

I like that philosophy you have to techno Chlär.

[@Damon-yk2qj]

What is the name of that desk? I love the design!

[@semi788]

octatrack is amazing nice video!

[@luccadibenedetto2986]

Can't believe we are getting this for free 🎉😅 this man is already a fucking legendA

[@chadduncan9716]

I knew I shouldn’t have clicked this. I’ve been talking myself out of a Octatrack for months now

[@MrTeamcatfish]

What’s the sequence plug-in on the bottom left-hand side of the screen at 3:04?

[@TATHEM6]

It says UMEK 2, but I can't find it online. It may be something shared or made and not released.

[@GG-wx8en]

It is m4l device. Melodic something from ableton.

[@K.I.W92]

Melodic steps, part of the creative extensions m4l pack

[@treshombresymedio5709]

I randomly went to a funk assault all night long in Madrid, well that day my life changed

[@ninetofiverecordings]

enjoyed this one

[@mitdemall]

What a great sound :)

[@myC-kl3gt]

love him immediately

[@Michael-xr5yx]

How does T-mobil have the best channel on electronic music on youtube? Great videos but I have never understood this.

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

@Michael-xr5yx We take that as a compliment. Electronic Beats has been around since 2000 and is Deutsche Telekom's international music platform. It's called T-Mobile in the USA, but it belongs to Deutsche Telekom. And of course there are people working behind the scenes here who come from the scene and know what they are doing.

[@devoyefolkes7066]

great sound!!!

[@rhythmguild4333]

Very good. ❤

[@vaxx-1161]

Interesting workflow - as someone who uses VST mainly and a keyboard MIDI controller, I am looking for ways to improve my workflow with a drum machine.

[@teodenchgarcia6427]

what sequencer is he using at 3:42 ???

[@irisheyesb4706]

My favourite i love your music your a musical genius 😍 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💛 🎉

[@antoineschillemans]

nice club techno greetz from amsterdam!

[@JazzyMatteo]

Can I ask something guys... I have just boiught my Jaspers and I have all my instrument oreganized, finally... But how can I have all this midi equiment controlled eaily without having so many usb hubs, ideally having 1 cable connected to my laptop and then sending and receiving to and from the different keyboards. Is that even possible? Thanks

[@Havreringar]

Interesting. Would love a deep dive of his process.

[@DJExagggerator]

I believe he has a tutorial on seedj

[@based2j]

His Seedj tutorial is so fire

[@SteweJ22]

THE FUTURE

[@masterbiggroove]

Chlär is a wizard

[@iudaoh3qzad21e]

To double on what some ppl said before me, I didn't really get the AI part. Did he mean the device named Coalescence? Does look more like calculated randomness to me. I don't know Ableton too much though. On the other hand, I really dig what he said about benefiting from the organisational structure of a production process. Chlär obviously has thought a lot about his approach to production. Much to our enjoyment I reckon. +++

[@charlesaccarisi8822]

Hey, sadly some of the content had to be taken away as the format is time restricted. Yes, one of the devices I use is coalescence which is multi-sampler that uses ML to slice and gather samples according to its perception of similarity which depends on chosen feature. I would also like to mention magenta tools made by google that I also use for sound generation, wasn’t mentioned here. Hope that clarifies :)

[@iudaoh3qzad21e]

@@charlesaccarisi8822 Wonderful, thanks for chlärifying :)

[@reynaldo1209]

Where can I get a Funk Assault shirt?

[@23fm]

Can someone shine a light on signal flow here please. I can see floating point midi clock I guess working to sync abelton and Octa? Midi in port being used on oct. Audio out into interface for DAW. So is he recording stereo tracks or recording track to track to mix ITB?.....excuse ignorance.

[@e.oul3394]

i need a masterclass from this guy

[@niemand5656]

There is one - just google it ✌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Limbic1000]

one Octatrack is not enough, he has two ;) great guy yeah

[@nesblabol]

He is a beast

[@yassinetalbi5884]

I have the same workflow, that's amazing ..

[@tamasborza6387]

need track ID from 04:31 :D

[@michael_jaye]

Totally. Great groove!

[@charlesaccarisi8822]

All tracks are unreleased:)

[@groovenyc]

@@charlesaccarisi8822recognize track 1 from the funk assault intercell set. so good!

[@peterkinsella9955]

Amazing guy

[@CO5MA]

Vive la Suisse!

[@jowe602]

Amazing artist

[@opticalman6417]

i know he say he can work faster in Octatrack but is it easy to use or is one of those things that take some time to get your head around before you can have fun with it ?

[@frederiktollund]

Definitely, but the complexity of the octatrack is also quite exaggerated in online forums. You don’t need to know how to do everything on the OT to get good results. For the sampling aspects he’s talking about, I reckon a lot of that could also be done with the digitalt.

[@HEVNER83]

Naisss Chlar ✊

[@sleyeghtshot]

Yeah man!

[@clarkflavor]

WHOAH 😮

[@noisevector]

I like the freedom of jamming in eurorack/OTB world. If I got something cool I just record clips/loops of it into Ableton and arrange them later.

[@leftmono1016]

Best of both worlds 👍

[@mju135]

So am I getting this right that he's using Octatrack to come up with ideas and then continue in Ableton? Wish it wasn't so painful to get ideas from Octatrack into a DAW. Coming up with a loop with parameter locks and trig conditions is nice but recreating that in Ableton is a nightmare. Or am I missing something?

[@Drummer9027]

Yeah, wished he talked more about that as well since the passage is quite unclear

[@ripbjorn]

I'm sure he is just multi-tracking the 8 tracks from his Octa into Ableton and further processing and working on the audio - not the entire pattern information. Then further effecting and modulating the audio with the various methods mentioned.

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Exactly

[@draga1024]

@@ElectronicBeatsTV​​⁠unfortunately octa doesn’t have multitrack output. You can record it only track by track

[@landonh3535]

@@draga1024 You can record each track into the buffers and then drag and drop them into the DAW. Or you can just make a few ideas in the OT and then record those. That's how I do it. Track by track is typically fine since OT for me is an idea generator and not where I compose a full track. I suspect he is doing it in a similar manner.

[@7inline]

What's the track starting at 4:34?

[@al1ass]

4:31 need that

[@lustrojinn]

Boi got chops.

[@DasDoktorchen]

Interesting 👍

[@Nenko_Music]

I didn t know that Ian Curtis was well an alive; kicking with modern techno :D

[@umuryazc1653]

anyone knows the name of the sample pack he uses in 2.46??????

[@MartsMcfly]

Looks like something from Sample Magic

[@QECHUABOi]

SPLENDiD!

[@bordergrowergrowshop]

Nice Tissot prx

[@DayflightTrok]

My Octatrack is also the best Machine I ever had so far.

[@djhansiofficial]

Du lourd

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Anyone know what that big synth stand is?

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

www.jaspers-alu.de/

[@liccatta]

Chlär y alarico y el resto de pibes de Mutual Rytm todos son unas mentes maestras en el mundo del techno Tengo una duda Él es hermano de SDWH? Le encuentro mucho parecido

[@GetFochD]

No es jajajajaj, SDWH es nacido en alemania y Chlar es de suiza

[@fa8ster]

duuuude u need a biggah screen!🎉

[@lumineeemusic]

Primal Instinct!

[@VNDM-MUSIC]

very nice

[@antoniobarrios6335]

Super good machine