Interview with kLL sMTH - Ableton Music Producer Podcast: EP159

In this episode, kLL sMTH (Kris) shares his music journey, live production setup, approach to sound design, new Live 12 features, and more.
kLL sMTH is an artist who has taken his love of hip-hop and expanded it into a vast array of genres, from glitch-hop and drum and bass to dubstep and bass music. His DJing roots in turntablism have influenced his production style, with scratching and mixing vinyl being some of the first things he learned. He takes inspiration from experimentation, immersing himself in music, nature, and anything life throws his way.
Kris is a member of collaborative projects, including glitch-hop and half-time trio Ultrasloth (BioLumigen x Duffrey x kLL sMTH), ‘kLL Bill’ (kLL sMTH x Mr. Bill), a hype electronic project, and gRLL sMTH which aims to spotlight up-and-coming artists, have a good time and bring people together with food. With a constantly evolving sound and a commitment to breaking away from the predictable, kLL sMTH promises to keep his fans on their toes with every new set.
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[@severusartist1283]

Thanks a lot for see all this geek passion ❤ Big Up to this podcast and to his music 👽🤍

[@sohailrumi]

This is really what I was looking for keep doing this mates.

[@vervor]

One of the best in the game for sure - great to hear Kris talk long form about his craft.

[@tylerweb4017]

Super happy to hear you guys speak so highly of current and minimal audio. Beautiful synth and company

[@David-gp3fd]

The producers producer for sure. And kris is such a chill dude. Nice to see ableton 12 finally getting some tools FL has had for ages. Im still not sold yet tho ableton just looks like im doing spreadsheets

[@opentoejoe4831]

This one always makes me so happy

[@same.different]

One of the goatest producer/performers comin thru like its a modesty competition lol. I was hoping hes got some tuts

[@PermissionToMeow]

Powerline went hard!

[@fowlplaymusic407]

Yoooo, this was sick and very refreshing to hear. I feel like i've been sleeping on these podcasts... Stoked to listen to the other ones on this page. Thanks to you both.

[@forrestcarlson9117]

Totally feel that about the LED screens.

[@tylerweb4017]

That red rock show was my fav set by him ever. Shit was soooo nasty.

[@tylerweb4017]

The mushroom visual towards the beginning ooooof

[@tylerweb4017]

Watch the episode of Atlanta on dude that made the goofy movie