Ben Böhmer: How To Play Live with Ableton | Setup Explained Masterclass

[@ProductionMusicLive]

A few weeks ago, we visited Ben Böhmer in his studio in Berlin to learn more about how he sets up his amazing live performances. ★ TIMECODES ★ 00:00 Intro 00:27 Ben explain's his Live Setup 17:15 Live Performance

[@zxx371]

Saw Ben at anjunadeep festival in London 2018, was amazing to see him live!!

[@jublieeyes]

What is the name of his keyboard? N external reverb?

[@CyrGlz]

Thanks you so much for this beautiful moment and vidéo !

[@ervinseq]

@@zxx371 I saw the video on KZbin, surreal!

[@massimomarazzo9180]

thank you, but you don't explain how works in your setup the pads A-P (pads under volume faders) of your xone's controller. From your live video it seems you don't use them to control clips and arrangement, as you could do with a Push controller for example.

[@MilordGaming]

In all honesty, this guys is a genius at what he does.

[@PinchHarmonic69]

Yeah make boring cheesey neo-trance bs

[@MilordGaming]

@@PinchHarmonic69 do it better

[@ShobhitChauhan07]

@@PinchHarmonic69 it's not about the genre, it's about his balls

[@auralreal]

@@PinchHarmonic69 for me Ben Bohmer spreads love and calmness.. There is no place for negativity when you listen to his music. It's really sad that you don't see that.

[@nishuthakkar4054]

@@PinchHarmonic69 i agree.. i mean it sounds good to ears talented guy knows how to make music!! but it is easily forgettable and generic.. this guy and lane8 and yotto and I'm sure there are more couple of other artists who just make same kind of music they're all same to me sound same to me 😆 more than half of the overly enthusiastic comments on these videos are either bought or been posted by their own marketing team !! makes fool out of a whole lot who thinks this guy's a friggin tesla or some shit !!! if anybody gonna find the vaccine it's him 😅

[@anjunadeep]

Love your work Ben and PML! ❤️

[@harihak669]

❤️

[@Cloudgirl778]

He sounds like Melouie

[@fr3ze_]

This collaboration between Ben and PML is GOLD for the producer community! Thanks a lot to everyone who is a part of this project and especially thanks to Ben for showing his magic in Ableton!! 🙏🏻

[@Ghazala_1984]

Holy smokes, I had no idea how complex this is. Huge respect for all the work and effort he puts into a live show!

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

Böhmer is such an outstanding Artist, just pure pleasure.

[@aleksandr7620]

musicians as mediocre as he still needs to be looked for

[@quantum_m3chan1c]

We need an updated version of this video :) He's changed his setup quite a bit now!

[@Rolanoid]

I wonder how many people saw Ben playing the Minilogue XD during his sets and rushed out and got one but it's actually only controlling a Diva VST plugin. I nearly did but then when I listened to the Minilogue I changed my mind and now I know why. Thanks for sharing how you create your magic on stage.

[@vatolegato]

I've been wanting a minilogue xd and knowing he used one made me want to get it even more. However, as I watched this video again, I just learned that he uses it to control Diva, which is a vst that I want and plan to get soon. I still may get the minilogue because I want an analog synth, which would also be my first analog synth.

[@HousePlant_Ambient]

I knew immediately that was not Korg sound, but impressive nevertheless how he uses it. The fact that the parameters are identical to diva is what really sales. Diva is an amazing VST.

[@viljomuller9811]

Einer der wenigen deutschen die nen geilen proghouse sound machen. Und ein sympathischer Bubi und kein Depp

[@jdell408]

Genius [x]. Legend [x]. This is the best, most informative, most truthful, most German, explanation of electronic music production I have ever seen.

[@cphaza]

Most German 😂 love it, top comment. Brilliant artist

[@dynatwenty]

German is always better

[@trevorpalic6216]

I've been listening to drum & bass almost non-stop for the last decade. My opinion is that there are several jewels in each genre. But lately, however, maaaaaaaan, I really like deep house. Ben and all involved, God bless you.

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

I grew up with early techno, hardcore-techno, gabber, speedcore (90's), and 6 years ago got heavily involved with Trance/house lol

[@kiethj7]

I think as we get older we crave more of those deep and melodic sounds. Trance and house are my favorite now

[@djrobincooper]

@@kiethj7 Also music goes through patches that appeal to you - for a while I didn't listen to much else that dnb (maybe early 2010's) but now there's just not much new dnb that excites me whereas Anjunadeep are just killing it

[@auralreal]

Ben, honestly You're the biggest inspiration for me to create music..

[@jeanninerachel5200]

Im feeling the same !!

[@djrobincooper]

I've been coasting for years doing a few hours a month or so with a Maschine that I have come to realise I hate, wheras I love Ableton. Watching his track in 20 mins video made me buy a second hand Push and Ableton 11 so I can get stuck into it again

[@ryanmckenna3088]

I love the coffee oscillating at 10:41.

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

Thia video is so inspriring. Thank you very much PML. And of course thanks to Ben B for sharing your setup.

[@ShenFM]

I've been deconstructing Ben Bohmers style with my ableton live set for a year now. Im so happy to see this video!

[@AndreaBedoya]

Loved it, check my last techno samba preview!

[@ConflictedYouth]

Got any tracks of yours to share?

[@ShenFM]

@@AndreaBedoya Link would be handy!

[@ShenFM]

@@ConflictedYouth Busy producing album at the moment I'll share a link to the Ben Bohmer style track I'm working on when Ive published it. But for now check out some videos on www.shenfm.com if you have time

[@ProductionMusicLive]

OVERVIEW OF USED GEAR by Ben • Main Controller: Xone k2 (3 of them) • Live Midi Keyboard: Korg Minilogue XD • External Reverb: Eventide Space Pedal • Loop Controller: Akai Midimix • DAW: Ableton Live

[@TheRobinVisscher]

just to be precise, it's the minilogue XD (and the Xone K2) thanks for the great video! love to learn how people like Ben Bohmer play live

[@ived_]

What about his audio interface ?

[@Sgyozo]

@@ived_ Looks like an RME Fireface UC.

[@audiomonkey8747]

Very interesting and helpful video! Thx a lot ... One question: does he use mix-down-stems of different groups (i.e. Sequencers, pads ...) because 3x4 Xone channels + 8 Akai channels (perc loops only) - that's not very much for a complex production ?

[@elektricdrop]

And much cheaper than 4 CDJs and a mixer!

[@mikesoylu]

Using the minilogue xd as a midi controller is such a flex - love it!

[@DenzilLewis]

I have been watching Ben's live set videos on KZbin to figure out how he plays live. Found myself wishing that he would explain his setup someday! This is such a pleasant surprise. Thanks Ben and PML.

[@emme3061]

without question one of the best dj/producers in the world right now.

[@ConflictedYouth]

Hard to disagree

[@cainbradley8697]

the best thing ive discovered in 2020 is ben!

[@cigolsimons1768]

He literally said in the video he can't DJ lmao

[@SyntheticSan]

I always wanted to see Ben‘s workflow. Showing work flows of great artists helps a lot to create own setup. Nice inspiration. Thank you guys a lot.

[@lovethemusic71]

i feel like im up flying with the birds ...... love your music Mr Bohmer

[@nirelmar]

As an amateur producer working with Ableton, this is so helpful. Thank you!

[@VarunPratapSingh]

So much respect for this guy for doing everything live.

[@cerebrostudios]

Wowww I didn't imagine he does this live! Now I understand why his sets sound so human. Ben Bohmer is the best, I wish him all the best. Maybe you should do a masterclass featuring him!

[@SharLeeRV]

OMG maybe the most underrated producer these days! Ben is a genius and my favorite nowadays!

[@Xusticiero]

underrated?? u kiddin

[@SharLeeRV]

Xusticiero Yes, I want to watch Ben in all places! If only he had the same marketing as other producers. Anjunadeep is great but still underground.

[@elimorris4134]

Me and my friend played out first live show in Ableton yesterday and it was an amazing night. Thank you Ben Böhmer for teaching us how to do that 🤩🤩

[@ajithinderjeet8512]

Ben, you are a genius and I love your craft!

[@noahdanker20]

Today exactly 1 Year Ago!!! Love You PML!!! Good Job!!!

[@therealismail2132]

عندما ألمانيا 🇩🇪 تمكن شبابها فالنتيجة هي بين بوهمر كمثال بسيط على ذلك. شكراً جزيلاً لك يا بين بوهمر على أسلوبك الموسيقي الخاص بك الرائع❤

[@yepicxmusic]

Ableton should be proud of ben> Insane level of pure genius!!

[@HousePlant_Ambient]

Honestly, very organized and smart with his approach. Bravo. May just take consideration with how he operates

[@jacobl7451]

never seen someone create such a deep, emotional atmosphere so quickly

[@mariooo88]

It's not quickly :) He's been working on the sounds and recordings you listen to for a long time, trust me!

[@igorrovenkov]

Outstanding author who is really pushing the whole industry forward. Making music every time, not just mixing ready tracks with a crossfader. Genius! 🤞

[@roonnss]

Everyone in the electronic scene should be pursuing this. Artist Like Ben, Deadumau5, Marc Romboy, Stephan Bodzin.

[@TheMa5terMau5]

recondite, stimming, rodriguez jr, david august, nicolas jaar, max cooper, extrawelt, christian loffler, jan blomqvist...

[@aShtk85]

I always feel Deadmau5 should never be named next to all the other ones... Each time I read his name I'm like "errr what, no way". Am I the only one to think his music is very cheesy and commercial ?

[@roonnss]

@@James-pc1ku Im not talking about the style here mate. Im talking how this man puts all his time in his studio and then he still goes and gives a live performance of what he did. It is a more elegant way of showing off his music. Better than grabbing a song that we all know, matching the tempo with another song that we all know and mix em together xD. But I agree with you, Everybody shouldbe pursuing their own style. But fans would appreciate the artists even more if they could just not go in stage and DJ. Cheers my friend!

[@roonnss]

@@aShtk85 You could be right. His music has somehow touched the commercial taste, I'm not arguing that. But I'm not talking only about the music here, I'm talking about all the extra work behind of making his cube (which is his IDEA) and how he comes up with things to create stuff on live and deliver something completely different to the audience. That's what I think everyone should be pursuing. Cheers my friend

[@hallocine]

You can do a lot more than he does, and you have thousand ways to do it. He doesn't trigger scenes by hand at all, so his set is not very flexible to my opinion. He controls the effects, but the durations of the songs are always the same. I prefer something like Thylacine for example. He launchs his scenes. So if he his in a club, he can begin a song with the bass and the kick, if he is in a more quiet place, he can bring the melody first. He can switch parts if he wants too. He can mix two songs together also. It helps a lot for transitions. He can really re-arrange his songs from the construction, to effects & transitions. I mean I really like Bohmer's work but not my favorite way to do live sets.

[@xrossfader]

Ben, your sound... it feels like what joy would sound like. It has depth that lets you breath into the space around you. Thank for sharing your heart through your music and the fun technical work behind it.

[@benreiter7218]

Well put - I love the mindful optimism in his sound.

[@xrossfader]

@@benreiter7218 it always makes me feel better and indeed lights my optimism about the world around me!

[@mmyz7]

Can't believe I got to be backstage with this guy during ADE. Fucking surreal views and music. Best night of my life so far. Didn't talk to him though because I was shy and didn't want to be another gushy fan, but that night still inspired me to make music again!!

[@feixar1440]

Impressively effective and clever setup and workflow. It's even more impressive that you don't mind sharing it! Thanks!

[@100channai]

Much awaited session! Much love from other side of the world! ❤️

[@jasongravely7217]

PML + Ben Bohmer = 100000 x yes

[@boom77211]

Ben's Music + Jever Beer =

[@garyeast8851]

Like watching a seriously skilled MAGICIAN weave his magical spells!!!!!!! LOVE IT BEN

[@ThePKTV]

He not only knows what good music is, he also knows what a good beer is - JEVER‼️😍

[@gfunk696]

U r a LEGEND !! Bless u Ben ! 🙏🏼

[@hypertechfusion]

Learn something for my live set? Dude my entire live set is going to be modelled after this set-up. The midimix to control the loops is fucking genius. Feel daft not thinking of that before.

[@stefanbiniak2125]

Pure gold, Ben`s setup is very intelligent...clean structure and a lot of space for creativity. It takes years to develop such a system...thank you for sharing it!

[@ProductionMusicLive]

Thanks Stefan, couldn't agree more. This system takes a lot of preparation, iterations and trial and error to set up properly. It's kind of similar to what David August figured out to work for his sets (example: Boiler Room Set). BTW: I'm still a big fan of your "Read All About It" mix. It's such a fantastic piece of music! Cheers!

[@Amatteus]

Thank you. PML and Ben. His music is fantastic and is one of my inpirations. Super artist with super music. So much to learn.

[@soncial944]

Danke für diese Eindrücke. Ich produziere schon ein paar Jahre meine eigenen Tracks und bin jetzt dabei das alles in ein live Set zu packen. Dabei war dein Video mega hilfreich. Es hat mir super anschaulich erklärt wie man Ableton zum live performen intuitiv einsetzen kann. Danke dafür und für die wunderschöne Musik!

[@virgotron9399]

Danke Ben! Ich brauchte so ein Video

[@bepitulaz]

This is awesome. I learn something about the setup from this video.

[@sumitkommando355]

The guy is amazing & he seems like a really top bloke 👏. Found him during lockdown and love running while listing to him.

[@justscenny2258]

This is why I love Your music sooooo much bro, thx for giving us Your music its amazing !

[@ianswart3037]

What a legend!!!! Thank you for sharing a glimpse into the genius of a true master!!! Much luv & respect brother!!

[@sqncmusic]

this is what i was exactly looking for !! a short and a simple tutorial with a simple setup !! amazing !!

[@Nfourty7]

Sehr tolles Video, soo viel Arbeit die Herr Böhmer in die Entwicklung seines SetUps gesteckt hat. Das mit uns zu teilen ist nicht selbstverständlich! Ich könnte da stundenlang zuschauen und zuhören. Für mich einer der talentiertesten Producer für elektronische Tanzmusik der Neuzeit. So viel Leidenschaft und Hingabe für das was er macht. Eine Inspiration für alle Anfänger und Pro‘s und dabei sehr bodenständig.

[@wildlife8]

what a g really out here making beats feel liveee. not a lot of producers know how to make electronic music really feel unique every time it is played 🐸

[@LeaveMeOfficial]

My all time favorite Electronic Artist. Hands down.

[@fxdaly]

Excellent set Ben, well done.

[@daniellelac3034]

This is revelatory !🎧 Thanknyou 4 this presentation Ben! Vital 2 artists in electronic engineering 🎧

[@maciejraczkowski9211]

Blown my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!! Genius mind!

[@robertfellowes8655]

Ben B is such an incredible musician, he has a deep insight into making music that is beautiful and good for the soul. I find his music, and the way he plays it, completely mesmerising and immediately puts my mind in a better place! Thanks Ben, keep it up!

[@kobusvanstaden3388]

All the way from South-Africa, myself and a couple of Edm producers enjoyed your advice and pro tips. Thank you. (SC: Orion's Lane)

[@AndreaBedoya]

Nice nice, got excited, check my last techno samba and let me excited you!

[@oranjmix]

SA repping 🇿🇦 shout out!

[@Manifest-888-11]

Hierdie ou is donners goed!!!! Soveel emosie in wat hy doen. Raak elke keer tranerig

[@ajithinderjeet8512]

Dit is baie lekker!

[@comradecat1859]

This guy has such a nice German accent, love you ben.

[@TheJacker199]

Ben You’re an amazing Producer and Artist! Big Love! 🤍🙏🏻

[@Mclennnan]

Amazing. I love this guys music!

[@2JohJoh2]

Finally, someone who admits midi-mapping is a f... nightmare !! After so many years, why do we still have to use a completely outdated standard (afaik midi 2.0 does not address this issue) ? Great video BTW - showing all the (necessary) details to get things working for Ben's (live) workflow ! It takes serious thinking & effort to translate the concept in your head to something that actually does the job. 🙏👍

[@kwumusic]

What a great artist. His body of work is truly beautiful

[@consciousrythmz]

Love the creation of your tracks. Much Respect to your work.

[@dannyarntsen7789]

amazing! great explanation. love how he lights a smoke midway throug and just enjois his own music

[@son0fthesun949]

Very interesting, inspiring music. Thank You.

[@RouxAdventures]

What a talent! My word

[@frighteningsunlight]

Thank you, PML for this one! Such a gold!

[@maithunahouse5847]

Que Crack que sos ❤ ...🎵 Geniiius!!

[@dayanaazeredo5659]

Ben é um mago e tudo isso é lindo de ouvir e assistir ! 🇧🇷❤🎧

[@DrumStrassi]

What a genius - my best discovery this year

[@overtonetunes]

Thanks for this video . Seen him play live and always wanted to dive into his live setup.

[@westparade4366]

I met Ben backstage at the Anjunadeep Printworks show in London last year. We talked about his live setup and our shared use of the Akai APC40 mk2. Really nice guy, and an inspiration for my own live setup!

[@alexchavosaurus9041]

I was about to say, the xone’s could be replaced by two APC 40 mkii’s but I guess it all depends on the work flow for an individual.

[@westparade4366]

@@alexchavosaurus9041 For sure! That's one of the great things about Ableton and all these hardware controllers - there's so much room for customisation! Nowadays I find the Push 2 suits me best, but I'd also love to have a couple of xone's cos they look badass haha

[@alexchavosaurus9041]

@@westparade4366 honestly I love Abletons versatility. It really works like magic with some of these controllers. I saw the xone here for the first time and now I want to try them haha! I’ve been debating on getting a push 2 controller. I think the debate is over though because there are so many useful features!

[@westparade4366]

@@alexchavosaurus9041 Yeah man, I'd definitely recommend the Push! It's totally worth the money and gives you so much more hands on control. Go for it!

[@Lukatom]

Such a great artist ❤

[@scottvan-cy9rp]

cant wait to build balloon!! ben is my favorite

[@d05music17]

This is just..... excellent. Great producers and live performer. Great content thanks PML

[@syno3608]

i enjoyed the live set so much !!!!!

[@carlosp.1846]

Congrats Ben you are a beast. Very inspiring makes me go back to work

[@carlodemarchis]

This video is a super useful condensed masterclass. Thanks Ben.

[@pieteb_nl]

A mini masterclass! Cool to see

[@Philbrazil]

so happy to have come across pml

[@VarunKumar-ml7ju]

Absolute Magic!

[@audiooooooo]

Master of the Session View

[@txwgnd]

Amazing! Good music doesn't need a lot of fancy gear.

[@ts_technology_33]

Tks PML and Ben Bohmer ... 🙏

[@krismoonpie]

I love Ableton Live more and more every day

[@Dirtyfreqs]

This really is awesome Thank you guys for setting this up!!! and thanks to Ben for sharing

[@mohammedfaizanmakrani4196]

Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!

[@sevinity4669]

I love your music, Ben! 😍 From San Francisco💙💜

[@EstebanSanMartin]

This is extremely valuable guys! I did bought your complete courses bundle and I would totally buy a complete course with Ben Böhmer as an instructor. Ps: maybe a masterclass would be possible? 😅

[@benjaminapeter]

Yes please!!

[@zinaayat6038]

Amazing idea 😍

[@zanderryz]

Yes please!!

[@diegoalonso225]

Giuseppe Ottaviani just opens a masterclass. Another genius guy.

[@jeanninerachel5200]

Yesssss pleasssee 💓

[@contrast-recordings]

Great Video PML. You guys have come a long way. ❤️❤️❤️ Ben Böhmer

[@colin9630]

What I wouldn't give to A) see what all this stuff costs... and B) have someone like Ben teach courses in person to train us to make this incredible music!!!!

[@martraimond]

This video is an absolute goldmine!

[@jdenis8041]

Thank you for this live performans! Usefull and interesting. Must watch.

[@dusmekanddazed1561]

This man is a genius

[@Intel37003]

So simple yet so beautiful sounds respect

[@karmlino]

Amazing tutorial and set!! thanks so much!