#184 - Chase Dobson: Tour & Studio Engineering, Ableton, Modular Synthesis

Chase Dobson shares insights from 15 years as a touring Ableton programmer and synth tech, working with acts like Rüfüs Du Sol, Pretty Lights, Logic, M83, Rihanna, and others. He discusses building fail-safe live setups, studio gear and favorite software, and producing his album.Chase Dobson is a Denver-based musician and engineer with 15 years of experience in the music industry and currently serves as a touring tech for Rüfüs Du Sol. Known for his expertise as an Ableton programmer, synth tech, and playback engineer, Chase also produces and co-produces for industrial artist Curse Mackey, and released his own album, The Mechanics of Time and Travel. He’s a trusted consultant for complex live setups, including building redundant systems for high-pressure shows.Follow Chase Dobson:https://www.instagram.com/chasedobson/https://youngheavysouls.com/chase-dobson SPONSORED BY MAGIC MIND:Magic Mind is a productivity drink. It gives you all the mental clarity and focus you need without the unhealthy effects like other energy products. One shot gives you the perfect combo of nootropics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms in a high quality drink.Use code ABLETONPODCAST50 for 50% off your Magic Mind subscription:https://www.magicmind.com/abletonpodcast50 Quickly grow your skills and learn with Abe, the Ableton AI Chatbot:https://www.liveproducersonline.com/ableton-chatbotJoin the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter