#210 - What So Not: Ableton Workflow, Sound Design, AI, Touring & Creative Evolution

In this episode, What So Not shares his creative process behind evolving his sound over the years, balancing artistry with strategy, and building records inside Ableton Live. We dive into his production workflow, sound design techniques, touring, AI in music, collaborating with vocalists, mixing on the road, and hear breakdowns from his upcoming projects.What So Not is an Australian electronic music producer and performer recognized as one of the defining architects behind the rise of cinematic trap and forward-thinking bass music. His production style has helped shape modern music through collaborations with Skrillex, RL Grime, Oliver Tree, Killer Mike, Toto, and Daniel Johns. With over 1.3 billion global streams across records like High You Are, Jaguar, Gemini, and Be Ok Again, he's entering a new chapter with his forthcoming project I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY.Follow What So Not:https://www.instagram.com/whatsonothttps://drop.cobrand.com/d/WhatSoNot/ISATDJSponsored by DistroKid:This episode is supported by DistroKid, which lets you upload once, get your tracks on all major platforms, and keep 100% of your streaming earnings. Their new DistroKid Direct feature also turns your artwork into print‑on‑demand merch like t‑shirts, mugs, and totes with no inventory to manage. Learn more below:⁠https://tr.ee/distrokid-abletonGrab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":⁠⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch⁠⁠Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events:⁠⁠⁠https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter