Anybody ever perform?

Sipe · Post by **Sipe** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:25 pm

Sure, we all produce. It's a ball to create your own music. My question, though, is this: Has anybody ever gotten on a card for an event, or even performed at an amature night? Or, better yet, has anybody ever gone somewhat (or all the way) pro? My reason for asking is simply out of curiosity (though if you hve tips for how to get there,that'd be good too.) Thanks guys.

zzebbirt · Post by **zzebbirt** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:02 pm

lot's of pro's here......

clubfoot · Post by **clubfoot** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:13 pm

i've performed a few times but tomorrow night is my first ableton outing.

i'm well up for it and the club's got an excellent soundsystem.

clubfoot · Post by **clubfoot** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:20 pm

i guess i should add that, for me, this is when it all falls into place and makes sense. it reminds yourself of why you've been cooped up at home, staying up too late, buying expensive gear etc.

and there's no better buzz than crowd response - well unless they're booing you off the stage i guess. to see people dancing to beats that you made yourself from scratch is the best.

adam · Post by **adam** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:15 am

Easiest thing ou can do is find a person or group of persons doing regular events and try and slide in to do a set at one of their nights or something... having a demo of tracks is one thing, but it helps to record a live performance as a "live demo" as some people really care about that. Practice "playing live" at home/your studio or whatever and when you feel ready, start looking around

PatStormont · Post by **PatStormont** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:52 am

Start your own night. Or just hassle promoters with demos.

Stick to it, if people like what you do, you'll get more gigs.

Robot Criminal · Post by **Robot Criminal** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:50 am

I would also like to hear some tips & tricks on live performance with ableton live. Like what setup do u guys use? Just your laptop and xone92 and/or some other midi controllers or an extensive set of outbox gear (like compressors or whatever the f* for sound or all this goes on inside ableton)?
I'm a total n00b when it comes to this...

Renze · Post by **Renze** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:55 pm

Well, I don't perform live, but here's an interesting article from the Ableton website (I hope this helps):

http://www.ableton.com/index.php?main=a ... tthew-dear

Check out the ableton artist page for more info