# Ableton Live on The No Agenda Show

Ableton Live comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to May 2010.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – May 2010
- **Related topics:** [Macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [Ipod Touch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod-touch.md), [Macbook Pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macbook-pro.md), [Mems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mems.md), [Microphone Stand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone-stand.md), [Midi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midi.md), [Nanotechnology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanotechnology.md), [Radio Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-shack.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Technical Failure, Kernel Panic Recovery

- **Episode:** [199: Elephant In The Room](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room.md)
- **Published:** 2010-05-13
- **Time:** 35:08–39:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room/chapter/technical-failure-kernel-panic-recovery.md

The podcast suffered a major technical failure mid-recording due to a Macintosh "kernel panic" that crashed the system and Ableton Live software. A listener named "Nerdy Dude" recorded the live stream, allowing the hosts to recover the first 40 minutes of the show. The hosts discuss the reliability of "The Cloud," which they define as individuals backing up the stream in real-time.

Keywords: kernel panic, [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [ableton live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), nerdy dude, cloud backup

### Adam Curry's New Wireless Microphone and Roach Clip Stand

- **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-10
- **Time:** 2:11–6:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/adam-curry-s-new-wireless-microphone-and-roach-clip-stand.md

Adam Curry describes his new minimalist recording setup featuring a wireless lavalier microphone and a custom-built stand made from a Radio Shack alligator clip and a telescopic antenna. He compares the sound quality of the wireless unit favorably against expensive studio microphones. The hosts discuss the "character" added to voices by different hardware and reference old Bay Area radio DJ Dr. Don Rose.

Keywords: [radio shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-shack.md), wireless lavalier, midi controllers, [ableton live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), [microphone stand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone-stand.md)

### Portable Audio Engineering, MEMS Microphone Technology

- **Episode:** [57: Michelle Oprah and the Strippers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-15
- **Time:** 1:01:39–1:05:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers/chapter/portable-audio-engineering-mems-microphone-technology.md

A new portable recording setup using Lectrosonics wireless gear and Ableton Live is yielding better audio quality than traditional studio equipment. The discussion also covers MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) and "Countryman" ear-set microphones, which use nanotechnology to provide high-end condenser sound in a nearly invisible form factor.

Keywords: [ableton live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), lectrosonics, [mems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mems.md), countryman microphones, [nanotechnology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanotechnology.md)

### iPod Touch, MIDI Controllers, Remote Studio Setup

- **Episode:** [27: China Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome.md)
- **Published:** 2008-04-19
- **Time:** 6:59–10:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome/chapter/ipod-touch-midi-controllers-remote-studio-setup.md

Curry describes using an iPod Touch as a handheld browser and a wireless MIDI controller for his Ableton Live studio setup. He details using AKA Remote software to trigger jingles and control faders remotely, while planning a future screencast to document his technical workflow for listeners.

Keywords: [ipod touch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod-touch.md), fader fox, [ableton live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), [midi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midi.md), aka remote, [macbook pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macbook-pro.md)

### Virtual Audio Routing, Mac Aggregate Devices Setup

- **Episode:** [16: Start Using Canteens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/16-start-using-canteens.md)
- **Published:** 2008-02-10
- **Time:** 0:01–5:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/16-start-using-canteens/chapter/virtual-audio-routing-mac-aggregate-devices-setup.md

A host describes a three-week technical process to configure a "mix-minus" signal on a Mac for podcast production. The setup utilizes Mac's aggregate devices feature to stack multiple input and output devices into a single interface for Ableton Live. A specific routing error involving Skype's mono signal caused a feedback loop until it was identified that the software was being treated as a stereo source.

Keywords: [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [ableton live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), virtual audio routing, aggregate devices

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