Behind the Space Bar

Behind the Space Bar

From Studio to Stage

Episodes 95
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Learn how to become a World-Class Playback Engineer. Hosted by Ableton Live Certified Trainer Will Doggett. New Episodes every Monday @ 10AM ET.

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Recent Episodes

S2E19 Apple Silicon vs Intel Macs for Playback

Aug 25, 2025 20m

This week we're talking Apple products. Specifically, the differences between Apple silicon and intel processors, and which one you should consider for playback.Take your first step towards becoming…

S2E18 Ableton & Lightkey

Aug 18, 2025 24m

This week we discuss how to use Ableton with Lightkey. Specifically, using Ableton and MIDI to preprogram your lights for easy recall. https://lightkeyapp.com/enTake your first step towards becoming…

S2E17 Crash Into MIDI | Solutions For Making MIDI More Stable

Aug 11, 2025 17m

This week we discuss how to solve issues related to crashing MIDI in our Ableton sessions. Is it cables, adapters, USB hubs? We get into how to diagnose the problem and potential work arounds.Take…

S2E16 Redundancy and the iConnectivity AUDIO4c

Aug 04, 2025 19m

On this week's episode, we revisit our favorite topic (redundancy) through the filter of the iConnectivity AUDIO4c, as well as other iConnectivity gear.Take your first step towards becoming a…

S2E15 Division of Labor vs Redundancy

Jul 28, 2025 26m

This week we discuss redundancy (one of our favorites) and a very closely related topic, division of labor.What are they?Which is more important?Is one more expensive than the other?Take your first…

S2E14 How to get the gig, and keep it!

Jul 21, 2025 37m

We're back with a 2nd episode with our friend, Tyler Prange. Tyler shares some wisdom about getting gigs, meeting people in the industry, and some advice for people trying to get started in the world…

S2E13 Professional Playback Engineer Experiences & Expectations

Jul 14, 2025 40m

This week we're joined by Will's long time friend, former student, and coworker, Tyler Prange. Tyler is a professional, world traveling, playback engineer with a wealth of experience and knowledge to…

S2E12 Mac mini or MacBook Pro, Resilio Sync, and Balancing Confidence with Curiosity

Jul 08, 2025 22m

Join Will for the another solo episode as he answers some rapid-fire IG questions. Topics include deciding which Mac is right for you (mini vs MacBook Pro), using Resilio Sync, and how to be…

S2E11 Dante, Timecode Redundancy, and Managing CPU

Jun 30, 2025 14m

Will is back with another solo episode from the road. Will is back with another solo episode from the road. In this rapid fire style episode, Will answers X questions about Dante, redundancy when…

S2E10 Playback with Keys Redundancy and Stem Leveling

Jun 23, 2025 17m

Will is on the road for a run of three shows and decides to take some time out for some rapid fire IG questions.Topics include redundancy, stem leveling, and more!Take your first step towards…

S2E9 Just Do It! (The One Where Will Becomes a Motivational Speaker)

Jun 16, 2025 35m

Will hits the brakes on this week's episode to drop some serious motivation. While we don't specifically get into discussing playback, check out these four tips for success that can apply to…

S2E8 No, But Seriously...What Is Timecode?

Jun 09, 2025 11m

This week's episode is short and sweet as we revisit a very popular topic at From Studio to Stage: Timecode!Will answers a question about how to use Timecode with the PlayAUDIO1U and we break down…

S2E7 Behind the scenes at Red Rocks

Jun 02, 2025 22m

This week, we take a break from answering your questions as Will takes us behind the scenes of a recent show at the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Key Takeaways:1. Have a bias…

S2E6 I Don't Like Big Buts, And I Cannot Lie

May 26, 2025 20m Transcript

On this week's episode of Behind the Space Bar, we're talking about buts. No, not the kind that Sir Mix-a-Lot likes. We're discussing reasons why Ableton might be drifting out of sync while using the…

S2E5 The Divine Network: Using Dante with Playback

May 19, 2025 24m Transcript

Join us on Behind The Space Bar as we discuss using Dante with Ableton Live and the different ways to achieve redundancy for live performance!Take your first step towards becoming a world-class…

S2E4 Lights, Camera, Pyro??

May 12, 2025 20m Transcript

On this week's episode of Behind the Space Bar, we're answering your questions about redundant light setups and dip our toes into pyro automation.Take your first step towards becoming a world-class…

S2E3 You Can’t Handle the Sync!

May 05, 2025 24m

Today on the show we tackle timecode vs. MIDI for ProPresenter control; and walkthrough how to use ProPresenter to trigger Ableton!Take your first step towards becoming a world-class Playback…

S2E2 The Right Computer for Playback and Auto-Tune and Potential Game Changing Hardware??

Apr 28, 2025 26m

Welcome to the first episode of the new Behind the Space Bar podcast! We're answering our first two questions in the new format today, and providing some tips on two of the most important topics…

S2E1 We're Back Baby With a Whole New Much Gooder Format

Apr 21, 2025 8m Trailer Transcript

The long national nightmare is now over, Behind the Space Bar is back! We're back with a new format, and an opportunity to get your questions answered live on the show!Take your first step towards…

S1E75 Playback and Drums | Getting the Call Last Minute and Why Preparation Matters with David Dombrowski

Oct 30, 2023 57m

Imagine it's the first night of a an international tour. You're hired as tech to help with playback and drums, and suddenly the MD and keys player gets sick. You've got to step up and run playback…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Behind the Space Bar have?

Behind the Space Bar has published 95 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Behind the Space Bar still active?

Behind the Space Bar is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.

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