In this session, MAL_HOMBRE, a talented producer from Leeds, UK, dives into his workflow, giving you an exclusive look at how he produces his music. He begins by offering a brief overview of his studio setup and process within Ableton Live, providing valuable insights into how he integrates hardware and DAWs. MAL_HOMBRE also shares his favourite VSTs and explains how they play a crucial role in shaping his signature sound.

Moving on to the track creation process, MAL_HOMBRE demonstrates how he lays down the basic elements, arranges them, and structures the track to tell a story. Emphasising the importance of a strong arrangement, he shows how to use the elements to create a cohesive flow. The session concludes with mixdown tips, where MAL_HOMBRE discusses how to prepare your track before sending it for mastering, ensuring that it sounds polished and professional.

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What will one learn in this webinar?

Workflow & Process

• A brief overview of the studio and MAL_HOMBRE’s process within his DAW (Ableton)
• Tips and tricks when using both hardware and DAW
• Overview of his favorite VSTs

Ideation/Building the Track

• Laying down the basic elements
• Arranging the track using the elements created
• Emphasis on the structure of the track to tell a story
• Mixdown Tips before sending out the track for mastering

Disclaimer: Due to unforeseen errors with the Zoom recording, we’ve had to resort to using a local recording. In other words, this simply means you might see the odd chat box every now and then. The audio quality and screen recording remain uncompromised. We’re sorry and hope you enjoy the recording!

About MAL_HOMBRE

Mark Sweeney, a.k.a. MAL_HOMBRE is a Glasgow born techno DJ and producer who is based in Leeds, UK. Having performed under his own name for many years in his native homeland, a life abroad for 5 years in Central America ignited his passion for producing the genre and creating the MAL_HOMBRE alias.

With a host of previous releases under his belt, in 2021 Mark released a total of 40 tracks on various labels. It was this year he also released his first ever album ‘Andromeda Outpost’ on Jeff Mills’ Axis Records, being the first ever UK producer to release an album on the legendary techno label.

With his music continually supported at big Techno events by: Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, Joseph Capriati, Black Lotus and Jeff Mills, Mark was also included in Dave Clarke’ top 10 producers for 2021. Mark continued in 2022 with his first LIVE set in Holland in front of 15,000 people and now in 2023 with his own label ‘Voyager Recordings’ focusing on sci-fi and hypnotic techno.

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What’s included in this webinar?

• Recorded video for unlimited re-watching