Ableton Loop 2017
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:39 am
Hey all,
I've recently been given the opportunity to purchase a ticket to Loop. In theory it seems like a worthwhile event, interesting ideas, cool talks and workshops etc. Obviously it's quite expensive (250EUR + flights from UK, hostel etc) for just a weekend, and my experience of Ableton events and meetups so far has been in the ballpark of "Generic Events for Generic Producers (- Aureliano)". They've basically been circle-jerks for guys with Haircuts, full of pseudo-philosophical musings on how to make chart toppers that sound like X or Y.
Despite this, the event has gotten good press in previous years and there are some experimental acts on the bill. Workshops include DIY instrument building, supercollider programming etc - useful and interesting shit.
I guess my question is, has anyone been and was there enough interesting content to make it good value? Like everyone on here, I'm predominantly interested in experimental music and techniques, so don't really want to sit through '5 tips for better basslines' or 'a beginner's guide to polyrhythms'.
I ask because Ableton market it as a really creative and progressive event, but maybe I'm stupid to think that something like this could really cater to the underground. There are plenty of other events which already do.
Thanks in advance~
I've recently been given the opportunity to purchase a ticket to Loop. In theory it seems like a worthwhile event, interesting ideas, cool talks and workshops etc. Obviously it's quite expensive (250EUR + flights from UK, hostel etc) for just a weekend, and my experience of Ableton events and meetups so far has been in the ballpark of "Generic Events for Generic Producers (- Aureliano)". They've basically been circle-jerks for guys with Haircuts, full of pseudo-philosophical musings on how to make chart toppers that sound like X or Y.
Despite this, the event has gotten good press in previous years and there are some experimental acts on the bill. Workshops include DIY instrument building, supercollider programming etc - useful and interesting shit.
I guess my question is, has anyone been and was there enough interesting content to make it good value? Like everyone on here, I'm predominantly interested in experimental music and techniques, so don't really want to sit through '5 tips for better basslines' or 'a beginner's guide to polyrhythms'.
I ask because Ableton market it as a really creative and progressive event, but maybe I'm stupid to think that something like this could really cater to the underground. There are plenty of other events which already do.
Thanks in advance~