#207 - Kill The Noise: Ableton Workflows, Sound Design, AI & Artist Collaboration

<p>Kill The Noise breaks down his evolving creative process—from couch-surfing bass producer to film scores—while navigating an AI-heavy landscape and real-life deadlines. We dive into his Ableton Live workflow for sidechaining and sound design, “stink mode” bass concepts, and the mindset to finish records without getting stuck in perfectionism.</p><p><br></p><p>From film scores to studio production and major festival stages, Jake Stanczak—better known as Kill The Noise—has built a career defined by evolution and experimentation. Influenced early on by visionary filmmakers and boundary-pushing artists, his sound bridges cinematic intensity and forward-thinking electronic music, with collaborations ranging from Skrillex and Deadmau5 to Tom Morello, plus contributions to major film scores like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Brian Tyler.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Kill The Noise:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/killthenoise" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/killthenoise</a></p><p><br></p><p>Grab limited-edition Producer Merch &amp; save 10% with the code &quot;<em>podcast</em>&quot;:</p><p><a href="https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.abletonpodcast.com/merch</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.</p><p><a href="https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletter</a></p><p><br></p>