Ask The Producer: Kenny Larkin (Electronic Beats TV)

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Next on Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s Ask The Producer Series we have Kenny Larkin. As part of the second wave of Detroit techno producers, his musical legacy holds worldwide relevance. Debuting on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 imprint in 1990, he then went on to produce his first album, entitled “Azimuth”, for Warp records in 1994, making him one of the most pioneering producers of techno music.
In this video he answers questions which were sent to us, covering his mix processes, favorite synths, and much much more.
Note: This video was filmed by Kenny Larkin alone in his studio with two iPhones, so please excuse the picture quality.
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  • @gabrieljennings5492
    @gabrieljennings54923 жыл бұрын

    He's always one of the most real people talking about this stuff and I love how much his interviews stand out because of it.

  • @SoundlabEffects
    @SoundlabEffects4 жыл бұрын

    This guy had my shoes wore out in the 90's Chicago scene..😂

  • @am5790

    @am5790

    3 жыл бұрын

    90s Chicago, Detroit, and Berlin owe me treatment money for my knees :)

  • @Beexzz
    @Beexzz3 жыл бұрын

    It is so good to see Kenny in 2020. Last time I saw him was some 15-20 years ago. And I have quite a few of his vinyl releases. Always liked his grooves.

  • @user-wi9nn6dz8w
    @user-wi9nn6dz8w11 ай бұрын

    Azimuth was such a fantastic album. A classic forever.

  • @H4NDCRAFTED
    @H4NDCRAFTED3 жыл бұрын

    ‘Hope I’ll stay relevant’ how humble is that. Clearly in for the love of it, you can’t become unrelevant OG.

  • @rp5156
    @rp51564 жыл бұрын

    This guy...so damn humble.....c’mon Kenny u a legend out here of course we wanna know what’s going on with you. With you and all the originators from TheD. You guys paved the way and I wanna take this moment to say thanks to YOU! and the city of DETROIT. It’s all one.Peace

  • @skriptico

    @skriptico

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you fratello! Thanks To D. from me too :)

  • @valquireveljkovic

    @valquireveljkovic

    2 жыл бұрын

    i just want to underline this! on the point!

  • @sergedotcom
    @sergedotcom4 жыл бұрын

    Feel like u gotta watch at least halfway before commenting. Love this. Truly embodies a legend.

  • @HurricaneRvd9
    @HurricaneRvd94 жыл бұрын

    His energy and attitude is so great

  • @ozzy3ml
    @ozzy3ml4 жыл бұрын

    "I need to touch my music." Yes!! That's the perfect way of putting it into words. You hit the nail on the head about different pieces of gear being inspiring in different ways because of how we interface with them (as well as the sounds, obviously). Even my JV-2080 is staying despite how much more convenient the plugin would be. The black box with the green screen and slim rectangular buttons just puts me in the zone.

  • @jloy81
    @jloy814 жыл бұрын

    "Where is your studio?? Oh! It's in the cloud!" Ahahahahahahaha!! Genius! Kenny is an idol, and a super producer!!

  • @PolaritySoundscapes
    @PolaritySoundscapes2 жыл бұрын

    I come from a metal/rock background and Kenny's interviews have always opened my eyes to different aspects of music production. Great content.

  • @JackP2601
    @JackP26014 жыл бұрын

    Down to earth chap, says it like it is. Great to listen to on a rainy Tuesday !

  • @CONVEX_MIRROR
    @CONVEX_MIRROR4 жыл бұрын

    Kenny Larkin? A billion thumbs up! Legend and amazing artist, easily one of the greatest.

  • @Bin909able
    @Bin909able4 жыл бұрын

    A great watch, thanks a lot! Big fan here, Dark Comedy - The March is definitely on my top 5 of all times...

  • @farning1597
    @farning15973 жыл бұрын

    I could listen for hours to him! His honesty and humbleness about the process, admitting when he doesn´t know something and encouragement to try stuff out is very inspiring and gives me confidence. And looking at my Kenny records (Loop 2 was my first bought), it´s even more precious learning from this legend which music accompanys me for so many years now.

  • @BecomingProductions
    @BecomingProductions4 жыл бұрын

    Love listening to Kenny. Great answers from a dude who really knows his shit.

  • @gdhancz
    @gdhancz4 жыл бұрын

    "My studios in the cloud bra" too funny! So much good info here! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @bastiaanw3519
    @bastiaanw35194 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, really appreaciated that Kenny took the time to answer all these interesting questions honestly. Longest YT video I ever wachted without skipping, that's for sure.

  • @MuslimShortanov
    @MuslimShortanov4 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to say thank you Telecom beats team for such an amazing content ! Great job. Keep moving.

  • @scottarmstrong8585
    @scottarmstrong85854 жыл бұрын

    Innovative and inspiring gent. Always has been.

  • @st0rmchild

    @st0rmchild

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. I've been a fan since Azimuth.

  • @theway3058
    @theway30583 жыл бұрын

    Love how he is so modest with it all. You can tell this dude would be fun on a session. Great interview.

  • @ALYOUTUBERZ
    @ALYOUTUBERZ4 жыл бұрын

    He’s great on camera

  • @Dantheukpatriot
    @Dantheukpatriot3 жыл бұрын

    I've liked Kenny Larkin's music for a while, and after watching this, like him as a person too. I can completely relate to his style of music making as a producer myself. He's a cool cat

  • @skriptico
    @skriptico4 жыл бұрын

    Kenny is a total master! (Edit) loved the "unarranging" / "stay on session" style. He 's one of the Masters for real.

  • @AdamTheAd-vanc3d

    @AdamTheAd-vanc3d

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed always loved his track.

  • @klktrnx
    @klktrnx4 жыл бұрын

    One of the best 55 minutes of my life! Respect!

  • @DeepDownRadio
    @DeepDownRadio3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Telekom for bringing this to us! Honest, Raw and just brilliantly straightforward. Mad Respect to Kenny. 3 min for Nightflow?! Masterpiece ❤️

  • @DeepDownRadio
    @DeepDownRadio3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the new album Kenny! Thanks for keeping it real for us!

  • @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR
    @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this, thanks for giving your time, very inspiring.

  • @silofuse
    @silofuse3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks Kenny for taking the time. Also, thank you EB.TV.

  • @dennissong3754
    @dennissong37543 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge Kenny. You give me hope!

  • @fazebank8549
    @fazebank85494 жыл бұрын

    Kenny you are a true legend imho, and one of my biggest influences. Cheers!

  • @funnyegg
    @funnyegg3 жыл бұрын

    This was really good. Thank you Telecom and Kenny Larkin for an educational and entertaining session.

  • @quartznation9499
    @quartznation94994 жыл бұрын

    You're spinning really reflects your personality.. I heard you play at Space Miami once. From the first track you not only took over the club but the entire town!!

  • @gel1912
    @gel19124 жыл бұрын

    last few days have been shit but this more than makes up for it . Thank you TE Beats and Mr. Larkin for the masterclass

  • @donkeyfacekilla1
    @donkeyfacekilla14 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah!!! EB really are the best! Thanks for doing this Kenny!

  • @jdaddyaz
    @jdaddyaz Жыл бұрын

    Yo Kenny. I love you man! Keep doing your thing till the end of times.

  • @paulburkhart2619
    @paulburkhart26194 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kenny and thanks Telekom Electronic Beats. That was great. Browsing candles now. :)

  • @Plaw01
    @Plaw014 жыл бұрын

    His video's are so informative. Comes across as a really down to earth guy.

  • @floordoctor
    @floordoctor3 жыл бұрын

    Kenny will be one the producers / DJs that'll be just be fine regardless of how this industry improves or doesn't. Those who are most adaptable and maintain a great attitude are gonna do the best. Those that have other skills, or are driven to learn new skills - they will figure it out.... and Kenny is one of those people. Take note....that's what this thing is all about now AND it's permanent. Nothing will ever be quite the same again. So don't get discouraged or give up.....just reevaluate how you can still make money doing things you're passionate about. The money will come, but we all gotta look a new angles. We're gonna be dealing with variants/mutations of the virus.....and government restrictions in certain places over the next couple years at a minimum. We all gotta look at this thing as a new part of our lives, and find creative ways to work with it - and around it. Hope all you techno/house heads are keeping your heads up and moving forward. Cheers

  • @andrewclarke2472
    @andrewclarke24724 жыл бұрын

    Had his first album azimuth on tape when it came out lol blasted it out in a hotel room in london when i stayed there lol great album even now

  • @reptilespantoso
    @reptilespantoso4 жыл бұрын

    Honest, talented guy. And I still play Methaphor. It's timeless. :-)

  • @Pashsport
    @Pashsport4 жыл бұрын

    Such amazing content! Thank u Kenny for being so in depth.

  • @kelpkelp5252
    @kelpkelp52523 жыл бұрын

    Manik-Man, my introduction to Kenny's output back in the day, still a real classic track

  • @jahreed
    @jahreed Жыл бұрын

    azimuth - K2000 made loads of the complex sounds, i still remember booting mine up and realizing a preset made such wild soundscapes

  • @DayflightTrok
    @DayflightTrok Жыл бұрын

    You are right. Everybody needs to find its style by its own. Success is always hard work, fortune and stand up after falling down.

  • @moonryder203
    @moonryder2033 жыл бұрын

    Great session, I really enjoyed this video, He is just special, an inspiration to us all.

  • @redshift237
    @redshift2374 жыл бұрын

    So nice to hear this man, no airs and graces, just a genuine good person as well as a truly gifted and humble producer.. legend

  • @iamKiluka

    @iamKiluka

    3 жыл бұрын

    He did some dark stuff you probably didn’t hear about yet. Big controversy.

  • @tomtoms862
    @tomtoms8624 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kenny for your honesty respect really enjoyable take on the way you work

  • @MrBrico001
    @MrBrico0014 жыл бұрын

    Kenny is such an interesting and inspiring guy to listen too, loved this!

  • @jimigrok
    @jimigrok Жыл бұрын

    wow it was like talking with a friend, than i realized it is a youtube film haha - thanks a lot ;-)

  • @AndresWS
    @AndresWS3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your time Kenny !

  • @isaac.anthony
    @isaac.anthony3 жыл бұрын

    we all appreciate you, Kenny, thanks for dropping knowledge!!!

  • @isaac.anthony

    @isaac.anthony

    3 жыл бұрын

    i was using cubase before ableton, agree!

  • @artao5
    @artao53 жыл бұрын

    RE: Behringer YES! Thank you!! And not just their clones, their original designs as well. I've got a Neutron and am loving it! I also recently bought a used Behringer Xenyx 1002B 10-channel mixer. Very nice little unit!! Again, loving it!.

  • @atohms
    @atohms3 жыл бұрын

    True mentorship on display here. 🤜🤛 thx Kenny some realy inspiring stuff

  • @TheSaxpower
    @TheSaxpower3 жыл бұрын

    Such a nice artist. I dont wanna label it but theres soo much buddhism and positivity in this beautifull mind❤️

  • @camerondowse668
    @camerondowse6684 жыл бұрын

    I hope he releases another album soon. His music is sooooo good

  • @robinsharepointblog
    @robinsharepointblog4 жыл бұрын

    Love the honesty in everything!

  • @Iljinarchive
    @Iljinarchive4 жыл бұрын

    I love Lifeforms on his Pod alias. Incredible stuff. And integration is just something special. Still is.

  • @MadazzaMusik
    @MadazzaMusik3 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. You know when u hit the nail on the head and the tune seems to be creating itself almost like magic I feel. I'm very new to creating music but I'm not a young fella and have just loved all types of music through the ages. Since a baby in fact. My only regret is I wish I'd found my passion earlier in life

  • @jojo-lp4rd
    @jojo-lp4rd4 жыл бұрын

    that story about choking at the comedy club sounds mortifying - interesting to hear that from someone who knows how to stir up a crowd with music so well - "don't ask for something you ain't ready for" - great interview - so cool to hear from the detroit techno gods, the whole scene is so relevant.

  • @swamianandtesla2347
    @swamianandtesla23474 жыл бұрын

    Maestro!

  • @MikeBalk
    @MikeBalk3 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome insights - thanks very much - what a great person.

  • @yeager1888
    @yeager18883 жыл бұрын

    Nice job thank you for this a lot of game spoken so well.

  • @joitdust4053
    @joitdust40534 жыл бұрын

    whata legend! what a personality!

  • @alieustiansamateh6401
    @alieustiansamateh64014 жыл бұрын

    Great! Love you brother, always straight up!

  • @Iredidv
    @Iredidv4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks EBTV

  • @Dogboy73
    @Dogboy73 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. More of this please

  • @rdubb77
    @rdubb773 жыл бұрын

    I can totally see how did / does standup. Great presence and timing.

  • @ballaaboy
    @ballaaboy3 жыл бұрын

    man i enjoyed every second of that interview.

  • @磁鬼頻率
    @磁鬼頻率11 ай бұрын

    Rather than inspiration from other artists, I like the idea if inspiration from machines and processes of sound creation!

  • @LouisSerieusement
    @LouisSerieusement4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing :)

  • @SebbJunior
    @SebbJunior4 жыл бұрын

    This man is so inspiring 🙌

  • @eklektikTechno
    @eklektikTechno Жыл бұрын

    I 100% wholeheartedly agreed with him on the film scoring, just license my tracks and I would be good with that!

  • @nickskywalker2568
    @nickskywalker25683 жыл бұрын

    Love this! His quite fun :D Funny how he doesn't like structure but his studio is quite well structured!

  • @nym053

    @nym053

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know that he was joking about the ADD thing, but having problems with structural work and then still needing things to be structured around you, is a typical ADD thing. Plus other signs shown thoughout the vid 😆

  • @MrFijilove
    @MrFijilove4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Have so much of his early stuff when I was Techno head. At the time himself and Blake Baxter had my ears. Always felt that US Techno had a more melodic feel in comparison to Europe.

  • @hang-sangitch
    @hang-sangitch4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid. Thanks telekom beats and Kenny 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @samsungtelevision695
    @samsungtelevision6954 жыл бұрын

    What a class act. Great video, great guy

  • @rautshsale1948
    @rautshsale19483 жыл бұрын

    this was way more entertaining than i expected

  • @Flux799
    @Flux7993 жыл бұрын

    Kenny needs his own show.

  • @daanbaas2962
    @daanbaas29623 жыл бұрын

    Love your answer about the Porsche. You did well, why not enjoy it 👍

  • @MuslimShortanov
    @MuslimShortanov4 жыл бұрын

    He is so good guy ! Amazing interview.

  • @PseudoPulse
    @PseudoPulse4 жыл бұрын

    Aweseome Video!! Great info on the legend

  • @ReasonedWhistle
    @ReasonedWhistle4 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring content! Thank you TEB :)

  • @GeorgeBeyond
    @GeorgeBeyond3 жыл бұрын

    This is some good truthful stuff! Great guy!

  • @foodstampz
    @foodstampz3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent watch ! Great answers evenas a hardcore producer he make exact sense

  • @Noddles404
    @Noddles4043 жыл бұрын

    Loved this interview. He's gotta do a new album some day

  • @juginnnn
    @juginnnn4 жыл бұрын

    "how to eq good kick and bass?" "create space, go on youtube" cheers man!

  • @benmorrow1701
    @benmorrow17013 жыл бұрын

    Love this man

  • @trader4239
    @trader42394 жыл бұрын

    What a cool guy, fan of him

  • @analog_
    @analog_3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely guy... legend

  • @julienloreto1
    @julienloreto14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kenny and EB

  • @martinmarie5169
    @martinmarie51694 жыл бұрын

    Good! I knew electronic beat will come good ❤️🇬🇧😎

  • @NthMs
    @NthMs3 жыл бұрын

    Super good stuff’ thanks fot that

  • @klanggenerator2918
    @klanggenerator29184 жыл бұрын

    Legend!

  • @cnsengineer
    @cnsengineer4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kenny!

  • @mytechid9748
    @mytechid97484 жыл бұрын

    inspirational and helpful

  • @modularsoundbath
    @modularsoundbath3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! :)

  • @tyrone.m.warren9011
    @tyrone.m.warren90113 жыл бұрын

    🗣 I’ve enjoyed Kenny’s output since the mid 90’s! Phenomenal that Lp he did for *Warp* back in the day was excellent ie: *Tedra* ! 💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @tylon2999
    @tylon29994 жыл бұрын

    Great looking studio .

  • @pintfetzer3461
    @pintfetzer34613 жыл бұрын

    So sympathic and informative, Thx for that braaa😅

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