Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Live Electronic Music is Weird
As someone who comes from the world of "traditional" music performance, performing live music feels pretty weird. So much of the hard work and effort that is normally displayed on stage is actually handled in the preparation of the set, which is difficult for me to wrap my head around. That being said, I also feel the need to bring some more traditional performance elements into my music, and so I'm not really content to simply trigger patterns one after the other and call it a day. Finding that balance is where the true artistry sits, and I look forward to continue searching for it! Enjoy the video :)
My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:
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GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
Roland SP-404MKII: amzn.to/3RBpWFV
Roland SPD-SX: amzn.to/4gUKO5r
Roland S-1: amzn.to/4hAl2Ug
Arturia Microlab: amzn.to/4fHYUoz
Synido TempoPad C16: amzn.to/3TdcsRv
Morningstar MC6 Pro (non affiliate link): shop.morningstar.io/products/MC6-PRO-p531932004
HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC FEATURED IN FREE BEAT LIVE:2026
youtu.be/J_epyrnUBpU
1) Create a song three or less minutes in length. The theme of the show is nostalgia, so you can use that to guide your entry if you’d like, but you don’t have to.
2) Include a video element with the track (could be as simple as just filming the gear while you record).
3) Make sure there is no copyrighted or offensive material in your audio or video.
4) ABSOLUTELY NO AI usage will be accepted in either the music or the video.
Submit the track as a .mp4 file to:
freebeatsubmissions@gmail.com
Subject Line: FBL 2026 Community Showcase Submission
Include your artist name/the name you'd like displayed, as well as a social media handle
You’ll know your track has been accepted when you receive a confirmation email, it might take up to 24 hours.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2026
Questions? Ask them below!
Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeat
Bandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releases
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Live Electronic Music is Weird
As someone who comes from the world of "traditional" music performance, performing live music feels pretty weird. So much of the hard work and effort that is normally displayed on stage is actually handled in the preparation of the set, which is difficult for me to wrap my head around. That being said, I also feel the need to bring some more traditional performance elements into my music, and so I'm not really content to simply trigger patterns one after the other and call it a day. Finding that balance is where the true artistry sits, and I look forward to continue searching for it! Enjoy the video :)
My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:
zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlist
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
Roland SP-404MKII: amzn.to/3RBpWFV
Roland SPD-SX: amzn.to/4gUKO5r
Roland S-1: amzn.to/4hAl2Ug
Arturia Microlab: amzn.to/4fHYUoz
Synido TempoPad C16: amzn.to/3TdcsRv
Morningstar MC6 Pro (non affiliate link): shop.morningstar.io/products/MC6-PRO-p531932004
HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC FEATURED IN FREE BEAT LIVE:2026
youtu.be/J_epyrnUBpU
1) Create a song three or less minutes in length. The theme of the show is nostalgia, so you can use that to guide your entry if you’d like, but you don’t have to.
2) Include a video element with the track (could be as simple as just filming the gear while you record).
3) Make sure there is no copyrighted or offensive material in your audio or video.
4) ABSOLUTELY NO AI usage will be accepted in either the music or the video.
Submit the track as a .mp4 file to:
freebeatsubmissions@gmail.com
Subject Line: FBL 2026 Community Showcase Submission
Include your artist name/the name you'd like displayed, as well as a social media handle
You’ll know your track has been accepted when you receive a confirmation email, it might take up to 24 hours.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2026
Questions? Ask them below!
Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeat
Bandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releases
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...
If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!
Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
