Alex Rapp presents the tools she uses to add expressiveness to her productions and live performances. She demonstrates how she creates mezmerizing vocal textures with her unique arsenal of instruments and effects, and discusses the importance of creating a live set that is built around the needs of the performer.

Noah Pred performs a semi-generative live set constructed from a variety of his own custom Max for Live devices and racks. He explores the boundaries between cultivated chaos and human interaction through the lens of future-forward, atmospheric techno and electro.

Techno veteran Abe duque performs an all hardware-based live set featuring modular synthesizers in the form of Eurorack and vintage drum machines. He breaks down his approach to playing with hardware and discussess the pros and cons of using hardware to perform live.

Join longtime collaborators Christian Smith and John Selway in the studio and watch them make music and talk through their production process. For anyone that has watched this dynamic techno duo produce together in public, this session promises to be as entertaining as it is educational, showcasing how our unique personalities shape the music making process.

Finishing music consistently is often one of the biggest challenges that artists face every day. Join producer, content creator, and influencer Taetro as he leads this panel discussion on how to overcome mental blocks that prevent artists from finishing music. He is joined by award-winning producer Alina Smith, and Team Supreme founder Great Dane, for what promises to be an exciting discussion on this much-debated topic.

Show off your sample flipping skills by entering the exclusive SYNC Sample Challenge! Instructions can be found on the official 343 Studio Sample Challenge page, and the challenge will be judged by an expert panel of judges consisting of Taetro, Alina Smith, and Great Dane, who will choose a winner and two runners up. Enter to win big prizes by our partners Arturia and Ableton!