Photography by Anne Moffat Tell us about your set-up. At home, I run a combination of Cubase and Ableton with a host of midi controllers. I have a Rode NT2000 microphone and a pair of Yamaha studio monitors. I often use a Shure Beta58 microphone too. There’s an eclectic collection of percussion instruments, guitars, basses and synthesizers.  In addition to this, I rely heavily on VST software to produce my sound. Why does Ableton work for you specifically? Taking songs from the studio to the stage is a piece of cake with Ableton. Though it has its flaws, I’ve grown to like the economy of its engine. Tell us about your transition to live and your “big break.” I’ve always been more comfortable in a home studio setting, where you can record as many takes as you want to make a part perfect. In a live setting, you only get one shot. My live show has existed in many different formats, from 6-piece bands to solo with just a laptop or a guitar. In the traditional sense of the word, our “big break” hasn’t come yet. My team and I are still all working day—jobs to fund our creative passions. … Continue reading TALKING SHOP WITH YEO