Tech Talk: Kenny Larkin shares the secrets of his studio (Electronic Beats TV)

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  • Detroit techno producer, stand-up comedian and DJ, Kenny Larkin is a self proclaimed Gear Slut and has an acutely detailed personal studio in Los Angeles. Step inside the space and get to know the moods, methods and mantras of one of underground dance music’s longstanding contributors. The Detroit icon shares the secrets of his space in this episode of our Tech Talk series here on Telekom Electronic Beats TV.
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  • @eg1612
    @eg1612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    If there is a video that can cover the essence of writing electronic music.. For me this is the ONE. Yes Yes Kenny Larkin perfectly portraying the importance of imperfection ;:) #technosoul

    • @NextSound170
      @NextSound170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I live by this

    • @eg1612
      @eg1612 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NextSound170 ye man me too and not by choice.. I just do and live things that way

    • @NextSound170
      @NextSound170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eg1612 Yes man, the music I work with for my own platform has to be soulful.

    • @Nosh_Feratu
      @Nosh_Feratu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel like I really learned something from this video...im actually way too methodical and analytical sometimes and just forget to twiddle and play around and let 'the other half' take over for a while.
      ha. reborn!

    • @skriptico
      @skriptico 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      word!

  • @jimmy_spliff_fiyah
    @jimmy_spliff_fiyah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    808 minutes.. love it. Who’s the genius?

    • @station2station544
      @station2station544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good eye

    • @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV
      @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You had the chance to "out genius" the video guy and post this on Thursday lol

    • @ProfessorSaibertin
      @ProfessorSaibertin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point : D

    • @AYYYEEEEYOOO
      @AYYYEEEEYOOO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YUPPP, I saw it too 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @kennyutoob
      @kennyutoob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're just finding out, your education is just beginning.

  • @antoineveron9550
    @antoineveron9550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Didn't expect to laugh when I clicked on that, but the guy makes me wanna hang out in his studio just as much as the gear

    • @kodrinsky
      @kodrinsky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He’s Dark Comedy for some reason.

  • @JulesSchimmer
    @JulesSchimmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    What a top dude. Really enjoyed his approach and straightforwardness

  • @sandyrewi
    @sandyrewi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What an awesome human. I'd even say that if I hadn't heard his music

  • @CoreyHague
    @CoreyHague 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    What a champ - no pretensions, great gear and honest.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you only knew

    • @richardthayer5907
      @richardthayer5907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      no pretensions? did we watch the same video?

  • @jonathanwarren9594
    @jonathanwarren9594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    i saw him as part of Dallas's very first rave, billed as "RAVE MASSIVE" in 1991, outdoors, and it included the plus 8 records crew, richie hawtin, kenny larkin, john aquaviva, cybersonik, and others i cant recall.......? its cool how he uses ableton live along with a mixing board, thats what i want my ultimate set-up to be like

  • @Snulrich
    @Snulrich 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He speaks with such tonal range

  • @audiooooooo
    @audiooooooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Sheesh! Kenny has style! studio, pants, the whole package!

  • @prospectnyc
    @prospectnyc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude is a legend but still super chill and down to earth.

  • @ruiguerreiro4371
    @ruiguerreiro4371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honesty makes people seem so much more interesting. Thank you, Kenny, for being like that!

  • @mvsr990
    @mvsr990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    $8000 Moog One and a $300 Behringer Model D, hell yeah

    • @skriptico
      @skriptico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thats how its done :)

    • @soundtorial4567
      @soundtorial4567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      and a 72.000€ mixing console

    • @mkultraproductions1549
      @mkultraproductions1549 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to find this comment.

    • @DJSoundmodul
      @DJSoundmodul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      70'000 dollars speakers

    • @AllenSmithe
      @AllenSmithe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I mean the explanation about not wanting to deal with repairs is totally valid

  • @st0rmchild
    @st0rmchild 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Massive respect for this legend. Been a big fan since 94.

  • @becaz2883
    @becaz2883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Telekom and Mr Larkin! Be simple, be humble, be in truth with yourself and others.

  • @GizmoGary
    @GizmoGary ปีที่แล้ว +1

    him flipping the bird at the maschine then chuckling about it was such a pure and relatable moment. i love my maschine, but i often have moments like these. i'd love to grab a drink with kenny, what a personality.

  • @bassbytes
    @bassbytes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love listening to him talking. Very down to earth and humble. He’s funny too, can see how he ended up doing stand up comedy as well as music.

  • @makroplotmusic7520
    @makroplotmusic7520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Maritime (Artificial Intelligence, 1994) started it all for me, thank-you Kenny.

  • @TheMancunianCandidate
    @TheMancunianCandidate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legendary yet somehow underrated. Mr Kenny Larkin.

  • @barefootsound9239
    @barefootsound9239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We love you Kenny!

  • @NextSound170
    @NextSound170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Raw good soul music. Take note - this is what Techno is about. Soul music

  • @TheSzyko
    @TheSzyko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that dude, he is such a nice guy and really explains what makes me do music - the feel! Awesome dude

  • @tito418
    @tito418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Telekom Electronic Beats, I Love you

  • @Duskmos
    @Duskmos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is my spirit animal

  • @NineHellHeaven
    @NineHellHeaven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Kenny. Butterflies is one of my all-time favorite tracks.

  • @phoenelai
    @phoenelai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this, Kenny Larkin is so great, what an awesome studio!

  • @mitchwalcott
    @mitchwalcott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Although it was brief, it was a huge honor to meet him in person at DEMF on May 27 of 2001. He was very friendly and easy to talk with.

  • @RoofLight00
    @RoofLight00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been Listening to Kenny's music for many, many years. Legend.

  • @kennethjordan1889
    @kennethjordan1889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The intimacy of the room I love it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @JoeyLove
    @JoeyLove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So refreshing for a Producer to be so simplistic and real in both his approach to the Interview and the making of Music.

  • @trevor4835
    @trevor4835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope i have half this guys charisma and excitement for the craft when i reach that point in life.

  • @DrWa11is
    @DrWa11is 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liked him since Artificial Intelligence 2. Also noticed we have the same rug, so like him even more now.

  • @henrikfisch
    @henrikfisch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the attitude of Kenny Larkin. It's very refreshing to hear someone talk why he bought a "Moog One" and a "Deckard's Dream". Many thumbs up at 8:06 ... hahahaha!!! :-)

  • @halojones2559
    @halojones2559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "When you start spending money on studio equipment.............you can't stop!". Never a truer word spoken.

  • @st33Npuist
    @st33Npuist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love his sound so much. You're a hero.

  • @BobbyBundlez
    @BobbyBundlez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    prob one of the best OG house producers tbh. and still puts out shit that sounds fresh... unlike aLOT of older dudes who got lost in the newer production standards

    • @ownedbymykitty270
      @ownedbymykitty270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. Newer production standards suck the life out of music - they have that cheesy big club hi-fi quality i can't stand.

    • @ultrajayme
      @ultrajayme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ownedbymykitty270 over production for the sake of doing so. People gotta get out of their own way

  • @maxmatson1578
    @maxmatson1578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Don't beat yourself up? we're all ho's for the gear!🎹🎧💫😵👍

    • @flame2106
      @flame2106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yup, he has an honest point when it comes to not using all your gear to its full potential. if its the right gear it could/should take a lifetime anyway :)

  • @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR
    @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The more I watch this guy the more I love him, I'm exactly the same with my modest studio.

  • @internalreality
    @internalreality 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    always loved him

  • @kannjanichtsein7700
    @kannjanichtsein7700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like him and his humbleness. 👍👍👍👍

  • @themindsalad
    @themindsalad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kenny "Self-proclaimed Gear Slut" Larkin. Wonderful dude!

  • @mattywilliams7932
    @mattywilliams7932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Responsible for one of the greatest remixes ever for me. "la synthesis - agoraphobia". Outrageous remix

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The white guy from LA Synthesis used to work in my local music shop! Nice guy

  • @timesignals35
    @timesignals35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is a Legend! One of the best tech talk :)

  • @johnshima01
    @johnshima01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great to see Kenny in his studio, thank you for doing this

  • @thomasmatthews5732
    @thomasmatthews5732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm 100% self taught...A tinkerer...A mad scientist..A sample wizard.. A mix Master of unexpected sounds..so I understand the man.

  • @geraldgoodiii6993
    @geraldgoodiii6993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his energy

  • @skriptico
    @skriptico 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    kenny one of the real masters forreal! [edit] ...and he looks like a great person too.

  • @LlewynDaviesTheThird
    @LlewynDaviesTheThird 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love his music. Love the way he goes about making it

  • @Audiojunkk
    @Audiojunkk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for this wonderful content! You guys really are the best at this!

  • @geraldgoodiii6993
    @geraldgoodiii6993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore his energy

  • @maxattack3000
    @maxattack3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very inspiring! Kenny is a brilliant artist and producer.

  • @warrenc1829
    @warrenc1829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A real talent and obviously a nice lad, too. I've always loved his music, Azimuth is an amazing album. I love his honesty about how he creates and where he gets his inspiration from, too. No pretence, just sharing the music. He's the polar opposite to some artists you could mention in Detroit.

  • @normapadro420
    @normapadro420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this video. I like his style of music and his honesty about how he creates it. Watching videos like these is what inspired me to become a composer/music producer. These videos are the best at inspiring anyone to be creative. Thank you Mr. Larkin

  • @ghfjfghjasdfasdf
    @ghfjfghjasdfasdf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool dude. It was refreshing to hear his take on things. The ending statement is hilarious.

  • @ownedbymykitty270
    @ownedbymykitty270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very handsome and charming producer. Oh yeah... his music is fantastic too!

  • @bradleypower4803
    @bradleypower4803 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    that console is beautiful

  • @racquettemusic
    @racquettemusic ปีที่แล้ว

    words. thsnk you for making us feel okay about our 'feel'

  • @OutOfMySystem
    @OutOfMySystem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an engaging interviewee and what a bloody studio. Immense.

  • @cryptout
    @cryptout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been buying his tracks on an off since the 90s. Always different and musical.

  • @ShearFreak
    @ShearFreak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love his fresh honesty. No bs...just truth and inspiration

  • @beatz04
    @beatz04 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for lighting up my day :) Also he has almost the same approach to music like me. Don't think too much, just do it and listen to what's happening. That's all there is to it really.

  • @allehooop
    @allehooop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, the Moog One, what a silky sound... 🤤 great musician. This guy broke the music rules years ago. I like to see people like him always young. Very inspiring 🤟🏼

  • @ElectronisoundsAudio
    @ElectronisoundsAudio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great space - Great vibe - Great attitude! 😀👊

  • @urbannpa
    @urbannpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a musician, I was a "Pack Rat" sold everything that had a preset...went modular...never looked back. I like the fact that I have to patch and turn knobs to get the creative juices going. Great Video!.

  • @MuslimShortanov
    @MuslimShortanov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kenny is so cute and humble ! It is so good to see such a free minded beautiful people ! Tech talk team thank you for such a good interview. Studio is top ! API mixer and barefoots are amazing.

  • @soundfx68
    @soundfx68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely guy.

  • @daelwalker8357
    @daelwalker8357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Kenny.

  • @billylegal33
    @billylegal33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This Is My Style of Thinking Love it

  • @SomeGuy-mu9mt
    @SomeGuy-mu9mt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a genuinely likeable bloke.

  • @OfficialTragicBeatz
    @OfficialTragicBeatz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never heard any of his music but I love his energy. Will be checking him out

  • @StrayMedicine
    @StrayMedicine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He keeps saying he isn't a musician, but as someone who had piano lessons from 4-18 I can confidently say you don't have to be trained to be a 'real musician.'

    • @asegal4677
      @asegal4677 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he is alluding to the distinction one might draw between a "musician" and an "artist". He is the latter but not the former.

  • @deadman568
    @deadman568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Detroit techno legend, thanks for uploading.

  • @AsteroidKiller
    @AsteroidKiller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best tech talk so far - Kenny, can I come and live under you API? 😍

  • @InkyDaCaT
    @InkyDaCaT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Kenny Larkin I own your early records from early 90s....great to see you!!! Yeah alot of us older peeps are getting out the box, seems more magic..oh yeah I do gear move around every month lol...brilliant thanks Kenny! Keepin it real😀🙌🎶🎶🎶

  • @jeremythornton433
    @jeremythornton433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know who this guy is but now I'm hooked! Gotta check out his music because his enthusiasm is infectious! Very cool!

    • @asciibaron
      @asciibaron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the 4th bellevue three.

    • @marcoose777
      @marcoose777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      keys, strings, tambourines is a damn fine album

  • @infinity528hz5
    @infinity528hz5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love ya´vibe and aproach Kenny ;) Ure a amazing creator in this universe,...that what´s matters Much

  • @billiamjp
    @billiamjp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LEGEND

  • @canecreek00
    @canecreek00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed Kenny's music for a long time now.

  • @corridor444
    @corridor444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He’s a music creator, there’s no perfect formula for that.

  • @skyreadersociety6183
    @skyreadersociety6183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bought metaphor two months ago, still like it.

  • @rhythmguild4333
    @rhythmguild4333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Kenny Larkin seems like a nice dude. Good energy. Awesome tunes. ❤️

  • @maurettiditroifa9685
    @maurettiditroifa9685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now this was a great talk! I am also not a trained musician but I love to explore sounds and waveforms. Everytime I get different and special results out of my playing. Cheers for the great content Telekom!!

  • @DJJOEYTECH
    @DJJOEYTECH 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kenny Larkin OG Detroit Pioneer for sure..... very unpretentious funny commentary it was pretty cool I like it

  • @housemachine509
    @housemachine509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He’s just awesome

  • @doctorcameltoe
    @doctorcameltoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how could you not love this guy... genuine

  • @fundementalroast7002
    @fundementalroast7002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this guy!!

  • @browning1354
    @browning1354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you kenny for detroit techno

  • @usewithcaution
    @usewithcaution 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kenny is the man!

  • @andrewclarke2472
    @andrewclarke2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very inspiring I had kenny larkins first album on cassette lol

  • @videomove
    @videomove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    maybe not my dream setup, but kenny is so charming and his music is 🔥🙏🏼

  • @NyndeLOL
    @NyndeLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this interview, he's so honest :D

  • @benjamingring621
    @benjamingring621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a man 🥰

  • @Kablehead
    @Kablehead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest!

  • @TheOriginalKendo
    @TheOriginalKendo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview! Love this.. Kenny Larkin keeps it real. Thank you for this

  • @f_stop
    @f_stop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely set up... lovely guy!

  • @cenzoredworld
    @cenzoredworld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, Kenny is such a good guy, funny dude.
    Agree with his philosophy on music!

  • @UnderTheSpire
    @UnderTheSpire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best to do it. Respect.

  • @nietsmusic
    @nietsmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    His excitement about the CS-80 made my day, really hope he gets the first Behringer 808 and 909 from the production line so he doesn't have to pinch his fingers those boutiques any longer.
    Edit: his excitement and honesty is true gold, very humble and the "it is what it is" mentality what a breath of fresh air between all the other tech talks.

  • @simonyricools
    @simonyricools 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing studio and workplace.

  • @Mjygbjuytmhgy
    @Mjygbjuytmhgy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am also a big fan, such an inspiration and a nice guy /tip hat

  • @UrbanLikwid
    @UrbanLikwid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah Kenny, Ballin!