Josh Trinnaman
Hi, I'm Josh. I produce, mix & release my own music independently and talk about how I do that here.
I aim to help others do the same by providing practical tips & insights that I would've found really helpful as a DIY artist when I was first starting out, including creative sound design and production techniques, live setup/performance tutorials using Ableton, and much more.
As my alias Luo, since 2012 I've released & gigged extensively supporting bands and artists including Venetian Snares, Death Grips, Battles and more, I'm probably best-known in the UK Experimental Music scene. I grew up on IDM & Breakcore, Drum 'n Bass & Jungle, Dubstep, Hip-Hop, Jazz Fusion & Prog/Post/Math-Rock, Metalcore and more - mixing these influences together in my tracks.
Mentored by mix engineer Chris Allen, I also have extensive experience mixing professionally for established artists such as RY X, Calibre and others on Polydor, Sony BMG and more, as well as for grassroots artists & smaller projects.
Layering Heavy Beats With Addictive Drums 2
From MIDI Demo to Massive Metal Track (Studio Diary ft. Neural DSP & 8-String Guitar)
8-String Guitar + Drum & Bass
Audio Interfaces, Guitars and Tone - Does it Matter? (INTERFACE COMPARISON)
Switching Neural DSP Guitar Tones with a MIDI Controller & Ableton Live
How to use Neural DSP Plugins with Ableton for Live Guitar
IDM & Breakcore Production in Logic & Ableton (Luo - "Odyssey" Breakdown)
Is a Budget 8-String Fanned Fret Guitar Worth It? (Gear4Music 529 Pro)
More DAW Mixing Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started
5 DAW Mixing Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started
Luo - IDM Live Set | Ableton + Guitars (Glitch/Breaks/Fusion)
Making Trip-Hop with Addictive Drums 2
Using Addictive Drums 2 with a Roland TD-3
Recreating the Music of FINAL FANTASY 7, 8 and 9 In 2025 (Full Production Diary / Video Essay)
Final Fantasy 7 – Lurking in the Darkness (Live Band Cover)
Final Fantasy 7 – Battle Theme (Those Who Fight) | Live Band Cover
Final Fantasy 7 – Mythril Mines Theme (Live Band Cover)
Making IDM Glitches with Devious Machines Texture
Gigging with Ableton: Session View vs Arrangement View
Easy Separate Headphone Mixes for Bands in Ableton
Luo - Septa (Production Breakdown)
How to Program MIDI Drums with Addictive Drums 2 | Swing Values & Tuplet Grooves (Part 3)
How to Program MIDI Drums with Addictive Drums 2 | Amen Breaks & Purdie Shuffles (Part 2)
How to Program MIDI Drums | The Basics (Part 1)
How to Remove Hisses & Noise from Guitar Recordings
Final Fantasy 9 - Electronic / Experimental Cover Album (Cactuar Collections | Disc Three)
Improvised Beatmaking From Scratch
How to Perform Live with Ableton Launchpad & Korg Nanokontrol
Making Heavy Synth & Guitar Riffs in Ableton Live
Making an Electronic Live Band Rig in Ableton