EP #66: How to Use Tracks in Spontaneous Worship in Ableton with Evan Fernald of TBCO #abletonlive

In this episode of The Worship Keys, Carson Bruce chats with Evan Fernald from The Belonging Co. about all things tracks in worship. Whether you're new to using tracks or looking to level up your setup, this conversation dives into the heart behind it all—how to keep worship spontaneous and structured. Evan breaks down his process for running tracks with flexibility, training your team, setting up gear, and navigating live worship without missing a beat. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at his Ableton Live session layout and real-world tips for integrating tracks into your service with confidence. Ableton Session Templates & Touch OSC Files: https://payhip.com/WorshipTracksEssen... Evan Fernald:   / evan_fernald   Donate to The Worship Keys: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/su... 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:28 Guest Introduction: Evan Fernald from The Belonging Co. 00:48 Philosophy and Setup of Tracks 02:14 Building and Running Tracks 03:32 Tips for Incorporating Playback Tech 05:04 Addressing Concerns About Tracks 06:53 Advice for Worship Keys Players 08:03 Deep Dive into Tracks Setup 15:56 Session Quantization and Click Loop 16:43 Time Signature Change and Ableton Commands 18:23 Practical Demonstration of Timing 19:48 Using Filters for Seamless Transitions 26:54 Modular MIDI Controllers 29:45 Adjusting Tempo on the Fly 32:01 Conclusion and Guest Information