Doug Appling, the artist known as Emancipator, is a DJ and producer based in Portland, Oregon. Beginning with violin at age four, Doug is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who also plays drums, electric guitar, bass, among other instruments. His primary tool is Ableton Live which he has been using for over ten years. His mostly instrumental music can be described as trip hop, chill, ambient, or downtempo electronica. Doug performs a fantastic live show with violinist Ilya Goldberg and tours with a full band known as the Emancipator Ensemble.