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producing, and do you use mainly software inside the box or hardware as well?
I've been making music for 12 years now. At first it was French House, then I moved to Trance and Hardstyle and other genres before my current style began taking shape. I produce everything on a PC. I've tried to use keyboards and synthesizers but after a long time trying to convince myself I like them, I think I must admit I don't have much interest in them. All my keyboards are collecting dust in the studio. I guess using a PC for so long made my brain wired to that process, that way of doing things.
What tips would you give to young aspiring producers just starting out?
Always "steal" from successful people. Which means to study how professionals do things, how they mix, how they create their sounds, how they promote themselves. Take any useful lessons and adjust them/apply them to your own situation and career.
Which city and country do you currently live in, do you play live and DJ much in your city and anywhere else?
I spend a few months of the year residing in Berlin, and a few in Hartlepool, England but the current plan is to move to Berlin permanently. I don't DJ much currently 'cause of being busy with production projects but when I do it's usually in Germany, my last appearance was in Bremen on a boat club, the MS Treue. Currently I accept bookings for DJing in Europe at [email protected]
What plans do you have for 2016 - any cool stuff in the pipeline?
This year Ι'll be focusing on collaborating with other artists and producing remixes, rather making an EP or something. The thought is to expand my fanbase and musical horizons. For the die-hard fans there are lots of treats, my album TRANS AM gets a re-release with reworked mixing, and will also find its way on the collectible cassette format, while some freebies are on the way too.
Is producing and DJing your full time career.. And do you think it's getting very difficult to make a living from music these
days?
Yes, producing and DJing is my full time occupation. I don't think