4. Do you use loops or prefer to program your beat from single hits?
single hits, but most of the percussion is recorded live.
5. What is the key ingredient in a track? breakdown? Style of production? Bassline?
for me, the key is SOUL! if it feels good go with it!
6. When building a track how do you normally work? Do you start with the drum and build from that?
for house music normally a beat, soul music from guitar or keys…
7. Do you mainly use analog or digital soft synth sources? Do you think analog makes a different?
mainly analogue, lucky enough to have a collection of retro analogue keyboards and a fender rhodes piano.
8. Any advice on monitoring? Quiet? Loud? Do you prefer flat and boring Speakers, headphones or Big, Phat and chunky monitors?
i monitor mainly quiet as i have sensitive ears, but like a blast before mixdown!
9. what are the biggest barriers new producers face?
making a living i guess, you have to be very dedicated! magic doesn't happen over night….but if you want to make a difference its possible!