Producer's Sound Check
This month we visit Club & Radio DJ/Event Organizer/Entrepreneur, Selectra Maestro, from the UK. -Ken Speaker for Up & Rising Magazine
U&R: How long have you been producing?
Maestro:I started producing within the last year. I took an interest in producing/sound engineering as a means of furthering my knowledge of music and sound.
U&R: What beat making software do you use most when producing?
Maestro: The software I like to use most is Reason.
U&R: Why do you choose this Reason over the others?
Maestro: I have used different softwares such as Fruity Loops, Logic, Cubase etc. however I find Reason a lot more easier to use. Its one in which I am comfortable using.
U&R: So if people want to check you out, wha'ts the best website and contact info for them to have?
Maestro: At present I am in the process of building my webiste so I don't yet have one officially. Occassionally however I do post samples on my soundcloud page which is
www.soundcloud.com/selectamaestro83
U&R: Are there any precent/recent projects you have available?
Maestro: If you are into old skool R&B as well as Afrobeats I have two mix CDs on my soundcloud page available for free download. Also I am part of an organization called HT1-Zone and we are in the process of releasing a cartoon called 'HARD WIRED' in which I am voicing one of the main characters as well as being the voice director. Will definitely keep you posted on that.
U&R: Maestro thanks for the time, Bro.
Maestro: Nuff Respect
Additional contact info for Sececta Maestro:
Tel: +447923841486 Email: [email protected] BBM:28A93334
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SelectaMaestro