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Thank you to Eonity and the talented artists of the original track for hosting this remix contest — I had a great time and learned lots! I chose to remix this track because I really loved the original. Hope you all enjoy!

Here's the original track: https://soundcloud.com/ebisuzoku/lionx-damn-dan-chris-ponate-modern-poetry-eonity-exclusive

LionX, Damn Dan & Chris Ponate - Modern Poetry [Heirēs Remix]

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This week, Tisoki sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast.

Tisoki is a multi-genre producer who is signed to Monstercat, who came up through the dubstep and bass scene. He’s previously been on the podcast for episode 92, three years ago. In this episode, we dive into how Tisoki has matured as both a producer and person and how previously he was caught up in the trap of chasing success.

Tisoki also covers what he’s been up to for the last few years and how COVID-19 has affected his career and touring prospects. He dives into the very real battle of dealing with no live shows, which has been a reality for many artists the past year and a half.

We also talk about his new album 01953 and how it has been a more experimental album in comparison to his previous releases, with a lot of tracks venturing outside of the realm of bass music. We talk about one of the singles from the album, SENSITIVE (ft. Charity Vance), and the production behind his unique take on the garage genre.

Towards the end we talk production, diving into topics such as why producers shouldn’t be shamed for using samples, the trap most producers fall into with layering, and how to add imperfections into your tracks.

Stream '01953' by Tisoki → https://listen.monstercatmusic.com/01953-ykeb

Connect with Tisoki:
Facebook → https://facebook.com/tisoki
Instagram → https://instagram.com/tisoki
Twitter → https://twitter.com/tisoki
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/tisoki
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XW7mqhbaQnRtHmwfAVg64?si=piT0NKtrQS2iNAIlDnS36w&dl_branch=1

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#154: Tisoki on The Dangers of Chasing Success & Why You Should Use Samples

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This week, UMEK sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast.

UMEK is a techno producer/DJ from Ljubljana, Slovenia who has been a scene staple for nearly 3 decades. Over the years he has moved from the classic techno sound, through to tech house, and then back to techno with a distinctly dark and melodic sound.

We dive into how moving genres and selling out was a bad move for his career, and that having a core fanbase is important. As a result, UMEK has side projects such as Zeta Reticula which allows him to explore other sounds without compromising his main project.

We talk about how he almost exclusively uses software for UMEK tracks, and why he got rid of over 20 synthesizers in favor of synths like Serum.

UMEK discusses his writing process and that he doesn't overthink the story behind a track - he just writes music that he thinks will sound good in his sets. He also describes how his DJ sets are a sprint rather than a marathon.

Cryptic Speech EP → https://www.beatport.com/release/cryptic-speech-ep/3337925
The Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia (UMEK Remix) → https://www.beatport.com/track/synaesthesia/15399183
Viberate → https://www.viberate.com/
Show notes → https://edmprod.com/episode-155

Connect with UMEK:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/umek.si
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/umek_1605/
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/umek
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Hini2nQyoglzpdKe41cZt?si=7hZEpRmbT4u2eoLOE5GJZw&dl_branch=1

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:09 Interview Start & Background
6:23 Accidentally Moving Into Tech House
12:40 The Value Of Side Projects
16:04 Switching To Software from Hardware
23:06 Hardware is Different, Not Better
26:05 Good VSTs are Enough To Make Good Music
27:10 The Main Reason You Shouldn't Hoard Free Plugins
28:24 Using Logic Pro X
30:15 Switching Your DAW Takes A Long Time
32:05 Loudness & Limiters
33:42 Mastering Tracks for 1605
37:09 Why You Should Know How To Master Yourself
42:07 Going From Releasing A Lot To Fewer Releases
47:08 Cryptic Speech EP & Not Overthinking The Story Behind The Music
51:56 Detaching From Your Music
55:50 Success On Beatport
01:01:07 Should You Invest In All Platforms?
01:05:11 Viberate & The Future of Music Analytics
01:08:25 Spotting the Buying Of Fake Plays & Likes
01:10:32 What UMEK Looks to Sign An Artist

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#155: UMEK on Losing Fans By Selling Out & Starting A Scene from Scratch

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This week, Dan Giffin sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast.

Dan Giffin is an Ableton Certified Trainer who runs the website Live Producers Online and hosts the Ableton Music Producer Podcast. Currently based in Indianapolis, he has taught Grammy-winning artists and major acts like Mac Miller, Machine Gun Kelly & The Band Perry.

He also produces under the alias Philia, where he writes bass music infused with jazz, soul, and other styles. Philia is also a band when they perform live, in which Dan does improvised DJing as well as playing the drums, along with a saxophone player and keys player.

We dive into topics such as the mental side of music production, and why he believes the key to music production is mostly overcoming mental hurdles. Later on, he also emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor and learning in a structured way.

Towards the end we talk production, some of his favorite plugins and devices right now, and some great techniques for staying creative.

Links:
Live Producers Podcast → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/podcast
Ableton Live MasterClass → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/masterclass
Ableton Live 11 Discount → https://www.liveproducersonline.com/buyableton
Expressive E Touché → https://www.expressivee.com/1-touche
Smooth Operator → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqAFIaXvSs

Connect with Dan Giffin:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/PhiliaMusic
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/philiamusic
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/philia-music-official
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WS2tulZgvxGCX2OnxPbMg?si=3fkWImXcSUOwJIp5_IjJnw&dl_branch=1

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:00 Interview Start & GIFs
3:52 Dan's Background & Becoming an Ableton Certified Trainer
6:26 Practice & Collab With People Better Than You
8:26 Listening To Different Types of Music (& Moving to NY)
11:02 Should You Move to A Major City for Music?
12:24 Does Playing An Instrument Help Production?
15:08 The Problem With Tutorials & Free Resources
15:45 Running Live Producers Online
17:40 What Holds Back Most Producers Mentally?
22:19 COVID's Impact on Writing Music for Live
24:45 The US' Explosion of Live Shows
27:40 How Performance Nerves Can Be Selfish
28:57 Working With Mac Miller & Major Artists
31:24 Finding Opportunities Working At Studios
34:04 Moving Cities For Music (Again)
36:35 Online Music Communities
38:26 Dan's Music Project - Philia
41:52 The Importance of Live Show Visuals
44:16 Developing His Live Show
46:04 Accidentally Throwing A Drum Stick At A Fan
47:37 DJing vs Live Shows
49:44 Pendulum's Insane Live Show
50:58 Redundancy in Live Shows
53:30 Dan's Writing Process
55:35 What To Consider When Working With Vocals
56:50 Sidechaining Things That Aren't The Kick Drum
58:16 Favourite Plugins & Techniques
59:59 Favourite Ableton Live 11 Features
01:04:36 The Power of Stock Tools
01:07:51 What's Coming Up Next?
01:09:11 If you had a time machine, what would you change?

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#156: Dan Giffin on The Mental Side Of Music Production & Performing As A Live Act

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This week, Steve Duda sat down to chat for the EDM Prodcast.

Steve Duda is the founder of Xfer Records and creator of the ever-popular Serum synth. He has been in the industry as both an artist and programmer and has a wealth of experience to share with producers.

We dive into his background and how he studied music composition in college, which opened the door to many different opportunities (despite the 'normal' career trajectory of becoming a teacher). 

This set off a chain reaction of events, including a short DJ career in leagues with acts like Skrillex and deadmau5, which eventually lead him to learning programming and starting Xfer.

We also cover the massive success of Serum, and how it performed better than how he could have ever imagined, including the rent-to-own partnership with Splice.

Steve is excellent at drawing parallels between music production and programming and has many great pieces of advice for upcoming producers.

Links:
Serum Rent-To-Own → https://splice.com/plugins/15493-serum-vst-au-by-xfer-records
Songwriting For Producers → https://www.edmprod.com/songwriting-for-producers

Connect with Steve Duda:
Xfer Website → https://xferrecords.com
Twitter → https://twitter.com/steve_duda

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Interview start & moving to Mexico
5:23 Studying Music Composition in college
9:26 The evolution of DAWs and computers
10:41 Rejecting the traditional 'college teacher' route
16:01 Being a jack of all trades
17:10 Pursuing the opportunities around you
18:33 Rich EDM kids and buying careers
21:09 What are you willing to do to achieve success?
23:51 Avoiding 'purist constructs'
24:41 Meta-music and influencing music in indirect ways
27:14 The Reverb filter and Riddim
30:36 Future updates and constantly innovating
32:15 Serum overtaking Massive & visual feedback
36:04 Teaching himself programming
39:26 Make what you would like!
41:24 Splice and rent-to-own
46:03 Serum 2.0 and not charging for updates
50:03 Serum's competitors
56:51 Imagine yourself but younger
57:46 BSOD and prioritizing the tools over writing
01:01:54 Customer support and being accessible
01:05:20 What mistakes are producers making?
01:11:45 If you had a time machine, what would you go back and change?
01:14:42 What's coming up in the next 12 months?
01:17:29 Wrapping up

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#157: Steve Duda on Serum's Success & Parallels Between Music and Programming

Who is Jaytech? It’s hard to know where to begin.

He started out as a classically trained pianist, entering and winning various competitions as a child before being introduced to the world of electronic music.

At age 16, he had his first vinyl release.

14 years later, he’s released 3 artist albums, toured the world, had releases on key labels, and worked with many different artists.

He’s one of my favorite producers, and due to that, this is one of my favorite episodes to date.
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What we talk about:

- Why Positronic Digital was started
- How to send your music to labels
- The benefits of having a classical background
- How Jaytech starts a track
- The importance of a professional mindset
- The story behind “Awakening“
- Keeping financially disciplined as an artist
- Learning to use your tools properly
- Programming powerful basslines
- Why people have creative blocks
- Doing a top-down mix

Cool things mentioned in this episode:

- Positronic Digital (http://positronicdigital.com/)
- Anjunabeats (http://anjunabeats.com)
- Jaytech’s latest album “Awakening” (http://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/sets/awakening)
- Monthly mix show (http://patreon.com/jaytechmusic)
- Splice Sounds (https://splice.com/sounds)
- SoundBetter: Jaytech’s mixing &amp; mastering service (https://soundbetter.com/profiles/19974-jaytech-%7C-james-cayzer)
- Mixing With Your Mind (http://amzn.to/1Jtu8IC)
- The Art of Mixing by David Gibson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEjOdqZFvhY)
- Pensado’s Place (http://www.pensadosplace.tv/)
- Korg Kronos (http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/kronos2/)

Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/01-tiny-love-feat-jhana

Follow Jaytech on the web:

Website: http://jaytechmusic.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaytechofficial
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaytechmusic

The Music Marketing Academy:

Want more plays and followers?

Check out Budi Voogt’s Music Marketing Academy and get access to a free video series (includes case study on how Budi took San Holo to over 180,000 followers on Soundcloud).

Visit: http://edmprod.com/mma

Leave a rating and review on iTunes

Ratings and reviews help the podcast grow which means two things: I become happy, and I can also get more popular guests on the show. Head on over to http://edmprod.com/itunes and leave a rating and a review with your thoughts (you can just say “Thanks Sam,” if you like).

Until next time, have fun producing!


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#19: Jaytech on Having a Professional Mindset and the Top-Down Mix Approach

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Go on a musical journey through sifting audio landscapes with Imagin8! The producer drops another banger which conjures up images of an ancient Spartan battlefield through bright synths, sharp percussion kicks, and roaring horns in the background - all of which is accentuated with the vocals.

Availability: July 29th, 2016

Tracklist:
1) Fytch & Paradym - Lonely Roads
2) Imagin8 - Hologram
3) Luke Cusato - Ghosts
4) Ashdown - Stutter
5) Ehiorobo - Gilderoy Lockhart
6) Gill Chang x Snareskin - Subliminal
7) Whynnel - Hidden Trails
8) Dooqu - Feel So Good
9) Ark Patrol - Trouble (ft. Josh Rubin)
10) Leo The Kind - Throne
11) JPB - DWMU (ft. Anuka)

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Damion Houchen is a man who needs little introduction to the electronic music world, as he’s one of the forefront Anjunabeats artists with a rich reputation in the music industry.  In episode 33 of The EDMProdcast, Sam Matla explores the inner workings of the former Passion UK resident DJ, promoter, and Guinness World Record holder for longest DJ set. Damion provides a wealth of knowledge on the music industry and electronic music production in this short but sweet interview. 

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What we talk about: 

- How to get started in the music industry, or subsequently, transferring to different areas of it
- The importance of pulling inspiration versus directly imitating other artists
- Understanding writer’s block as a natural obstacle 
- Balancing and developing both technical and composition writing skills
- Starting projects with a blank canvas to actually improve workflow
- Working on one project versus working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Layering and processing synths to form bigger, more lush sounds


Genix on the web:

Website: http://www.genixmusic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/genixmusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/genixdj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genixdj

#33: Getting Started In The Music Industry & Avoiding Imitation With Genix

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ϟ Dooqu ϟ
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Soundcloud: @dooqu
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Dooqu - Oh Yeah

Welcome to Bad Computer.

The idea is to express my own musical taste through a unique approach to house music. 

In the choruses there's been a great focus on the offbeat rhythm of the track, rather than emphasising the 4/4 kick too much. I've used acoustic textures to give a sense of familiarity & sincerity to my composition; lighters, exhalations, keys etc. - I'm trying to evoke a scene in your mind with the soundscape.

TL&DR - Smoke to this.

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Bad Computer - Stereo Nicotine

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My new single “Fall On Me” featuring one of my favorite artists @bxrber is out now! This song is one of the most uplifting songs I’ve ever been a part of and I’m SO happy to finally share it with you guys :)

Stream / Download: https://louisfuton.lnk.to/fallonme

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Tour Dates

5/19 - San Fransisco, CA - The Independent (SOLD OUT)
5/29 - Miami, FL - The Ground *
5/30 - Orlando, FL - The Beacham Theatre *
6/15 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
6/21 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
6/22 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
6/23 - Vancouver, BC - Fortune Sound Club
6/28 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/139

This week, Lindgren sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast.

Lindgren is a multi-platinum music producer and songwriter from Berlin, Germany. His lengthy list of credits includes Dua Lipa, BTS, Halsey, Sia, Cheat Codes, and Illenium.

We start off with Lindgren’s background, discussing how he fell into writing and producing pop music. We discuss what he learned attending the renowned Pop Academy in Germany, and how he built his first connections in the music industry. We also discuss the importance of writing camps to his development as an artist, both to help him sharpen his skills and to connect with other artists.

On the music side, we dive deep into Lindgren’s songwriting workflow. We discuss where he finds inspiration for his music, writing alone versus with collaborators, and why speed is essential to his writing workflow. He breaks down where he picked up his lyric and melody writing skills, offering his best advice for songwriters looking to improve their skill set. He also discusses what he’s learned working with producers like Yoad Nevo and Virtual Riot, and some of the other lessons he’s picked up from his many collaborative writing sessions.

Later on, Lindgren explains how to know when your music is good enough to release, how he picks what projects he does and doesn’t work on, and why he doesn’t have a solo artist project. He also discusses what a typical week looks like for him, and how he balances writing with everyday life.

Overall, Lindgren offers heaps of advice for aspiring songwriters, whether they’re looking to develop their technique, build up connections, or simply to start releasing music.

Connect with Lindgren:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindgrenofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterLindgren
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindgren/

#139: Lindgren on Honing Your Writing Skills & Breaking Into The Music Industry

Show Notes: edmprod.com/153

This week, RAC sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast.

RAC is a Grammy Award winning musician and producer currently based in Portland, OR. He’s fresh off releasing his third full album BOY, an 18-track journey featuring collaborators like Louis The Child and Jamie Lidell. He’s also well known for his remix work, gaining a Grammy nomination for his remix of ODESZA’s Say My Name, and winning a Grammy Award for his remix of Bob Moses’ Tearing Me Up.

We start off with RAC’s background, discussing his upbringing in Portugal and his early experiences with piano and guitar. We discuss his first DAW that he found in a cereal box, and the albums worth of music he created before graduating high school. We talk about his initial idea for the RAC project, which began as a collective of remix artists. He discusses his unique vision for the project, and how he made the pivot into releasing original music. RAC explains the driving forces for each of his albums, distilling what he feels has helped him sustain his success in the music industry. 

On the production side, RAC dives deep into his songwriting and technical workflows. He explains his refined production process that allows him to write polished demos in under two hours, the key components of his impressive home studio, and why he boiled his SM57 microphone. He also breaks down his guitar rig and recording setup, his favorite plugins for mixing, and his detailed approach to find simplicity in his writing.

Later on, RAC explains his process for remote collaboration, which has become increasingly useful during the Covid-19 pandemic. On that, he explains how he and his team have adapted during the pandemic, questioning the norms within the music industry and pushing his project further. RAC also explains his more recent projects, including a creative approach for Twitch streaming, as well as his foray into cryptocurrency. 

Connect with RAC:

Facebook: facebook.com/remixartistcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rac
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rac/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AGwPDdh1y8hochNzHy5HC
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rac

#153: RAC on Honing in on Simplicity and Finding Sustained Success

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#139: Lindgren on Honing Your Writing Skills & Breaking Into The Music Industry

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