these weird bell sounds always remind me of the occult theme in Secret Of Mana

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

Andre aka COPYCATT is a neuro hop producer originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia, who is currently based in Melbourne.

In this interview we dive deep into the reality of artist burnout, and how rapid success can be difficult to process and comprehend. We discuss the role of social media in his burnout and how seeking external validation was a big part of that, especially being disconnected from his main scene in the US.

Later on, we explore his sound design process, and how post-processing with saturation, OTT, and other FX are key to getting his neuro basses sound massive. We chat about his latest EP, Trash, and how the sound design on that was representative of his detailed approach to processing and resampling.

If you're wanting some key career and production advice, tune in for the whole thing.

Links:
MSaturator → https://www.meldaproduction.com/MSaturator
Night Owl Collective → https://nightowlcollective.net/
Upscale Recordings → https://upscalerecordings.com/
Native Instruments Massive → https://splice.com/plugins/97-massive-vst-au-by-native-instruments
Native Instruments FM8 → https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/

Connect with COPYCATT:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/itscopycatt
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/itscopycatt/
Twitter → https://twitter.com/itscopycatt
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XmObiDv74Etc9tJFMRtC4?si=y8x460HmSOKNCS3gjHrisw
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/itscopycatt

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:21 Interview start and COPYCATT's background
6:03 Discovering KOAN Sound
8:05 The early 2010's dubstep phase
10:03 Changing your alias as you evolve
15:54 Reverse engineering success doesn't always work
19:09 Success in 2016-2018 & Tom's Battery
26:06 Burning out from success and the dark side of social media
33:50 Why he didn't want to make music anymore
38:00 Working on new ideas instead of overhauling old ones
41:54 Releases and the context of music
49:07 What have you been experimenting with in the DAW?
52:38 Post-processing and moving beyond one synth
58:01 Trash EP and bass sound design
01:02:40 What's coming up next?
01:04:25 If you have a time machine, what would you go back and change?
01:07:10 Where can people find you online?

EDMProd:
Website → https://edmprod.com
Instagram → https://instagram.com/edmprodgram
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/EDMPsite
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/edmprod
Spotify → https://sptfy.com/edmprod

Aden Russell (Artsea):
Instagram → https://instagram.com/iamartsea
Facebook → https://facebook.com/iamartsea
Spotify → https://sptfy.com/iamartsea
Soundcloud → https://soundcloud.com/iamartsea

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#161: COPYCATT on Creative Burnout, Social Media & Bass Post-Processing

Introducing "Weird Shapes", the new sample pack by SATURATED! Samples that's designed to add a fun, wonky vibe to your productions. Packed with groovy sounds and loops, hard-hitting drums, and off-kilter melodies, this pack is perfect for producers looking to inject some playful energy into their tracks. With its eclectic mix of sounds, "Weird Shapes" is a versatile tool for any genre, from hip-hop to electronic music. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting out, these sounds are sure to take your production to the next level.

Available on Splice!

https://splice.com/sounds/packs/test-press/saturate-present-weird-shapes/overview

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SATURATED! SAMPLES - WEIRD SHAPES (SPLICE SAMPLE PACK)

Quantumplate

YoutTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edi9dY6QSYw&t=1s&ab_channel=BlackCrow

Follow BlackCrow on:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/itzblackcrow/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09SocXVt37o1QnASuD212P?si=qFC-tdT4TSiti6tnsjFEbg
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/itzblackcrow
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCayOPJ620sHkN4Ej1sJBHVg

DRIFT

DRIFT [free download]

This is a preview of "Hey Now," the demo song included in Bitwig Studio 5 by South African bass music producer Chee. The full track is available as a project file in Bitwig Studio 5, so download the latest version and open the demo song in order to hear the whole composition and see how Chee made it. The project contains inspiring implementations of new version 5 features, as well as Chee's own presets for drum machines and note FX. Some of his device presets are also included in the sound package Freeform. 

More info about "Hey Now": https://www.bitwig.com/artists/chee-43/
Get Bitwig Studio 5: https://www.bitwig.com/buy/
Learn more about Bitwig Studio: https://www.bitwig.com/
Learn more about the Freeform sound package: https://www.bitwig.com/sound-content/freeform-128/

Chee - "Hey Now" [Bitwig Studio 5 Demo Song]

Introducing @revital_music

We are delighted to present the latest project from a prominent figure in the bass music world.

Revital's debut EP offers listeners some of the crunchiest hybrid sounds we've heard in a while. Seamlessly traversing genres while maintaining a distinct and unique sound, Revital is going to turn some heads with this release.

Conceptually, "Ascension" serves as a direct reflection of the challenges many of us have encountered in recent years. The songs embody tribulations, acceptance, and rebirth, evoking these emotions throughout the tracks.

We are thrilled to have @revital_music join forces with Burn The Block, and we sincerely hope you enjoy his inaugural offering. 🙏🏻 

Please help us spread the word and share Revital's music if it resonates with you. Much love. - BurnTheBlock 🪄 🔥

REVITAL - ESCAPISM

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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzblackcrow/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09SocXVt37o1QnASuD212P?si=uNF5lAfQTkq7v5TLYkhTDA
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/itzblackcrow
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCayOPJ620sHkN4Ej1sJBHVg

Unseen. [free download]

Follow BlackCrow on:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/itzblackcrow/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09SocXVt37o1QnASuD212P?si=jYziBUEOSsmF4KRp2kVqcg
- Soundcloud: @itzblackcrow
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCayOPJ620sHkN4Ej1sJBHVg

Splinter

Splinter [free download]

sleepinbag's "underground" EP cleverly captures and smashes together 90's rave classic tropes with the grittiest, grimiest, earth core-dwelling basses. Paying ode to 90's hard house, industrial and the early beginnings of dubstep. 

😴🎒Simply put, "underground" wreaks of the nastiest nostalgia made pungent by embracing modernity and infusing tradition.😴🎒

📀 Follow sleepinbag 📀
https://soundcloud.com/sleepinbag

📀 Follow nøsq 📀
https://soundcloud.com/nosq

💅🏼 Art by Thomas Wahle 💅🏼 

🦁 Mastering by Saif Bari 🦁
https://www.fixedmastering.com 

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Underground

bringing the noise (nøsq. remix)

sleepinbag - bringing the noise (nøsq. Remix)

We are thrilled to present Night Cult Radio, a brand new mix series featuring fresh talent from the label, hosted by Isenberg. In this episode, we dive right into a 30 minute guest mix from Flesh Interface, who just released their 3-track "Alien" EP with us this last month. 

Host → @isenbergmusic

Follow Flesh Interface
✚ @flesh_interface
✚ https://facebook.com/fleshinterface
✚ https://instagram.com/fleshinterface_
✚ https://twitter.com/fleshinterface_

Follow PRIME 
✚ @prime-nightcult
✚ https://primenightcult.com/
✚ https://facebook.com/primenightcult/ 
✚ https://twitter.com/PRIMENIGHTCULT/
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Night Cult Radio EP01 - Flesh Interface

To The Bones

To The Bones [free download]

Call My Name

Call My Name [FREE DOWNLOAD]

SteelHead

FREE DOWNLOAD

BlackCrow - SteelHead

Whats your favourite scary movie?

Be very afraid. You have been warned. There's no turning back now.

Sicko

SUFFERING

"METRONIC" Founder.

Contact: itzblackcrow@gmail.com

Artist and music producer from Italy, he began to release his music under other aliases since 2013, experimenting with different genres of electronic music, to start over again under the new alias "BlackCrow" in 2023

His music is recognized for being one of a kind, a perfect fusion between electronic music with its subgenres and metal, with industrial and avant-garde sounds, creating a new style that takes the name of "Metronic" to be its official founder.

Released on: 
@saturaterecords
@thewavestage
@futurebassrecords
@simplifyrecs
@electronyze-me

DRIFT [free download]

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