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- EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview Grammy-winning producer and founder of Beat Academy, Ill Factor, to uncover what it really takes to build a sustainable, successful music career.

This isn’t just another conversation about plugins, DAWs, or marketing hacks. We’re getting real about the emotional, mental, and strategic foundations that top-tier producers build long before the hits come.

Together, we break down:

- Why your music is not your identity — and why that's a good thing.

- How to stop being crushed when people don’t like your music.

- Why mentorship is the ultimate cheat code to building a career that actually lasts.

- How to create a firm foundation that fuels both your creativity and your longevity.

- What Ill Factor learned firsthand working with legends like Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland, and even composing for Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance.

- The overlooked mental shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, taking rejection too personally, or wondering what it really takes to thrive long-term — this episode will challenge and empower the way you think about your music, your career, and yourself.

Subscribe for more deep dives into music production, mindset mastery, and building the career you were born for. 🎛️ 🏆


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Grammy-Winning Producer Says "You Are NOT Your Music!!" I Ill Factor Behind The DAW

Here's my bootleg for "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers <3

The Chainsmokers ft. Daya - Don't Let Me Down (wolvykkz Bootleg)

samples----
Blue Devils 1984
Sirens by Saba
Playing Parties by Daedelus

BD84

888

Melodic House

•    AKmusic cologne
•    07.05.2025
•    © 2025 Andreas Kasube

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- EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this episode of Behind The DAW, we sit down with Pixel Terror—a high-octane electronic act known for genre-bending drops and festival-shaking energy—to talk about something few producers ever dare to: addiction, ego, and the brutal path to personal and creative clarity.

This isn’t just another convo about mixing tricks or social media hacks. This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what nearly destroyed his career—and what ultimately rebuilt it from the ground up.

Together, we break down:

- Why ego is the silent killer of creative potential—and how it almost ended everything.

- How sobriety became the ultimate music production superpower (and why no one’s talking about it).

- What it’s really like to go from duo to solo—and how that shift forced a total identity reset.

- How to stay clear-headed, focused, and creatively inspired in an industry that glorifies chaos.

- The mental and emotional rewiring it takes to produce at a high level, stay consistent, and thrive long-term.

- Whether you’re questioning your habits, battling burnout, or just want to know what it really takes to survive (and win) in this industry—this episode will give you the hard truths and hidden tools most producers never hear.

Subscribe for more deep dives into music production, mindset mastery, and building the career you were born for. 🎛️ 🏆


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Why Sober Music Producers Have The Edge I Pixel Terror Behind The DAW

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- EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this episode of Behind The DAW, Timothy Linetsky, better known as Underbelly—the brutally honest genius behind the You Suck at Producing YouTube channel—for a conversation about the future of music production in the age of AI & algorithms.

Together, we break down:

🎛️ Will AI replace music producers—or unlock their next level?

🎨 Is music still about art… or has it become all about marketing?

📦 Can you build a multi-genre brand without confusing your audience?

🔁 How to balance authenticity with attention-grabbing content.

🧠 Why creative freedom and commercial success often pull in opposite directions.

🚫 The danger of following trends that don’t align with your actual voice.


Whether you’re an underground artist, a bedroom producer, or building a brand on Twitch, TikTok, or YouTube—this episode will challenge the way you think about your craft, your content, and your career.

Subscribe for more unfiltered deep dives into music production, industry truth, and building the life you were meant to live as an artist. 🎛️🧠💥


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- ABOUT DAW NATION

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______________________________________________________________

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Will AI Replace Music Producers? I Underbelly Behind The DAW

Here's another song sung by me! :)

“take me home”

[Verse]
-Oh can you take me home.
-Oh can you take me back.

[Chorus]
I’ve been waiting for you,
Like the morning waits for light.
I’ve been waiting for you,
Like a song without a tune.
-Oh can you take me home.
-Oh can you take me back.

[Bridge]
I’ve watched the moon fade into day,
Heard the quiet things the stars would say.
The world kept turning, slow and true…
And all this time, I've been thinking about of you.   
But through it all, one thing stayed true,
I’ve been thinking about you.  

[Chorus]
I’ve been waiting for you,
Like the morning waits for light.
I’ve been waiting for you,
Like a song without a tune.
-Oh can you take me home.
-Oh can you take me back.

take me back

Altitude ( Extended Version)

😞 What if your biggest creative breakthroughs are hiding inside your worst moments?

🎧 What if the self-doubt, heartbreak, or burnout you're carrying… is exactly what your music needs?

In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview melodic bass producer Nurko to unpack the emotional realities of producing music in an industry that rarely talks about the mental side of creativity.

We explore questions like:

❓ What do you do when self-doubt starts to drown out your ideas?

✨ How do you reignite the magic of producing when it starts to feel like a job?

🎛️ Can emotional pain actually make your music better?

🎯 How do you stop chasing trends and finally find your own sound?

🧠 How do you stay grounded when the business side starts stealing the joy?

Whether you're stuck in a creative rut, chasing validation, or just trying to remember why you started making music in the first place—this episode will remind you that your struggles don’t disqualify you… they might be your greatest asset.


🎙️ If you’re looking for:

- A podcast for music producers 🎵

- Nurko’s creative process 💡

- How to overcome self-doubt as an artist 😣

- Emotional EDM insights 🎹

- Mental health in the music industry 🧘‍♂️

- Melodic bass production techniques 🎼

- Burnout recovery 🕯

- Finding your sound 🔍

- Reigniting inspiration ⚡️

- Staying grounded as an artist 🌱 

Then this is the perfect episode for you...

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, real conversations with artists, producers, and industry voices on the emotional, creative, and psychological sides of building a sustainable music career.



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______________________________________________________________

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Behind The DAW

Nurko Behind The DAW

Self-Doubt In The Music Industry I Nurko Behind The DAW

Ancient Stones of Kernow is an arts based project which focuses on the prehistory of the far west of Cornwall, in the very southwest of Great Britain. As a part of the project a body of music was written to highlight the atmosphere of the areas landscape. The seminal musical work of the project The Cornish Soundscape ‘An Ancient Land’ was expanded into this major stage work the ballet ‘Mid-Summer Rituals’. This has the summer solstice practises of the neolithic inhabitants of the Zennor area of west Cornwall at its heart and centres around their ceremonial monument ‘Zennor Quoit’. Which still survives in the landscape today. The work consists of 2 acts each of which is made up of a sequence of atmospheric narrations and theatrical dance episodes.

Ancient Stones of Kernow Ballet 'Mid-Summer Rituals' Act 2

😤 What if the best producers aren’t the ones chasing clout… but the ones who stay grounded?

🎧 What if your career could grow faster—not by networking harder—but by prioritizing people over plays?

In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview Moore Kismet—one of the most visionary young artists in electronic music—to unpack what it really means to stay true to yourself in an industry that often rewards conformity, conflict, and metrics over meaning.

We explore questions like:

❓ How do you create your own musical identity instead of copying what’s trending?

🌈 What’s it really like being non-binary in the EDM scene?

💬 How do you disagree with someone in the industry and keep the relationship strong?

📉 How do you stop using people as stepping stones—and start building real connection?

🤝 What does a values-first music career actually look like?

Whether you’re feeling lost in the hype cycle, chasing approval, or simply trying to build something meaningful as a music producer—this episode will challenge the way you think about your sound, your relationships, and your legacy.


🎙️ If you’re looking for:

- A podcast for music producers 🎵

- Moore Kismet’s creative mindset 💡

- Building your own sound 🎛

- Emotional intelligence in the music industry 🧠

- Non-binary artist perspectives 🌈

- How to grow without clout-chasing 📊

- Music producer mental health 💬

- Creating instead of copying ✨

- Respect in disagreement 🤝

- Building relationships that last ❤️

- Then this is the perfect episode for you...

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People Over Plays I Moore Kismet Behind The DAW

Western inspired pop instrumental with space for top line leads, lyrics, and melodies by Metis artist King Kael from Vancouver Island.

Space Cowboy

Retour à toi ( Dance )

ombre et lumière

💡 What if the key to building your music career isn’t working harder… but telling a better story?

🎧 What if trusting your intuition—and building a brand that feels like you—is the real cheat code?

In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview sound design legend Au5 to unpack how story-driven branding, creative intuition, and artistic alignment transformed his career—and how they can transform yours.

We explore questions like:

❓ How do you build a brand that reflects your true identity as an artist?

📖 What does it mean to give your music a story—and why does it matter?

🧭 How do you know when to trust your gut over industry advice?

🌊 What inspired the Earth Wave EP, and how do you turn concepts into cohesive musical worlds?

Whether you’re feeling pulled between creativity and career, struggling to define your brand, or just want to feel more aligned in your music…

This episode will help you reconnect with the why behind your sound.


🎙️ If you’re looking for:

A podcast for music producers 🎵

Au5’s creative and branding philosophy 💡

How to craft a story-based artist identity 📖

Music production + business balance ⚖️

Branding for electronic artists 🧠

Emotional storytelling through sound 🌌

Building a sustainable creative career 🔁

Artist intuition and decision-making 🧭

Turning EPs into conceptual journeys 🎼

Staying true to your artistic voice 🎙️

Then this is the perfect episode for you...

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, real conversations with artists, producers, and industry voices on the emotional, creative, and psychological sides of building a sustainable music career.


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Give Your Music A Story I Au5 Behind The DAW

I made a song with my dad! i sampled him playing guitar and made it into a beat. My dad did the chorus and i did the verses. it turned into a pretty funky jam. We saw Primus live in North Carolina together so we made this together cause we felt inspired. 
prod.smoochie n my dad aka Sir S

get some ft. Sir S prod.smoochie n dad

Ihr habt den Weg zu meiner Musik gefunden!
▶ DANKE!

Ich hoffe sie gefällt Euch.
Ich mache instrumentale Musik mit einem Mac mit Logic Pro X
und vielen Plugins. Mein Top Plugin-Kandidat ist DIVA von u-he.
Mein Lieblings-Piano ist Elysium Key.
Melodic House

Homerecording aus der Kölner-Südstadt
© AKmusic cologne

LOVE & PEACE ❤
Andreas

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You've found your way to my music!
▶ THANK YOU!

I hope you enjoy it.
I make instrumental music on a Mac with Logic Pro X
and many plugins. My top choice is DIVA from u-he.
My homemade piano with Elysium.

Home recording from Cologne's Südstadt district
© AKmusic cologne

LOVE & PEACE ❤
Andreas

Welcome to the DAW Nation Podcast, hosted by WyattTroy. We interview electronic music producers, artists, sound designers, singers, songwriters, and music industry experts to open up on a artistic, emotional, philosophical, marketing, branding, and music business basis.

If you don’t feel it in your spirit why even bother ?

aka NELLO!
Forever Grateful ✨
RIP Lil Chip
Genre-less

Martyn Jackson studied flute, saxophone and piano at the Royal College of Music London and has for over thirty years pursued a career as a performer and music educator. Recently returning to serious composition he has written the music associated with his project 'Ancient Stones of Kernow' which focuses on the prehistory of the far west of Cornwall. He works from his music studio in St. Ives which has recording facilities and is equipped with Logic Pro X and Sibelius software along with Kontakt and Vienna Symphonic sound libuaries, with a full size Oxygen 88 keyboard.

Listen to my newest album "Trilogy" on all streaming platforms now!

DJ- beatmaker - Producteur - auteur-compositeur - parolier - Sound Design - Gaming Music

Musician/producer with a deep love for old school Dance Music.
Contact me at keobeo.taylor@gmail.com

New tracks tagged #Logic Pro x