Producer | Mixing | Mastering

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I am especially proud of my remix of Andy Van's rendition of "Rack City" which charted in Australia on the Top 100 ARIA Dance charts (similar to Billboard in the USA), peaking at #7 and holding for several months. This success saw me booked in Australia, playing a show in Melbourne as a result of the track's popularity, as well as receiving airplay on the infamous radio station triple j (similar to BBC in the UK).

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on several hard and acid techno projects and targeting specific labels & artists to sign to.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: N/A

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I work faster in digital but love analog gear.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise to deliver you a track of the utmost quality, that will standout and help grow your brand.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love music with every ounce of my being. It is like breathing.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Generally if I can create the style and sound of specific producers. My answer is always yes. It can be done.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That this is easy. Just because I have 19 years experience and can complete tracks quickly, does not mean that the work should be cheaper or devalued. I am able to work swiftly because I have honed my craft like the blade of a samurai, always ready to strike with precision.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What styles of music are you interested in & which artists in particular do you wish to mirror in your sound? What tempos do you normally DJ at? Where are you located in the world?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: I suggest that you work with me to create that breakout track that will take your career to the next level. I can custom craft the perfect track to get listeners to take notice of your brand. Anything is possible and I can help you get there.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Roland 808, TB303, HP Omen laptop w/ Ableton Live, MPK, APC

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I began creating music at the age of 16 in FL Studio, making hip hop beats for my friends & I to rap over. This soon morphed over time to using the Ableton Live production suite, where things really started to take off and my sound began to develop and evolve. I have been a producer & DJ for 19 years as well as a record label head (Vantablak) for 7 years. I am deeply entrenched in the culture and scene and consider myself tapped fully into what works and what doesn't.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Dark, pulsating club beats with a frenetic energy and complex rhythms & patterns. Addictive club music that can be played in a variety of settings and fills the dancefloor.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Todd Terry - absolute legend, DJ Stingray - highly skilled, Bad Boombox - eclectic and diverse, Matt Sassari - unique club sound, Richie Hawtin - iconic maestro, Carl Cox - the King

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always trust the process and your instincts. Allow yourself to freely flow in the studio and don't place restrictions or unrealistic expectations on yourself. Be free in the studio and create what feels authentic to you & the scene at large.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Techno, Hard Techno, Acid Techno, Tech House, House, Deep House, Minimal Tech, Progressive, Trance, Trap, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Breaks, Psytrance

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest ability lies in my drum production & basslines. I create strictly club bangers.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a wealth of experience and talent to my productions, gained over 19 years, with numerous #1 chart topping singles in the realm of techno & house. I have a diverse palette and wide inspirations that inform my production process, having begun in the world of hip hop and expanding into the club & festival world.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Create drums and expand into a tight bass & percussive groove. After laying this foundation down, I begin introducing unique melodies & special FX along with spicing things up with complex hat patterns.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Ableton Live

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Matt Sassari, D-Unity, Layton Giordani, Pan Pot, 999999999, FJAAK, Bad Boombox, Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, Nicole Moudaber, Loco Dice, Carl Cox, Todd Terry

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: Ghost Production, Mixing, Mastering, Editing