Techno Producer/Engineer

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

A: My focus remains on the music I create, but I recognize the community's vast talent pool and always encourage clients to explore to find the perfect fit for their project.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both have their place. Analog gear, especially modular synths, for their unparalleled warmth and tactile experience; digital for the precision and recall capabilities essential for mixing and mastering.

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

A: To deliver a final product that's not just technically sound, but also sonically inspiring, with every drum hit and synth line designed to captivate.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The joy comes from molding raw waveforms into a cohesive piece that can move a crowd both physically and emotionally.

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

A: Clients often ask how to make their tracks punchier. My answer: It's all in the details—careful EQing, compression, and the strategic layering of sounds.

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

A: Some may think techno is monotonous, but it's the subtle complexities and the fine-tuned sound design that transform a good track into a great one.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I inquire about their favorite techno tracks and elements they love within those pieces to gauge their taste and the sonic direction they aspire to achieve.

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

A: Find a producer who not only understands techno but lives and breathes it. A provider with a deep appreciation for both the genre's history and its future will deliver the best results.

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

A: I would choose a Doepfer A100 modular system, a Roland TR-909, a Dave Smith Prophet-6, a laptop with Ableton Live, and a quality pair of headphones.

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

A: I've dedicated over a decade to mastering the art of techno production, with a particular passion for the tactile nature of modular synths and the precision of digital mixing and mastering techniques.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is a sonic odyssey of raw, pounding techno beats intertwined with ethereal synth lines crafted through intricate modular patches and drum synthesis.

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

A: I'd be thrilled to work with artists like Paula Temple or Rebekah, who are at the forefront of pushing techno's boundaries. Their dedication to the craft aligns with my passion for innovation in sound.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never underestimate the power of subtle modulation. Even slight variations in filter cutoff or envelope decay on a synth can bring a track to life and add an organic feel to electronic sounds.

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

A: My primary focus is on various techno sub-genres, where I can leverage my expertise in modular synthesis and sound design to produce tracks that are both innovative and true to the roots of techno.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is the ability to synthesize new and unique drum sounds and textures that give each track a distinctive character, along with a polished mix and master that ensures the track stands out.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I infuse each song with a signature blend of meticulously designed sounds, focusing on the minutiae of each drum hit and synth wave to create a soundscape that is rich, detailed, and unmistakably 'techno'.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: After discussing the client's vision, I dive into beat making and sound sculpting with my modular setup to create unique textures. The process is collaborative, with iterative feedback to refine the track before moving into the mixing and mastering phase.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is centered around a Eurorack modular system, paired with classic drum machines like the Roland TR-808 and TR-909. I integrate these with cutting-edge digital tools for a setup that allows limitless sonic exploration.

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

A: Artists like Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Jeff Mills and Ben Klock who constantly push the boundaries of techno, inspire me. Production-wise, I admire the work of Max Martin for his pristine pop productions and Hans Zimmer for his expansive cinematic soundscapes

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

A: I excel in creating hard-hitting techno tracks with a strong focus on drum synthesis and modular sound design. My work encompasses everything from the initial beat creation to the final mastering touches, ensuring each track has the depth and power to make an impact.