Maurice Rizk on SoundBetter

I make original music for games.

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Interview with Maurice Rizk

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

  2. A: A video game called Psycho X Prey was developed by Game Hermits, It was one of the craziest projects I've worked on we experimented a bit with the sound and style to reach the final result.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: A drum and bass single.

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: Digital cause it's all in the box and easy to manipulate.

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

  8. A: no matter what I'll be sure to bring the highest quality.

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. A: Experimenting and entering a new world and that moment when I first get an idea I like.

  11. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  12. A: What is the style you're seeking? the mood?

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

  14. A: Communication and knowing what you want about the music you're seeking.

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

  16. A: Minimoog, Yamaha Hs5 Monitors, PC. Audio Interface. My Electric guitar

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

  18. A: For more than 12 years.

  19. Q: How would you describe your style?

  20. A: Experimental.

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

  22. A: The Weekend, He creates his sonic world and invents a new music genre.

  23. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  24. A: Minimalism is key.

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

  26. A: Classical, Electronic, Fusion, Funk, HipHop, Egyptian and Jazz.

  27. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  28. A: Music Production, Editing audio, and playing guitar.

  29. Q: What's your typical work process?

  30. A: I start with the idea and then take it from there adding layers to make it perfect enhancing it with my music production and mixing skills.

  31. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  32. A: I use Fl Studio as my DAW, Yamaha Hs5 (studio monitors), Sennheiser HD600 (headphones), Audient ID4 Mkii, Yamaha Pacifica 112j electric guitar, M-Audio Oxygen 49

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

  34. A: Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Max Martin, Clint Mansell

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

  36. A: Composing original music for video games and anime.

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Gear Highlights
  • Yamaha Hs5 Studio Monitors
  • Yamaha Pacifica 112j electric guitar
  • Audient id4 mkii
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