How long have you been producing music and how did you learn?

I've been producing for about eight years now. I started with hip-hop beats and instrumentals until about three years ago when I switched to house music. Both of the genres are my passion so I try to combine them as much as possible.

In the beginning, I was watching a lot of tutorials on YouTube trying to figure out how the DAW works. After a while, I started remaking other people's tracks until I made my own style. That is the point where all started.

What DAW(s) do you use and why?

I use FL Studio because the workflow and the whole layout of the program works best for me.

What are your favourite pieces of gear and why?

Favourite pieces of gear are my studio monitors. I use Tannoy Reveal 502 and I'm so used to them.

What are your favourite software plugins and why?

Favourite plugin is Serum because of the variety of sounds and things you can do with it.

How would you summarise your approach/workflow when creating a track?

First, I create the drop and I play around with all of the basses and melodies. Then I always create another variation of the drop, or the second drop and start to work on build and break. Through the work, I decide what works best and then I finish it.

What resources do you use to improve your craft?

I don't really use any resources anymore, but at the beginning tutorials on YouTube were my best friends.

What is the last YouTube tutorial you watched that you would recommend to other Re-Ex Members?

Recently I saw a video from Big Z on YouTube. The guy has some really good skills and his remakes sound awesome. I recommend it a lot.

What knowledge or advice do you wish you'd learned earlier?

Don't rush on things, quality over quantity.

What challenges related to making music do you face and how do you overcome them?

If I don't have fun in the studio, I always go out to walk my dog, hang out with friends or anything else. Recharge your batteries and then try again.

Can you share any killer tips or techniques?

For FL Studio users, Maximus is a really strong plugin on Master channel.

Do you try and get feedback or suggestions to improve your music?

In the beginning, I always sent my tracks to my producer friends for feedback. But now I get the feedback from the A&Rs. Any feedback is good feedback.

Which track are you most proud of and why?

I am most proud of my upcoming release called 'Mind Eraser'. One of the first tracks I ever produced and it's been on my PC for over 3 years. Time to release it!

Has RepostExchange affected the way you make music? If so, how?

It changed the way I market my music and made it easier to reach more people. Currently, I'm working on a collaboration with rap artist Hemlock I've met through RepostExchange.

Desert Island Gear (top 5 software or hardware)

Top L-R: Cubase, Panasonic GH4.

Bottom L-R: FL Studio, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rode NT1-A.

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This interview has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.