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

I’ve been making music for about five years now. I learned from watching various YouTube videos.

What DAW(s) do you use and why?

I use FL Studio 12, this is the DAW I’m most comfortable using. I tried other DAWs but FL’s interface and piano roll stood up to me.

What are your favourite pieces of gear and why?

My favourite gear is my M-Audio Oxygen 49 because for me it has a reasonable amount of keys and pads for producing decent music. I never feel out of space because this MIDI keyboard has 49 keys.

What are your favourite software plugins and why?

I used stock plugins, to begin with, and I’m fine with that. I always try to maximize my resources. FL’s stock plugins are wild if you put your time and effort into experimenting with them.

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

I usually start with the drop or hook of a track I’m doing. But sometimes, I build the vibes of the track before making the hook.

What resources do you use to improve your craft?

I try to improve my skills by only watching YouTube tutorials, which is pretty straightforward. You can learn anything on the internet nowadays if you have the time.

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

Check out Simon Servida’s channel. Truly a gem for producers!

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

How to mix and master a track.

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

When I’m struck with producer’s block, I take a rest for a while and ignore music for a few days and try to find inspiration from other mediums of entertainment.

Can you share any killer tips or techniques?

Always have a reference track!

Do you try and get feedback or suggestions to improve your music? If so, how?

Yes, usually me and my homies just give each other constructive criticism to our music before finalizing and releasing a track.

Which track are you most proud of and why?

Definitely, 'Osaka', as I got featured on a few blogs and it’s my most played track on SoundCloud!

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

Yes! RepostExchange definitely boosted my music as I met many talented people that helped me build my circle.

Desert Island Gear

Top L-R: GMS (FL Plugin), Morphine (FL Plugin).

Bottom L-R: Harmor (FL Plugin), ATH-M50x, FL Studio 12.

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This interview has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.