We asked the selected artists from the second Synergy Album to answer some questions about their production journey.
Read on to discover what it took them to get this far in their progress, making the music they love.
ARTIST NAME: RESONATE
How did you first become interested in music production & how did you get started?
I first became interested in music production when I was mixing tracks on my first DJ controller and decided I wanted to challenge myself with actually making my own tracks. One of my good friends helped me set up FL studio on my pc and its been a major part of my life ever since.
How would you describe your production style and how has it evolved over time?
Since I started producing Makina my style has evolved towards a more dark and dramatic style with dark melodies and heavy kickdrums. I also enjoy making happy style tracks with uplifting melodies but dark Makina is my main style. Wanted the idea of north east space sounds which I'd normally hear from various producers it's a very rare style that I look for as it has to be harmonic with that style to the alias every track has a meaning with the title.. And the more I work on my projects the new stuff I add makes that feeling click..
What DAW do you use and are there any tools, sounds or plugins that are essential for you?
I use FL studio. My favourite VST's for leads are Sylenth and Activ8 I really enjoy layering lead synths from they 2 VST's. For my basslines my go to VST's are FM21 and FM23, they have an excellent collection of presets fit for makina basslines.
Do you ever suffer from "writers block" / lack of inspiration, and if so, how do you deal with this?
I suffer with writers block quite often. Whenever this happens the best thing for me to do is to take a break and re visit the project with a fresh mindset.
What have been some of the highlights in your production journey so far? Are there any songs you are particularly proud of or are meaningful to you?
I am really proud of having my Rewired Records competition entry "Xenomorph" coming in 2nd place. I am less than 3 years into my production journey and an achievement like that on a label like Rewired has blew me away. A massive personal achievement for myself.
Have you experienced any challenges or set backs in your journey and if so, how did you handle them?
For me, the biggest setbacks I have had was when I first got into producing and I never saved a project and the daw crashed unexpectedly and closed and I lost the entire project because I hadn't backed it up. That taught me to always hit save when I am working on a project in case of unexpected software crashes.
Are there any upcoming projects, events or collabs you are excited about?
I have an upcoming event that I am hosting and playing at "Destination - Summer Sessions" in Glasgow that I cannot wait for.
What things are you interested in exploring next in production?
Hard Trance
Where can people follow you and listen to / buy your music?
Check out RESONATE on Soundcloud here
RESONATE recommends
Activ8, North East Kick Samples, Maximum Energy FX
LISTEN TO RESONATE’S SYNERGY TRACK HERE
LISTEN TO MORE OF RESONATE’S TUNES IN THEIR PRODUCTION MIX HERE
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