The EDM Prodcast

Sam Matla sits down with Steven Cymatics, one of the brilliant minds behind the newest and most impressive sample pack / music production resource website, Cymatics.FM. The interview goes beyond simply scratching the surface instead offering an in-depth look at the approach Cymatics.FM has used to grow exponentially, the psychology behind music marketing, and much more.

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Are you a trance producer? Would you like to be? Do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline?

Start to Finish: Uplifting Trance Edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where I walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. You’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project.

Think of it like me being in the studio with you.

edmprod.com/uplifting

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What we talk about:

- Making a career from music, avoiding the ‘touring artist’ mindset

- Forward thinking music marketing using various techniques

- Bringing value to colleagues

- Increasing interest and exposure for your brand

- How to plan for releasing music

- Properly investing resources to perfect your art

- Learning faster using different mediums, mentors, and collaborations

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- ‘Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion’ by Robert B. Cialdini: http://amzn.to/1VQGeV5

Cymatics on the web:

Website: http://www.cymatics.fm

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cymaticsFM

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cymaticsFM

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/cymaticsFM

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cymaticsFM

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Today's episode is a bit shorter than usual. I take some questions from listeners on topics such as:

- How to "make it" in a limited market

- The best learning path for new producers

- Using reverb effectively

And much more!

Follow us on social:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/edmpsite

Twitter: www.twitter.com/edmprod

Instagram: www.instagram.com/edmprodgram

Snapchat: 'edmprod'

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DOWNLOAD FREE PRESETS: https://theartistunion.com/tracks/46d5b7

Sam is joined by Jake Shanahan, now the artist simply known as Shanahan, in an interview that covers a wide range of topics: from carefully layering, to creating your own unique sound, and much in between.

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As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.”

Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access.

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What we talk about:

- Processing bass sounds

- Simplifying buildups but retaining energy and tension

- Creating your own unique sound

- Systematically approaching layering sounds

- Battling writer’s block

- Mixing down at lower volumes

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- In the studio with: Shanahan [Stars And Moon Studio Walkthrough]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArvRW_f2xo

Shanahan on the web:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shanahanofficial

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/shanahanofficial

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shanahanmusic

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shanahanofficial

In this episode, Sam sits down with Noah Neiman who has been making waves with releases on major labels like Armada Music and Enhanced. Surprising, considering his consistency in output, he’s also working full time as a physician. This episode is full of great advice for increasing your output and balancing music with other responsibilities.

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SPONSOR MESSAGE:

Feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? Check out The Music Marketing Academy by Budi Voogt.

As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.”

Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access.

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What we talk about:

- Balancing work and music

- Increasing productivity with routines

- Knowing the sound of your speakers/headphones/room

- Connecting different sounding parts of a song

- Coming up with ideas for melodies

- Layering and processing lead sounds

- Picking strong source material & tuning samples

- Advice for aspiring producers

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- Noah Neiman & The Mutints feat. Adam McInnis - Borrow (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOj0hO3GPVM

- Izotope Mastering With Ozone Guide: http://izotope.fileburst.com/guides/Mastering_With_Ozone.pdf

- JBL LSR4328P Pak: http://amzn.to/1oQdX4r

Noah Neiman on the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahneimanmusic/

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/noahneiman

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/noahneiman

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/noahneiman

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ENTER REMIX COMPETITION: http://cymatics.fm/froogle

In this interview, I talk to Froogle. Froogle is an extremely skilled producer with a ton of great advice. Be sure to enter his remix competition at cymatics.fm/Froogle.

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SPONSOR MESSAGE:

Feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? Check out The Music Marketing Academy by Budi Voogt.

As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.”

Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access.

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What we talk about:

- Vocal processing

- Finding vocalists using social media

- Approaching the human voice as a synth or instruments, manipulating vocals to sound like pads/leads/bass

- How Froogle starts a track

- Mixing down a track as you go

- Tips for beating creative blocks

- Sampling surroundings for foley sounds

- Using a minimal setup

Cool stuff mentioned in the show:

- Jimmy Allison / Austin Ableton Tutor: http://austinabletontutor.com/free-downloads/

- Froogle remix competition: http://www.cymatics.fm/froogle

- Sonic Charge Synplant: https://soniccharge.com/synplant

- Julia Carmen’s The Artist’s Way: http://amzn.to/1nBfgTQ

- Seth Godin’s Purple Cow: http://amzn.to/1QDpIE2

Froogle on the web:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/frooglemusic

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/froogle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/frooglemusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frooglemusic/

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Who is Jaytech? It’s hard to know where to begin.

He started out as a classically trained pianist, entering and winning various competitions as a child before being introduced to the world of electronic music.

At age 16, he had his first vinyl release.

14 years later, he’s released 3 artist albums, toured the world, had releases on key labels, and worked with many different artists.

He’s one of my favorite producers, and due to that, this is one of my favorite episodes to date.

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What we talk about:

- Why Positronic Digital was started

- How to send your music to labels

- The benefits of having a classical background

- How Jaytech starts a track

- The importance of a professional mindset

- The story behind “Awakening“

- Keeping financially disciplined as an artist

- Learning to use your tools properly

- Programming powerful basslines

- Why people have creative blocks

- Doing a top-down mix

Cool things mentioned in this episode:

- Positronic Digital (http://positronicdigital.com/)

- Anjunabeats (http://anjunabeats.com)

- Jaytech’s latest album “Awakening” (http://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/sets/awakening)

- Monthly mix show (http://patreon.com/jaytechmusic)

- Splice Sounds (https://splice.com/sounds)

- SoundBetter: Jaytech’s mixing & mastering service (https://soundbetter.com/profiles/19974-jaytech-%7C-james-cayzer)

- Mixing With Your Mind (http://amzn.to/1Jtu8IC)

- The Art of Mixing by David Gibson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEjOdqZFvhY)

- Pensado’s Place (http://www.pensadosplace.tv/)

- Korg Kronos (http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/kronos2/)

Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/01-tiny-love-feat-jhana

Follow Jaytech on the web:

Website: http://jaytechmusic.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaytechofficial

Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaytechmusic

The Music Marketing Academy:

Want more plays and followers?

Check out Budi Voogt’s Music Marketing Academy and get access to a free video series (includes case study on how Budi took San Holo to over 180,000 followers on Soundcloud).

Visit: http://edmprod.com/mma

Leave a rating and review on iTunes

Ratings and reviews help the podcast grow which means two things: I become happy, and I can also get more popular guests on the show. Head on over to http://edmprod.com/itunes and leave a rating and a review with your thoughts (you can just say “Thanks Sam,” if you like).

Until next time, have fun producing!

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Watch video interview here: https://goo.gl/PMpUQb

Get your copy of Producer Box: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joachimgarraud/producer-box/

In this episode, I talk to Joachim Garraud, a legend in his own right and one of the most influential people in the world of dance music.

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We talk about his background, and also his project "Producer Box" - a Kickstarter campaign.

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Karanda (formerly a duo) consists of James Woods, an outstanding producer from the UK. He started producing around age 6, and it shows. He's someone who's mastered their craft, in other words, someone you should listen closely to and take advice from.

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A few things we cover in this episode:

- The importance of experimenting with different styles

- Going from one idea to another

- Improving workflow and efficiency

- Why James made the switch from Ableton to Bitwig

- Creating complex trance 2.0 basslines

- Morphing vocals into basslines

Cool things mentioned in the episode:

- BOS Electro Bass Tools (http://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/electro-bass-tools/)

- Atomic Cloud (http://atomiccloud.gersic.com/index.html)

- The Mangle (http://sound-guru.com/software/mangle/)

- Frostbite (http://www.audiothing.net/effects/frostbite/)

- Synaptic Morph (http://www.zynaptiq.com/morph/)

- Kyma (http://kyma.symbolicsound.com/)

- Focal Solo 6 BE (http://amzn.to/1MVNTMt)

- UBK Happy Funtime Hour podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ubk-happy-funtime)

- The Channel Strip Principle (http://therecordingrevolution.com/2014/10/02/mixing-with-the-channel-strip-principle/)

- Hans Zimmer's studio

- Hans Zimmer - Time (Karanda remix)

Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/karandamusic/supreme

Show notes for this episode can be found at www.edmprod.com/episode-17

Follow Karanda on the web:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/karandamusic

Twitter: twitter.com/karandamusic

Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/karandamusic

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Full show notes: edmprod.com/episode16

Today I talk to Ark Patrol, a well-known producer from Portland. In this interview, we talk about his workflow, the difference between producing an album versus a single, the importance of having high standards while avoiding perfectionism, and also his latest album “Primo” which is out on the 20th of November.

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Cool things mentioned in the show:

- Primo: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/sets/ark-patrol-primo

- Flume by Flume: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flume/id564046963

Intro track: Ark Patrol - Sinner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z8BTVx03TA)

Outro track: Ark Patrol - Escape (ft. Dooqu) (https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/ark-patrol-escape-ft-dooqu)

Follow Ark Patrol on the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkPatrol

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkPatrol

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/arkpatrolUS

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Read the full show notes at http://edmprod.com/episode15

This interview is one of my favorite so far, why? Because Serik goes deep into the technical aspects of music production--mixing, layering, composition, etc. But he also shares his story and talks about how he went from being a marketing manager at a lifeless company to full-time artist.

So, while it's incredibly motivating, there's also a lot of practical advice in it.

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What you'll learn in this episode:

- What it takes to make a living from music

- How to approach your mixdown for the best results

- The one thing to keep in mind when layering, and how to - approach layering as a whole.

- How to stay creative constantly

- Why you should spend time writing your track before anything else

- How to find and use inspiration