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Episode 069 - Interview with Chackk

Join Now! Build your trap skills with Chackk as he takes you through the making of his track “Only You”, which achieved over 600,000 plays on Spotify. Building sounds from scratch to create a captivating and energiszng drop, this course will give you tools you need to make your next trap banger a hit. Born and raised in a small city in Germany, Jannik, A.K.A CHACKK has been creating music since 2014. He found inspiration in some of the hardest artists out there, such as NXSTY, Fabian Ma...

Episode 068 - Interview with Varti Deuchoghlian

https://bassgorilla.com/course/melodic-downtempo-start-to-finish-in-ableton-with-varti/ Professional mixing and mastering engineer, Varti Deuchoghlian, shares his expertise to show you how to write and produce a melodically driven downtempo track.  Varti is a professional educator and his teaching style will allow you to approach production with simplicity, so that you can focus on building a memorable track instead of being sidetracked by unimportant processing techniques. Results You...

Episode 067 - Interview with Jasmine Knight

https://bassgorilla.com/course/vocal-production-with-kevin-energy-jasmine-knight/ If you’ve ever dreamed of working with a top vocalist, then you need to tune in to Kevin Energy and Jasmine Knight.  In this course you will learn everything you need to know about professionally producing vocals, from getting to know your singer, to recording takes, vocal comping and mixing the vocals to a professional quality.  Jasmine Knight has received wide recognition for her signature style, and unde...

Episode 066 - Interview with Sumthin Sumthin

Click here to become a member for complete library access or purchase this course individually. Sumthin Sumthin, aka Conrad Woodul, is a multi-talented producer from San Clemente, California.  With a unique style that is hard to define, his back catalogue blends genres including experimental trap, bass, future bass, melodic ambience, house and wook bass to name a few.  In this start to finish course, you’ll learn how to merge melodic songwriting with heavy hitting bass to create a timele...

Episode 065 - Interview with Kozmoz

https://bassgorilla.com/course/kozmoz-presents-how-to-create-a-future-riddim-track/ This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to: Make captivating intros with high energy and catchy melodies Create interesting futuristic Melodic Dubstep sound design Create build ups that bring energy and anticipation for the drop Learn how to find variation in bass sound design Advanced mixing decisions for modern Dubstep/EDM Matthias Seyss, aka “Kozmoz”, is a San Diego based ...

Episode 064 - Interview with Dope Ammo

https://bassgorilla.com/course/dope-ammo-presents-how-to-make-a-dnb-banger/ BassGorilla brings you Dope Ammo.  This massive course unpicks the details of his signature style so that you can create the next big DnB banger.  With over 20 years experience under his belt, Dope Ammo has a massive back catalogue of outstanding tracks and has recently reached number 1 on Beatport with the “Let you be my fantasy” remix.  Having achieved success working alongside some of the biggest names in the ...

Episode 063 - Interview with PERRY WAYNE

https://bassgorilla.com/course/dubstep-tearout-in-ableton-live-with-perry-wayne/ Learn how to create bone crushing bass and genre defining drops with Perry Wayne as he walks you through his Beatport smash hit Stomp.  With this course you will learn how to become a lethal Dubstep and Tearout producer, creating hits with energy that is deceptive and captivating to the mass market of EDM. Course release date 30 January 2021. Perry Wayne Is Known For His Bone Crushing Bass Sounds & Memorab...

Episode 062 - Interview with Chackk

New Start to Finish Hybrid Trap In Ableton Live Course Dropping August 29th, 2020 and only available at https://bassgorilla.com/ Born and raised in a small city in Germany, Jannik, also known as CHACKK has been creating music since 2014. He found inspiration in some of the hardest artists out there, such as NXSTY, Fabian Mazur, Eliminate, Nitti Gritti, SLUMBERJACK and so on. Throughout the years, Jannik has experimented with a lot of different styles and genres. More and more he started t...

Episode 061 - Interview with Encanti

Ben Cantil AKA Encanti is half of the super group Zebbler Encanti Experience. An audio/visual collaboration based out of Boston, MA and Valencia, Spain.  Encanti has created an amazing tutorial course for Bassgorilla.com covering PsyBass production in Ableton Live. Dropping Saturday, July 25th 202 Go to Bassgorilla.com to sign up for this and our entire library of next level music production education. Sign up now: https://bassgorilla.com/ Encanti Links: http://zebblerencantiexperien...

Episode 060 - Interview with Zeamoon

Check out Zeamoon's "Mixing & Mastering Psytrance", only at https://bassgorilla.com/ Zeamoon is the progressive psytrance project of audio engineer Simon Neumann from Tübingen, in south Germany. As an active member of Zenon Records since 2011 his music is part of the international psytrance scene.  Simon Neumann constantly explores boundaries of psychedelic sound and creates music that brings the dance floor to heat. His sound consists of deep crispy pumpin´ basslines, twisted, playful...

Episode 059 - Interview with Wolf Tech

Having experienced the festival culture, influenced by dub, from a young age and It didn't take long before Tom broke into the wonderful world of music production. Always trying to push the envelope of new genres and warped sounds. Mr Chants creations feature organic textured sound-scapes with a wide spectrum of emotional content. Look out for his new Bassgorilla Psydub course dropping Saturday May 30th 2020. Subscribe now and dive into this and our extensive library of tutorial content...

Episode 058 - Interview with Wolf Tech

Having experienced the festival culture, influenced by dub, from a young age and It didn't take long before Tom broke into the wonderful world of music production. Always trying to push the envelope of new genres and warped sounds. Mr Chants creations feature organic textured sound-scapes with a wide spectrum of emotional content. Look out for his new Bassgorilla Psydub course dropping Saturday May 30th 2020. Subscribe now and dive into this and our extensive library of tutorial content...

Episode 058 - Interview with Joe Ford

Modern Drum & Bass Production with Joe Ford available on Bassgorilla.com April, 25 2020. http://bit.ly/BG_JOEFORD_DBPRODUCTION Joe Ford is a man on a mission, ready to shake up the world of D&B and beyond with his own unique brand of bass music destined for dance floors across the globe. Hailing from Harrogate UK, Joe leads a new wave of producers, setting himself apart with an already outrageously accomplished studio skill set and trademark hi-tech drum & bass sound tinged with rock, fu...

Episode 057 - Interview with Harvey Carter

Harvey Carter is an Electronic Music Producer, Engineer & Film Composer of various projects. Having worked on numerous independent published films and notable electronic music projects, such as Ekcle, he has built up a strong palette of sounds that can fit into many genres.  His work has been released on labels such as Inspected Records, Metalheads, Drum and Bass Arena, Renraku Global Media and Upscale. His music has achieved various feats, playing international gigs and festivals, being p...

Episode 056 - 10 Reasons Why Producers Don't Complete Tracks

Xenflex is the founder of BassGorilla. He has been producing music since 1996, starting with an Akai MPC drum machine sampler. He has released records with Adapted Records, Maxxed Music and Hopscotch Records and his music has had support from EDM.com, Ni12, The Glitch Shop, and DJ support from Stickybudsand Tantric Decks, among others. Xenflex has interviewed numerous world-famous music producers, who have shared their music production secrets with the BassGorilla community. Several ye...

Episode 055 - Interview With Rage Logic

Rage Logic has been playing guitar and piano his entire life, but got into producing electronic music 5 years ago after coming across dubstep and other experimental genres. His music has been featured in Adult Swim, and he’s released collaborations with josh pan, sober rob, Manitee, and Mo Vibez. He draws from almost all genres, but his signature sound is a mix of rattling basses, searing hot synths, and irresistible, unpredictable melodies. Go here to follow us on iTunes and catch all...

Episode 054 - Interview With VORSO

VORSO emerged with inimitably dynamic force in 2017, with his fresh approach to production and distinct, intricately heavy sound making immediate ripples and garnering widespread attention from open-minded listeners. Initial releases on the exploratory US bass imprint UPSCALE left a searing impression, with his dynamic touch and exceptional funk attitude coming through in a series of collaborations with artists such as CLOCKVICE, CHEE & FREQUENT. Later, his track NEEDLE on FLEXOUT caught...

Episode 053 - Track Breakdown with Elliot Berger

Elliot Berger breaks down his Future Bass tune "Believe". A collaboration with Colorado vocalist Laura Brehm.   First entering the scene in early 2011, after receiving support from Coldplay on a bootleg of their hit single 'Paradise, Elliot Berger has maintained a strong voice in the melodic side of bass music.   Elliot's career gained momentum following the release of 'Diamond Sky' with Denver-based vocalist Laura Brehm, the first in a handful of collaborations. It wasn't long befor...

Episode 052- Interview with X-Ray Ted & Track Breakdown

X-Ray Ted breaks down his Glitch-Hop remix of the 2004 Tanya Stephens track "It's a Pity". X-Ray Ted is a DJ & producer from Bristol, UK, specialising in Party Breaks, Hip Hop, Funk & Bass. His multi-genre sets & production have gained him support from the likes of DJ Yoda, The Craig Charles' Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music, and international clothing label Superdry. His energetic live sets, paired with his technical ability as a turntablist, have gained him headline performances acros...

Episode 051- Interview with Ill Esha

Ill-Esha (pronounced ill-EE-sha) is a Canadian electronic music artist, producer, singer and DJ known for her work in the bass music world, as well as her unique style of singing and DJing simultaneously. From an early age ill-esha had a musical background and she began her career as a vocalist, MC and Drum and Bass DJ in the late 1990s. She was a pioneer in the blending of electronic music genres such as broken beats, hip hop, breaks with D&B during her sets. She released several glitch...

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Episode 050- Interview with Ekcle

When it comes to beautiful, unique electronic music, Ekcle has to be right up there with the best. That’s saying something. Their first release since their incredible debut EP Deshoda, is right up to the standard that it set. Starting off with a church atmosphere, the song takes you on an emotional journey with rises and falls; joy and mood. It’s rare that a song can consume you for six minutes, but those six minutes of magic and bliss will be the best six minutes of your day. Make sure ...

Episode 049 - Interview with Kid Kamillion

Hailing from the dirty south mecca of New Orleans, Bryan Normand, known by his 808 bass-slanging alter-ego Kid Kamillion, began his career in high school as he put down his skateboard and turned to spinnin' records. By college he was curating an underground music movement throughout the south and began taking over the New Orleans nightlife scene. Kid Kamillion took his knowledge of true southern hip-hop, and over 10 years of “rave culture” tweaked with his personal innovation and creativit...

Episode 048 - Interview with Reid Speed

Reid Speed is recognized worldwide as a highly skilled drum & bass DJ as well as a pioneer of the hybrid-genre bass music movement. From her start at legendary NYC drum & bass store/label Breakbeat Science to founding her own labels Play Me Records and Play Me Too, she has remained a fan favorite DJ, a chart topping producer, and was seen as an instrumental player in the development of the North American Bass Music sound. She’s known for dropping blistering multi-genre sets that have inspire...

Episode 047 - Interview with Bentz

BENTZ first hit the the electronic music scene in 2012. Since then he has provided a steady stream of diverse music touching on genres including Trap, House, and even his own brand of Future Bass that incorporates complex music theory with ethereal and relaxing beats. Ben Crossgrove, also known as BENTZ is an accomplished Jazz bassist that brings his own flair of musicianship into all of his works. BENTZ resides in Upstate New York and continues to make his name known in all areas of electro...

Episode 046 - Interview with Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson releases bass heavy beats on Night Bass. Jay’s productions have found their way into the sets and playlists of some of the world’s biggest names, with Armand Van Helden, Moby, Fake Blood, Laurent Garnier, DJ Q, Treasure Fingers, AC Slater, Zinc, and B Traits all regularly championing his tracks. He's played sets in Birmingham, Manchester, Southend, Leicester, Swansea, North Wales,London, Dublin, Ukraine, Paris, Germany, Bratislava, Marbella (Spain), Holland, Belgium and load...

Episode 045 - Interview with Mr. Bill Day

Mr. Bill (aka Bill Day), Is an Aussie born and Denver, Colorado based music producer. He probably doesn’t need to be introduced in electronic music circles as he is one of the hottest artists in the glitch hop scene. Here is Mr. Bill describing his own music, “it is a mix of unlatched, glitchy breakbeats, heavy, swung-out bass lines and flawless edits with a large dash of palatable melodic content.” Boom. Go here to follow us on iTunes and catch all of our latest podcasts.   Follow Bil...

Episode 044 - Interview with Killabyte

Kyle Girard, aka Killabyte may be from the small town of Murphys, California, but don't let his sleepy town fool you. His tunes are BIG! In addition to being represented by the same team that manage acts like Downlink, Said the Sky, Trollphace and Twine. Kyle has also gained support from the likes of Adventure Club, Protohype, Virtual Riot, and Rekoil. All before the age of 20. Check out our interview and keep this young man on your radar. Not only is he going to be a successful artist, bu...

Episode 043 - Interview with Gone Viral's artists

Gone Viral Records, based in beautiful British Colombia Canada, is bringing you the best of the best in underground tunage. Not only from BC but from around the globe. We sat down with the founder and CEO DJ.Kom and Gone Viral's fixture "Bass Badass" GDLK. The sitdown was enlightening and entertaining. At one point Dj. Kom breaks out dance moves you can't miss. While GDLK clues us into his artist persona that is nothing short of GOD LIKE! In this interview we discuss: Starting and Runni...

Episode 042 - Interview with Skyler Gerdeman of Audeka

Audeka is a music production trio from the United States with members Marty Cepeda, Max Cepeda, and Skyler Gerdeman. The trio combines cinematic elements with forward thinking sound design and song structure.These guys are painting a picture with every production and expressing ideas that cannot be expressed with words. Affiliated with big labels such as Adapted Records, Caliber Music, MethLab Recordings and the Humanworkshop. With an incredible debut album titled "Lost Souls" and many EP'...

Episode 041 - Interview with Julian Gray

Julian Gray, member of the famed “Collab Alliance” from YouTube, was trained in classical theory for 8 years. His love for music evolved into an ever-growing interest in audio technology, electronic instruments and digital audio workstations. Julian has worked with many major audio technology and software companies over the course of his career, including Ableton, Sonic Academy, and Splice. Go here to follow us on iTunes and catch all of our latest podcasts. Follow Julian here: Websi...

Episode 040 – Interview with Los XL

LosXL, formerly member of the collab duo LocoMotive is a Mexican born producer/remixer, now residing in Washington D.C. Los XL is currently holding down the DC Moombah, Trap and Urban Bass scene with 2016 being very promising for him. Here are some of his best releases this year. 2016 Releases. Go here to follow us on iTunes and catch all of our latest podcasts.   Follow Los XL here: www.facebook.com/LosXL  www.soundcloud.com/losxl  www.twitter.com/LosXL www.instagram.com/LosXL

Episode 039 - Interview with Cat And Beats

Our man Robert Fumo recently sat down with Amsterdam based artiest/engineer Cat And Beats (Guido Werner) to get his advice on all things music production. Go here to follow us on iTunes and catch all of our latest podcasts. In this interview we discuss: • his beginnings in audio • we breakdown his slick studio • he shares some do’s and do-nots for beginners • should you sound treat your room? • We touch on the Mac Vs PC debate • mixing in mono. • his favourite plugins • and much...

039 - Glitch Hop Tutorial With Slynk

Catch this exclusive glitch hop tutorial and interview with the one and only Slynk! If you don’t know who he is, Slynk is one of the leading producers in the glitch hop scene. This interview also doubles up as a glitch hop tutorial, as Slynk shows us inside Ableton Live and explains how he produced the track ‘Inside’ from his album Front Yard Futon. ‘Inside’ is a high energy, highly melodic mid tempo track with lots of swing, impeccable sound design (from the bass to the lead synth to the...

#038 - Electro House Production Tips With Ryan Enzed

Our favourite New Zealander Ryan Enzed joins us in Episode 38 to share some Electro House production tips and to talk about the new course he’s just completed for BassGorilla members called Electro House: Start To Finish. Ryan Enzed is a house and electro producer and DJ who has had releases with Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records and Lazy Rich’s Big Fish Recordings. Get a FREE 4-part course on music production here

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Episode 036 - SeamlessR Interview

In this episode with SeamlessR, you will learn about:  1:25 - Why his name has a silent R after it. 2:25 - How he got into electronic music production.  8:45 - How he got to the level he is at today with his synthesis and sound design skills. 14:00 - How he got into teaching and building his YouTube channel.  20:30 - The main synths for the various types of synthesis. 23:00 - The four types of synthesis (additive, subtractive, FM and wavetable) and how they work.  32:35 - Modular and ...

035 - Mixing & Mastering Tips With Tarekith

Our first official podcast of 2015 is with Tarekith (Erik Magrini), who is a professional mixing and mastering engineer from the US. Tarekith is owner of Inner Portal Studio, a Seattle-based studio focused on providing mastering and mixdowns for electronic musicians around the world. With over 15 years experience mastering releases from producers like Autechre, John Tejada, Venetian Snares, and Ben & Lex, Inner Portal Studio was also featured in the September 2011 issue of Electronic Musici...

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BassGorilla Podcast 34 - Varien On The Making of GunMetal Black

In episode 34 we join Nick Pittsinger, AKA Varien. Get a glimpse inside the mind of Varien as he shares his thought process for inspiration and walks us through the making of ‘GunMetal Black’, which was a hugely successful release he made on the MonsterCat label. In this podcast, you’ll discover: Why Varien has recently changed from FL Studio to another DAW What kind of music he’s been focusing on in the last few months His go-to synths and plugins for production Why he invests so much ...

BassGorilla Podcast 33 - ErbNDub On The Making Of Moshpit

ERB N DUB (Peter Chapman) walks us through how he made his killer drumnbass track 'Moshpit' and shares lots of tips with music producers on his sound design, workflow, equipment and more.  This track went to the top 5 in Beatport and was a big hit for Erb N Dub. Peter comes from a musical background and is a very accomplished drummer. He talks about how his rhythmic skills play a major role in his composition process.    Follow Erb N Dub:   https://soundcloud.com/erbndub https://www.f...

Episode 32 - Audeka Interview

US neuro trio Audeka walk us through the making of their track 'Savage' from their 'Mythical Creatures EP (out on Caliber Music).  Audeka comprises of Skyler Gerdeman and brothers Marty and Max Cepeda.  They give a lot of insight into their workflow, with lots of useful production tips on sound design and mixdown in this exclusive interview with BassGorilla.  

Frequent’s Sound Design Course: ‘Sine Compression’ Technique

Here is the first sneak peak at one of the videos from Frequent’s Sound Design course, which opens for enrolment from Monday August 11th until August 13th (3 days only). The course will have 3 options: 1. Full course content (16 videos, 8 hours of live workshops with Frequent, all Ableton racks, his Foley sample […] The post Frequent’s Sound Design Course: ‘Sine Compression’ Technique appeared first on BassGorilla.com.

Podcast 029 – Interview With Pogo

In today’s episode we catch up with Nick Bertke, AKA Pogo, an electronic music producer who has seen great success with his highly unique take on both electronic music and film. Nick’s work has gained huge popularity in recent years due to its sheer originality. He often creates an entire song using nothing but the […] The post Podcast 029 – Interview With Pogo appeared first on BassGorilla.com.

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