#41: Audiofreq — Becoming A Disciplined Music Producer

The EDM Prodcast has prided itself on having a diverse selection of artists, yet oddly enough episode 41’s guest is the first from the Hardstyle end of the electronic music spectrum. Sam Matla sits down with the prolific Sam Gonzalez, better known to the world as Audiofreq. Considering his impressive discography, as well as his own series of invaluable tutorials and in the studio videos, it is no surprise that this episode is packed full of useful tips and incredible insight into Audiofreq’s career and creations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - How to reference commercial quality releases without discouraging yourself - Looking past stylistic preferences to learn from genres outside of your tastes - The pros and cons of the homogenization of the electronic music industry - The unique creative process behind Audiofreq’s ‘Audiology’ album - The challenges in the making of an album - How to make hardstyle kickdrums - Maximizing productivity in the studio - The importance of having a regimented schedule for music production - Identifying and understanding the source of writer’s block Audiofreq on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiofreqdj SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/audiofreqdj Twitter: https://twitter.com/audiofreqdj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/audiofreqdj