I turn on the machines and start to think about ideas and…
“I turn on the machines and start to think about ideas and take it from there, it usually begins if it's a beat, a track creating a beat/beats and then the bass-line/lines, then comes the sounds--drones, atmospherics etc, then the edits of various sounds I created and keep going till I feel I have enough sounds ideas to start working and building a track. I have many banks of sounds that we hear that can be manipulated in the machines.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He describes his creative workflow: starting with machines, building beats, adding bass, layering sounds, and editing until the track feels complete.
In simple terms: His music-making steps from beats to full track.
Key Takeaway
Follow a structured layering process.
Themes
creativity
process
music production
Mood
focused
analytical
Type
instructional
process
When to use this quote
- studio work
- electronic music creation
- sound experimentation
Key Concepts
audio layering
iteration
sound design
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need a strict order to create music?
- How can improvisation fit into this workflow?
A Different Perspective
A rigid step‑by‑step method may stifle spontaneity.