Kitchen Notes express cette semaine avec Akalotz qui revient sur la production de leur dernier album Angry Body Machine, parfait équilibre Dark-Electro authentique et EBM finement ciselée.
An express Kitchen Notes this week with Akalotz retracing the production of their last album Angry Body Machine, a perfect balance between authentik Dark-Electro and refined EBM.
Gears and software
What gears/softwares did you use for Angry Body Machine ?
We use hardware as well as software: Sequential Pro 3, Yamaha AN1X, Novation Nova 2, Roland Jupiter X and Roland D50.
Software DAW: Propellerhead Reason 13. Some Effects and other small Stuff.
Your favorite gear(s)/software(s) ?
In recent years, it has become apparent that Sequential is the number 1 in hardware. When it comes to software, it's clearly Reason since Vision 4.
Any evolution in your setup ?
Over the years we have tried, bought and sold quite a few synthesizers, the evolution lies in the fact that we have now found our final setup.
Sound Design
Do you use/tweak presets ?
We use many presets but also tinker with our own sounds, it's the mix that makes it
Do you design you own sound ? On which synth/plugin in particular ?
Yes, especially on the Pro 3
Any particular synth history ?
On my old project Enemy Mind, all songs were produced with a Novation Nova without a DAW or multitracker. Everything on the synth. The love for Novation continues to this day, only the synth is used differently
Writing/composing method
What
would be your main writing/composing method ? Do you start classical
rythm/bassline then arrange around it ? Do you already have structure in
mind ? Do you improvise, record sessions then select ? ...
Basically, we always start with sound design. Texts are only created afterwards. Often there is a rough idea that is then tackled, but sometimes we just feel like having a jam session and see what happens, often nothing,,, but when it does, it bangs...
Producing/mixing method
Do you produce/mix in the box or do you use mainly external gears (effect/comp/eq...)
The final production and the mix usually run at Arnte von Pyrroline. There we use different DAWs
What is your most painful / enjoyable step in track production ? Sound design, arrangement, mixing, mastering ?
Painful: To finally level up the songs, a horror you can also destroy songs.
Enjoyable: To see the finished product.
Akalotz' tips
Don't get too hung up on a song. And part with song remnants. Keep your workplace clean
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