#005: Cazztek - Confessions, STMPD. Launching a new project, sound design, mixdown and more
Release Date: 07/16/2019
#34: Jon Pegnato - Unlocking Creativity and Finding Your Artistic Voice
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com Producer Talk Ep.34: Unlock Music Production Secrets with Jon Pegnato Welcome to episode 34 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph! In this episode, Bass Kleph is rejoined by acclaimed music producer and ghostwriter Jon Pegnato, known for his projects like La Riots, Cobra Effect, and Hot Mouth. Having released on major labels such as Atlantic, Capital, and Interscope, and performing at top festivals like EDC, Coachella, and Burning Man, John brings a wealth of experience to the table. The discussion...
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#033: Marcel Vautier - Mastering Mixdowns and Finding Your True Sound
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com Join us in Episode 33 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph as we sit down with Marcel Vautier, a melodic progressive house producer inspired by artists like Deadmau5, Pryda, and Dinka. Marcel shares his journey of building a unique sound, creating his own label, and overcoming the challenges of mixdowns. Learn how he stays authentic in a trend-driven industry and discover his tips for aspiring producers. Marcel also highlights the importance of mentorship and collaboration, featuring stories of working...
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#032: Travis Emmons - From Mixing Genres to Mentoring DJs: A Journey in Deep House
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com Welcome to episode 32 of Producer Talk with Base Clef, featuring Travis Emmons, the heart behind Four Eons Records and a top-selling deep house artist. In this episode, Travis shares his journey from a young music enthusiast to a renowned DJ and producer with multiple chart-topping hits. He discusses how his background in various musical genres and DJing at nightclubs influenced his deep house sound. Travis also offers valuable insights into the common production mistakes he sees in his role as a...
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#031: Addison - Mixing Mastery and Melodic Techno Evolution
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com - In episode 31 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we sit down with Brendan Addison, a rising melodic techno producer from Sydney, Australia, known by his alias Addison. Addison shares his unique journey from DJing local gigs and experimenting with Ableton, to signing record deals and becoming a mentor for newer producers, all while balancing a serious day job. We dive deep into his musical influences, primarily melodic techno with dark, growling bass lines inspired by heavy metal. Addison also...
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#030: Jon Pegnato - The REAL Difference Between Good and Great Music Production
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
In this episode, I sit down with Jon Pegnato — one of our top mentors at Bass Kleph and the creator of Melodic Secrets and 60-Minute Sounds — to unpack the biggest breakthroughs (and blockers) he’s seen while helping hundreds of music producers improve their tracks. We talk about: • The most common habits that keep producers stuck • Why less is usually more in songwriting and sound design • How feedback can speed up your progress (when it’s the right kind) • The truth about creative “flow” vs finishing tracks • What separates the producers...
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#029: Daniel Fowler: From Stuck & Chasing Perfection to Finished and Thriving
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Fowler, a genre-blending producer whose sound fuses Daft Punk, Justice, and Japanese City Pop with a modern emotional edge. We dive deep into his personal journey — from getting stuck chasing perfection, to finally finishing music he’s proud of and thriving creatively. Daniel shares how facing personal loss became a powerful catalyst for growth, how he found his unique sound by combining the styles he loves, and how community, feedback, and structure helped him level up his mixdowns and production. We also explore the mindset shifts that helped...
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#028: MSKT - From Fighter Pilot to Music Producer — Mixing Tips & Melodic Dubstep Insights
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
How does a U.S. Air Force bomber pilot end up producing emotional, growly melodic dubstep tracks that rival the pros? In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we sit down with MSKT (aka Musket) — an active-duty fighter pilot with a love for EDM and an obsession with sound design. He opens up about: • Listening to EDM while flying 18-hour missions • Starting music production during COVID — then quitting • What finally made things click in his productions • The struggles of mixing and layering too many synths • How working with Bass Kleph and...
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#027: Frequency Upgrade: From Acid Techno to Higher Dimensions
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re joined by Seb from Frequency Upgrade — a producer whose path through music is anything but ordinary. From spinning acid techno in the 90s to living off-grid and building his own studio, Seb shares how he reignited his creative fire and returned with a mission: to blend club-shaking techno with deep spiritual intention, alongside his wife Tracy. We dive into: • How Seb made the leap from analog hardware to modern digital mixdowns • The story behind Higher Dimensions — a Beatport-charting track built entirely from...
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#026: The Art of Finishing Tracks: Breaking Out Of The Loop
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
Are you stuck in the loop? endlessly starting new tracks but never finishing them? In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re diving deep into the art of finishing your tracks, and why it’s critical to your growth as a music producer. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck as a “Loop Hoarder” or “Eight-Bar Prisoner,” this episode will help you break free from those habits. We’ll cover why finishing songs fast and often is the key to success, how to set realistic deadlines, and a proven system to get you out of the loop, without sacrificing quality. I’ll also...
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#025: The 8 Mixdown Myths Holding You Back from Release-Ready Records
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
Episode 25: The 8 Mixdown Myths Holding You Back from Release-Ready Records Are mixdown myths secretly sabotaging your tracks? In this episode, we dive deep into eight of the most common mixdown myths that might be preventing you from achieving that pro-level sound. These are mistakes producers unknowingly make, often due to bad advice circulating on YouTube and other platforms. I’ll reveal the truth behind these myths and show you a better way to approach your mixdowns—from plugin techniques to mastering, stereo width, kick drum clarity, and the never-ending debate of hardware vs....
info_outlineIn this 5th episode, I interview Cazztek. He’s signed tracks to Tchami’s label Confession, and Martin Garrix’s label STMPD, played multiple times in Ibiza and all over the states. In the interview, we talk about what it is like to launch a new artist project, his tips for sound design, mixdown and much more.
More info on Cazztek
https://www.instagram.com/cazztek/
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