#007: Le Castle Vania - Releasing on Mau5trap, touring with Deadmau5, movie scoring for John Wick 1, 2, & 3
Release Date: 08/13/2019
#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....
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#024: The Dangerous Myth That’s Stalling Your Music Career. Are You Sabotaging Your Own Music Without Realizing It?
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
The Dangerous Myth That’s Stalling Your Music Career. Are You Sabotaging Your Own Music Without Realizing It?
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#023: Haus Of Panda (Barong Family, Monstercat, Speed World)
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
Today’s special guest is Haus Of Panda from Speed World He’s released on Barong Family, Monstercat, Ultra, Musical Freedom, Brooklyn Fire & more. Remixed for Knife Party, Tommy Sunshine. His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz. & more, and he also Invented the genre "Speed House”, and runs the label and events company Speed World. In the interview we talk about speed house, his story, and loads of music producer tips too. https://www.instagram.com/hausofpanda/
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#022: Chris Alba from Cult Creatives (Branding for Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, Puma, and many more)
Producer Talk with Bass Kleph
Cult Creatives are a Los Angeles studio known for standout branding and marketing in music and fashion. Their team handles brand identities, global campaigns, tour visuals, pop-ups, and social media strategies. Clients include Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, and Puma, and many more. In the interview we cover what is branding and why you need it, essential branding and marketing strategies for artists, brand development and the role of social media, creative collaboration, and audience engagement techniques. Check out the new course "Integrity Amplified" at...
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