#035: Dan Aux - Evolving through Art and Music

🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com https://www.instagram.com/dan_aux/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/16ZhfkSN82AmrB3Uiso6RK?si=5mxvPuQIRzWO6xFQJ0wi1A https://linktr.ee/dan_aux In Episode 35 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we catch up with Dan Aux, a renowned DJ and producer. From his early days throwing parties in Australia to full-time music creation in New Zealand, Dan shares his journey, creative growth, and the influences behind his genre-blurring productions. We explore how his background in visual arts shaped his sound, the importance of originality in art and music, and his transition from working a day job to living off his music. Dive deep into Dan's insights on workflow, mixing down tracks, and the significance of both commercial work and passion projects. Tune in for an inspiring discussion filled with valuable advice for aspiring producers. 00:00 Introduction to Episode 35 01:19 Welcoming Dan Aux 01:57 Reminiscing About the Early Days 07:20 Transition to Full-Time Music Production 11:18 Success in Radio and Music Production 14:54 Creating DJ Moments and Genre Exploration 21:28 Mixing Techniques and Sound Choices 25:08 Navigating the Music Industry 32:10 Sound and Mixing Techniques 32:51 The Journey of Learning Mixing 33:18 The Importance of Fresh Ears 38:21 Visual Art's Influence on Music 46:27 Commercial Work and Passion Projects 53:14 Advice to Younger Self 01:01:00 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts