#17: Karanda on Bitwig, Experimentation, and Morphing Vocals into Basslines

Karanda (formerly a duo) consists of James Woods, an outstanding producer from the UK. He started producing around age 6, and it shows. He's someone who's mastered their craft, in other words, someone you should listen closely to and take advice from. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few things we cover in this episode: - The importance of experimenting with different styles - Going from one idea to another - Improving workflow and efficiency - Why James made the switch from Ableton to Bitwig - Creating complex trance 2.0 basslines - Morphing vocals into basslines Cool things mentioned in the episode: - BOS Electro Bass Tools (http://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/electro-bass-tools/) - Atomic Cloud (http://atomiccloud.gersic.com/index.html) - The Mangle (http://sound-guru.com/software/mangle/) - Frostbite (http://www.audiothing.net/effects/frostbite/) - Synaptic Morph (http://www.zynaptiq.com/morph/) - Kyma (http://kyma.symbolicsound.com/) - Focal Solo 6 BE (http://amzn.to/1MVNTMt) - UBK Happy Funtime Hour podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ubk-happy-funtime) - The Channel Strip Principle (http://therecordingrevolution.com/2014/10/02/mixing-with-the-channel-strip-principle/) - Hans Zimmer's studio - Hans Zimmer - Time (Karanda remix) Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/karandamusic/supreme Show notes for this episode can be found at www.edmprod.com/episode-17 Follow Karanda on the web: Facebook: www.facebook.com/karandamusic Twitter: twitter.com/karandamusic Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/karandamusic SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Get 20% off Mixing EDM with discount code 'PRODCAST' - edmprod.com/mixingedm Download for free on The Artist Union