Breaka talks production tips and making his album Aeoui: "You can't write dance tracks in C# minor"

On his new album Aeoui, UK producer Charlie Baker – aka Breaka – blends DnB-inspired basslines with creative drum programming and his distinctive style of vocal sampling. Following the album's release, we sat down with Baker in his London studio to talk about his production style, bass design tips and the biggest challenges in producing the new LP.

Breaka's album Aeoui is out now: https://breakamusic.bandcamp.com/albu...

In this video:
00:10 – How did you get into music production?
01:48 – Making Aeoui
03:09 – Working in-the-box
04:28 – DAWs
05:24 – Favourite plugins
06:08 – Bass design tips
07:28 – Naming the album and vocal sampling
08:35 – The challenge of writing a track in C# minor
09:51 – Mixing tips
10:50 – The story behind the cover art
11:57 – How does jazz drumming influence your production
13:14 – Performing the album live