JBL Master Class: Quix

Bass music producer and DJ Quix talks through his creative process, music career and production tips and tricks at JBL HQ in Los Angeles, CA.

8:08 - First US tours, life as a traveling DJ
14:42 - Collaborating with the Chainsmokers, working with Dim Mak, making music for streaming vs. clubs
22:36 - Working with record labels, outsourcing mastering, building a release strategy
34:22 - Layering future bass chords, vocal chops, bringing your drums to life, making a drop lead in massive
48:10 - Processing pianos, making a drop lead in massive, bouncing to audio

Q&A:

56:20 - Learning music theory
58:07 - Achieving professional quality tracks
1:01:40 - Finding your true sound
1:03:38 - Releasing music and getting feedback
1:06:54 - Working on music with a day job
1:10:11 - Using ghost notes
1:13:04 - Soundcloud vs. Spotify
1:15:39 - Building a team
1:20:08 - Having an artistic vision
1:22:18 - Planning a tour
1:23:52 - Staying mentally and physically healthy on the road
1:23:48 - Getting over writer’s block
1:31:29 - Designing the bass lead in “Get Down”

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Follow Quix:
Instagram:   / quixofficial  
Facebook:   / officialquix  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19EW4...

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Instagram:   / shishimusic