“It’s important to understand the audience that already exists and where you fit in by default”—Au5
In this interview, I sit down with producer Au5. We talk about how he got his start in the industry, how he built connections, and how he found his voice as a solo artist. We also dive into the technical side of production, covering his workflow, sound design, and drum processing.
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- Au5’s background (2:20)
- Finding his voice as a solo artist (5:28)
- Early influences (6:05)
- Creative expression through sound design (7:30)
- When he realized he could make a career out of music (8:55)
- Taking a leave of absence from college (12:15)
- The anxiety of trying to make it (13:37)
- Advice for taking a year off music (15:10)
- Connecting with likeminded artists (17:25)
- Getting his start in the music scene (19:00)
- Understanding your audience and where you fit in (22:08)
- Forging real connections (23:42)
- Writing 2 full albums (25:05)
- Maintaining a high musical output (26:10)
- Struggling to improve as an artist (30:25)
- How Au5 starts tracks (34:25)
- Au5 on mixing (38:55)
- How he processes his drums (41:40)
- The importance of proper headphones & speakers (45:10)
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