The Talented Producer A ON Shares Details on His Production Processes and Tips

Today, the talented Producer and DJ A ON is delving into his journey into Electronic Music, sharing details about his approach towards music production and giving us an insight into his technical process.  

As he brings innovation to his creativity, delivering performances using hardware equipment and live vocals, A ON appears as an intriguing and captivating talent on the scene. With a sound that blends elements from New Techno and Acid House, A ON’s music emerges as a distinct and original expression of his passionate determination to stand out and, as he promises to continue finding new and unique ways to elevate his productions, A ON is no doubt one to keep watching. 

So, join us as we discover more about the talent that is A ON. 

Hello A ON! How are you?  

Doing pretty good!  

Can you walk us through your journey into Electronic Music production? What initially inspired you to start pursuing a career as a Producer?  

It all started when I was playing in bands in my mid teenage years. A friend downloaded Fruity Loops on my computer at home and showed it to me – that was a game changer. It showed me the potentially I had for music composition, even though I had zero knowledge of music theory.  

What was the first piece of equipment you incorporated into your studio set up? 

After working as a lift operator for a whole winter season I saved enough money to buy a laptop and an m-audio axiom 25 midi controller.  

Do you have a favourite DAW?  

Even though I use a lot of hardware, my go to DAW is Ableton.  

How do you approach starting a new track? Do you have a particular process? 

I don’t have one way, but I definitely have a sense of what energy I am looking for and then I start throwing sounds and melodies until I have something exciting going on. 

In your opinion, what elements of a track help it perform well in front of an audience?  

If the context is for dancefloor, I would say a catchy hook or phrase and the presence of a good groove!  

Which plugins and effects are your favourites?  

U-he Zebra, Synplant, many from Arturia and some effects from Waves.  

Do you have any go-to production techniques that you always use when producing a track?  

Not really. I go with my gut-feeling when I am producing.  

What piece of equipment would you recommend to a novice producer?  

Any DAW would be fine. After that, if you are able make some finished tracks in it, you can start thinking of diving into hardware. I have been using several pieces of hardware in order to make Electronic Music, but it requires a lot of patience, especially after you have discovered the infinity of DAWs.  

Finally, how do you keep inspired and remain motivated?  

Listening to other kinds of music when I get saturated, breaking routines, going out, seeing people, places, movies and any kind of activity that requires being outside is also helpful! 

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On a trajectory to reach new and exciting heights, A ON is no doubt a force to be reckoned with within Electronic Music. As he shared a glimpse into his creativity through this interview, his passion and enthusiasm for his craft appear clear; motivated and driven to keep experimenting and innovating, fans can expect even more captivating music and live performances from A ON soon. Until then, we thank A ON for his time and look forward to watching his exciting musical journey continue to unfold.   

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