For more information please visit: www.djtechtools.com/?p=11586 DJ TechTools interviews Porter Robinson to find out what's in his dj bag before his gig in Santa Cruz, Ca
Fucking awesome. Porter is one of my favorite producers. All of his Electro House mixes he's dropped lately are just perfect. Can't wait to see him live.
That advice at the end was probably the best advice that any artist could give anyone, and i'm not being sarcastic or anything like that actually makes people realize that they don't just sit down and make amazing music in a really short period of time like a lot of people think they do but they work their asses off to get where they are.
does This video prove that Traktor S4 is clubworthy? Zedd uses S4 too while on tour... sincerely, from a beginner who is always bullied because he uses S4 at parties..
You're probably getting bullied by uncreative big room djs who wouldn't even go near traktor or remix decks. They just don't like you for being individual.
Bass music without Harmor is possible but a lot harder, relies on manual resynthesis, and trying to get anywhere near a decent vocoder sound without Vocodex.
Very true. I often forget about Reason but they are definitely in the old FL Studio model where they had their own generators and let you cut loose on them. Very good program too if that is your thing. I totally agree it is the person using it. They all have similar functions. The ones I use primarily today are: FL,Sonar, Maschine and sometimes Cubase. I guess Traktor too because I tend to dump stems I made in other programs into there so I can cut them up on the decks before my final mix.
I use FL Studio myself and i have found so many of the same kind of sounds made in Ableton or Logic and i find alot of artist Underground Artist being signed by the major Records like Spinnin' Records and Ultra Records that get signed and have said that they find FL Studio so amazing to make music so it's not a matter of what program is more detailed or what program is for "professionals" but the fact of how your music will sound in the end to get those crowds pumped up wanting more happy DJing!
Yeah just like guitar or piano or any other music making instrument or even just like anything that takes experience as long as your good with music and can feel the rhythm and know the beat you can make music out of anything and make a kicking track that everyone will jump up wanting for or whatever floats your boat. thanks for agreeing i wonder if you use any of these DAWs because i think you understand the rare quality of making music which is not to impress others but to feel it inside :)
FL Studio is awesome if you know how to use it. I think people are saying that it's for "newbies" because the interface looks simpler than many other DAWs so it seems like it's more basic, but in reality any producer who knows what he/she is doing can make good use of it. Personally, I make a lot of my loops in FL Studio and then arrange and mix my tracks in Ableton.
@eerrrrrrfolks I don't understand why people hate on a certain DAW.Yes, some are easier to use than others, or more useful for a certain type of music, but in a very broad sense, most mainstream DAW's used today get the same job done. I've used many different DAW's and the only reason I use Ableton Live now is because of it's extremely fast learning curve and easy to navigate and use. I have also used FL studio, and beside Ableton, that would probably be my second choice.
When i was watching them setup his equipent, one of the guys rolled out his bag and i was like, omg ive seen that befor!!!! And was waiting for him pull out the s4, he pulled it out and i yelled, the s4 has landed!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadmau5 mainly uses Cubase and Ableton ;) FL is a good DAW anyway. Not my favourite but it's just my opinion. Feed Me and Savant use FL as well ;) And Feed Me is hands down one of the best producers out there.
i use fl studio and people totally misjudge me for that!!! but what i think is whatever your best at working with is what you should use! unless you strive on learning new software but i prefer to stick to recognised ground
A dj's job has always been to get the crowd going. Mixing songs keeps the rythm going, which keeps the atmosphere pumping. The way he mixes the songs isn't important in my opinion, it's choosing the exact right songs for the crowd that night. And maybe the time taken to beatmatch manually would make you miss the perfect moment for mixing in the next song.
dude a vsti will sound exactly the same in Fl Studio as in Ableton and a sample will also sound the same in both sequencers. ableton MAY have more standard features or plugins idk, but a vst is a vst and a sample is still a sample.
So true!! Except for one thing, Reason doesn't support VST but is still an awesome DAW. People hate on it for not having vst's but a lot of great songs are made in Reason. Which DAW do you personally prefer? I've tested them all. Started with FL studio, then tried Cubase and Ableton but didn't like them. Switched to Reason for a long time and made some good tunes in it. Now since 2 months I switched to Logic because i bought a Mac and I think it's awesome. But still it's the person, not the DAW
Good for him. That doesn't make him the end all be all. Different DAWs have different workflows. Some people prefer one to the other. Shit, a lot of artists are still using logic and reason. Doesn't mean they suck.
@congrainshinny I think you misunderstood my comment. I'm simply pointing out the fact that his music and all that he's accomplished is amazing for his age. I'm comparing it to the mixes I make to showcase how good he is for being 18. I fail to see how I "used my age as marketing".
some artists use ableton for performance (madeon, and datsik) Madeon uses FL for making his songs and is a huge spokesperson for them. he uses ableton for performance Datsik produces with logic and performs in ableton Paul Van dyk did the same format as datsik but eventually switched his production to ableton instead of logic
@cokenEbachio Dude chill. I was just sayin that it doesn't work well with serato because it's really tightly integrated for traktor. and btw both traktor and serato are good softwares and are really similar
@D4NI3LGONZALEZZ just install windows with the boot camp assistant on your mac, you just need a windows install dvd (xp, 7 whatever) and run boot camp install.. done
@xXAjaxXx yeah but the problem occurs with who plays with these kinds of products. People who aren't really into Dj-ing buy this product and because of the sync function, they're automatically "amazing". I think thats unfair to the people who put lots of time into Dj-ing and love music. I totally agree with your point that the sync function allows for Dj's to spend more time making better sets though, its just that not everyone uses that function for that.
@yahoonoahgmail Fair enough. I've experienced some need to beatmatch manually, like when I have a dubstep song that clocks in at 140 and another dubstep song clocks in at 70. They're actually the same tempo, but auto sync doesn't see it that way. Auto-sync is still a valuable tool though, and if you have your songs beat-gridded properly it's pretty damn reliable. I agree with you, having the skill as a back up is probably a good idea, it's just not the end all of electro djing that it once was.
He doesn’t need a dj bag now, he has his own festival
you've grown a lot porter
we're so proud of you
What a kid...
look him up now
@@s8v1 best comeback ever!!
vaya humillacion jsjsj
Fucking awesome. Porter is one of my favorite producers. All of his Electro House mixes he's dropped lately are just perfect. Can't wait to see him live.
That advice at the end was probably the best advice that any artist could give anyone, and i'm not being sarcastic or anything like that actually makes people realize that they don't just sit down and make amazing music in a really short period of time like a lot of people think they do but they work their asses off to get where they are.
does This video prove that Traktor S4 is clubworthy? Zedd uses S4 too while on tour...
sincerely, from a beginner who is always bullied because he uses S4 at parties..
of course the s4 is clubworthy, zedd used an s4 on ultra mainstage this year hahaha
The s4 is perfection for any Dj.
ignore them, they probably don't know what it means to be "clubworthy" anyways
Bugar Nugroho Everything's clubworthy nowadays! Just use whatever's most comfortable for you to make the best performance you can make.
You're probably getting bullied by uncreative big room djs who wouldn't even go near traktor or remix decks.
They just don't like you for being individual.
Ohmygosh Porter Robinson is amazing. Just everything he does is... beautiful.
Very fascinating interview. Its weird that PR is 5 years my junior and I look up to him. Thanks DJTT for this.
One of the best DJs ever!
I honestly don't get the point of arguing over DAWs, you are most going to be using 3rd party plug-ins anyway, so they're all pretty much the same
Bass music without Harmor is possible but a lot harder, relies on manual resynthesis, and trying to get anywhere near a decent vocoder sound without Vocodex.
You can still buy those for ableton
These DJs/producers always look like they're having so much fun on stage! Keep it up! =)
I respect the work ethic shout out!
2:18 The most inspiring thing i've ever heard from any producer :) Porter Robinson, you are now my most favorite producer ever.
he is awesome
I am so psyched that my live/dj plan includes all of the things he uses. Hell fucking yeah.
man respect for porter.
THIS IS INSPIRES ME!
Well said. Well said.
Very cool!
I love you. Your awesome! I cant wait to see you on saturday @ the grad in SLO, Cali. ^_^
love that he used deckadance. im transitioning into traktor from that right now. thanks for the encouragement!
It's actually kinda heartening to see a fully digital setup being rocked to crowd like that.
I use both FL and Ableton love both
Very true. I often forget about Reason but they are definitely in the old FL Studio model where they had their own generators and let you cut loose on them. Very good program too if that is your thing. I totally agree it is the person using it. They all have similar functions. The ones I use primarily today are: FL,Sonar, Maschine and sometimes Cubase. I guess Traktor too because I tend to dump stems I made in other programs into there so I can cut them up on the decks before my final mix.
Porter is the man. I wish I knew what synths and stuff he uses though. Surprising to hear that he produces in FL studio
Legend! His EP Spitfire is out now!!!
fucking love you porter
FL Studio Till I Die. Im So Chuffed That Porter Uses It, He's One Of My Favourite Producers!
I use FL Studio myself and i have found so many of the same kind of sounds made in Ableton or Logic and i find alot of artist Underground Artist being signed by the major Records like Spinnin' Records and Ultra Records that get signed and have said that they find FL Studio so amazing to make music so it's not a matter of what program is more detailed or what program is for "professionals" but the fact of how your music will sound in the end to get those crowds pumped up wanting more happy DJing!
see this man live and you'll see why he uses sync. best damn dj i've ever heard, and i've seen at least 25+ others.
it doesn't matter what program you use! as long as you make amazing music that's all that matters
Lenguage is so amazing EDM track.
You said it.
@eerrrrrrfolks I'm with you! I'm making it my mission to find all the big names that use FL! I love it!
19yo with and attitude like that dude definatley deserves everything hes getting
thank god someone said it right!
i fucking love this video of porter -- he is fuckign hilarious -- love you porter!!
Very true
Porter Robinson JUNE 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Few do, most turn them of and enable them when they come in handy at a transition
S4 is amazing
Yes its the standard traktor software that can run on mac os or windows computers
Truth!
The song throughout the ENTIRE video is Porter's "Say My Name"
Cordially,
Your editor.
ayy my boi
love say my name 🔥🔥
Yeah 12thplanet uses Fl and hes one of the best dubstep and house music producers out there
yeah your right, but what kirkmester555 means is not the he is missing the cross faders, but an up and down fader
im getting that setup
He's using AIAIAI TMA-1 headphones :)
some dope words of wisdom "work ethic"
Yeah just like guitar or piano or any other music making instrument or even just like anything that takes experience as long as your good with music and can feel the rhythm and know the beat you can make music out of anything and make a kicking track that everyone will jump up wanting for or whatever floats your boat. thanks for agreeing i wonder if you use any of these DAWs because i think you understand the rare quality of making music which is not to impress others but to feel it inside :)
his accccccccent
So does everyone
FL Studio is awesome if you know how to use it. I think people are saying that it's for "newbies" because the interface looks simpler than many other DAWs so it seems like it's more basic, but in reality any producer who knows what he/she is doing can make good use of it. Personally, I make a lot of my loops in FL Studio and then arrange and mix my tracks in Ableton.
HE USES OLD SPICE! :O
Well that explains the sudden rise to awesomeness.
@D4NI3LGONZALEZZ nope, its adding windows to your hard drive no reinstall needed. just google boot camp or windows on mac
having an s4 made me a lil happier after seeing this haha
Yeah, that's cause he plays at least a minute of every song, usually more. He used to control his own lighting and smoke fx too.
it would be awesome to be a dj!
@eerrrrrrfolks I don't understand why people hate on a certain DAW.Yes, some are easier to use than others, or more useful for a certain type of music, but in a very broad sense, most mainstream DAW's used today get the same job done. I've used many different DAW's and the only reason I use Ableton Live now is because of it's extremely fast learning curve and easy to navigate and use. I have also used FL studio, and beside Ableton, that would probably be my second choice.
I love deckadance!
When i was watching them setup his equipent, one of the guys rolled out his bag and i was like, omg ive seen that befor!!!! And was waiting for him pull out the s4, he pulled it out and i yelled, the s4 has landed!!!!!!!!!!!
No, with FL. He has a video with Future Music In the Sudio
Nero also produces with FL. :)
haha back at you man
Deadmau5 mainly uses Cubase and Ableton ;)
FL is a good DAW anyway. Not my favourite but it's just my opinion.
Feed Me and Savant use FL as well ;)
And Feed Me is hands down one of the best producers out there.
Porter robinson you are a sick fuck and i love you
i use fl studio and people totally misjudge me for that!!! but what i think is whatever your best at working with is what you should use! unless you strive on learning new software but i prefer to stick to recognised ground
welcome to the amazing world, of the INTERWEB
A dj's job has always been to get the crowd going. Mixing songs keeps the rythm going, which keeps the atmosphere pumping. The way he mixes the songs isn't important in my opinion, it's choosing the exact right songs for the crowd that night. And maybe the time taken to beatmatch manually would make you miss the perfect moment for mixing in the next song.
dude a vsti will sound exactly the same in Fl Studio as in Ableton and a sample will also sound the same in both sequencers. ableton MAY have more standard features or plugins idk, but a vst is a vst and a sample is still a sample.
@Dyzmik FUCK YEAH IT DOES
So true!! Except for one thing, Reason doesn't support VST but is still an awesome DAW. People hate on it for not having vst's but a lot of great songs are made in Reason. Which DAW do you personally prefer? I've tested them all. Started with FL studio, then tried Cubase and Ableton but didn't like them. Switched to Reason for a long time and made some good tunes in it. Now since 2 months I switched to Logic because i bought a Mac and I think it's awesome. But still it's the person, not the DAW
Good for him. That doesn't make him the end all be all. Different DAWs have different workflows. Some people prefer one to the other.
Shit, a lot of artists are still using logic and reason. Doesn't mean they suck.
Haters gonna hate, DJ's gonna play
@ODD50 No you can see the wire at 2:13
Avicii produces with Logic, I believe. But you're right about Afrojack.
@Asian661 Really!? He's got so much potential!
@congrainshinny I think you misunderstood my comment. I'm simply pointing out the fact that his music and all that he's accomplished is amazing for his age. I'm comparing it to the mixes I make to showcase how good he is for being 18. I fail to see how I "used my age as marketing".
@QuantikMusic Rusko uses "Acid" or something.
But yeah, your completley right.
Work ethic.. thats it and thats all baby
Skrilex used Ableton and a trigger finger and Porter Robinson used the software that comes with tractor
@eerrrrrrfolks I really respect FL people!
I find it soo shit hard to use!
some artists use ableton for performance (madeon, and datsik)
Madeon uses FL for making his songs and is a huge spokesperson for them. he uses ableton for performance
Datsik produces with logic and performs in ableton
Paul Van dyk did the same format as datsik but eventually switched his production to ableton instead of logic
Sonny Moore started on FL Studio...
@cokenEbachio Dude chill. I was just sayin that it doesn't work well with serato because it's really tightly integrated for traktor. and btw both traktor and serato are good softwares and are really similar
What is that thing next to the S4?? Something with black buttons, is a sound card or something like that?? Thanks
@D4NI3LGONZALEZZ just install windows with the boot camp assistant on your mac, you just need a windows install dvd (xp, 7 whatever) and run boot camp install.. done
He was using Fl studio before too
anyone else notice he is missing a fader on the S4?
YO ME AND PORTER USE THE SAME DAW
@xXAjaxXx yeah but the problem occurs with who plays with these kinds of products. People who aren't really into Dj-ing buy this product and because of the sync function, they're automatically "amazing". I think thats unfair to the people who put lots of time into Dj-ing and love music. I totally agree with your point that the sync function allows for Dj's to spend more time making better sets though, its just that not everyone uses that function for that.
@yahoonoahgmail Fair enough. I've experienced some need to beatmatch manually, like when I have a dubstep song that clocks in at 140 and another dubstep song clocks in at 70. They're actually the same tempo, but auto sync doesn't see it that way. Auto-sync is still a valuable tool though, and if you have your songs beat-gridded properly it's pretty damn reliable. I agree with you, having the skill as a back up is probably a good idea, it's just not the end all of electro djing that it once was.
@C0LDWiR3 I couldn't agree more. More value should be placed on the quality of the finished product rather than the process.
@allanxpoe83 Timecoded vinyl
That would have been useful if i could actually hear what he was saying over the noise of the track in the 'background'
@OriginalDeejay09 its all one song! "porter robinson - say my name"
Anyone else think those 2 midi fighter t-shirts are quite disturbing?
@pecky1234 its his hit track Say My Name