How to Build a Sample Library on a FKG Folder

I would record either with my phone or zoom recorder from banks also from sample banks but I would just go through all the sample if I had time to and just select just a few of them and really work with them. On Vincent it's different because I played everything there was not really very very few programming but yeah I still have that bank and will still use it in the future Especially when I'm traveling and I can play everything like right now.

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In this episode John is joined by Vincent Fenton better known as FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced three tracks across his releases - ‘Time For A Change’, ‘Ylang Ylang’ and ‘Vincent’.

Giving us a glimpse at his musical journey through the years, Vincent reflects on each of the decisive elements that help characterise his signature sound, from location and significant life events, to his early homemade synth presets and sample libraries.

Alongside his tricks on how to bring electronic drums to life, and the different headspaces that help focus his music making, we hear thoughts on why limitations can be so exciting and how so often ‘bad’ pieces of gear create something that ‘amazing’ gear simply can’t.

Listen to find out how miniscule chord changes can drastically alter the emotion of a vocal line, what challenges come with moving your entire studio to the middle of the jungle in the Philippines, and why combining your adult and child minds can be the key to creativity.

Tracks discussed: So Much To Me, Ylang Ylang, Different Masks For Different Days

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