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TN:168 Sam Gellaitry

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Nov 12, 2025
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Sam Gellaitry
In this conversation, Scottish musician and producer Sam Gellaitry shares insights into his genre-blending electronic music. He reveals how synaesthesia has shaped his creative process, experiencing music as colors. Sam discusses his evolution from instrumental tracks to incorporating vocals, and his unique production techniques using FL Studio. He shares details about his live shows, plans for translating studio work to performance, and offers advice for emerging artists about finding their sound. It's a fascinating dive into the mind of a modern musical innovator!
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INSIGHT

DAW Choice Is About Speed And Muscle Memory

  • Sam prefers FL Studio (Fruity Loops) because its instant piano roll and mixer emulate a real desk, letting ideas be captured fast.
  • He avoids switching DAWs because speed and muscle memory matter more than feature lists.
ADVICE

Recycle Your Best Ideas Into New Tracks

  • When stuck, reuse your best ideas from other projects by transplanting strong parts into the current track.
  • Build songs as collections of your best ideas to overcome writer's block and improve cohesion.
INSIGHT

Crushing Early Shapes Performance And Sound

  • Sam pre-applies a heavy multiband/master preset during production to make recordings sound like the finished product.
  • This top-down crunch shapes his artistic decisions and performance feel in real time.
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