“Zwart Goud has a lot of different genres lying around in the crates there, but most of the music they sell leans more towards techno, electro, breaks, and ambient. At that time in my career, I was not really into that kind of music, so I never listened to it much, but being expo- sed to that kind of sound gave me a different view of everything that is out there. I can say that this made me appreciate the genres that were being sold there a lot more”.
“Now, I can say for sure that it has influenced my sound. Finding what you’re all about makes you refine your taste in the best ways”.
From the early days in his bedroom to the container studio in Sloterdijk, every beat is a testament to his musical evolution. Collaborating with fellow artists like D Stone isn’t just about sharing gear; it’s about sharing a musical journey, pushing boundaries, and creating sonic landscapes that transcend time and space.
“At first I set up my studio in my bedroom. This was fine for me as I had no other experience. I did not know what a well-treated room would sound like. Now that I have my studio, me and Daan have taken the time to try and make the sound the best for that room. It is still not the best-sounding place as it is in a sea container. He laughs, but we made it good enough”.
A typical day in the studio for Benjamin Berg starts around noon. He finds that he is more productive during the day than at night. When he begins, he usually has an idea of the vibe he wants the track to have, even if the specific sounds aren’t yet clear. His starting point can vary; one day he might begin with the drums, which is often the case, while on other days, he might turn on some sequencers and experiment with the studio gear, allowing ideas to flow quickly.
In his early days of making tracks on the MPC 2000xl, Berg would sample directly from vinyl into the MPC and then cut the samples within the machine. This process was time-consuming, so now, when working with the MPC 1000, he finds all the samples on the computer, cuts them, and records them into the MPC to speed up his creative process. Once he gets the basics of the song right, the rest of the production flows naturally. Berg always aims to finish the track on the same day or at least achieve a descending arrange- ment. If he doesn’t finish it that day, the likelihood of revisiting and completing the loop diminishes, and it often gets lost somewhere on his computer.
SOME VINYL
Berg’s vinyl-only series is a testament to his love affair with analog warmth and soulful melodies. Each track is a story waiting to be told, a journey through soundsca- pes that stir the heart and move the feet. And let’s not forget the visual feast – filmed in his bedroom, these sets are a glimpse into Berg’s musical universe, where beats and visuals collide in a symphony of creativity.
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