Such an amazing interview! James is always sure to drop gems on music production and life in general. I especially appreciated him being vulnerable and open about his experience with stress and anxiety. I thought I was the only one who had that kind of tick when I remember some little moment I regret 😅🙏🏼
This is super interesting. What an open and honest interview. Everything from keeping your sonics up to date in great detail to music business approaches and creativity philosophy! Thanks both!
James is a great guy. Been buying his F9 packs for a while now - all awesome quality and he’s always around whenever you ask him something too. Nice to see Harry get a mention - have his 707 mod on mine. Gets used more than my TR-8S for some strange reason.
The F9 expansion for MPC is bloody spectacular. The amount of samples used on the piano instrument alone (which sounds great) is huge. Thanks from all of us James who use MPC for all forms of music not just beat making.
I listenned to a mixtape from 1996 that you put out two weeks back, its been in rotation ever since.. I love your style of mixing and track selection. Bravo yourself !
Amazing, Claude Young the OG Detroit Techno don, I've been buying up your back catalogue on Djax up records, every time I drop a track an older track by you, Sean Deason, Kenny Larkin, Robert Hood, the kids go mental and thinks its new. I agree with you on James tutorials , absolute gold, drum programming, sampling, nailing a vibe man's a genius 👌
James is a brilliant guy. We’ve spoken in the past and he’s always been keen to help. Thanks for doing this interview Sonic State, enjoyed the anxiety talk and was very useful for me.
Such an incredible interview! So many great tips, hadn't considered increasing swing by where each element sits in the mix. More treble = more swing. Bloody brilliant. Thank you so much.
So interesting on so many levels: the quantizing with Cubase/MPC/Logic part was fascinating and so was the mixing and hearing perception bit about midranges etc, great, and I’m not even half way though yet, thank you.
James has taken so much time to help me and give sound advice over the years I have bought F9 products. Plus he's a music legend and all round great guy. Id love to see an F9 trap/chill package to go with the amazing guitar packages and trumpet package I use so much.
Besides the high quality of F9, the value they have in terms of education can't be overstated. I am pretty sure that F9 is the only brand of all the sample idustry that goes all the way to explain in depth the process of their production. Be it the gear used, how a session is set up & why it is set up the way it is. Any beginning producer/musician should go and check out the series of videos James did on the different generes of dance music. For me especially the Trax series helped me a long way in understanding how arrangements differ between generes of dance music. Thanks & best wishes for the future James.
I keep on trying to get through this interview, but have only managed 25 mins at a time. Then I have powered up the hardware and started making music. Thanks for the inspirational and wise words James.
I learned an incredible amount from this episode thank you Nick you are such a star and James was so affable and naturally interested and that came across. The accidental mixing tips throughout are good. What with this and Yoad I stand a chance ha!!
Thanks Nick and James, great interview, I also used an Atari ST running Cubase, with the Unitor add on for extra Midi, I think I recorded more\better with that set up than I do now
*Wonderful interview, very interesting to watch!* 👏👏👏 One question for James regarding the MPC swing. Roger Linn himself stated that he "just" tried to make these machines as timing-perfect as technically possible. Which obviously worked incrediby well with the 3000. And he designed the swing feature with the same attidtude. No magical algorithm, just shifting the even 16th-notes back depending on the wanted percentage. As I personally started out with the classic 2000 - got it right when it came out and I used it for at least 10 years heavily - I wonder how much _better_ you find the 3000 as opposed to the 2000 and maybe the 2000XL.
@@sonicstate Some issues with faulty touchscreens causing ghost touches (not Behringer's fault, manufacturing defect) and the supply of replacements (like all components now) but you can now disable the touchscreen if necessary and use a mouse. 48 Stereo channels, selection of dynamics emulations for each channel, plus not only AES50 but supposedly the option for an internal DANTE card and their new Stageconnect interface (32 channels of audio over a simple XLR cable. with each channel being able to go either way, i.e. 12 channels in and 20 channels out or any combination thereof). Has a 64?CH SD recording card as standard. Still only 48Khz but still looks good for the price.
What a wellspring of information. He is truly an inspiring man. Also, it's nice to see that Nick and James are not the same person, as many argue they are. 😆
Have to say I'm curious why the Freemasonry Wiki pops up under the video. Is that added by the content creator, is TH-cam promoting or am I just chosen? :b
Really interesting point James made at the end there (see link below) about Logic sounding "lusher and warmer". This is such a highly debated topic in audio forums but so many people think there is nothing in it. They all sound the same. I remember jumping from FL Studio years ago to Ableton Live 8 and thinking Ableton sounded so much more clearer and brighter/crisp? The difference was night and day. But I was still in my early days of producing so didn't quite understand what I was experiencing. It'd be interesting to hear more of an explanation on this if you're reading James :) Cheers to you both for the great chats! th-cam.com/video/cYefdLrOYQA/w-d-xo.html
On the wing. User channels are crazy. And if you use it for sampling use the matrix outs to the samplers. And I use mine for a 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos mixer -controller. User outs then assign a DCA to all faders. Crazy powerful mixer Also send external efx send/ returns from Nuendo . One more I record the atmos mix to the Wlive card Atmos playback with out having to turn my whole system.
James is a legend…. All F9 packs are worth the money and more
Such an amazing interview! James is always sure to drop gems on music production and life in general. I especially appreciated him being vulnerable and open about his experience with stress and anxiety. I thought I was the only one who had that kind of tick when I remember some little moment I regret 😅🙏🏼
A lovely way to spend an hour. Thanks for interviewing James, and thanks for posting this.
This is super interesting. What an open and honest interview. Everything from keeping your sonics up to date in great detail to music business approaches and creativity philosophy! Thanks both!
Thoroughly enjoyable interview, thanks chaps.
I've got some great F9 Audio libraries. James Wiltshire is a legend. 🎹🎵🎼
I agree. I use my f9 libraries a lot
What a lovely chap. I really resonate with his thoughts around fear and anxiety, been there myself! Excellent interview Nick!
James is a great guy. Been buying his F9 packs for a while now - all awesome quality and he’s always around whenever you ask him something too. Nice to see Harry get a mention - have his 707 mod on mine. Gets used more than my TR-8S for some strange reason.
"And then I suddenly understood sound design, again."
James Wiltshire is a legend. Great interview!
Excellent interview. Could have listened to you both talking for hours, hyper interesting.
Thanks Nick, thanks James. 🙂
Always a great interviewee with James. He passed me on the street this weekend. I didn't know what to say - star struck. Hi James!
A true legend. Thanks Nick & James for doing this.
What a brilliant chat. James's thoughts about the human condition were exactly what I needed to hear today too.
Its a pleasure knowing James - always a wealth of inspiration, such a lovely fella and really knows his stuff.
The F9 expansion for MPC is bloody spectacular. The amount of samples used on the piano instrument alone (which sounds great) is huge. Thanks from all of us James who use MPC for all forms of music not just beat making.
James is such a legend! So generous with his knowledge. I've learned so much from watching his tutorials over the years! Bravo!!
I listenned to a mixtape from 1996 that you put out two weeks back, its been in rotation ever since.. I love your style of mixing and track selection. Bravo yourself !
Amazing, Claude Young the OG Detroit Techno don, I've been buying up your back catalogue on Djax up records, every time I drop a track an older track by you, Sean Deason, Kenny Larkin, Robert Hood, the kids go mental and thinks its new. I agree with you on James tutorials , absolute gold, drum programming, sampling, nailing a vibe man's a genius 👌
James is a brilliant guy. We’ve spoken in the past and he’s always been keen to help. Thanks for doing this interview Sonic State, enjoyed the anxiety talk and was very useful for me.
Such an incredible interview! So many great tips, hadn't considered increasing swing by where each element sits in the mix. More treble = more swing. Bloody brilliant. Thank you so much.
Agree!
This was absolutely lovely and filled with interesting stuff!
legend
James is one of the most phenominally talented producers out there, as well as being an exceptional human being! Fantastci interview!
Fantastic interview. Thanks guys. Your stories from back in the day and production techniques are most entertaining & insightful
Such a great interview, I love the man's samples but what an exceptional human produces them.
So interesting on so many levels: the quantizing with Cubase/MPC/Logic part was fascinating and so was the mixing and hearing perception bit about midranges etc, great, and I’m not even half way though yet, thank you.
James is such a kind soul, extremely talented and makes not only the best tunes but the best sample packs to boot. Much respect! ❤
James has taken so much time to help me and give sound advice over the years I have bought F9 products. Plus he's a music legend and all round great guy. Id love to see an F9 trap/chill package to go with the amazing guitar packages and trumpet package I use so much.
Besides the high quality of F9, the value they have in terms of education can't be overstated. I am pretty sure that F9 is the only brand of all the sample idustry that goes all the way to explain in depth the process of their production. Be it the gear used, how a session is set up & why it is set up the way it is. Any beginning producer/musician should go and check out the series of videos James did on the different generes of dance music. For me especially the Trax series helped me a long way in understanding how arrangements differ between generes of dance music. Thanks & best wishes for the future James.
Thanks Nick, James. That was magical.
I keep on trying to get through this interview, but have only managed 25 mins at a time. Then I have powered up the hardware and started making music. Thanks for the inspirational and wise words James.
Great interview covering really important subjects in and out of music.
Great Interview. will play this back a few times haha. I can't believe i just heard james say "logic sinks my kicks on a full mix " so true .
Such a down to earth guy, and a great interview
great interview!, I follow F9 channel, James brings amazing info, very well presented, keep doing great work James!
That Korg M1 story is heartwarming
Top chap and immensely talented.
The Freemassions Love Sensation Remix, is in my opinion the greatest house remix of all times.
lovely interview Nick!
Loved this
What a guy James is! His F9 Audio sample packs are the best in the business
Great interview Nick
Nice one James, excellent interview
Really enjoyable interview.
James is such a nice guy. Very intelligent and a great perspective. Looking at f9 stuff next 👍
Been an f9 audio customer since it started. Urge everyone to check out the site. The packs are game changers
What a brilliant interview,
I learned an incredible amount from this episode thank you Nick you are such a star and James was so affable and naturally interested and that came across. The accidental mixing tips throughout are good. What with this and Yoad I stand a chance ha!!
Great Watch!
What a nice chap James seems. Great producer too!
Great interview.
A lot of knowledge and talent in James Wiltshire.🙌
Brilliant, James is awesome 👌
Thanks Nick and James, great interview, I also used an Atari ST running Cubase, with the Unitor add on for extra Midi, I think I recorded more\better with that set up than I do now
*Wonderful interview, very interesting to watch!* 👏👏👏
One question for James regarding the MPC swing. Roger Linn himself stated that he "just" tried to make these machines as timing-perfect as technically possible. Which obviously worked incrediby well with the 3000. And he designed the swing feature with the same attidtude. No magical algorithm, just shifting the even 16th-notes back depending on the wanted percentage. As I personally started out with the classic 2000 - got it right when it came out and I used it for at least 10 years heavily - I wonder how much _better_ you find the 3000 as opposed to the 2000 and maybe the 2000XL.
just amazing
Thanks for that.
He's got a Behringer Wing Console.
He sure does. Supposed to be a pretty good console
@@sonicstate Some issues with faulty touchscreens causing ghost touches (not Behringer's fault, manufacturing defect) and the supply of replacements (like all components now) but you can now disable the touchscreen if necessary and use a mouse.
48 Stereo channels, selection of dynamics emulations for each channel, plus not only AES50 but supposedly the option for an internal DANTE card and their new Stageconnect interface (32 channels of audio over a simple XLR cable. with each channel being able to go either way, i.e. 12 channels in and 20 channels out or any combination thereof).
Has a 64?CH SD recording card as standard.
Still only 48Khz but still looks good for the price.
your first synth a Korg M1 ...WOW jealous ... mine was a kawaii K1
Volca here ha
All that brilliant hardware and all I can focus on is the egg timer & wondering how it goes into his workflow
James is a living legend!
being in the moment
I particularly enjoyed the story of how his father helped him rent the M1. Sounds like a kind, good man. What did he say he was, a builder?
great interview James! I want Kevin's kick drums and you to do meditation lessons!
What a wellspring of information. He is truly an inspiring man. Also, it's nice to see that Nick and James are not the same person, as many argue they are. 😆
Have to say I'm curious why the Freemasonry Wiki pops up under the video. Is that added by the content creator, is TH-cam promoting or am I just chosen? :b
It was added by the illuminati
2:46 I think he actually meant circadian rhythm…
Genuine producer Freudian slip right there 😆
Freemasons is an F with 9 letters after it. Just put that together now.
One of the good guys
Really interesting point James made at the end there (see link below) about Logic sounding "lusher and warmer". This is such a highly debated topic in audio forums but so many people think there is nothing in it. They all sound the same. I remember jumping from FL Studio years ago to Ableton Live 8 and thinking Ableton sounded so much more clearer and brighter/crisp? The difference was night and day. But I was still in my early days of producing so didn't quite understand what I was experiencing. It'd be interesting to hear more of an explanation on this if you're reading James :) Cheers to you both for the great chats!
th-cam.com/video/cYefdLrOYQA/w-d-xo.html
my TR8s is on 37 swing, i don't know what that means in Roland terms, but it sounds good!
Circadian rhythms
On the wing. User channels are crazy. And if you use it for sampling use the matrix outs to the samplers. And I use mine for a 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos mixer -controller. User outs then assign a DCA to all faders. Crazy powerful mixer
Also send external efx send/ returns from Nuendo . One more I record the atmos mix to the Wlive card Atmos playback with out having to turn my whole system.
63% swing on a roland mc 505 sequencer is tasty
'live in the moment', right?...because everything else resides in your mind:), the past and the future....cool I like Eckhart too!
this guy sounds a lot like David Icke
Those samples have some GIRTH
Catiff
lol. TH-cam is contextualizing this video as freemasonry