Behind The Sounds: Jon1st & Shield

In our second edition of Behind The Sounds, future-beats producer, Shield, and World DMC champion turntablist, Jon1st, share the creative process that went into their new tune, “Holla”. Breaking down the elements of the track, the pair build a beat on the TORAIZ SP-16 professional sampler, add a melodic bassline using the AS-1 monophonic analog synth and make the most of the Sound Editor software by sharing presets and sounds remotely. They also discuss the importance of bringing production into a live setting and talk about how the TORAIZ range of musical equipment enables them to perform.

To compliment their Behind The Sounds episode, watch Jon1st and Shield perform "Holla" live here: https://youtu.be/mhfq_h2eLfQ

Behind The Sounds is a series of films that explore the influences, production techniques and instruments behind some of the most boundary-pushing artists of today.

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Music used:

Jon1st & Shield - Holla (Original Mix) -
https://jon1standshield.bandcamp.com/track/holla

Jon1st:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/djjon1st
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jon1st
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/jon1st
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jon1st
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/jon1st

Shield:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deejayshield/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shield_beats
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/dj-shield
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shield_wonk