Q&A with LUMBERJVCK [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

LUMBERJVCK
Mirkwood (Original Mix)

Having just released his explosive new ‘JVCKWOOD’ EP via Excision’s Rottun Recordings this past Monday, bass music producer, LUMBERJVCK, has put himself in a good position for future releases. The young woodsman, otherwise known as Connor Schnatzel, first came onto the radar by offering his original tracks and remixes free to his fans. Now showing the darker side of his creativity with this EP, we can surely expect to hear much more from this promising talent. To gain an understanding in how he produced intricate tracks, such as the recent “Mirkwood”, we chatted with LUMBERJVCK to hear more about his production techniques and set up:

What DAW do you work with and why?

I work with Ableton. I prefer Ableton because of its ease of access. I used to use Reason, but I would get really frustrated with the workflow so I switched.

What does your studio consist of?

My studio consists of one 50 inch flat screen, Rokit 6 monitors, a Focusrite Scarlet soundcard, and an MPK61.

Top 5 go-to VSTs to work with?

LFO Tool, Akustix, Effectrix, Insight, and the PX-7 FM synth in Reason.

What are some techniques you use for sound design? 

I love layering sounds. I usually layer a bass growl with a real animal growl. I have the bass come down the middle while the animal growl is spread in the stereo field. This is how I get my most crazy noises.

You’re starting off a track, what’s the first step?

The first step to any track for me is a big and loud drum beat.

Any weird tricks that speed up productivity for you?

When I need to kickstart productivity I write everything down I have to do in a day. I won’t let myself relax or make other plans until the list is complete.

Are you trained in any organic instruments?

I have trained myself in guitar, piano, and drums.

You can pick up a copy of “JVCKWOOD” EP here. 

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Daylight Savings Time was today, so chances are that many of you out there lost an extra hour of sleep this morning (not us though, ninjas don’t sleep). If you’re like a lot people, that extra hour can really throw you off your game, and even ruin your whole day. The good news for you though, is that we’ve got the perfect cure: Sunday Night Soul. Voices like Milo & Otis, Xavier, How To Dress Well, Barnaby, Alex Jacke, and Marian Hill are ready to soothe even the tensest of nerves, while producing talents like Ben Aqua, Muneshine, Dave Luxe, Kaytranada, IAMNOBODI and Jarreau Vandal supply enchanting melodies to serve as the remedy for anything else that may be ailing you. Even if you were completely prepared for Daylight Savings Time (let’s be honest, who really is?), it never hurts to have some extra soul in your life, so checkout out the wonderful collection we have for you below, and get that internal clock back on track.

’Milo & Otis – Entire’
’Daniela Andrade – Something About Us (Daft Punk Cover)’
’Twenty9 & CBR – You’re The One (Free Download)’
’Tydes – Pray For You Feat. Låpsley’
’Marian Hill – Breathe Into Me’
’Spazzkid – Candy Flavored Lips (P A T H R E M I X)’
’Abrahamblue. – goodvibe.(freestyle)’
’Chiara – Close’
’Teri Tobin – Shine ft. Drey Sax (Prod. by Raez) (‘Connecting Miles’ out now)’
{ Talos } – Tethered Bones’
’Barnaby – Things We Could Do’
’Movement – Like Lust’
’How To Dress Well – Words I Don’t Remember’
’Blackbear  – Who You Are (feat. Prie)’
’MAAD*MOISELLE – Callin’ 4 U’
’Alex Jacke – Apart’
’Beldina ft Sway Clarke II – Cloud 9’
’MAAD*MOISELLE – No Love’
’Bridge – You Know (Prod. by Handbook)’
’6LACK x Twelve’Len – Pretty Weather’
’Rico Love – Red Nose (TTLO Remix)’
’Xavier – Now’
’Kwamie Liv – What You Need (The Weeknd Cover)’
’JODY – M.I.A. (Move It Along)’
’Kissed Killed – O N L Y O N E (Prod. YNG SAD)’
’Blackbear – Bodybetter feat T. Mills’
’Elle Varner – Cold Case’
’KeKe Palmer – Ride This Beat’
’Jacquees – Bet I ft Trinidad James’
’SevnthWonder – Why Can’t We (ft. Vince Ryouta)’
’RaVaughn – Love U More’
’Demmy Sober – Real Life Fantasy (prod. by BOSC)’
’Alexus Rose – Actions’
’Friends (S Type Version)
The Way’
’IAMNOBODI – Reaction (featuring JMSN)’
’Jesse Boykins III – Show Me Who You Are (prod. by Machinedrum)’
’John Legend – All Of Me (LUMBERJVCK Late Night Lounge Bootleg)’
’Miguel – How Many Drinks (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Muneshine Remix)’
’Is It Tomorrow – Only You’
’Naughty boy ft. Sam Smith – Lalala (Jarreau Vandal 6K followers BOOTLEG)’
’Jazmin Sisters
You (Jeftuz Remix)’
’Brandy – I Wanna Be Down (James Tambiance Remix)’
’Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail / Kasùal x Naès Edit’
’Ben Aqua – Drunk Moments In Love (Beyoncé X Art Of Noise)’
’AbJo – WHTNSE (MNEK X White Noise Flip)’
’Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven (COFRESI Remix)’
’Lapsley – Station (Daktyl Remix)’
’AlunaGeorge – Kaleidoscope Love (Kaytranada Edition)’
’Janet Jackson – Love Will Never Do (Two Can Remix)’
’Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland – Dilemma (Dave Luxe Mustard Fix)’
’R. Kelly – Legs Shakin (Promnite Remix)’
’Beldina – Higher’
’SEVDALIZA☥☯✈ – CLEAR AIR’
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