EverydayJunglist: Your 1st release Bugs 2 on Full Force is massive & your production work sounds veteran. How long have you been producing?
Misha: I've only been making music for the last 3 years. Bugs was an idea that i had in my head for a while then one day I sat down spent 1 hour and the whole thing was done.
EDJ: What are your studio set up like? And what programs do you use? Can you recommend any VST's? (optional)
Misha: My set up is all computer based apart from my Ti and 896 HD though I would like to own some vintage analog gear sobeit I have the money. As far as monitors go, it's Mackie Hr 824. Currently I use Cubase 4, but years ago it was reason that got me into production seriously. For my Vsti's I use all the usual suspects Kontakt, Zeta+, and I sample my TI.
EDJ: It's great to see your first 3 releases are all on vinyl. Is it important to you to keep your tracks on wax?
Misha: It is crucial for me to release my tracks on vinyl because I've invested so much of myself into music.
There are not many other similar feelings to the one of holding your own record. To me my music is very personal that is why I take my time with every track and try to develop the ideas first.
EDJ: Are you a DJ turned producer or a producer that now DJ's?
Misha: I used to play in a band for a few years, so the whole dj'ing thing for me is not as exciting; however, as soon as I play a gig there is an immense drive for wanting to produce. The bottom line is if I had to choose it would be production.
EDJ: What other genres of music are you into and how did you get into Drum and Bass?
Misha: I love music in general but drum and bass helps me express myself rather easy. If we are talking about dance music for me it's all about deep minimal production whatever genre it is. The one tune that got me really interested in DNB was Optical's-Dark Skies once I heard that tune there was no way of turning back, but the first DNB tunes that I've ever heard was Oasis-temper(Goldie rmx) that track was so fresh and unbelievably raw for its time.
EDJ: Where do you draw inspiration from outside of the music?
Misha: My inspiration usually comes from either very short bursts of sound, words and phrases, imagery and architecture or documentaries. It is never a melody but usually just an idea.
EDJ: How is the drum and bass scene in your city?
Misha: Baltimore is somewhat ambivalent when it comes to Drum and Bass. Sometimes parties are simply amazing with great line up, and fresh music though sometimes it feels as if this genre is a dead end.
EDJ: What do you think would help the D&B scene progress here in the states?
Misha: This is a very serious ,food for the though, kind of question. I think Drum and Bass is a lot stronger now than it ever was and as long as there are people like Dieselboy, Evol Intent, Hive, Gridlok, it is all good. Also every year there is more up and coming talent which is also very exciting.
EDJ: I noticed that your first 3 tracks had you in all the producer mediums. An original, a collaberation, and a remix. Any tips or words of advice for the producers out there?
Misha: Like I mentioned before my music is very personal to me, and every track has its own story. Bugs was a very strong idea then Rouven Dementia came along, and he's such a cool guy that we just hit it off. Later I came across Miss Redflower who's vocals were an instant inspiration for a remix.
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