Featured Artists Answers
153 answers from the archive
Your message to the community
Every Featured Artist ever asked this question — in their own words. Click any name to visit their Audiotool profile.
erthboy @et-47“Your message to the community:”
Thank you for all of your support through the years. I love having this place to retreat to, where I feel at home, where I feel free to experiment. Thank you, community. And thank you, Audiotool team for such a life-changing platform.
escapiistt @-9010-“Your message to the community:”
Make what you want, forget what everyone else expects from you.
Alckhem @indianboykap“Your message to the community:”
Art and creation are the most human things we can do. Take advantage of the privilege to create.
Snowfire @snowfire“Your message to the community:”
Create what you want to create, and don't let yourself be held back by being shy to publish something. Don't be afraid to get a little bit weird with it. It's perfectly fine to make something that isn't for everyone. MCL WHOOP WHOOP:)
Chonoes @redguy5009“Your message to the community:”
I've been hearing a lot of people complaining about the toxicity of Audiotool's community, and to some extent, I agree. I just hope people can remember that this website only exists now because of us. Through all the years of drama, we've never forgotten how Audiotool has helped us and shaped us into who we are. Optimism with awareness can go a long way, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for all of us!
@elow @pogtopia179“Your message to the community:”
Don't lose your spark. If you read this, I hope your spark is as big if not bigger than mine. I love every person on this platform that I had a chance to meet so far.
itxmi @noah_cheng“Your message to the community:”
You can do anything you set your mind to.
volen @ryddnce“Your message to the community:”
Listen, then write. Don't be afraid to take influence, and don't be afraid to make something that influences others.
atelier @gilbert_lake“Your message to the community:”
Make something unforgettable.
Batoune & The Brewers @baptiste_benezech_yahoo_fr“Your message to the community:”
Believe in yourself, we are all artists, now be a gardener and cultivate your talent!
BioL!nk @biooo-_“Your message to the community:”
Whether you've been here for a week or a decade — just a reminder that we're all constantly learning. Don't be afraid to take risks or mess things up — that's how some of the most creative ideas are born. Keep pushing your boundaries, keep supporting each other, and most of all, keep having fun.
Sub4sax @sub4sax“Your message to the community:”
I just wanted to take a moment to say how grateful I am to be part of this amazing community. The creativity, support, and shared knowledge here have been such an inspiration throughout my journey. I'm constantly amazed by the talent and innovation that surrounds me, and I encourage everyone to keep exploring, experimenting, and sharing ideas. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what we can create together!
Head Trauma Romance @headtruamaromance“Your message to the community:”
Never quit on your hobbies and aspirations! This world consists of winners and losers, and you only lose when you give up. There was a point for me when I got discouraged and almost stopped making music. I tried a bunch of other hobbies, but then I realized that my original hobby was sick, and I got back on the grind. It's ok to take breaks, but never stop doing what you love.
virux @gearbotgd“Your message to the community:”
For experienced users: fear stagnation. The worst kind of producer is one who's become stale, and is producing just for the sake of it. For new users: embrace the suck. You will be bad. Just like nobody starts off being able to run, you will not be producing the next number 1 single if you've never opened a DAW before. Watch any music production tutorials you can find — even if it's for a totally different DAW, the techniques taught are what's important.
ryzenn AKA taiko! @itsyahboi“Your message to the community:”
Keep pushing, keep creating, and keep growing. Don't be afraid to try new things, and never stop learning. The community here is amazing, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. Thank you all so much for the support!
anodyne @hurakan“Your message to the community:”
Be patient. I've tried to learn this all my life, not even in just music, but for everything. I was always a chaotic kid; loud, obscene, and an unstoppable energy ball. While there's truly nothing wrong with that, it's important to learn to slow down and be patient with the world around you. Just remember: breathe.
Le Voile @levoile“Your message to the community:”
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. To anyone starting out, feeling like no one believes in you or that you can't succeed doing what you love: you can. Your talent is real, even if others don't see it yet. Believe in yourself, even when it feels like no one else does. Don't give up on your passions. And never, ever be afraid to be yourself.
althruist @akridiki“Your message to the community:”
Jekk ma tippruvax, ma tkunx taf! (If you never try, you'll never know!)
Uzeh @iuzi“Your message to the community:”
I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be a featured artist, I never expected this. Thank you, Audiotool team and Audiotool community! Long Live Audiotool <3
Kurp @kurpingspace2“Your message to the community:”
Create for the purpose of fun. Even if nobody likes your music, at least you do and had fun while creating it.
Civility @jrockstorm6“Your message to the community:”
Always be yourself no matter what people say. Your creativity is what makes you valuable on this planet and don't let other people's negative worldview or comments affect your creativity. Find people who understand who you are and those are the people that are going to always have your back!
Amp7070 @ample“Your message to the community:”
If you are sad, just be happy!
retro @retrorhythm“Your message to the community:”
Just keep making stuff, and don't take yourself too seriously. Much love <3:)
mxcii @why-are-you-looking-at-my-url“Your message to the community:”
Keep having fun with music:)
WPX @jazart“Your message to the community:”
Life is special. Although we are living in hectic times, we should be thankful we're fortunate enough to be able to make music on our laptops. But don't get too sucked into the digital world, getting outside into nature is equally important for your creativity!
Siren @sirenkx“Your message to the community:”
Put your ego aside, put your titles aside, put your fame aside. And remember, you are a person making music. Hone your craft, hone it till you yourself are proud of it and the fame and fortune will come automatically. The greatest enemy? Is yourself.
JayFK @jayfk“Your message to the community:”
Be nice to each other!
voyd @intvoyd“Your message to the community:”
Thank you so much for being kind to me and listening to my stuff. It really means a lot to me <3
etterath @xenom0rph“Your message to the community:”
Please be careful with those you choose to associate with. P.S. Stream my album.
andy @not_pr0n“Your message to the community:”
I hope everyone keeps continuing to work on your craft and keeps improving. I try my best to stay up to date with everything people publish, but post your tracks on my wall, I'll give them all a listen. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime to ask questions or just talk!
Call Me Lito @retron“Your message to the community:”
"It is impossible to erase the mistakes of the past, but you can recognize them and learn from them. You can decide to change the effect they have on the way you think and act. Life either rides you, or you ride it. Decide today to learn from your past, and not let your past ride you." - Napoleon Hill Never give up please. If you see yourself falling, fall forward because at least that's still progress. Don't give up on your passions and dreams because I see too many giving up before they even put one foot forward. It's okay to ask for help sometimes too because no one is perfect. I believe in you all.
Drimeur @rafael91“Your message to the community:”
I love you all! Really I do! And we all must keep in mind that Audiotool is a sacred place that we must keep far from unconstructive words. Always try to help each other to improve. PEACE
sphere @yawningiron785“Your message to the community:”
Everything you do is important, and you are responsible for all the happiness you've ever had in your life. You should be proud of yourself for that.
ApoC @lucimusic080“Your message to the community:”
Remain positive no matter what. Don't bring people down, always treat them with respect. If you don't, then you should ignore them and move past it.
Melancolist @melancolia“Your message to the community:”
Produce the music that you enjoy, but also the music you've never listened to before and want to hear. I think that's the key to expanding your own universe. And share it with me:)
viista @vistamista“Your message to the community:”
I want to tell you all that you're loved or will be loved, even if it's not right now.
leadenshrew @leadenshrew“Your message to the community:”
Keep on keeping on. You guys are why I'm still here making music.
nico @theanonymouspineapple“Your message to the community:”
Try not to feel tied down by your past and your past work. In every moment we have the opportunity to transcend ourselves and be wholly genuine to the current moment.
Gravidon @gravidon“Your message to the community:”
Make the music that YOU want to enjoy listening to...or don't. I'm not ya muva...:3
Client @theclient“Your message to the community:”
I would recommend you guys to publish your experiments, even if you think they are bad (you can get feedback on your experiments). Try going out of your comfort zone. I love you guys, keep experimenting, be friendly and thanks for all the support you've given me! <3
okin @traptaco“Your message to the community:”
Thank you, I just wanted to say that I am blessed to have met so many of you, it's still surreal. I can't describe how much every single one of you have impacted me. Show respect to each other and be nice to those who are new.
aeiter @themp20q“Your message to the community:”
Nobody cares that you're "gone" or "on hiatus".
po9t @anotherevolution“Your message to the community:”
You're not alone. This world is crazy and full of people and at times it can seem overwhelming and feel like everything is crashing around you, but it's all going to be okay. There are others that feel just like you, and in the grand scheme of things, if you keep doing what you love for the rest of your life, you'll be happy.
Two Sworded @two-sworded“Your message to the community:”
If there's one nearly universal truth it's that regardless of belief, once you leave this world, you can never return to your current experience as "you." So DO YOU. Take as much control of your life as you can so you leave with as few regrets as possible. Find your inner satisfaction, survival isn't good enough — you deserve more, and I wish you all the best, I really do!
Wightfall @youllnevergetmyusernamefromhere“Your message to the community:”
Listen to everything.
▽Momo▽桃. @pandasparks“Your message to the community:”
Don't listen to your parents when they say music can't be a career, cause it can. This isn't 1956 anymore guys, people are definitely getting paid to be artists. Don't let people bring you down either. Never get slept on, be active, get people to check out your beats, not for likes...but for crit and judgement. But thanks for listening anyway, really appreciate you all.
rai. @fonder“Your message to the community:”
No matter how much you hate your work, don't ever delete it. You can hide it, but never delete it. You never know how much someone secretly loves your work. I've also deleted some of my own work, and I really regret it. Cherish everything you make.
Vault Boy @s51995“Your message to the community:”
Whoever makes Dubstep is hot, no question about it.
Joe @no-worries-atmosphere“Your message to the community:”
Gb_Yeaah_Stutter_Vocal_Fx is a good sample.
BubbLz @bubblicious“Your message to the community:”
I love you all, and stop saying pineapple on pizza is bad you BUFFOONS ^-^
Vulkron @nick123456“Your message to the community:”
I'm just a guy who likes music. If I can do it, y'all can do it better:D Keep making dope music <3
Tim Derry @kravatt“Your message to the community:”
Thank you for the all the love I've been receiving from you. It means a lot and I'm glad to share my music with you. It made me more creative, it probably made me more confident and it definitely made me improve my English! Cheers:)
ØutOfBounds @beeg_yoshi“Your message to the community:”
Keep making music. Don't let anything stop you if its what YOU want to do. Make what YOU want. It doesn't have to sound professional. It has to sound like YOU.
Naut @trulsenstad“Your message to the community:”
Don't be afraid to try something different, and especially try your hand at creating and recording your own live sounds with whatever you have available! Stay away from the drama and/or clout chasing - think about your creative process and how to make it more enjoyable for yourself:)
Syntax AKA Kiari @inxile412“Your message to the community:”
Always be willing to try new things. There's nothing that helps you reach a specific goal faster than learning everything you can about the DAW itself and what it can provide. Keep expanding your horizons so you don't end up in places where you feel like you aren't progressing, because in the end that will be your drive for creating new music.
Jetdarc @jetdarc“Your message to the community:”
Prioritize yourself. It feels damn great to make music that everyone else likes, and to receive a lot of positive feedback and popularity on, but don't ever feel scared to pursue what you truly want to do, even if it isn't as well received as something else that you're doing. For some, it can be hard, like how it is for me, but I promise you that nothing can beat that feeling of doing what you want regardless of what others think of you music-wise. If you're trying to make a living out of making music, then sometimes it's gonna be tough, and you're just going to have to do what you have to do to make ends meet, but you should never give up on your true passion.
Kibbey @crashwarrior“Your message to the community:”
Be yourself! As long as there are a few people enjoying what you make there is no reason to change how you produce based on trends or other factors.
Fluent AKA Owtlet @foxyfennec“Your message to the community:”
Everytime I log on, I see something unique. Never stop being creative. Thanks a-records for the opportunity to do this interview. It makes me feel like I've been a part of the history here, so cheers to that:)
Icebox @stoneheart“Your message to the community:”
Help each other grow. It's what happened to me, and look where I am now! If you're an established producer, explore more genres and mingle with people to make friends, and learn production from each other. To those very experienced producers, help usher in a new generation of Audiotool artists that can help expand and develop this platform and make it known to all corners of the world! Remember, this DAW is only as strong as its community!
Goon @untamed“Your message to the community:”
Keep creating whatever makes you happy, and thank you all so much for supporting my music this whole time! I'm very grateful to be sharing a platform with some incredibly talented individuals. Big up yourselves!
Naswalt @naswalt“Your message to the community:”
I love you all. Thank you for your support, inspiration and encouragement. There's so much great art that comes out of audiotool and it's an honor to be a part of this whole thing!
- Flower @flowerrr
“Message to the community”
Keep progressing. I know in this day of Audiotool many artists are now beginning to focus on getting a huge amount of likes or plays, and are starting to lose focus on what producing music is all about. Producing is a way to express yourself, and it should be a way for you to set goals and standards for yourself. I cannot thank the artists who taught me that lesson enough because I have never been happier in my life than when I am sitting with my laptop looking at the Audiotool app.
- Lewi Astro @mark-lewis_ndikintum
“Message to the community”
My message to the very talented Audiotool community is to enjoy the music and the process of creation. Always stay open-minded no matter the genre you produce. Lastly produce what you feel. Don't conform to genre standards, if your mind says otherwise. - Lewi Astro, AT Veteran | AT & FL Studio Producer.
- Rodrigo Del Canto @rodrigo_del_canto
“Message to the community”
I want to send a message of encouragement to all those who are at an early stage of learning and urge them not to give up. The reward sometimes takes time, but finally it comes.
- Untrust 三 @djflashbang
“Message to the community”
It is important to try new things and by working in a team it is possible to discover new perspectives on creating music. Get out there and collaborate with other artists, share ideas and blend your styles. Who knows, you might also end up making something better than you expected and in the process make some new friends. Most important of all, have fun!
- hvd. @iwanbeflylo23
“Message to the community”
Be an individual, and don't be cringy while doing it. :) - hvd 2016
- Carlyon @carlyon
“Message to the community”
I would say stay true to your creative instincts, don't think about things too hard, and of course, keep on making music and love doing it.
- Herlufsew @herlufsew
“Message to the community”
There are loads of artists that need recognition. If you see someone with a huge following it normally means they are good. If you see someone with a smaller following it doesn't mean their bad.
- clu @clu
“Message to the community”
Yo shoutout to all the people on Audiotool for supporting me these past few years, I really appreciate it. I promise I will only post only AT related tracks from now. If you really want to listen to my music, just hit me up on soundcloud. Thanks for your time :)
- archives/Audiotool Hits @twerk
“Message to the community”
Make what you like. Have fun making tracks that get 5 likes instead of making tracks you don't like that get 50 likes.
- SuperN.O.V.A @superneonsonvegasairwaves
“Message to the community”
First I would love to thank the Audiotool staff for featuring me after all these years. I would also like to thank all my fans or even just casual listeners to my music. Lastly audiotool is a large community full of passion and sometimes it will be hard to find motivation or sometimes you are not getting the support from others like you used too. Don't give up, become unique and be willing to take risks like new genres or maybe trying to create a new preset. Be open too learning and criticism. More importantly be inspired by everyone and let the people come to you not the other way around. Again, thank you everyone.
- Hangoo @hangoo
“Message to the community”
Do unto others as you would ... Have fun!
- Bit-Tron @bit-tron
“Message to the community”
The Audiotool community is absolutely amazing, I've met so many amazing people and made many friends there. Very supportive and friendly. There is such diversity with artists making all sorts of genres, a lot of really good music! :)
- Arpeggiator Gladiator @meastrostromea
“Message to the community”
Keep working at it. Keep looking for ways to improve your work and ask for feedback.
- Regret @spacehorse
“Message to the community”
Make whatever you want and don't try for favs. You need to make the music you want to hear the most... There's a genre or sound or idea out there that only you know about and it's your job to show the world. Everything else is just secondary.
- Almate @almate
“Message to the community”
You guys are a great community and have shown me so many things I could never even imagine. I am so thankful to have known everyone that I have met up to this point. I am also thankful to become a better musician because of you guys. Keep doing what you love whether it's making music or anything else you love doing, even if it's just a hobby. Your life will be so much better if you keep the things you love in life. One last thing to remember: Music is communication in its most pure form.
- ABADDON @exist
“Message to the community”
When I started on Audiotool the community was not as huge as it is now but it was a place of respect and helping each other with all kind of things. Don't let anyone tell you what to do. Making music is letting the emotional energy out. From the heart and mind, so really make what you like and don't try to please others who are trying to get you down. Keep real and stay yourself.
- arche3.0 @arche289
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is a blessing for me as it allowed me to do what I've always wanted to do as a kid. I've even put out albums, which was a dream of mine. I don't care about popularity, but want to find like minded listeners. So for others I say, don't make music for everyone else to like, but make music for yourself. Others with like minds will find you and support you as you find your own sound. Audiotool has a community that is encouraging and helpful and a great place to find yourself.
- Mute @beatbob
“Message to the community”
First of all, I'd like to thank the Audiotool development team for investing countless hours in building this great platform. As the suggestions page already says: continue being awesome! :) I'd like to see people digging a little deeper in the depths of Audiotool, instead of only checking the front page and the most rated pieces. There's a lot of people who are rather reserved and don't get the attention their music deserves. Otherwise keep the vibes positive and keep on doing what inspires you and you love to do. A path will open up finally.
- Approaching Human @john_cavanaugh
“Message to the community”
You all saved my life with the things I was going through. As one of my closest friends committed suicide, another died in front of me and one passed away all within a couple years amongst other traumatic events I was depressed but I found support through the AT community. Not only was the music a therapeutic process, but being able to interact with the community was an amazing honor and therapeutic. Thank you. The process of the music is what matters, not the final product. If the music helped you get through something, it was worth it. You don't have to be an amazing producer; you don't have to get the attention you've been hoping for. Do it because you believe in your creativity and thoughts and actions. And if you do that, success becomes extremely relative. To approach human is to approach God according to some philosophies. We are forever becoming ourselves by creating what's inside ourselves… and that is God-like. Lastly, if you need anybody to listen to you because you're going through something I am here for any of you. And I mean it. Any time. May the moonlight guide you and dusk grant you courage.
- QVIN @statistik
“Message to the community”
I just want to say thank you to all those who have listened to my music and continue to listen to my music. Yall's support means the world to me. And I hope each and every one of you makes it big.
- AUDIOARCHITECT @audioarchitect
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is genius, I have been a happy user for more than 3 years, remember the good old times, with Tottenhauser, cript, jambam, yaffee?, oedipax, WG ... Nights and nights I was chatting under tracks like in a chat-room, making great music-friends and making great music!! thnx!
- Christian Chrom @christian-chrom
“Message to the community”
My life was an up and down like a sinewave and I did many things I regret but music always kept me on course. Don't force yourself to make tracks or aim at a genre. Try to make music out of your emotions and people will feel that the track is real. Enjoy what you do and have fun in your life.
- EMIL SCHYREN @granpaw
“Message to the community”
Audiotool changed my life and my musical direction, every musician whether experienced or a newbie will benefit hugely by experimenting with it, and for the newcomer, the AT community will help support and guide your work, make you a lot of new friends and broaden your musical tastes.
- Cal Lycus @callycus
“Message to the community”
Make your music, your way, but be willing to take on the advice given to you. That's important. I enjoy making music, I enjoy using Audiotool but lately I have dropped out of the community because it is just too intense and too childish. Chill out. This is a great tool and a great site filled with great people, so don't spoil it with "AT Drama" and enjoy the music. To the staff - past, present and future: You guys are doing awesome things, all of you. So thank you. ATU Podcast: http://www.podcastchart.com/podcasts/audiotool-underground or http://kh01.me/atu/
- Sumad @sumad
“Message to the community”
A big thumbs-up for the developers. A very easy-to-use programm with practically everything you need. I would only wish for a sampler to load pianos or other stuff to play in the app and a delay which you can adjust to milliseconds. And otherwise: Don't watch TV it makes you stupid, make more music instead!
- Ollie Jarvis @oscarollie
“Message to the community”
Without including cliché after cliché in my message, I just want to start off by thanking the whole team for letting Audiotool be a real platform and creating a totally unique community. It truly is something great here. All I can say (as someone that isn't committal in the slightest), keep trying to make music. There are literally no wrong answers when it comes to music. If you and your ears like something, then stick with it. And please please don't conform to the charts, or bandwagon onto the newest genre just to get favorites. You keep doing what you're doing and your audience will find you. Oh and just because I've seen it posted so many times; Yes, for any kind of creative person, whether its music, writing, drawing or what have you, having on and off periods is totally okay, it happens to everyone. Just don't decide to 'quit music' because just temporarily you don't like your own sound. If it helps, when I'm at a 'block', I listen to all kinds of genres for ideas. Inspiration can be found everywhere.
- Notoz @notoz
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is really something great. I think we can all agree. Many great artists are being practically raised here. I can't explain how incredible Audiotool is, and how grateful I am that Audiotool is even a thing. Just don't give up. Let inspiration move you to greater lengths. Great Artists were once new. We improve every single day and with every single track we make strive to learn something new from it.
- DubLion @dublion
“Message to the community”
Just keep pushing your boundaries and find the music that connects with you. Use the artists that inspire you to create your own style of music which is also similar to theirs at the same time. With Audiotool you have to take your time and experiment with different things. What works and what doesn't work. If you think your music sounds good you have to work until its 110 percent perfection. Control each element in your song to the way you want it to sound. My 2016 coming album will be a good example of that so watch out. :)
- Aron @mygrandpascool
“Message to the community”
I'd like to tell the community that the biggest thing in music is putting in the hours. I mean that in multiple ways. First off, I have spoken to a lot of very big artists, and I haven't met a single one that did not spend 4 years before they got anywhere. Don't be sad because you're not the biggest artist on Audiotool or something like that. Most of those people are also veterans. Besides, not everybody who gets stuff done outside of Audiotool is big on Audiotool as well. Just practice hard, and you'll get there. Secondly, putting in the hours means that your track is not done when you think it's done. When you check out tracks from really good artists, you will notice that there's a lot of processing and tweaking going on. The strong part about good music isn't necessarily good melodies, or good notes, but good sounds. When something sounds good, it doesn't have to be so complicated to make it work. Kepz is a good example. Work on the quality of your sounds. Make every single element sound perfect.
- SharKyyo @sharkyyo
“Message to the community”
Just follow your taste and inspiration, don't make music for being followed, make it for yourself. Of course, being listened to and liked by others is cool, but don't try to be anyone else: be yourself. Both inside and outside AT!
- Sandburgen @sandburgen
“Message to the community”
I want to thank the handful of guys whose enthusiasm has made Audiotool possible. It plays an irreplaceable role in the lives of many of us. It has turned out to be more than just a DAW. It has become a platform for creative thinking in general and has inspired many users to start up further projects and collaborations. And that's what the community has achieved. Stay classy and carry on being awesome! And of course thanks for the vote!
- Zerod @zerod
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is such an amazing site. The community is really not just a bunch of artists but more of a family to me. I honestly wouldn't be where I am on Audiotool if it wasn't for the community who helped me along the way. They taught me a lot. I really enjoy what the DAW has. The Pulverisateur (I can't spell), the Heisenberg, the giant sample library, the CPU usage that ends up destroying my computer and makes me buy a new one. This DAW is very unique. And I honestly can't leave it for another DAW. Sure I may get another one but eventually Audiotool will come back. Audiotool ALWAYS comes back. :)
- brainwalker @brainwalker
“Message to the community”
For me Audiotool is seriously one of the best tools for producing music. Because it supports my way to be creative. Other kinds of music software are overloaded with possibilities and less intuitive things. I think my creativity gets pushed, if my options are limited – and I definitely have more fun this way! Other DAWs may have 10.000 options and you can download tons of plug-Ins – but that way I never came to an end ;-) On the other hand I really like the community! I found a few friends there and sometimes it's surprising how much some people improve in a few months! It helps me to go on with my music and some comments helped me to improve myself – thanks a lot! Sometimes I wish other producers would respect Audiotool! I know so many really good artists on this site – and often the only thing they can say: what – no plugins? – than I won't try it – but it's your fault guys ;-)
- floydpjasper @floydpjasper
“Message to the community”
Stop screwing around on facebook and go make some music!
- ΛΛRON @erdbeerquark
“Message to the community”
I think Audiotool is the perfect place to have fun and let your creativity run wild, and I've found there are so many things you can do with electronic music that you can't with the classical approach to writing music for instruments and stuff. When you're writing electronic music I would advise you to listen to lots of different electronic artists and also listen to classical music. Listening to electronic music really helps me find inspiration for different sounds I could make, different textures and stuff, and the classical music helps me with the actual compositional technique; I try to get into the composers head and wonder what they were thinking, why they are doing what they are doing with the music. Just listen and learn from what is out there, keep doing it until you get better and above all have fun. :)
- Akimbo @flooroneooneremixes
“Message to the community”
The one thing that I'd like to see more of on Audiotool is more constructive criticism of tracks. At the moment it seems like some tracks only get praise where as a little constructive criticism could make them a lot better. I wouldn't mind someone telling me how to improve my music, and I'm fairly sure that other people wouldn't mind either. So if you can see something that might need improving, just say.
- Apollo Euphoria @apolloeuphoria
“Message to the community”
Keep working hard and help each other out. I believe there are amazing people out there waiting to be heard, they honestly cannot do it without your help. Not only that, but I believe we can make this community more connected and a powerful resource for producers across the globe. It already is, in some ways, but there's always room for improvement. You don't have to do something huge to help out either, it could be as simple as giving helpful feedback on a track, regardless of the quality mainly because you don't know really who's behind it. They may just be wait for the opportunity to become something better. I remember being that person.
- Jacob Tyler @jakeleavey_ymail_com
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is an amazing site filled with amazing people. I'm at university studying to become a sound engineer, I work producing and recording music for other people as a career. I would never have even considered music as a career if it hadn't been for Audiotool. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Audiotool is a great place and that everyone should keep on doing what they're passionate about. Also, I'm hosting the fourth annual "Audiotool Day" competition. Every year I upload a track with no content on it. You can then remix this track and you have until the 10th of December to make whatever you want. Last year I got over 5 hours worth of entries and it'd be awesome to see if we can get even more! I shall upload the track on the 10th of November, which allows everyone exactly 1 month.
- E-Trim @bart_van_eynde
“Message to the community”
Good music always comes from the heart and there's no better way to do it with a (FREE) program that's build from the heart. I never used any other DAWs so I can't compare, but until now I always could make what I wanted to make. Sure there is some lag involved, but I blame my laptop for that ... not Audiotool :) My advise to everyone is to make music for yourself and don't care to much about followers, favs and stuff. Sure it is nice and flattering but use this community to learn and share. Make friends, give real critique, collaborate, don't rush into making that next track. Make a track the best you can and then on a beautiful day u get featured ;) Thanks to all Audiotoolers that have supported me during my journey. This feature has happened because of y'all. Thanks allot Audiotool-crew for giving me an outlet to express my (mostly dark) feelings and spread it on this awesome community. And a big thank you for featuring me. I never thought it would happen to me.
- dabrig @dabrig
“Message to the community”
Thanks to all the people who worked on Audiotool for this unique DAW and to the community. Keep up the good work ... and all this without paying. Thanks Thanks Thanks ... I could write a book of thanks and nice words but I'll keep it simple.
- [Hybrid] @kahliel
“Message to the community”
I only really have 2 things to say: 1. Thank you So much to the audiotool crew that helped make this DAW possible. I really can't tell you how much I appreciate having a free platform that still works as an authentic software to create professional production. Like I said earlier, it's changed my life in the most positive way, and now I feel like I'm at a place where I can really make a living off of it. 2. To the AT community: Follow your own path. Whether you want as many followers as possible, or just live to create a beautiful sound for your own purposes, FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH. I'm personally trying to make it in the music industry and sometimes I have to ignore a lot of the AT users that I even look up to, just because their advice doesn't suit my path. So in the end, trust your gut, and make it whatever you want it to be. But also, PRACTICE. Practice practice practice and don't get lazy. Don't resort to only using loops that are off-key, really put time and effort into it, and understand that it is WORK and wont be easy at first; With that mentality, you wont be so overwhelmed. That's all I have to say.
- Mr. Standfast @mrstandfast
“Message to the community”
It should blow our minds that Audiotool is possible, and that it is free. in 2014 audiotool sent Kepz, Frigolito, RNZR and me to Moogfest, and I am not exaggerating to say it was a life changing experience. I think the culture of synthesizers is an incredibly generous and beautiful one. We are all people who have a deep respect for the people who make our instruments--and have to confess that much of what we do would not be possible without the artists behind the instrument. At Moogfest last year, Tom Oberheim spoke a bit about his role in the invention of MIDI, and he paused for a moment to play music written and performed by artists. He was moved to tears at hearing what other people had made out of his instruments. Clark did something similar during his set, pausing to express amazement at what he was able to get from his machines. I think that expresses a perfect summary of the community of electronic music--it's a place where technician and artist coexist peacefully, and get to make some pretty amazing sounds together. That's why I love the fact that Audiotool is full of old and young, remix and original, collaboration and solo act. Thanks to Audiotool for creating the instruments and the place, and thanks to all you Audiotools for making the place amazing.
- Mikke @mikke5885
“Message to the community”
Thank you to all my supporters for these three amazing years especially jinx, farcio and whitegrizzly for introducing me to the community and for teaching me a lot of things :). Audiotool is incredible, it completely changed me regarding music. Also when I listen to music I now distinguish all the sounds and understand more things. So thank you for creating this fantastic app! Cheers Mikke.
- [Khář¡]' @khman750
“Message to the community”
My advice to the Audiotool community is to always be yourself, always experiment, never be intimidated by people better than you, and for the love of all that is good DON'T DELETE YOUR TRACKS. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOMEONE DISAPPOINTED WHEN YOU DO THAT. That's all. Stay classy Audiotool.
- Universe Cosmic @universecosmic
“Message to the community”
Audiotool: Thanks for existing: To the new users: make and listen to the music you like and accept the good or bad critiques in order to improve. Enjoy this great opportunity to express what you think and feel to the Audiotool community and be grateful to the people who made Audiotool possible n_n
- Bracolli @gabriel_evangelistaadao
“Message to the community”
Thanks for your comments on all my tracks! If you are new to Audiotool and do not know anything about music ... I have to talk to you: it's not easy but do not give up!
- Mikel Boyles @nowai
“Message to the community”
To the community: Just have fun making music. Seriously. Don't get caught up in trying to make the next big club hit, trying to recruit everyone on the site to be your follower, or making tons of money off of your music. If you make good tracks people will find them. To the Audiotool Devs: Thank you so much for your hard work. Because of you lot I've been able to hear some incredible music, meet some awesome people, and find a way to make the music I always wished I could! Thanks for the spotlight!
- Fauko @fauko
“Message to the community”
To the Audiotool team: Thank you for the site/DAW/community you have created and continue to develop. AT is a true gift to anyone interested making electronic music and I believe it provides value to users of any experience, from novice to pro. To the community: It is amazing to experience the music you create and share. I have been introduced to and influenced by styles of music I never would have considered listening to before joining Audiotool. I appreciate the inspiration, encouragement guidance and friendship that I have received from you.
- Tottenhauser @tottenhauser
“Message to the community”
Have fun, respect the community, be eternally grateful for the makers? Don't make music to be popular or rich. Don't follow trends. Don't care about followers, listens or favourites. Just be you and make your music because you need to and enjoy doing it.
- Crazy about You @manuege_el
“Message to the community”
You always need to have an inspiration, guys. If you don't have one it is better just not to waste your time. For me the most important thing is to live life to make music. You guys have to live and try to express how you can feel. Never be scared of that.
- Joa Ebert @joa
“Message to the community”
Audiotool has the best community ever. Stay exactly like you are. Creating music makes you vulnerable. You share your songs and emotions with complete strangers. I believe that Audiotool is one of the few places on the internet where people aren't talking you down because your technique isn't perfect. Ergo the only thing I can say is that you are simply amazing and that I am proud to be one of the people who made all this possible. PS.: Some people continue to ask why my profile is so weird. I guess one late evening there was so much work that my head was exploding and I kind of expressed it by turning my profile upside-down. When Martin joined Audiotool and took over he kindly kept this tradition!
- CGMan @cgman
“Message to the community”
Don't be afraid of messing your track up while editing it. I am afraid and it does not help. It's probably better to just export parts as samples and use these. You'll treat them differently. You won't see them as a huge and complicated network of devices anymore, but a simple sample. I don't do that so you can see how I did it. I don't like the idea of a huge flat sample base either. You can go even further and work in iterations, but this is experimental and not tested yet. I'll try it out.
- Slopo @slopo
“Message to the community”
Just keep on rocking!
- Daftwill @daftwill
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is really a powerful website, not just because you have total access to unlimited music production tools. Only your personal creativity sets your limits. But especially because the community is really nice: attentive and helpful for helping you improve. From amateur users to master producers, there will always be people to listen and comment on your pieces.
- Pathfinder @perrier
“Message to the community”
It is really awesome how many talented and creative artists there are in this community! Keep listening, commenting and learning from each other. This is one of the strongest parts of Audiotool I think. Publishing songs on Soundcloud is not half as satisfying as it is on Audiotool, because of the real feedback of the community. Don't underestimate Audiotool and invest a lot of money in "professional" music workstations early on. A painter does not automatically produce a "better" picture with more expensive brushes without knowledge about colors and proportions.
- Navor @djcandie
“Message to the community”
Just keep your head up. Music is something that should come from within, so always try your hardest to better yourself and others around you. Critique yourself and always try to expand your horizons. Audiotool has a ton of stuff to offer, and even more with the coming updates. Always interact with the community, making friends on Audiotool is one of the best things to ever happen in my life. I've made so many close friends and even met one in real life, which is incredible! The community is one of the best things that Audiotool has over other DAWs and music sharing sites, so my final advice is to take advantage of it!
- Tornsage @tornsage
“Message to the community”
My message is thank you. Thank you all for being so kind, helpful and inspiring over the years. Thank you for the vast array of music and for opening my eyes to new genres that I had never considered. The community at Audiotool is diverse and talented and I will always be grateful to have such an amazing place to work on music and share ideas with others as well as a gifted group of SW professionals who designed and run the site. I truly think that Audiotool is set for greatness and will heartily compete with alternate DAWs in the future.
- aBstracT @nmgbeats
“Message to the community”
There's always going to be someone out there that makes amazing music that you can be inspired by. Inspiration is key in getting ideas to flow. Learning from each other is very important to the continuing development of practically anyone as a musical artist :)
- MCT @tenji240
“Message to the community”
You guys are amazing. I've never seen such a vibrant and diverse community such as Audiotool. The ability to make, share, learn, and grow as musicians via the internet is a blessing to be had. The feeling of elation you get when you discover the next best thing (like that time I found Intracktion and Claine) and want to shout it out to the rest of the world, it's moments like those that make me excited to use the site. Keep making music. Keep inspiring me. And maybe, just maybe, I'll do one more EP :p
- The Seahorse @markolmx
“Message to the community”
This thing we call Audiotool is amazing! Not only is it a powerful DAW, It comes with an international community of open minded and generous folks who are more than willing to let you look at how they make their music, and give you advice and feedback. It also comes with people who will listen to your tracks and an almost unlimited catalog of tunes for your own enjoyment. Besides, how many of your friends can tell you they just finished writing a song with a dude from Macedonia. :)
- Astrum @crazydruminator
“Message to the community”
Do, or at least try, anything and everything you can think to do. The more absurd, the better.
- amœba @amoeba
“Message to the community”
I think Audiotool is the perfect place to have fun and let your creativity run wild, and I've found there are so many things you can do with electronic music that you can't with the classical approach to writing music for instruments and stuff. When you're writing electronic music I would advise you to listen to lots of different electronic artists and also listen to classical music. Listening to electronic music really helps me find inspiration for different sounds I could make, different textures and stuff, and the classical music helps me with the actual compositional technique; I try to get into the composers head and wonder what they were thinking, why they are doing what they are doing with the music. Just listen and learn from what is out there, keep doing it until you get better and above all have fun. :)
- ΘLE @yack-fou
“Message to the community”
'Got love for each other cause this world got none' - be thankful for what we have here! We are one loving community and I guess there is no other place on the Internet where you get so connected with your personal art as on Audiotool. I love each and every single one of you. Thanks to the Audiotool staff for giving us the opportunity to let our inspiration and creativity flow into our very own music FOR FREE! Have a nice day everyone.
- Triquend @zedger
“Message to the community”
Love you all guys, keep producing what you like and deliver some great fresh music.
- SOLACE @cihangir
“Message to the community”
Don't worry about what other people think. Make what you wanna make... Oh, and I love all of you guys, as people.
- Cihangir @cihangir
“Message to the community”
Love you all guys, keep producing what you like and deliver some great fresh music.
- Potasmic @khoi98
“Message to the community”
You gotta make more; you'll never know when you got better! Seriously! When I first started making music, my sound design sucked! Thank you so much to people who've helped me so much and commenting on all my tracks! Thank you, bitch2.0, Kooscha, Getout, None, Theorist, humasigno, Marodeur, xavrockbeats, Luxior, Jambam, opaqity, yaffee! and so many more! (Thanks ΛΛRON for helping me with the CS:GO ;) Cheers guys & gals!
- Bluedude @bluedude
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is such a blessing. It's probably (if not) the BEST free DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) out there. Actually, it is the best DAW in my opinion because of the amount of great tracks able to be produced and the amazing community. Seriously. The community is a family...albeit a strangely lovable family. To my friends who heard some of my tracks, thanks for listening. For the growing Audiotoolers, you will get a lot better but it takes so much practice and patience. I'm sure you already know what I mean or you will know soon. Thanks Audiotool for featuring me as an artist! I never would have thought that I would get featured because a lot of people said that I would, but it never came. I learned that making music isn't about attention, it's about what YOU want to make when YOU want it. It's about passing time doing something you love. It's about bacon...ear bacon (because ear candy is too mainstream). Audiotool should be a hobby, not a job. Also, stay happy and stay fresh! Peace!
- Fontana @fontana
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is a gift, a wonderful parcel. Free, without adverts, no time-limit, comprehensive, accessible for everyone. The fact that Audiotool works with this amount of data is initself a miracle for me. Ok, I can't upload complete audio tracks, of course the libary of other DAWs is larger and possibly, but only possibly, certain functions more elaborate. I like the tools, the modular system with the synth on whitenoise and more than anything the cabling and usability. And then we can publish our works in the community. And last but not least we can invite people to collaborate on a track, and learn from others. Where else is that possible? The bit of spam is negligible. If it gets too much I can mute the troublemaker. But I only used this facility once: the community is just great. If help is needed, you get it immediately. Or you can look at the video tutorials on Youtube. For this and much more to the Aduiotool crew and the community a big THANK YOU!
- Cally Kay @oedipax
“Message to the community”
Thank you Audiotool, all the staff and producers and literally everyone who took part in helping make this site possible and running as smoothly as it does. I am so thankful for this, it is my number one hobby and favorite passtime. This site has changed my outlook on music and has helped me to discover what I would like to do in the future. As for the Community... Thank you to all my followers, fans, listeners and even to the haters! Your input helps me to be not only a better musician but even a better person in general. Thank you to the many more who like my me and my music and are supporting me. My advice to you is be creative, think outside the box, research, ask for help, experiment, be Optimistic, Love Chicken and <3 Audiotool.
- Oedipax and Jonjon @oedipax
“Message to the community”
Oedipax: Thank you all for all the music you make. Many of you are coming up with such innovative and incredible music. Keep doing what you do for the happiness you find in it. Many of you also know how much making music can be used as a creative and even personal outlet for emotions, dreams, and thoughts. Take it as an opportunity for exploration whether you want to express a deeper part of yourself or simply use it as an opportunity to learn more about certain aspects of music production. Whether you're just starting out or have been at it for years, remember that what you have within you is priceless regardless of popularity, fame, or recognition. Keep learning with fresh eyes and listening with fresh ears, but mostly, don't forget to have fun. ;)
- Grotzo @grotzo
“Message to the community”
My first message is to express my appreciation for all Audiotool musicians whatsoever whether they are famous or not. Among these artists ther are many references for me. Basically, what I often see is exactly what we do not hear: it is a kind of vibration that the musician allows to flow into his music without even realizing it. That's what I love. That's the magic of music. That's why I like certain artists, even if they do not have the professionality of some others. This, to me, is not of great importance. My second message is to reaffirm the essential role of Audiotool for us all. But also the mind, the feeling, the openness and all the hard work of the team to ensure that Audiotool is such a possibility of expression. This, I think every time I open the application to find new music...
- the B-ST @bocar_b-st
“Message to the community”
To the people just starting Audiotool or making music itself, making music may not come easily to all of us, but that's no reason why we can't be as good as we want to be. There's nothing wrong with sampling; some of the best music out there has samples. If you're just starting out, don't be afraid to experiment with samples and see how different, yet relevant you can make the track. Force yourselves to improve and try new things. Curiosity can help you reach the pinnacles you plan to reach. Remember, Audiotool is a powerful tool... use it to your advantage.
- Uprising @musicmanpw
“Message to the community”
You guys are amazing. It is a pleasure be a part of all the talent and musical originality that is Audiotool. The support we have for each other cannot be found on any other website in the universe and for that I thank you. Audiotool is where all the cool kids hang and I am glad to be a part of it.
- JamBam @jambam
“Message to the community”
My mind gets blown by the music on Audiotool everyday. Keep doing it! This site is just brilliant, put together with dedication and passion by the devs and populated by an awesome (if slightly disfunctional) family ;) It means someone like me (a guy that didn't even know what a sine wave was) can make music and even get featured. Oh and on that note - YEAH BITCHES I GOT FEATURED! HAHA!!!!!!! I'M OFF TO MARRY A KARDASHIAN! THE WORLD NEEDS MORE JAMBAM!
- Cripta @farcio
“Message to the community”
For audiotoolers: NO PULVE NO PARTY (of course) For the staff: well, you are all great people, and the site is great. Wish I was a software programmer born in Cologne, so I could help you in some way. And can't wait for the new shit.
- Nionsomnia @nionsomnia
“Message to the community”
I always felt love for all the artists on here that devote their time to doing what they love the most, which is making music. And the ones who are into vibing with the times and are open to a positive change. On your journey, have fun and learn from people, but be your own biggest critic. Don't get hung up so much on what someone else has to say, because then you are no longer going off the music that comes from your soul, but the sound that someone else will forget about the next day. Embrace self and things will flow. Because what matters more: the name, or the character behind the name?
- Jordi Moragues @jordynth
“Message to the community”
Thanks a lot to Andre and his team for this fantastic platform. I am constantly learning with it and don't think I will ever feel limited. I am looking forward to their new ideas for the upcoming version. I am also amazed at the talent and the high quality of the music I have found in this community. I encourage audiotoolers to keep creating and experimenting. Research and listen to lots of music, learn the basics of music theory, copy and understand the techniques from the pros, open and analyse tracks you like to understand what makes them tick, experiment a lot, know each device inside out, get creative, try unusual arrangements and don't feel pressed to publish too often.
- In5omniac @1n50mn1ac
“Message to the community”
I started using Ableton not so long after I discovered audiotool and I have to say that learning Ableton would have been a lot harder without audiotool. It's the perfect platform for anyone who would like to learn about making electronic music and also about a little piece of electronic music history, because of the great classical machines emulated in it. What I will like to add is that, although I am an Ableton user, I always come back to audiotool, first of all for its accessibility and second for the great community that it has.
- TRiCK @psychosismusic
“Message to the community”
Audiotool forever
- White Grizzly @whitegrizzly
“Message to the community”
I sincerely thank you for this great opportunity you give to unknown artists to let the world hear their creative output and share their musical experience. There are many good musicians unknown and it is fantastic to get to know them on Audiotool.
- opaqity @opaqity
“Message to the community”
Audiotool is the coolest way to get into making music. The relatively small community makes everyone's presence so much more valuable - so make the music you love. Audiotool is where you can get away with that. By making the music you want to hear, you will end up with a group of people who love your music, which is what we all need as artists starting out on Audiotool.
- mbelow @mbelow
“Message to the community”
Keep on making this great music on Audiotool! And please be patient. We know that very little has been added to the app in the last months, but there is a lot of stuff going on under the hood. Andre already has a bunch of great ideas for new tools and toys that will be integrated as soon as we have the full-fledged application running on html5. Stay tuned!
- Luxior @beat123
“Message to the community”
It isn't music from the artist if it is forced by the audience. Stay true to the music, not your followers.
- Vltra @vltra2
“Message to the community”
I've never been apart of an online community like I have been with Audiotool. To me, it truly feels like a community of friends and artist alike, and I thank you all for being such cool peeps. So much damn talent in one place.
- Shakey @shakey63
“Message to the community”
I have to come to know, love and meet some talented music makers through Audiotool. I love the fact that I can open up your tracks and steal your ideas!
- Marodeur (Tocaknox) @tocaknox
“Message to the community”
Music production has become an important part of my life. Andre Michelle and team, I want to say thank you for this fantastic app! Keep it up! Dear Audiotoolers, I would like to quote Zone: "Make the music you want to make, don't make the music everyone else wants you to make. Good artists evolve when they follow their heart, think outside the box and experiment. New sounds and concepts can evolve from simple ideas and this is what makes music such an amazing thing." I just want to say: Have the courage to be yourself. Make music for your heart not for followers.
- Inavon @trancefreak12
“Message to the community”
Digital audio workstations (DAWs) exist to assist in the making of music. But that doesn't mean they are easy ways to escape hard work. A DAW is like any other instrument; you must practice in order to gain experience and get better. If you find that your work isn't up to your standards, then familiarity with your tools is more important than more tools. After all, you don't know what that knob does until you twist it, so you should twist it before you get more knobs. So my advice for Audiotoolers is this: if you want to make better music, then eat more peaches.
- Zone @zonemusic
“Message to the community”
For me, the most important part of making music, is having fun. Audiotool makes this effortless with its intuitive and straightforward layout. With the amazing sample browser at hand and a few simple effects, its easy to make my creativity to flow. Without Audiotool I would probably never have started producing any music or even continued to play an instrument (sorry if this sounds like a bad commercial, but I mean it). For the community i just want to say: Make the music you want to make, don't make the music everyone else wants you to make. Good artists evolve, when they follow their heart, think outside the box and experiment. New sounds and concepts can evolve from simple ideas and this is what makes music such an amazing thing. Have fun and stay humble. Cheers Zone.
- Intracktion @intracktion
“Message to the community”
Let's make some music!
- Audial @ewan_mcculloch
“Message to the community”
Make the music you want to but remember you may find your sound quicker by trying new things and experimenting as much as possible, even if it means listening to new types of music too. By avoiding loops and presets you are forced to create sounds from scratch, not only will this help you understand the synths but it will give you new techniques that can develop into a sound of your own. I have built up a small arsenal of techniques that really define my sound but I'm always adding to it as I'm never completely satisfied. An evolving sound is a healthy sound so always strive to better yourself.
- Jace @tophat
“Message to the Community ”
"I have learned that music is an extension of what we come to love, so let the essence of your heart flow effortlessly through your sound."
