Featured Artist 110
Fluent AKA Owtlet
Nash
With his mix of chilled beats, a dose of thoughtfulness and a fair amount of Hip Hop, Fluent hit the mark and quickly played his way into the hearts of the community five years ago. Even when he minimised his release rate, he created an institution with the Beat Tape series which has already been added to the books of Audiotool legends. Thank you for your contribution, Fluent.
Interview
I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I have been using Audiotool for about 5 years now.
- About Nash aka owtlet:
- I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I have been using Audiotool for about 5 years now. I first found the site in highschool when I was looking up free online DAWS. The fact that this website is free still amazes me to this day. I just want to say thanks to the AT team for everything they do. I've always been super drawn to creating hip-hop instrumentals, so that's predominantly what I do. I try and keep my tracks interesting enough on their own, so they can stand with or without a vocalist.
- Which artist has had the most influence on you (on and/or outside Audiotool)?
- Man, I can't even pick one, so here's a list of a few: opaqity, Hvd, Aura, LaeventAri, Known, Naut, Arcade, Looks, sim, Ford, nico, Dove, Rai, Tornsage. These guys are all so talented, and every time I hear one of their songs there is something special and innovative that I've never seen before.
- Who would you like to work/collaborate with on and outside Audiotool, and why?
- I've been lucky enough to work with many great artists on here. I still have a few artists on my bucket list, including Ford. I usually learn a lot by working with people. I'd like to work with opaqity again sometime too.
- Which film/game would you like to produce the score for or contribute a song to?
- Anything Sci-fi / Fantasy would be fun to do. I need to learn to play guitar so I can do some indie-folk stuff.
- Have you ever had a writer's block? If so, how did you deal with it and what do you recommend to your colleagues?
- It seems like I constantly have writers block. Coming back to a project after some time helps a little. Most of the time I just give up and invite someone to the track to help me finish it. I'd say about 1/500 drafts that I create gets published, and then about half of those get hidden. I'm super indecisive about my music, and I know everyone can relate to that in some regard.
- What has helped you the most on Audiotool to improve and widen your musical horizon?
- I used to sit in Rabb and watch laevent create songs. I learned a great deal from that, but I still don't know how to do half of that stuff. Maybe one day.
- What do you like most about Audiotool? Is there anything you would like to suggest?
- The community side of the website is really what makes Audiotool so unique. On AT, everyone uses the same tools and DAW, so it's really easy to get feedback or tips on the devices. It's cool to see how everyone is able to use them to make completely different things.
- 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:)
“The community side of the website is really what makes Audiotool so unique. On AT, everyone uses the same tools and DAW, so it's really easy to get feedback or tips on the devices.”
— Fluent AKA Owtlet
