Audiotool

Interview

I am from Cleveland Ohio and I have been on the site for around 7 years.

About Kibbey:: I am from Cleveland Ohio and I have been on the site for around 7 years. I like to make chiptune the most but recently I've been getting my grubby hands into House. Bass House, Bass Music, Downtempo, and other stuff. All time favorite style of pizza is Barbecue Chicken.
Which artist has had the most influence on you (on and/or outside Audiotool)?: On and off of Audiotool; looks and Jafu, respectfully. Looks, or at the time Luxior, was one of these pioneers. His content dabbles in a lot of genres at once and it's hard to say which one it captures as a whole. It's energetic, experimental, and very enjoyable. I found Jafu on Bandcamp, and their stuff is awesome. It's a broad mix of House, Techno, Bass, Downtempo, Jazz, and other stuff occasionally.
Who would you like to work/collaborate with on and outside Audiotool, and why?: I think my answers would be looks and AstroLizard. If I'm gonna collaborate to make a good chiptune banger, I already know I can count on Jetdarc. We have collaborated a few times in the past and we work really well together.
Which film/game would you like to produce the score for or contribute a song to?: This would be a split between Undertale and the Borderlands franchise. Undertale's chiptune soundtrack is nearly flawless in its execution and to be able to contribute to that would not only be an honor but an intense learning experience.
Have you ever had a writer's block? If so, how did you deal with it and what do you recommend to your colleagues?: Yes, I have had it a lot. What usually works for me is finding some piece or pieces of music that you think you want to work up to making at some point, and listening through them. Try to take said music apart in your head, and find ideas you could implement into your music. It's more motivating when you know that something you have in your music is something the "pros" use.
What has helped you the most on Audiotool to improve and widen your musical horizon?: Listening to the charts is a very easy way. It's not always gonna be the same three ideas that make up those Top 10 tracks. It's nice to dip your toes a little and see what everyone's been craving recently. And if you want to explore a genre from those Top 10 a little more, there are always the genre charts to look at for further investigation.
What do you like most about Audiotool? Is there anything you would like to suggest?: I think the multitude of ways you can collaborate and work off of each other is amazing. If anyone starting out needs a helping hand there are thousands of hands out there waiting for you. One of the only things I'd suggest is a standalone device to pitch-shift audio.
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.

“I think the multitude of ways you can collaborate and work off of each other is amazing. If anyone starting out needs a helping hand there are thousands of hands out there waiting for you.”
— Kibbey