Audiotool

Interview

I grew up in bum country Tennessee with an internet connection that led me to audiotool almost 10 years ago when I was a freshman in high school. I grew up with audiotool.

About Jacob Bartlett aka naswalt:: I grew up in bum country Tennessee with an internet connection that led me to audiotool almost 10 years ago when I was a freshman in high school. I grew up with audiotool. I can confidently say that this platform shaped a big part of who I am now; from my interests to my career. I love to camp/hike, try new foods and learn about technology.
Which artist has had the most influence on you (on and/or outside Audiotool)?: sim Homeboy over here is always finding new and creative sounds. He takes risks I would never even think of in his work. We'll meet up one day.
Which film/game would you like to produce the score for or contribute a song to?: Death Stranding has these moments where the soundtrack takes center stage and I can't describe the feeling I get overtaken by... I'd love to give somebody that experience, but I don't know that I could pull it off if I was ever given the chance.
Have you ever had a writer's block? If so, how did you deal with it and what do you recommend to your colleagues?: I write a lot of things when I'm not at my creative high. Sometimes I'll see somebody say that what I heard as weak in my track was their favorite part. I think the key is to just keep making stuff. Everybody writes a bad song, even the greatest artists!
What has helped you the most on Audiotool to improve and widen your musical horizon?: The open assets, no doubt. I've learned the majority of what I know about sound design and synthesizers by looking at what other people have done in their tracks.
What do you like most about Audiotool? Is there anything you would like to suggest?: I love that, even with the crappiest setup, I have the tools available to make a fully professional track any time I have wifi. That's crazy! I could lose all of my studio and not lose a single bit of my ability to make the music I'm making now so long as I have a laptop. The only thing I'd change about audiotool... I'd make it bigger. More artists would know about it and how powerful the tools are.
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!

“I love that, even with the crappiest setup, I have the tools available to make a fully professional track any time I have wifi. That's crazy! ”
— Naswalt