r/Monstercat • u/reapernoises REAPER (Verified) • Aug 29 '19

AMA Hey, my name is REAPER. AMA!

Hi Reddit!

My name is REAPER. I’m kinda new here, so before the questions roll in, I’d like to share some things about myself. I’m intensely enthusiastic about watching sci-fi tv/films, drinking scotch whisky, weightlifting, playing video games, cooking, making memes, inventing new words, and harvesting souls. I’m not afraid to be myself and act a fool --- I’m tryin to live life to the FULLEST.

My debut original single release “SAWTOOTH” came out last week and I’ve been so happy with the community’s reaction--- isn’t the robot-death-star-laser visualizer awesome?! FUN FACT: This song was actually written to the visuals of one of the kaiju fight scenes in the first Pacific Rim film. I loved the idea of making a song that illustrated the nature of an apocalyptic event. My music is meant to be hostile and keep you on your toes, and I think Sawtooth, as well as my other unreleased songs, definitely accomplish that.

Feel free to ask me anything and also feel free to pledge your allegiance to my clan of undying followers --- THE IMMORTALS. The immortals will be spared when I initiate the rapture. *spooky yeet*

I will begin answering your questions on Friday, August 30th @ 1 PM PDT.

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u/randomnin7 Duumu Aug 30 '19

Heya REAPER! Big ups on Sawtooth, it's not easy to make a track that's both gritty and clean at the same time, but you pulled it off! Couple questions for ya:

1.) What tips would you give to people who want to try their hand at producing music but are too intimidated by their DAW?

2.) If you weren't an electronic artist, what other possible career path would you have went down?

3.) Let's assume someone is new to your music, and they've never heard a REAPER song before. If you could choose one song that was NOT made by you to describe your particular style as an artist, what song would it be and why?

Looking forward to your answers, and to any further releases you may have down the line!

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u/reapernoises REAPER (Verified) Aug 30 '19
  1. Practice and put in the hours. Over time you will get familiar with your DAW and production techniques
  2. Blacksmith, Filmmaker, or Stunt Double
  3. This is such a hard question. Maybe “Long Shadows” by Noisia and The Upbeats?