ABOUT
As 2009 kicks slowly into gear,theres not a whole lot of things to be happy about.Or so some people would have you believe.One guy who is more excited about 2009 than any other year is Marcus Schmahl aka Broombeck.With his track Mono Turn in the Best Of 2008 on Beatport and an incredible catalogue of original productions and remixes the stage is set for the name Broombeck to be on everyones lips come the end of the 09.With a ten track exclusive showcasing what you can expect from his liveshow,I think its fair to say this is the funkiest techno affair you'll be treated to all year!!
1:First off what inspired you to follow a musical route in life?
Nice question to a music producer! Hahaha... I am in love with music since my early childhood. Recording tapes of dj radio mixes was a big hobby. This inspired me to mix my show again at home, followed by doing my own tracks for my own mixes, and so on.
I started with a Roland W30 workstation – a sample based synth – doing breakbeats! It was a nice time... ;)
2:What can we expect from you musically in the near future?
The first thing is a Broombeck live tour. I think that it is the result of the done works on the project. The music is for dancefloors so i have to bring it to the clubs! :) My dates will be anounced on my website www.broombeck.de . I have made some remixes which will be released the next month (e.g. for Monika Kruse (Terminal M)) and of course some new own and collaboration releases on different labels.
3:What piece of equipment can’t you live without?
My computer! :)
4:Is the digital age a positive or negative thing for the electronic music scene?
You have both sides. First is the possibilty to reach more people because labels doesn’t have to produce thousands of expensive vinyls. Everyone is able to produce music on laptops at home!
But the biggest negative point is that people use illegal downloads... :( I think it will lead to a big crash of the music industry and of course they will damage the quality of music.
5:Hardware or software?
This is a short excerpt of my studio equipment:
In my studio: Intel dual quadcore mac, macbook pro, UAD2quad pcie (most of the plugins), powercore x8 (+virus, tubetech), ssl duende classic, rme hammerfall dsp pcie (+ multiface), unitor8 mk2, ni kore, trigger finger, monome 256, jazzmutant lemur, virus ti, waves maxx bcl, logic control, ramsa panasonic wrda7, goldmike (+ some microphones & recording chamber), master keyboard, tannoy system1000 & subwoofer, 2x 1210mk2/mixer/pioneer cd dj player, ...
Logic8.02, live 7.0.14, ni komplete 5, all of arturia, oxford bundle & thousands of GREAT softsynth & softfx...
I had big racks of hardware equipment years ago, but i think that you don’t need it anymore. I’m very happy working with my computer on this system because it’s possible to switch very fast from one track to another and you have a huge variety of effects and synth in one system. The sound is fantastic nowadays. And with the analogue/vintage simulation plugins your sound “turns” quite into analogue made sound (like the uad or ssl plugins do!).
6:Final Words?
I have to say THANK YOU to all the people buying and playing my tracks around the world and Fionn&Feno @ Filthy Friction. YOUR great feedback and comments on my websites and being in beatport top10 of 2008 is a huge motivation for creating new stuff for my projects!
Interview by FilthyFriction.com
BROOMBECKS PLAYER
BROOMBECKS RELEASES Broombeck - The Clapper E.P. -> Opossum Rec. 015 (14. apr. 2008)
::::: words about:
Dj Misk (AltroVerso / Italy): “the original is very exciting! i like also the b2, a bit more 'introverted' but moving at the same time. support. ”
Italoboyz (Get Physical - Moth): “i like the original, it goes forever...cool!”
Karotte (CocoonGreat Stuff): “yes. a seite der absolute hit!!! full support aus frankfurt.”
Broombeck - Mono Turn -> BigCityBeats Tec (30. jul 2008)
::::: words about: ... see my blog page ...
Broombeck - Protect Your Neck E.P. -> Opossum Rec. 018 (aug 2008)
::::: words about:
Dean Facer: "Broombeck is on fire, this is HOT !!!! will be supporting from this weekend !!"
Patrick Zigon: "Love the Dinamoe RMX!!"
Roberto Rodriguez: "Whoooa! Great track! :) Familiar Broombeck bass and groove. Really Funky."
Sian (Pokerflat/Karmarouge): "Par excellence,very big tracks!!!"
Holgi Star aka Holger Nielson (kiddaz.fm, rompecabeza, stylerockets):
mega respekt. ich bin ein großer fan deiner produktionen und spiel deinen stuff oft und sehr gerne !!
Dubfire: trax sound great!
Stephan Bodzin: find ich oberfett und muss die dringend am wochenende spielen!!! :-)))
Broombeck - Temperature -> We Are Punks 3 / Data Punk (10. Nov. 2008)
new remixes ...
Sebastian Lutz – La Danza (Broombeck Remix) -> BCB Tec (jun 2008)
Format B - Fullhouse (Broombeck FullClap Remix) -> Opossum Rec. 016 (jun 2008)
Frederico Scavo Feat. Meme - Corda (Broombeck Remix) -> 1louder Berlin 002 (jul 2008)
Elite Force - White Lightning (Broombeck Remix) -> UaA Rec. digital (Nov. 2008)
Monika Kruse - When I Woke Up (Broombeck Remix) -> Terminal M (Apr. 2009)
John Lagora - Shit Bar (Broombeck Remix) -> Frequenza (tba)
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