Just watched this today.  Found it to be REALLY informative.  Spencer seems like a genuine guy with a lot of production experience he's willing to share.  He shares tips on his workflow, his plugins, mixing/mastering, etc.

I'm a fan.

https://www.facebook.com/anjunabeats/videos/vb.13382596818/10153696046026819/?type=2&theater

Good, quick read. Thanks for sharing.

On this video, deadmau5 and duda talk about how they cut things below 20-30hz..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRhKh4Msrk

Can I ask why you're upgrading from the 2i2?  Does it not do what you need it to?  Or do you need more inputs/outputs?  (Obviously, if this is the case, Scarlett has larger versions). 

you have to sacrifice your life if you want to make music

I don't really see it that way vinceasot.  Yes, you may have to make certain sacrifices to pursue music (especially professionally), but I don't think you have to sacrifice YOUR LIFE.  I know that you didn't mean it in a literal manner, but even figuratively, I think it's a bit of an overstatement. 

There have been many times in my life where I've felt "guilty" about not producing music enough.  I know that music is my passion.  I know this because of the many "tests" it passes (like "what keeps you awake at night?" and "what do you lose track of time doing?") and because others close to me have confirmed this.  So, once I came to the realization that music is my "thing", I suddenly felt a lot of pressure to pursue it at the expense of all other things.  This did two things: it made me feel bad about NOT making music and it put MORE pressure on me to make it - neither of which is helpful.

I think it comes down to - what is the purpose or role of music in your life? Is it your everything? Do you WANT to sacrifice your social life, your marriage, your schooling, your other areas of interest for music?  What priority does it have in your life?

Things can get deep quickly here.  I end up thinking about what I want to be remembered by or the cliche "what do you want written on your tombstone?"

For me, music is A passion, but not THE ONLY passion.  I also am passionate about having a good marriage, a healthy social life, eventually being a good father.. so i'd rather sacrifice MUSIC for most of these things.

I must, however, admit that I don't have all of this figured out and I still struggle with it mentally.  I think, especially in Western culture, there's a lot of pressure to become "famous" or be "known".  A lot deals with recognition, soundcloud plays, twitter followers, etc.  Validation is found in these channels via other people.  And I think that's dangerous. To base your self-worth (or musical success or fulfillment) on other people is risky.  Better to find satisfaction within (or say, in a higher power)

Just my 2 (or 3 or 4) cents..

Learn to play the piano

Not hard to explain this one. Its an absolute must. Producers who play with there clicker finger don't ever make it that far.

Yeah, just look at Joel Zimmerman. He can't play the piano and he got nowhere!

jk google deadmau5 son

I'm actually going to a concert during late may at the hollywood bowl to see A&B's live acoustic set. 

Just found out they're coming to DC as a trio (rare, I guess - usually it's just two of them) for two dates around July 4th.  I went to an anjunabeats show at the same venue earlier this year and it was fantastic.