Robo Jo-Jo: So tell us who Mechsteppa/Its Neuroscience is! Where do you come from and how old are you and when did you start producing Dubstep / Robostep/ Orchestra/ Hardstep music?
Mechsteppa:
I'm currently in Orlando, Florida actually. Turned 20 two months ago! Well, I got serious with production about three years ago to be honest. It's been a journey since then. ;)
Robo Jo-Jo: How old were you when you became influenced by the music you enjoy and where did you get the name Mechsteppa/Its Neuroscience from?
Mechsteppa:
I was probably 18, from what I can remember when I first heard Dubstep. I was actually on the
http://dubstep.fm/ irc when somebody recommended me to use the name "mechsteppa", as it related to the sound of my music. As for "It's Neuroscience" - well... I'm currently working on my masters of Cognitive Neuroscience, so, I guess that much is self explanatory. heh
Robo Jo-Jo: What are the main influences to your genre of choice and what do you see in the music of what you like and what is your main thing you look out for in a track that someone or you have produced?
Mechsteppa:
My influences stem from multiple people. Anybody I've heard that influenced me either emotionally, or made my head go "wow, thats fucking new". So specifically, Army of The Pharaohs, Excision, Datsik, and The Widdler(bigup Yani).
Robo Jo-Jo: What do you do when you produce your music in the recording studio how longs does it take you to finish your productions what do you like to have in hand what do you see inside the production your working on?
Mechsteppa:
As far as the length of time it takes me to complete a track - that varies. Sometimes I spend an entire day fucking around and trying to make a new synth or sound that nobody has ever heard before. If I can't manage that, I just dont make music. However, on average, I can complete a track in anywhere from 48-72 hours of work.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your studio set up what Software / Hardware do you use and which piece of Technology is your favourite in your studio?
Mechsteppa:
Currently im a bedroom/basement producer. I use FL Studio, Massive VST of course, but honestly I can't really give out my secrets to sound design...sorry on that one.
Robo Jo-Jo Its all good Mechsteppa as they say never give out your secret ingredients haha sounds sick your studio.
Robo Jo-Jo: If you could collab with anyone who would it be and why and what producer/artist/musician would you want to meet and who is your fav producer of all time?
Mechsteppa:
LebelgeElectrod. No words to describe the artistic capability of this guy...I would collab with him any day of the week. Just listen to his track "We Have the Time"...I think its on his soundcloud.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your favourite thing to eat and drink?
Mechsteppa:
Amp Energy Drinks.
Robo Jo-Jo: How did you find out about Robostep and how did you become to create it and make it so original where do you think it will go in 2 years or now how is it going to revolutionize in the future of dubstep and to the world.
Mechsteppa:
Well to be honest, there's a lot of argument out there about who first founded "Robostep". But, I can tell you from honest truth that the actual term "robostep" was deemed by myself and a guy named "Wubber Stomper" from the
http://dubstep.fm/ IRC chat. He was the first to make a channel on Souncloud for it...etc. I made a tune a few years back called "The Organ of Corti" which had heavy Mech or big "robotic" aspects. It got lots of attention to my surprise...kinda just been trying to improve on it since then.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is hardstep how did you create it where did it come from are you going to keep making hardstep will it ever be something new that other producers will create and it will become something more.
Mechsteppa:
Hardstep = Hard kicks in place of punchy drums, hard snares, hard distorted saw melodies, and epic loud and WIDE leads over big heart-dropping bass. I actually got the idea to see what I could come up with if I ressurected an old genre called "Hard Trance" with modern nasty Dubstep....and Hardstep was the result. ;)
Robo Jo-Jo: What Medium Do You Prefer Vinyl / MP3 And Why. ?
Mechsteppa:
Honestly I've never even been signed, kind of just sell my few tracks that I think are "worthy" through iTunes. I would say 95% of all my tunes are free and for the public. I guess you could call me a dirty 'communist', heh...
Robo Jo-Jo: What do you think about all this new dubstep thats coming out of what it can bring to the scene of dubstep and how does it become what it is and how did you start to make it?
Mechsteppa:
Honestly, at this point I just listen to the big mixes from Mustache Mixtape or Shambhala. Occasionaly your mixes along with some other good Dubstep DJs. I like to see what makes the top...where it's all going. You know? As somebody who believes strongly in Darwinian Evolution, I want Dubstep to grow into as many things as the human mind can conjure up.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is it that you love About dubstep and drumstep and robostep and hardstep music. ?
Mechsteppa:
Everything. To be honest I'm not the kind of girl that's happy with the way the world is going, and the sub-genres of Dubstep allow me to express how I feel through music.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your top 5 Favorite Movies?
Mechsteppa:
Oh god, I don't think i can answer this one. Blade Runner and Gattaca fill my top spots, along with Gladiator, Lord of The Rings, and Terminator of course!
Robo Jo-Jo: Any New Releases That The Listeners Should Look Out For and when to expect some new productions. ?
Mechsteppa:
As of now I'm on a two-week break until my classes start back up again, so we'll see. I'll pump some coffee into me and see if anything interesting comes into my head. haha
Robo Jo-Jo: Any Advice for Upcoming Artists / DJs / producers?
Mechsteppa:
Don't make music and expect it to be the best or anywhere close while starting out. Read. Listen to professional sound designers and producer. Study mastering. Make bits and pieces just to see how far you can take the quality of your music, and don't ever hesitate to ask questions!
Robo Jo-Jo: Shout outs?
Mechsteppa:
All my followers who have given me so much encouragement over the years...cheesy I know...but really you guys have no idea how good it feels to read some of your comments. Thank you all.
Robo Jo-Jo: Your favorite Orchestra artist and band?
Mechsteppa:
Any and all classical music!
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your favorite production that you have produced or producing. ?
Mechsteppa:
To this date, probably Evolving Faster. I don't really have a favorite though...each one took a look of effort to come up with something unique, be it that the public liked it or not....different is just what I try and do in each and all of my tracks. Massive style!
Mechsteppa:
Robo Jo-Jo: Where do you think dubstep/electronica music is going to go and how is the scene in your city. ?
Mechsteppa:
It's growing fast. I don't think the mainstream 'sheeple' are ready for what dubstep is currently saying about the world, so it might be a good while before we hear some dirty-nasty drops on the radio unfortunately.
Robo Jo-Jo: How do you get your ideas from whats the sickest idea you have done and any new ideas for your newest productions you will be working on and if you had a choice to travel around the world and do a show where would that be?
Mechsteppa:
The sickest idea I ever got was from my Hardstep honestly...I went all out with sound design...taking influence from movies like Transformers and War of The Worlds. Lots of effort went into those tunes!
Thanks Mechsteppa for doing the interview and for being so wicked sick at what you do big ups for this cant wait to hear all your new tracks and ideas of from your music respect.
Check out Mechsteppa sounds!!!
http://soundcloud.com/its-neuroscience
