Robo Jo-Jo: So tell us who Subsidize is! Where do you come from and how old are you and when did you start producing Dubstep / Robostep / Deathstep / Electronica music?
Subsidize: The names Ryan Jorgensen and I'm from the states, specifically Utah, 19 years old and will be 20 on the 3rd of December. Well It all started back in my sophomore year of high school. Wasn't even any form of Dubstep, but like a weird DnB deal that I made with pre-made loops in my old DAW, obviously wasn't all that serious about it but I had the most fun hearing what I could do.
Robo Jo-Jo: How old were you when you became influenced by the music you enjoy?
Subsidize: I believe that every genre of music I've been into my whole life as of now has had a massive impact, starting with Heavy Metal from the 90's when I was just a kid (bands such as Rob Zombie and KoRn), Then Rap/Hip-Hop for many many years, and then back to Metal, but the more heavy and brutal side such as Black Metal, Deathcore, and Brutal Death Metal. But throughout all those years EDM has been a part of it, whether it was Tech House, Hardstyle, or DnB, they have all led me up to where I am now; Dubstep.
Robo Jo-Jo: where did you get the name Subsidize from and what is the meaning of your name?
Subsidize: I know this isn't the coolest story, and maybe even the lamest, but I came up with it just randomly thinking of sweet sounding names, And Subsidize had an almost robotic sound to me. Since I wanted to make the crazy robotic stuff, It was what I was shooting for. The definition of Subsidize is very different. It means to support an organization or activity financially, like school or something.
Robo Jo-Jo: When did you find out about Robostep music? and how do you think it will be like in the future will it more big or still underground or is it still underground?
Subsidize: I heard it back in my junior year of high school when I iDumped a friends iPod and found some Datsik, and immediately fell in love. I honestly can't say it's underground or crazy popular, because whats 'in' right now is monster growls and high pitched synths, and nor can I say what it will sound like in the future, hopefully more crazy but not to the level of obnoxiousness.
Robo Jo-Jo: What do you do when you produce your music in the recording studio how long does it take you to finish your productions?
Subsidize: I usually start by messing around with melodies or some crazy synths. I also will find a wicked sample that inspires the theme of the track, then match everything (for example, if I find a sample about aliens, then I'll make an alien synth and intro to go with it). As for how long it takes it depends on various factors like how confident I feel about the end result, or how long it takes to make things such as kicks, snares, intros, etc..
Robo Jo-Jo: what do you like to have in hand what do you see inside the production your working on and how do you think its going to turn out and how do you get such hard hitting drums?
Subsidize: I like to have access to a lot of samples, VST's, plugins, Diet Dew, and motivation. Those let me have a lot of capabilities to make it a banger or just another production. Oh, and stay up longer. The way I get hard drums is by layering a lot of kicks, usually 8 to 15, depending on how hard the kick samples I'm layering are.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your fav sound you make and made How do you create your basslines how do you get them to be so dirty and and robotic at the same time?
Subsidize: Well I don't really have a favorite, since I've made a LOT of sounds. Some of them are ones I used when I first started. But as of now almost all of the sounds in my last 5 or 6 are my favorite. Some sound like a transformer dyeing in battle while others sound like a crazy dude having an orgasm due to shock therapy, and the way I get them that way is by using some of the Max Audio plugins that are for Ableton. Without them, the sounds would be incredibly weak and pathetic.
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?
Subsidize: As of now my studio consists of my laptop and ear-buds that came with my phone. Software wise is Ableton Live 8 Suite edition, Massive, Sylenth, Absynth 5, and many other various plugins. I can't lie, Massive, Absynth, and Sylenth are all tied, since they all serve different purposes in my productions.
Robo Jo-Jo: If you could collab with anyone who would it be and tour with and what
producer/artist/musician would you want to meet and who is your fav producer of all time and now and days?
Subsidize: Any producer that has inspired me or that I respect in one way or another, which also goes with DJ'ing. But to chose it would be either Mantis, Cyberoptics, or D-Jahsta. If I could meet any producer, it would be Skrillex. I would love to talk with him about music and his life, he seems pretty chill and pretty smart. But my all time producers are Mantis, C99, and Davr, who have all inspired me greatly.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your favourite thing to eat and drink?
Subsidize: BBQ ribs or the classic cheeseburger and fries, and a soda, usually Diet Dew.
Robo Jo-Jo: What do you think of this Trap music coming out and everyone that makes it. You think it should stop or it will be the next big thing?
Subsidize: I honestly hate hearing about trap and every Dubstep producer making it. Not saying it should stop because its been around longer than I have and is a big part of rap music to my knowledge, so maybe.
Robo Jo-Jo: Where do you think the dubstep seen is going to be in 2013 and what do you think of all these sub genres of dubstep music and how would you describe your style?
Subsidize: I think Dubstep will have a new sound. Just like how before Skrillex made it all party sounding, it was darker and heavier with robotic sounds. With sub-genres of any music, there's some stupid ass ones, I've even heard Wonkstep before, but some sub-genres are almost necessary to classify the styles. For example, you cant call Doctor P's Sweet Shop Deathstep because it really isn't brutal in that sense. But in the case of my music, I've made a few sub-genres, but for the most part it's Deathstep and Dubstep.
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Robo Jo-Jo: What Medium Do You Prefer Vinyl / MP3 And Why?
Subsidize: I have honestly never DJ'd before, but I have made a couple of mixes.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is it that you love About dubstep and Robostep and all the sub genres of dubstep music?
Subsidize: There's a lot of reasons. For one Dubstep has sooo many flavors. It's like the Baskin Robbins of EDM, and EDM is like the Baskin Robbins of music. It can sound good to almost any open minded person that is willing try it. But for me personally, I think it's the perfect mix of the genres I've loved in my life. It's got the heavy 'riffs' of metal, the beats and flow of Hip-Hop, and the awesome future sounds of EDM, how can you go wrong?
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your all time fav band and if you got to do an productions with them what style would you like to it as?
Subsidize: All time is Rob Zombie. And I would want it to be mostly them, with some of my sounds added of course.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your top 5 Favorite Movies?
Subsidize: Step Brothers, Silent Hill, Wayne's World, Lord of The Rings (Trilogy), and War of The Worlds (the Tom Cruise version).
Robo Jo-Jo: Any New Releases That The Listeners Should Look Out For and when to expect some new productions?
Subsidize: I do have a couple in the works, a remix and another track I'm pretty psyched about. I'm also planning a free release soon that's pretty big, as well as a remix on a forthcoming EP with Collective Records.
Robo Jo-Jo: Any Advice for Upcoming Artists / DJs / producers?
Subsidize: One of the biggest things that helped me is confidence. Have a lot in yourself so that you'll want to keep at it, but not so much that you wont progress cause you don't feel a need too. Also try experimenting with plenty of different tools, whether it be plugins or techniques, because what you try might just make your production that much sicker.
Robo Jo-Jo: Shout outs ?
Subsidize: I'd like to make a few. The first to Collective Records for treating their producers (like myself) right and knowing how to help them. Another to my buddy James Baker for busting his ass trying to get me some big promo and get me more known. One for the best graphic designer I know, Zihke. Hit him up for some awesome work. And another for a few REALLY good musicians who are very underrated. BC Badman is a fellow Dubstep producer who makes some of the sickest and most brutal laser synths I've ever heard, my good buddy Nemz who's is a boss on the mic and he'll rip yuh mum a new ass hole! My pal Sirius Jack who has been going in the right direction and learning things as he goes, and trying to help me get more know as well. And lastly, Oxgaz (Zihke) who needs more listens, his music is well worth it. And lastly to all those who have helped me with my music, whether it be criticism or praise, It helps just as much.
Robo Jo-Jo: What is your favorite production that you have produced or producing?
Subsidize: Anti-Dentite, Instakill! (VIP), Wicked Sick, Terror, Dangerously Close Remix, 9-1-Holy Shit Remix, and Sweetz (VIP).
Robo Jo-Jo: How is the scene in your city and what was the biggest best show you have DJ live at?
Subsidize: I don't know the scene all too well, since I've never even been to a show, how sad is that? All's I've done is listen to a TON of tracks and produce in my basement.
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?
Subsidize: I get my ideas from any sample that I can imagine making a sick track, and once I have that sample, everything else just happens. Sometimes I'll make the intro very first to know where I should take the track, or I'll make a synth or melody and that'll help evolve the track into the final production. I'ts not so much a certain location, it's more like at a beach, preferably by the ocean, at a chili or BBQ cook off during the sunset. Or even at any stage with fire effects or a big ass robot of some sort. Either way, I'm good.
Robo Jo-Jo: Do you know of how to play any other instruments and what is your fav instruments to hear and see and if you could play an intrument you dont know what would it be?.
Subsidize: If you wanna count the recorder, then yes I do, But I doubt you'd want to do that. The one that always is the most fun to watch Is probably an electric guitar, but I would rather learn drums or better yet, a violin. String instruments are pretty epic.
Robo Jo-Jo: What’s your favorite genre of music and do you do any other things with music?
Subsidize: I'm gonna be blunt but EDM, specifically Dubtstep and Hardstyle. Not yet. I would love to do stuff with movies or games and put musical scores to scenes and events, looks like a lot of fun.
Thank You Subsidize for taking the time and doing this Wicked!!
interview really great awesome stuff. Cant wait for all your new productions and
what the future is going to be for you and bring to us all. Cheers and mad respect! for doing the interview.
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