Podcast #124 - RAMKKA [IRL]

Virtual Underground

Interview: Virtual Underground : How has this RAMKKA story started ? RAMKKA : I have been djing now for about 15 years but when I started producing at the beginning of this year I decided I finally needed to create an alias for myself as my own name isn't one that is going to stick out or be memorable. I chose a few different names and I kept coming back to RAMKKA so I ended up sticking with that one. VU : Where do you generally draw your inspiration from ? RAMKKA : From listening to some of my favourites DJs live sets, podcasts and their new releases. I find DJs that play the same brand of techno as myself and I work my way through their mixes to find new tracks and to find new ways of making my sets more unique each time I turn on the decks. I find watching Oscar Mulero play to be my biggest inspiration at the minute. VU : Could you describe your music selection and mixing process? RAMKKA : When recording a mix I generally create a set of around 20 - 25 tracks, choose a track I want to start the set with and then start recording. After that I just decide while playing which track I feel is going to fit the mix best next. VU : Which software/hardware did you use for this set ? RAMKKA : For this mix I used a Pioneer DDJ-400 and Rekordbox. I am uprgading my controller soon but I will be sticking with Rekordbox as I find it the most intuitive software for djing. VU : What are you working on right now ? RAMKKA : I'm currently working on my third EP with my first already out on Truc Records and my second to release on Nomad Species in October. I also have a number of podcasts lined up for the coming months so I'm keeping myself busy but I'm always looking for new and interesting projects. Follow and support @ramkka