The Pinnacle Pinnacle

In today's episode, Macshooter49 and Pinnacle discuss his favourite secret VSTs, the best ways to improve your music production and learning, and ways to stay disciplined during your process and career.

In today's episode, Dave and Pinnacle discuss the future of A.I. and it's role and effect on the music industry. They also discuss Dave's role as Head of Revenue at Audiomack, and his experiences and lessons derived from there as it pertains to A.I. and the future of music.

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Guest: https://www.instagram.com/daveedwards/
Pinnacle: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleatthetop/

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iuuuie1skJOOAtLxg3Ie5?si=27de84daf09d4e37
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GIP58l

Timestamps:

00:00 - Dave Edwards Introduction

01:30 - Audiomack and How it Helps Artists

08:30 - A.I. and the AMOUNT of Music Being Released

10:34 - A.I. is Already Here

14:00 - Artist Intellectual Property

17:00 - What Being The Head of Revenue at Audiomack Looks Like

19:00 - Starting and Making an App

23:00 - The Speed of Innovation in the A.I. Space

29:30 - A.I. Fear and Uses Depending on the Industry

36:00 - A.I. Regulations

36:30 - Helping Software Engineers

38:00 - Having the Best Session Guitarist in The World in Your Studio

40:15 - Record Labels Dealing With Piracy in the early 2000's

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In today's episode, Rayan and Pinnacle discuss his creative process and how he draws inspiration from his experiences and emotions. Rayan also talks about his use of layers and how he likes to add subtle details to his beats to make them more interesting. He emphasizes the importance of taking breaks when working on a beat and coming back with fresh ears. Rayan also talks about the importance of staying true to oneself and not chasing trends in the industry. He advises upcoming producers to stay consistent and keep putting out quality work.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/rayanxnami
Pinnacle: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleatthetop/

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iuuuie1skJOOAtLxg3Ie5?si=27de84daf09d4e37
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GIP58l

Timestamps:
00:00 - Rayan Intro
01:15 - Moving to the US and making moves
01:40 - Getting Credits in Norway by Networking
03:00 - Building Networking Skills and Being Less Introverted
04:00 - Starting Making Beats and Being Hooked Since
06:00 - Getting 10,000 Views on FIRST YouTube Type Beat
09:00 - Being Naturally Good and Experimenting
11:52 - Quality over Quantity, Taking His Time on Samples
14:50 - Producing for Will Power / Most Exciting Placement
17:15 - Sending Out Smaller Packs Now
18:40 - Sending The Same Pack to Everyone
22:30 - Having a Song With Kanye
25:31 - Keeping a Minimalistic Studio Set-Up
27:30 - Learn to Manipulate Sounds to Get the Sound You Want
30:40 - Being Genuine is THE MOST Important Quality
32:22 - Showing His Face More, Branding Better
34:00 - Signing Management and Finding The Right People
37:30 - Almost Signing to TM88 Crash Dummy Records
40:40 - Balancing School with Music
42:25 - Keeping Healthy as a Producer
43:27 - Rayan's Advice to Creatives and Music Producers

In today's episode, Multi-Platinum Producer Txpski and Pinnacle discuss his work with Chris Brown, Ye Ali and MIKExANGEL. They talk about shifting roles in the industry and building a good network and support system. Txpski discusses his future trajectory and what he has in store for 2023.

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Guest: https://www.instagram.com/txpski
Pinnacle: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleatthetop/


Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iuuuie1skJOOAtLxg3Ie5?si=27de84daf09d4e37
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GIP58l


Timestamps:

00:00 - Txpski Intro

03:15 - Changing Between Producing and Songwriting

05:10 - First Major Placements with Chris Brown on Heartbreak on a Full Moon

08:00 - Using Opportunities to Leverage Other Opportunities

13:00 - Goals of Being Billboard #1 and Changing Goals

16:00 - Biggest Challenges Coming Up / Access to Studios

17:15 - Not Using VSTs for 3 Years / Using Soundfonts

20:00 - How Txpski Learns New Skills

22:30 - Txpski's Day

24:00 - The Process of Sending Out Demos for Artists

28:00 - Music Not Sticking Around Long Anymore / Favourite Projects

30:00 - Protecting Your Ears / Having a Good Support System

35:00 - Modelling Your Beat after a Billboard Hit

37:00 - Being Financially Aware When Going to L.A. etc

40:00 - A.I in Music

41:00 - Releasing His Own Music

42:00 - First Sync Placement

In today's episode, Soldado and Pinnacle discuss his music production and his collaborations with artists such as Baby Keem, Lil Uzi, ASAP Ferg, and Migos, noting his preference for using one shots and emphasizing the importance of unique sound design and FX. Pinnacle and him provide advice for new producers, including the value of consistency and the importance of having fun and being creative. Additionally, they stress the importance of networking and building relationships with collaborators and professionals in the music industry.

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Guest: https://www.instagram.com/soldadoaudio
Pinnacle: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleatthetop/

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iuuuie1skJOOAtLxg3Ie5?si=27de84daf09d4e37
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GIP58l

Timestamps:
00:00 - Soldado Intro
02:00 - Sharing Personal Life Online
05:10 - Sending Out Smaller Packs Because They're Received Better
07:30 - Arranging Samples for Listening or Creativity
08:45 - Making Beats for The First Time
09:45 - Trying and Failing Multiple Times
12:00 - From a Creative Outlet to a Career Pursuit / First Placement with ILoveMakonnen
14:30 - Ryan Bevolo, Making Beats on the Bus
16:00 - Future Astronaut Status / Jordan Diddy
18:00 - Sound Selection
19:35 - One Shots Over VSTs
22:00 - Best Plugins
24:00 - Using Hidden Gems instead of Popular VSTs and Banks
27:00 - Producing Back Hurt for A$AP Ferg and Migos
28:00 - Larry June
31:00 - Regular Work Day / Schedule / Daily Goals
33:00 - Using Starters (Cubeatz)
35:00 - Reverse Engineer Songs
36:00 - NOW is the Best Time to Get Started
37:00 - Using Inspiration Liberally
40:00 - Show Your Personality / Be a Human
41:00 - Burning Bridges After One Placement
43:30 - Balancing University and Music (Really Good Advice Here)
47:00 - A.I. and How to Approach the Industry with This New Technology
50:44 - Linking With Jackson Romain
53:00 - Sending Things Back on Time
54:00 - Kearney and Main.Key
57:30 - Manager and A&R Role

In today's episode, Goldenboy and Pinnacle discuss his placement with Chris Brown, creating relaxed studio sessions, putting his beats out there through a beat battle, and his best advice for producers starting out.


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Guest: https://www.instagram.com/goldenboy/?hl=en

Pinnacle: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleatthetop/

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Iuuuie1skJOOAtLxg3Ie5?si=27de84daf09d4e37

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GIP58l

Timestamps:

00:00 - Goldenboy Intro

01:23 - Creating Relaxed but Productive Studio Sessions

04:45 - Dealing With Creative Blocks in The Studio

08:27 - Being Timely in Studio Sessions

11:00 - Putting His Beats Out There

13:40 - Moving to L.A After Winning Beat Battle

18:31 - Marketing Background Helping With Music

20:30 - Producing on Chris Brown's Royalty

26:15 - Staying Organized and Keeping A Schedule

28:35 - Dealing With Low Moments

31:00 - Favorite VSTs and Using One Shots

34:52 - Who Do You Go To When You're Feeling Lost

38:50 - Types of People You Don't Want to Work With

41:41 - Favorite Piece of Equipment

45:20 - Top Pieces of Advice for Producers Starting Out

48:30 - Don't Give Up

52:00 - Having Pure Intentions in the Music Industry

53:00 - Pessimism in the Music Industry

59:00 - Learning As Much As You Can From Your Experiences