An Interview with Crystal Skies
Crystal Skies is a dynamic electronic music duo composed of Aaron Dawson and Britian Holcomb. Known for their emotive and cinematic sound, Crystal Skies has carved a unique niche in the melodic bass scene, blending powerful drops with intricate melodies and evocative atmospheres. The two sat down with Splice for an interview on how they arrived at their signature sound.
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How would you describe your sound?
These days, we're aiming for a euphoric trance feel mixed with glitchier soundscapes that transport you to a different world.
Can you give a brief look into how you create your sounds?
Many of the sounds you hear have been developed over the past 10 years or so. We're always taking older sounds and running them through various plugins, trying to create something fresh and unique. On top of that, we regularly hold sound design sessions where we focus on one element at a time—whether it's effects, atmospheres, etc.—and create a lot of that specific sound. From there, we pick the best samples to build out our personal library.
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How do you hope producers use the sounds in your pack?
This pack was designed to be more focused on enhancing your tracks with fills, drums, and percussion. We hope producers use it to elevate their production with ear candy and fun fills that tie everything together. Of course, there are also great loops to inspire and complement whatever style of track you're working on!
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What piece of advice would you give to your younger self starting in music?
Create what you want to create, and don’t worry too much about trends or what people think. You'll get better with time, and even if what you're making isn't popular or feels a little out there, stay true to yourself and your vision.