KIKBACK-
One aspect of [PROPELLERHEADS] Reason I enjoy is the fact that you can have a customizable work environment with very low stress on your CPU. REFILLS are the patches and samples that are used for the built-in samplers and synths within the REASON programming environment- KIKBAK- A L.A. Based third party developer who assembled several readymade sample -sets treated processed thru MPC 60 and various hardware components
kikbackonline.com available here
Below is a conversation with producer/sound designer –KIKBAK
How long have you been using the software (Reason) ?
Just for the record, I dont use Reason anymore. I use Record+Reason. I started using Reason in 2006.
How were you introduced to it?
A friend of mine introduced me to it back in 2002. He was using it as a sound module with his mpc 3000.
Did you have a hardware background before using Reason
Do you still use your hardware?
Yes, My first drum machine was a Sequential Circuits DrumTraks, It used to get really hot and cut off. I also had a casio sk-1 at that time. In the 8th Grade, I was introduced to the EMU sp1200 by a Local DJ mentor “Dj Boywonder” he was like a big brother to me. He showed me how to sequence, sample and truncate the sounds and stuff. He would let come over and make beats on his Sp1200, he had a ton of records. A couple years later I was introduced to the mpc 60ii. In 1995, I got an ASR-10 as a gift and a Tascam 8 track. So, yes I come from a hardware background.
I still use my mpc 60ii to sample drums and stuff. I have some hardware sitting around that I dont use anymore, like my asr10, emu planet phatt, proteus 2000, korg x5dr, and roland Juno6.
How has the response been to your Refills??
The response has been pretty good. Its still selling in the propshop and the guys in the forum and random folks really like it. And its a good value.
Do you use them live (in performance)?
No, Im not a performer.
What type of processing do you use to treat your sounds??
The normal stuff, Reverb , Delays, Insert FX, Compression, Gates etc
What are your musical influences??..
My first musical influence was Reggae and Calypso(Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Yellow Man). My uncle used to play those records when I was a kid. Then Came the Hip hop and R&B stuff. I remember my mom taking me rollerskating and they would play Rappers Delight. I have alot of influences bro…Here is a short list..The who, The Beatles, Cream, Jimmi Hendrix, The Animals, Prince, Lionel Richie, Steel Pulse, Metallica, Poison, Run Dmc, Suger hill gang, The Fat Boys, UTFO, Jeffery Osborne, Micheal Jackson, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Ric Ruben, Marley Marl, Mark the 45 king, Hank Shock Lee and the Bomb squad, Public Enemy DJ, Jazzy Jeff and the fresh Prince…I can go on and on..
Where are you based?
Im based in Los Angeles.
In a future Reason update what would like to see?
In a future Record update, I would like to see “Fader Grouping on the Mixer”.
Do you work entirely “in the box”?
Yes Strictly Reason+Record. I also Have logic, but i dont use it much.
What is your studio set up??
Apple Mac Pro Quad Intel Mac 2.66
Yamaha NS-10m Studio Monitors
Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Power Amplifier M-4
Novation Remote 61 SL
Akai MPD 24
Roland Vs1880<—Used for monitoring
Reason+Record
Logic Pro
What are your future projects??
Im currently doing music for tv and film.
