Producer Talk with Bass Kleph

Producer Talk with Bass Kleph

The Music Production Podcast for Aspiring and Professional Producers. Hosted by Bass Kleph, a seasoned producer with multiple Beatport #1 records and releases on labels like Spinnin’, Defected, Toolroom, and Armada, this podcast dives deep into the art and science of music production, mixing, sound design, and building a successful career as an artist. Each episode offers a blend of insightful interviews with top Music Producers, DJs, Mix Engineers, and industry professionals, alongside solo deep dives where Bass Kleph shares his own expertise. With over 20 years of experience, hundreds of releases, and performances in 33+ countries, Bass Kleph covers essential production techniques, creative processes, and the latest trends in the music world. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your skills, learn from the pros, or navigate the modern music business, this podcast provides practical tips, valuable industry insights, and inspiring conversations for producers at every level.

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July 9, 2025 64 mins

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In Episode 35 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we catch up with Dan Aux, a renowned DJ and producer. From his early days throwing parties in Australia to full-time music creation in New Zealand, Dan sha...

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Producer Talk Ep.34: Unlock Music Production Secrets with Jon Pegnato

Welcome to episode 34 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph! In this episode, Bass Kleph is rejoined by acclaimed music producer and ghostwriter Jon Pegnato, known for his projects like La Riots, Cobra Effect, and Hot Mouth. Having released on major labels such as Atlantic, Capita...

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Join us in Episode 33 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph as we sit down with Marcel Vautier, a melodic progressive house producer inspired by artists like Deadmau5, Pryda, and Dinka. Marcel shares his journey of building a unique sound, creating his own label, and overcoming the challenges of mixdowns. Learn how he stays authentic in a trend-driv...

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🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com Welcome to episode 32 of Producer Talk with Base Clef, featuring Travis Emmons, the heart behind Four Eons Records and a top-selling deep house artist. In this episode, Travis shares his journey from a young music enthusiast to a renowned DJ and producer with multiple chart-topping hits. He discusses how his background in various musical genres...

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🎯 Finish Great Songs Fast & Get That Pro Sound. Learn more 👉 https://www.basskleph.com - In episode 31 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we sit down with Brendan Addison, a rising melodic techno producer from Sydney, Australia, known by his alias Addison. Addison shares his unique journey from DJing local gigs and experimenting with Ableton, to signing record deals and becoming a mentor for newer producers, all while balancing a ...

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In this episode, I sit down with Jon Pegnato — one of our top mentors at Bass Kleph and the creator of Melodic Secrets and 60-Minute Sounds — to unpack the biggest breakthroughs (and blockers) he’s seen while helping hundreds of music producers improve their tracks.


We talk about:
 • The most common habits that keep producers stuck
 • Why less is usually more in songwriting and sound design
 • How feedback can speed up your progre...

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Fowler, a genre-blending producer whose sound fuses Daft Punk, Justice, and Japanese City Pop with a modern emotional edge. We dive deep into his personal journey — from getting stuck chasing perfection, to finally finishing music he’s proud of and thriving creatively.

Daniel shares how facing personal loss became a powerful catalyst for growth, how he found his...

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How does a U.S. Air Force bomber pilot end up producing emotional, growly melodic dubstep tracks that rival the pros?

In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we sit down with MSKT (aka Musket) — an active-duty fighter pilot with a love for EDM and an obsession with sound design.

He opens up about:
 • Listening to EDM while flying 18-hour missions
 • Starting music production during COVID — then quitting
 • What finally ma...

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In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re joined by Seb from Frequency Upgrade — a producer whose path through music is anything but ordinary.


From spinning acid techno in the 90s to living off-grid and building his own studio, Seb shares how he reignited his creative fire and returned with a mission: to blend club-shaking techno with deep spiritual intention, alongside his wife Tracy.


We dive into:
 • How Seb made ...

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Are you stuck in the loop? endlessly starting new tracks but never finishing them? In this episode of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph, we’re diving deep into the art of finishing your tracks, and why it’s critical to your growth as a music producer. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck as a “Loop Hoarder” or “Eight-Bar Prisoner,” this episode will help you break free from those habits.

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Episode 25: The 8 Mixdown Myths Holding You Back from Release-Ready Records

Are mixdown myths secretly sabotaging your tracks? In this episode, we dive deep into eight of the most common mixdown myths that might be preventing you from achieving that pro-level sound. These are mistakes producers unknowingly make, often due to bad advice circulating on YouTube and other platforms.

I’ll reveal the truth behind these myths and show you...

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The Dangerous Myth That’s Stalling Your Music Career.

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Music Without Realizing It?

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Today’s special guest is Haus Of Panda from Speed World

He’s released on Barong Family, Monstercat, Ultra, Musical Freedom, Brooklyn Fire & more. Remixed for Knife Party, Tommy Sunshine. His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz. & more, and he also Invented the genre "Speed House”, and runs the label and events company Speed World. 

In the interview we talk about speed ...

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Cult Creatives are a Los Angeles studio known for standout branding and marketing in music and fashion. Their team handles brand identities, global campaigns, tour visuals, pop-ups, and social media strategies. Clients include Chris Lake, Dim Mak Records, Gareth Emery, and Puma, and many more. 

In the interview we cover what is branding and why you need it, essential brandin...

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Tommy Trash is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized record producer, boasting Platinum-selling status and a prestigious Grammy nomination. His extensive discography spans across an array of distinguished labels, including Mau5trap, Spinnin, Ministry of Sound, Armada, OWSLA, Hypnovizion, Fools Gold, Axtone, Dim Mak, Protocol, Refune, and others.

 

One of his standout achievements includes the chart-topping success of...

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Normally on this show I interview other producers, but today we’re going to to do something different. We’re going to interview me.

Well, my good friend Jimi Frew from Emanate is anyway.

I recently an interview for Emanate and thought i’d share it with you guys too. 

In the interview we talk about my story, touring around the world, my first #1 records, and my top tips for music producers...

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Tommy is the drummer from the world famous Motley Crue, but he’s also a DJ and producer and has written and played in many other projects

like Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Incubus, and some of his own, such as Methods Of Mayhem, Electro Mayhem, and his 3 solo albums.

He’s toured all over the globe, lived the dream, and generally defined what it means to be a world famous rockstar.

In the interview we talk about the universal truths...

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They’ve released on Still For Talent, Bedrock, Katermukke, & Einmusika, done remixes for Stephan Bodzin, Boris Brejcha, & Tocadisco, & performed in Tomorrowland, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Australia and all across the globe. ⁠

In the interview we talk about Techno, arpeggios, arranging, how to be underground but still catchy, and much more. ⁠

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Today’s special guest is Haus Of Panda. The inventor of Speed House.

He’s released on Ultra, Musical Freedom, & Brooklyn Fire, and done remixes for Knife Party and Tommy Sunshine. 

His music is supported by… Tiesto, Diplo, Alan Walker, Jauz, and his debut EP entitled “Speed House,” had 3 tracks charting in the Beatport Top 100 simultaneously. 

I...

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Today’s special guest is Jon Pegnato but you might know him from his projects including LA RIOTS, Cobra Effect, & Hotmouth
 
He’s released on Atlantic, Capitol, Interscope, Foolsgold, Dirty Bird, Spinnin, and performed worldwide at huge festivals including EDC, Coachella, and Burning Man.
 
In the interview, we talk about groove, music theory, & how to write fast. 
 
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