Tech Talk: Rødhåd talks us through his studio gear and processes (Electronic Beats TV)

Rødhåd tells us all about his passion for making his own unique sound in the newest episode of Tech Talk for Telekom Electronic Beats TV. Rising up through the Berlin scene for more than a decade via his Dystopian event series and label was the perfect grounding for what has become one of the most established careers in techno. Join us as Rødhåd talks us through the key pieces and processes which are integral to his haunting musical style.
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[@marivsmvsic]

For those who wonder he used to work as an architect before becoming a full time musician. So no surprise that he was able to put that studio together. He’s definitely a smart guy and he’s pretty cool.

[@photicsonar]

Thank you! I was really wondering!

[@raven-jz6cv]

You dont build such studio from a morning job neither with his mediocre dj skills. He prolly was already coming from somewhere privilleged.But i have much respect for someone who can pull such a lifehack and live on it.

[@karlzimmer4860]

@@raven-jz6cv he was dirt poor growing up and earned all of his money from hard work.

[@raven-jz6cv]

@@karlzimmer4860 define dirt poor cause here we barely make 70 euros per play..we all work hard bro i barely sleep and i guess so as you.i have the same gear last 11 yrs... some get luckier thats all. Dont get me wrong i love the dude he made a cult of abstract techno followers, very few have achieved that. But still you dont build a studio like that with hard work neither with bank loans. And as much i love him for his spirit i find his dj skills average at best. And i repeat.i love the dude. So allow me to agree we disagree in few things.

[@Pablosko611]

@@raven-jz6cv loool. you literally know nothing, you‘re just way to fond of your opinion

[@maxh8404]

i once bought a sampler from him and had the chance to hang out and jam the afternoon at his incredible studio. super chill guy and serious knowledge!

[@domdraper3221]

Does he live in Berlin?

[@maxh8404]

@@domdraper3221yes, i belive.

[@eph_kni]

This bus style of production is amazing. Each “corner” has its own purpose: drum sampler direct to drum buss at the main desk, synths to their own respective channels with their own KRKs to help make the production exciting but keep harmonics tamed for the eventual mix down, all the effects collected for modular routing, and finally, different buss effects for group or master printing. I love this.

[@dankkarl1904]

lol....that's how you set up a studio u nerd.

[@station2station544]

Probably my favorite studio build in any of these - lovely. Matador was great too. But I like his comment that "everything is used - it's not a collection"

[@jozard]

He's definitely one of my favorite musicians and seeing his crazy studio and how geek he is makes total sense to me, having heard his music.

[@StrayMedicine]

I like this guy's attitude

[@jonog4207]

He's from the future. The aliens gave him the knowledge to make such sounds on earth. Saw him live in 2014. Lethal set.

[@MikeBaas]

And his music!

[@DavidPeck]

The ergonomics of this studio are to die for.

[@HardtechnoVictim]

humble guy, on top he got charisma and is a magician

[@matrixauthor_electronicgro4729]

thank you Rødhåd & Telekom Electronic Beats for making us discover++

[@ankittaneja090]

Nach langer Zeit einen Berliner DJ mit echtem Berliner Akzent zu hören... Icke, allet, dit.. Hammer!

[@Tres4music]

dit is ja och n echter Berliner Junge und keen zujezogener ;)

[@jammadamma]

koofen, ooch, kleen, anjefangen

[@eugenk3583]

Rodhad ist meiner Meinung ein absolutes Genie! Er hat das geschafft worauf jeder normale Künstler abzielt: eigenen Sound, Wiedererkennung und Atmosphärische Perfektion... Falls du das jemals lesen solltest vielen vielen dank für deine Musik:)

[@fightclub5066]

Danke für das Video! Und schön mal wieder nen original Berliner Dialekt zu hören! Ich vermiss meine Oma, die hat auch so schön Berlinert! Danke dafür!🙃

[@StudioMagnetique]

Why is it these days that if someone wins the lottery they are deemed a hero, yet if someone decides to spend every penny of their hard-earned cash on something they truly love, and does well for themselves they attract so much hate? It takes years of obsessive dedication to build such a studio, not just money. Like the man said “Reading manuals in bed” and obsessing over ergonomics, wiring and striving to find that perfect set up to create your own art... whatever you choose that to be. I say go for it mate... Killer studio and a unique sound. Beautifully done. (And thanks as always Telekom EB - LOVE Tech Talk).

[@urmumsbaps]

Who are these people you're describing? Do you live in a fantasy world? I've literally never heard anyone who won the lottery deemed as a hero nor have I ever heard of anyone being hated for buying things with money they earned.

[@NineHellHeaven]

Well said 👍

[@JoeySchmidt74]

Indeed, well said. Most likely extreme jealousy. I can and will admit that I am somewhat envious of almost every piece of hardware he owns, but two prominent bits of kit stand out for me. First, the TR-909, I love a good solid drum machine with a solid sequencer and second, that Juno 6 on the shelf there. I used to sit for ages at college farting around with the only decent piece of kit they had at the time to me and that was a Juno 6. I'd run it through a bass amp and play around with sound shaping, tweaking the filter and abusing the arpeggiator. I would love to play that old beast again and ideally would love one at home, but that is a pipe dream for now. I have only the fondest of memories for that old thing.

[@SamUrtonDesign]

@@JoeySchmidt74 Roland JU-06A & TR8-S. Problem solved for around $1000.

[@JoeySchmidt74]

@@SamUrtonDesign Indeed, would be nice if I had access to a cheeky wee grand! 😋

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

Cool fellow, I like his taste in gear, his approach, his attitude, and his enthusiasm. I can see and hear that although he loves his gear, it's all secondary to what comes out of it.

[@hb-fc3jj]

I had to have a cold shower after seeing the console rack containing the Deckards Dream, Cwejman S1 mk2, Perfourmer, and Cirklon.

[@thedoc1210]

what a beautiful tidy studio

[@rpcheesman]

That tune from 2:34 onwards is amazing. Dude is a legend.

[@marcelomay4561]

Your studio looks out of this world. Thank you for sharing.

[@donkeyfacekilla1]

What a nice surprise! Wasn’t expecting to see this! Nice one EB!!

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

👍🏻

[@lbmmbl]

🙌🙌🙌thanks for these interviews! they are always really cool!! respect!!!

[@MonotekTube]

it is beautiful to see when someone is so passionate about the whole process of making music! even before this video i could guess that he is deep into synthesis and production in general!! cheers and thank you for such quality content xx ivan

[@danceordieriegel5367]

Die besten Produzenten sind für mich - Rødhåd - robert babicz - stimming & wasscass ..vor allem sein neues album cinnamon moon ist mega geil

[@AllureMusicLab]

Thanks - Love your Style & Studio !

[@win32Shelestov]

This guy loves his shit with all his heart.

[@dot.initial]

absolute beautiful studio - every millimeter of machines perfectly matching the table ... OMG - all the Elysia Stuff puh - if he only makes music for himself - its a really expensive studio !!! & I hate and love it that the 909 is placed on the side in the corner ... hahaha -THANKS FOR THE VIDEO !

[@TrustJakob]

Meister, Du bist einer meiner Favs, habe Dich hier aber erstmalig auf deutsch im Interview gehört, herrlich, grandioser Typ. Mach bitte weiter so.

[@DJBryanDavid]

Always a G! Studio is sick! I can feel the vibe from Georgia. That vibe is totally mirrored in his work. True artist and a connoisseur, nothing better than the real kind. Cheers Roh 🖤 reflects I’ve always had lots of respect for this guy. Genuine a commissioner All of the episodes have been great, keep em coming! only a little bit longer maybe? :)

[@jasonlogan5622]

Producer Name Translation checks out. Seriously though this was fascinating. He has a superb studio and he clearly know his equipment really well.

[@Tres4music]

Super eingerichtetes Studio, alles hat seinen Platz. Wie seine Musik detailreich und auf Funktionalität fokussiert.

[@luckystrke]

What an incredible setup!

[@franjo.bagaric]

Atemberaubende Akustik und sehr kreativ muss ich sagen! Aber auch sehr bodenständig und sympathisch der Gute! Cooles Video✌🏼

[@AstronoizeOfficial]

Beautiful studio!

[@andreas5908]

Einer der sympathischsten Typen die ich je gehört habe. Zu gern würde ich mal nen paar Unterrichtstunden buchen bei ihm.

[@AboveTheTrees00]

looking forward to be playing with him on May 26th :)

[@krmzhap]

Thats what i've been waiting for!!! . Next -if its possible- please tech talk with joseph capriati. Thank you for effort. This serie is better than any movie or any serie on platforms for me.

[@TheMapepe]

Wow. Wonderful Studio. What a nice personality.

[@andersborum9267]

Looking forward to meeting you in Copenhagen some day; great sound coming from your productions.

[@user1756]

Very humble guy

[@d33p]

Endlich....gefühlt eine Rasur lang nichts mehr gehört von ihm selbst 😆👌❤

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Kann nicht lange her sein 😬

[@normandyflash]

Very interesting, thank you from France!

[@StevenRossAuthor]

Thanks for a great video I have realy enjoyed it ..

[@munkejens]

What a great guy and studio! Wow

[@trashpolicy]

I wish he talked more about the acoustists of the room because the studio is a f... marvelous piece of equipment

[@thedayones4918]

looks like it could be wall to wall treatment?

[@NessunDorma732]

Amazing! Thanks guys

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Our pleasure!

[@ramonrojasalmuzara290]

Love that rack furniture beside the desk

[@djadamkent]

Legend! He’s an awesome producer and arguably one of the best DJ’s around at the moment,

[@klausknopp77]

richtig geil...kannte dich noch nicht... dein Sound ist ein Brett 🤙🏻

[@masonkiller1]

Schöner Ausschnitt! Tolles Studio!

[@anthonyrothercom]

Top, mit voller Leidenschaft dabei...

[@abyssdeepsoundlab5539]

Amazing!

[@soundinthesky96]

Wow love the brass sound in the first track ! Any idea what synth is making it? Deckards dream?

[@deantiquisetnovis]

Tolle Musik und viel tolles Gear!

[@hardtekk90]

Komplett symphatische Berliner Atze mit Freude am Musik machen. Hätte ich ehrlicherweise anders erwartet.

[@MuslimShortanov]

Very nice interview !!

[@Datacustic]

Nice evolution, variety of monitors put to different work areas

[@fitzjay01]

Great producer and dj, seems like a cool guy.

[@revolutronic]

funny dude with some beautiful gear! have to check some of his tracks ...

[@waclosh]

Great content, thank you.

[@klinkske]

Am i the only one that gets inspired by the lamps on the ceiling? :)

[@decree72]

My immersion got destroyed, always thought hes scandinavian. But still miles ahead from any fake knob turner dj. Please interview Colin Bender next, master of modular synth.

[@Zogger-Rogger]

Schönes Studio. Und die Philosophie weiß auch zu gefallen.

[@matsewunderlich]

7:51 Der Tegeler passt nach Berlin 😎 sehr schönes Video - 👍

[@akr495]

True musician. Respect!

[@earthman_]

Nachti‘jall ick hör‘ Dir trapsen! Hotte, bleib so wie de‘ bist! Total authentischer Typ. Spitzenmässig 💪🏼

[@atonegames]

Anyone know the song name around 1:54? I just discovered him. I really love this ambient dub techno. What album of his sounds like this?

[@tomb-X]

Sehr cool. Nice auch der BLN Slang👍

[@alxforbidden]

Rodhad is just such a cool guy, amazing artist and down to earth🙏

[@lookmomonlycomputer]

Nice one, I want so hard to have same from lorn and com truise...

[@vr4ever645]

Klasse Typ, ordentliches Studio, tolles Video. Daumen hoch!👍

[@djvoid1]

Rumor has it his grandkids will finally pay the studio off in 2085

[@the_fifth_wheel]

He’s saving money on haircuts and razors

[@urmumsbaps]

​@@the_fifth_wheel that saved money is cancelled out by his beard oil and tattoo spending

[@the_fifth_wheel]

Sickest-NoSCOPEZandWEED-420 he does look like he spent a lot on tats....not my style, but his Hardware, mouth watering🤪🎛🎧🎹👍

[@SamUrtonDesign]

@@urmumsbaps hahahahhahahhahah! Yes.

[@grzankomuzykant]

Interesting interview. I wonder if all TR 909's are in Germany now?

[@girlslikemachinestechnotra8869]

Yes, They are. 😎

[@amberdean1263]

I might have one here in Atlanta ;)

[@sohndervenus]

Schönes Studio!

[@saifeek]

Not surprised that he loves the Cirklon and PerFOURmer; two my personal favourites also!

[@lindsaywebb1904]

Loved my perfourmer mk1 but was a bitch to tune. Always planned on getting the mk2 at some stage

[@DEEPMOSES]

Gorgeous studio

[@TomKaosOfficial]

Very Underrated artist for some time now. Been a fan for Years 👍🏻

[@unfinishedmonkeyrecords]

sick studio

[@modul808.]

Sympathisch der Mann👍🏻 und was sehe ich denn da Elysia XPressor und XFilter🙂 super tools👌🏻 tolles Studio auf jeden 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@gauloises5843]

Was der alles an geilen Kompressoren hat...Ick flipp aus ^^

[@gilles302]

A musician who uses Vermona, Cirklon, Waldorf and Elektron can't be bad.

[@acidDJclay]

Love Vermona. Their DRM1 is still my favourite drum synth I've ever played with. Just an amazing piece of gear.

[@sawtooth808]

@@acidDJclay That Waldorf Quantum is beautiful 😍. Sadly I don’t have the cash to buy that

[@acidDJclay]

@@sawtooth808 especially in this economy haha

[@TAGtresor]

soooo real 😀

[@pauleagle97]

So Techno Viking eventually had a ginger brother we haven`t heard of...

[@leifkunzel9843]

Kannte ich bisher nicht, gefällt mir aber. Und der Akzent ist 100% wie ich als Kind und Teeny.

[@linlu2480]

Midas Venice Pult, super flexibles Teil. Werd meins immer behalten:)

[@dennisshu1466]

Bester Mann!

[@matisselt]

Really nice to see the different ’stations’ in the studio. BTW what’s the 500 box is mentioning?

[@jokkeloco]

Elysia Xpressor

[@matisselt]

jokkeloco thank you!!!

[@bmwnewbie]

This looks super. Question: which mixer are you using ?

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Midas Venice

[@pawa____4993]

@@ElectronicBeatsTV Midas Venice F32

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Overstayer is so good. 100% agree

[@StudioMagnetique]

Overstayer channel is the one piece of outboard I'd keep if I had to. EQ, compressions, filters, saturation and distortion in one box. That and a 2-channel sound card and your good to record any hardware. A modern-day masterpiece.

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Studio EIGHT completely ! I hope more people discover the genius of this mans work. I’ve 2 imperial channels. Modular channel in the post !

[@DerKever]

does anyone know what the name of the track playing in the background from 2:38 onwards is? really digging the stab sound!

[@flrctk9352]

I shazamed it. "He didn't seem the kind of guy who would just get talking to a stranger" I don't think I missed a word

[@flrctk9352]

Then "Pigeons Dancing On The Roof"

[@DerKever]

@@flrctk9352 thank you sooo much! massive track, love the suspense building up over the course of it.

[@Strafuzz]

Awesome music.

[@ExploringwithCarl]

Nice ;)

[@dennisflausch496]

sympathischer typ

[@sawtooth808]

Yep , dude’s a mensch & a scholar

[@deanroddey2881]

Everyone should start with a subtractive synth with no presets. Music would be a lot better for it, though of the course the 80s might have had to be cancelled.

[@Reazin1]

What synthesizer with the gold key bed is that at the 1:36 mark, on the stand facing the camera?

[@Reazin1]

@@patthesplat293 That's what it is! Thank you.

[@Bruce73X]

Sehr gut, es gibt noch Menschen die richtig berlinern! (jetzt sagt mir nicht, er ist eigentlichg Brandenburger :D )

[@Bruce73X]

Ps. Achso, und: Ja, geiles Studio!

[@et803]

I wanna know his fav B sides!

[@jakojako_live]

COOL

[@mvrcielago9533]

the cost of that studio is probably the same as the budget spent on like jurassic park or something

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

😂

[@musikgf]

Thanks TEB! Very cool video, don't get the criticism

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Critisism?

[@hiddentechno8266]

@@ElectronicBeatsTV I dont see much in the way of criticism either?

[@flame2106]

damn, even this guy has a mastering engineer..

[@johannasbjoernson918]

of course. the only things that change with success are the growing budgets for your next production and the amount of work and requests that come in. (a) affords you a better sound engineer (or the fine one you got a properly equipped studio or more time there) - and (b) you get to work together all the time.. so the sound engineer ain't just a hired hand that works for you anymore. you work together.

[@etainafuzz]

That's not really that big a deal. I've worked with mastering engineers before for tracks. It depends on how much you want to spend, but any local artist can get a good engineer for not all that much money.

[@user-sk4wf3ve6z]

​@@etainafuzz my mastering engineer is a relatively famous techno producer who I won't name but he does my masters for 40 euro and they are always perfect,the odd time my mix is off and he'll point it out aswel which is great and no extra charge.very easy to get quality mastering done these days and it's better to get someone else to do it because most of the time,you've heard a track so many times that there are things you can miss

[@denjell112]

is am ende wie beim bauen ;) and thx god its in german!

[@Lutzilla_]

yep, super typ...