Sounds like fun!
1. How long have you been making chiptunes?
2010
2. What inspired you to begin creating your own music?
The soundtracks to classic video games and Overclocked Remixes. Plus I already had an active project going without any real genre restrictions (I just produce whatever I feel like)
3. What do you personally use to produce chiptunes (Hardware and Software)?
MacOSX, Garageband, Magical8bitplug, Chipsounds, QuadraSID, TAL NoiseMaker, Kontakt, Reaktor, wav samples, soundfonts
4. What genre of music (besides chip) inspires you the most?
Ambient, drone, downtempo/chill, lounge/exotica, idm, electronica
5. What do you know about music theory? Have you ever taken a formal music class?
The basic rudiments of melody, harmony and rhythm. Mostly self-taught, plus some internet research. I also consider having been a music lover from a very young age as having instilled a basic understanding of music theory in me.
6. What do you recommend for someone who would like to begin making chiptunes (tutorials, software, hardware, online resources)?
I would recommend starting with what you know. If you're already working in a DAW then start off this way. Use a plug-in like Magical8bitplug to create your own synth patches and drum sounds. This will give you a basic understanding of why 8-bit music sounds the way it does. From there you can switch to chip-style softsynths or try your hand at some authentic chip hardware if you're inclined to do so.
7. Do you perform at any live shows?
Not since 2000, never with my current project.
