What’s one belief about music production or creativity you’ve completely changed your mind about over the years? Did you once think you had to suffer for your art? That success required selling out? Or that you could only be inspired in perfect conditions? Share your biggest mindset shifts and how they’ve impacted your work.

Is failing an essential part of the path to success? Or is it just a romanticized concept that excuses lack of preparedness? Share your personal experiences with failure and whether you believe it is truly necessary for growth, or if success can be achieved without it.

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The track I'm sharing is my first release on my label, Pinkturban - https://soundcloud.com/otmshank/otm-shank-ravish-original-mix This was my first exploration of mixing Indian and eastern sounds with house music. It premiered on BBC Radio and got a lot of DJ support. I learnt so much making it. All about mixing, spatials, arrangement, and the process. The one thing I would do differently is get the low end tighter!

What is everyone using to duck their kicks? I currently sidechain in my DAW to a SC track setup spefically with a short rimshot hit. For those using any of the shaper tools listed in the poll, do you find yourself getting more use out of them vs. Side Chain Compression. Are you using them to shape transiants of other sounds besides bass?