One of my favorite hardware tools for this is an effects pedal I use all the time to create beautiful granular layers. In my track “1995,” you can hear it on top of the piano, transforming it into an evolving pad that adds depth and emotion.
I also enjoy blending synthetic basses with more organic layers from Kontakt, amplifying them together to create a low end that feels rich and alive. For me, the magic happens when hardware and Kontakt sounds merge seamlessly, because that fusion of digital and organic is what gives my tracks their personality and emotional weight.
It is also very important for me to develop my own sound identity, and I am always searching for tones that no one else has. Arthur Joly, a genius Brazilian artist, built me a custom synthesizer that I use extensively. It is extremely difficult to control, almost impossible at times, because it behaves in such an unpredictable way, but I love that randomness and imperfection. Unlike most commercial synths, it constantly surprises me, and I often use it to create effects, textures, and sound design elements that feel truly personal and unique.
