Gonzalo Risso Interview | Respect the Producer Interview

How did you get your name?

My artistic name is actually my real name only with one of my two last names, although I like "akas" but I preferred to use my real name since many of the artists I like use their real name with some other variation.

How did you get into Producing?

I started to listen to electronic music from a very young age and it always caught my attention what it generated in me and in others, this led me to study musical production oriented in electronic music at EMBA, it was a very nice and new process for me I had knowledges of mixing but I had never used a daw, once I started I could not stop, I remember that time with a lot of affection.

What did you do to advance your skills/knowledge?

Practice, practice and more practice, always looking to improve and achieve the sound I was looking for, my studies helped me a lot but also advice from colleagues, you never stop learning, there are always new techniques to incorporate.

What did your first set up look like? / What does your current setup look like?

My first set up was and is the same as now: 2 cdj and a mixer, depending on where I play this may vary but the one I have in my home is that.

If you could produce for any artist (dead or alive), who would it be?

I would like very much to make a collaboration with anabel englund, I love what she does with lee foss.

What is your goal when you create?

My goal is always the same, make music that makes you dance, that makes you forget your worries, always looking to achieve the best possible sound.

What's your go-to song right now?

My favorite song of the moment is "Smashing Up" by Javi Bora.

What is your dream as a Producer?

My dream as a producer is to reach as many people as possible, see them dance my music, enjoy it and feel it, the feedback of people much more valuable than all the money in the world.

What is some advice you would give to someone with a dream to become a Producer? 

Never give up, a lot of dedication, love for music and something very important listen to ALL kinds of music.

Where can people find you? (social media, website, etc)

You can follow me on my instagram @gonzalorisso also on my official Facebook page and you can listen to my music on spotify and on my souncloud too

Facebook: @GonzaloRissoOfficial

Soundcloud:@GOnzaloRisso