Hinoter Interview with Meat Katie

Hinoter Interview with Meat Katie

1) You are from London, in England. Can you tell us what it's like there?
At the moment it is raining and cold (which is pretty much normal), ive just got back from san Francisco this morning where the weather was beautiful sunshine and warm,
2) What kind of music would you say has had the biggest influence on your music?
I still collect funk and rare groove, I think that has had some serious impact on how I produce music, (always trying to hook people into a groove), with djing I would say techno has played a major part on how I construct and play sets, although I do not consider myself a techno dj.

3) Do you have your own studio at home?
No, I share a studio unit in London with Dylan Rhymes, but I do tend to work a lot on my laptop when I fly, then I just re-load everything up and get stuff nailed there.

4) What kind of equipment do you use to make your sound? Can you make a gear list if it’s possible? We’re very interested about it.
We use logic pro, (but I also use ableton for dj edits) on an apple mac G5, a fireface 400 sound card, and loads of plug ins, the ones I like are
TrilogyAtmoshpere Stylus WavesOhm boyz (for various distortions)BitcrusherCamel audio (for its phat & space plug in’s)Novation bass stationVanguardReaktor 5ArpMinimoog
I still sample loads of stuff and manipulate things, I like doing that, you can come up with some real unique stuff.

we have three sets of monitors.V6 KRK’sGenelec’s (with sub)Yamaha NS10’s
And a few other bits like.Mackie big knobLiquid mixNord lead (rack)Proteus2000 Korg MS2000



5) Your latest mix album "Lot49 presents: Meat Katie", how long have you been working on this album all in all? Which tracks are recommended or needs your special brief.
I would recommend all the tracks & the mix (he he!)
It took about a month for it to take shape, it’s a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, I have pretty broad taste, so a lot of it was making my idea’s flow, im really happy with the results though.

6) So are you going to be relying on local DJs or will you be inviting a lot of internationals?
I normally play with residents or locals at most clubs unless we are throwing LOT49 parties, that’s when 2 or 3 djs/producers from the label will play.

7) Do you actually dance a lot yourself?Yeah, when im getting into it I start to bounce about, its hard not to, (although I look like an idiot!!)

8) Are you thinking of bringing a new album out?
Yes, im working on new material all the time, the new album looks set to be released mid-late next year, with a bit of luck
9) You’ve just finished up the tour through the US. ( San Diego & San Francisco)What was that like? Is there any diffrenence between Europe & the states’s club scene? Didn’t you all get tired of each other?
?? I was one my own, but I often get tired of myself…… the scene on the west coast of the states is kicking, its really picked up in the last few years, the electro/breaks cross over is massive, (well it has been for us LOT49)

10) What’s your opinion about the Break scene lately?
To be fair I don’t really think about it that much, I just get my head down and do my own thing, but it’s a hard time for dance music in general, breaks is certainly having a few issues in its growth, but so is many other of the sub genres, im sure breaks will have its day at some point.
11) Any message for your fans in Asia?
Im looking forward to coming back out there, its always a riot, I will see you soon.