Ólafur Arnalds talks Pro Tools and MTRX

Join acclaimed Icelandic composer, producer, and artist Ólafur Arnalds as he delves into his unique creative process and studio workflow. While on tour with his techno duo Kiasmos, Ólafur dropped past the SynthTemple in Melbourne to discuss how he approaches songwriting, his diverse instrumentation, from pianos and synths to string arrangements and beats, and how changing his starting point can drastically alter the outcome of a piece. You’ll also get an inside look at Ólafur's technical setup, including his preference for Pro Tools MIDI and how the Pro Tools | MTRX II interface brought a clearer bass and stereo image to his mixes.

Products used:

Pro Tools software

Pro Tools | HDX

Pro Tools | MTRX II interface

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