Once you find your own sound, you find the strength and courage to stay true to that. Keep going even in moments when you're not blazing on fire and relevant with everyone around you. It's because you love to make music. It's making sure that the music isn't about the technology and tools, but truly about the music. Because that's how humanity and the soul are communicated. The soul is the true tool.
Richie HawtinIt's not about what the equipment does, it's about what you can do through that equipment. That's where the soul is.
Richie HawtinYou don't always need the absolute latest gear. Find your piece(s) of equipment and let time evolve your ideas with that setup.
Richie HawtinIts been nearly 1.5 years since the last PLUS 8 record, but it seemed fitting that this record in particular, made by a skinny white kid from Canada, became part of the labels collection and history.
Richie HawtinAllowing the computer to do one thing is only boring if you don't use the time that the computer saves you to do something else.
Richie Hawtin