Davix on Production, Plugins & Building Tools for Creators
Music Gear Mondays: Davix on Production, Plugins & Building Tools for Creators
This week on Music Gear Mondays, we sat down with Davix — a multi-talented producer, artist, and developer based in Los Angeles — to explore the intersection of music production and technology.
From his early days playing a Yamaha keyboard as a kid to producing Afro House and Amapiano today, Davix represents a new wave of creatives who are not only making music but also building tools for the culture.
👉 Episode transcript reference:
🎹 From Yamaha Keys to Full-Time Creative
Davix’s journey started at just five years old with a Yamaha keyboard. What stood out wasn’t just learning songs — it was learning how sound works.
By playing demo tracks, changing pitch, tempo, and key, he developed an ear for:
Improvisation
Sound manipulation
Musical composition
That early curiosity shaped his entire approach to music.
🧠 DAWs: Pro Tools vs Ableton vs FL Studio
Davix uses a multi-DAW workflow:
Pro Tools → Recording, editing, mixing
Ableton Live → Composition, creativity, experimentation
FL Studio → Rhythm & groove (especially Amapiano swing)
His key insight:
“Each DAW makes you a different producer.”
⚡ Creative Limitation is the Secret Weapon
One of the most valuable takeaways from this episode:
Too many plugins and sounds can actually slow you down.
Back in the MPC days, limitations forced faster decisions.
Today, unlimited options can lead to creative paralysis.
🔌 Favorite Plugin: Output Arcade
Davix’s go-to plugin right now is Arcade by Output.
He describes it as:
👉 “The seasoning to your music”
Why it stands out:
Massive sound library
Real-time sampling
Easy sound manipulation
Works across genres
Perfect for:
Beginners
Producers looking to break creative blocks
🚀 Building the Future: Tools for Creators
Davix isn’t just making music — he’s building platforms.
1. Frequency Exchange
A DJ pack platform where artists can:
Upload instrumentals, acapellas, edits
Share music with DJs
Collaborate and remix
2. Dojo Studio Flow
A workflow + project management tool for creatives:
Track songs, projects, and progress
Assign tasks to collaborators
Organize releases with metadata
This reflects a major shift:
👉 Creators are now building their own ecosystems.
🌍 The New Era of Music Creation
Davix highlights something important:
You can make hits on a laptop
Even on a phone
Even with earbuds
There are no excuses anymore
What matters now:
Taste
Creativity
Execution
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🛒 Recommended Gear
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🔗 Stay Connected
🌐 http://musicgearmondays.com
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🎯 Final Thoughts
This episode is a perfect example of where music is heading:
Hybrid creatives (artist + developer)
Workflow optimization
Community-driven platforms
Davix is building not just music — but infrastructure for creators.
