Antonio Medina is one of the finer up-and-coming US Hardstyle producers on this tour. Represented by Denver Hard Dance, this man will finally be able to unleash his talent upon the world in such a fashion that our foreign counterparts will remember that Tonegenerator is one name to certainly pay attention to in the rise of the US Hard Dance scene. He drops his knowledge at the Trauma Harder Styles Tour 2016 in Denver, Colorado on February 20, 2016.
What inspired your stage name?
It’s funny cause I had gotten the idea from the show 1,000 Ways to Die where some guy used a “tonegenerator” from the army to make “drug music” and ended up reaching frequencies that gave him brain hemorrhaging.
Were you a DJ first, or a producer?
I became a producer first. I got into production in 2011 and became serious about it in 2012.
How did you get into the scene?
I got into the scene when I first connected with DHD (Denver Hard Dance) and sent them my music. They liked what I had to offer!
What was the first record you ever purchased?
The first record I bought I think was Headhunterz – The Power of The Mind
Who was the biggest inspiration in the early part of your career?
My biggest inspiration was and still is Headhunterz. I was amazed at the sound design and how atmospheric the music was.
Would you describe your very first DJ gig?
My first gig was incredible; nervous at first, not a huge crowd, but it felt great to play the music I love.
What was your favorite party you ever played? Why?
My favorite so far is Hard Asylum, from April 2015. The atmosphere and the crowd were amazing; they really love Raw Hardstyle down there.
What was the funniest moment during any of your performances?
Funniest moment was when I did a tag team set with Audity & Deoxy; the stage split down the middle!
What important changes have you witnessed from the time you got into the scene, until now?
The amount of local people getting into Hard Dance. It has grown so much over the years that there’s more and more people coming to the shows; it’s great seeing it go from a small amount to the venue being practically full.
What are you looking forward to most on this tour? – What stop are you looking forward to most?
Getting to share the stage with the biggest names in Hardcore and Hardstyle such as Digital Punk, Partyraiser, Meccano Twins, just to name a few. And I would love to see every stop but for now looking forward to Denver, Colorado.
What made you want to start producing Raw Hardcore/Hardstyle/Rawstyle music?
Discovering Raw Hardstyle was the best thing ever. The amount of energy and aggressiveness the kicks and leads had amazed me. It made me want to try and do the same and I still continue loving it and producing it.
What is your favorite track that you have produced?
It would have to be ‘Dead Skies’. I put a lot of time and thought into the structure and sound design. I’m very proud of its outcome..
What advice would you give to up-and-coming Hardcore/Hardstyle producers?
Be confident in your work and don’t be afraid.
Have any of the artists on the Trauma tour ever inspired your work? If so, how?
I would say Digital Punk. His work is amazing and the creativity in his tracks is what makes me want to try diverse stuff in mine.
What are your top 3 tracks of all time? Why?
- The Machine & The Geminizers – Godcore – Its energy and driving force is pure gold.
- Atmozfears – Release – It’s a euphoric track but the emotion in its entirety makes you feel alive!
- Headhunterz – The Power Of the Mind – This will always be my favorite. Because of this track, I am where I want to be in my music career; I never would’ve thought of being in this moment if it weren’t for that track.
What was your favorite track of 2015 (that wasn’t your own)?
Of Verona – Zero Gravity (B-Front Bootleg). Everything in this track is perfect to me. From the reverb to the melody, to the kicks, the synths, the vibe and emotion. This track really stood out for me; huge sound!
Are there any exciting projects or gigs coming up that you want our readers to know about?
Yes! I have a few tracks lined up that just need some touch ups so they can be released some time soon. Also, a kick edit I made of Code Black – Predator will be given away! There are a few more gigs in the months to come but the info will be released in time; I don’t want to mention anything just yet.
What artists would you like to collaborate with that you haven’t already?
I had a few in mind: Mrotek, Arctus, The Wicked, Vigor, Qlarity, and Imperium. I would love to work with these guys in the near future.
If there’s anything we haven’t asked, what else would you like to say to the readers of The Hard Data?
Stay tuned for my releases to come and I hope I get to see all of you at Trauma!
You can catch Tonegenerator On February 20th at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado! Buy your tickets HERE for a FREE subscription to the HARD DATA!
