Michael Simpson (aka MSimp) is a music app maker and one of the most in-demand sound designers in the world.

You’ve heard his sounds on the radio, in Super Bowl commercials, and even in the official sounds for industry-standard Ableton and Native Instruments apps (and hardware).

Additionally, his company MSXII has already released great apps like Lo-Fly Dirt and Fly Tape.

MSimp sat down with us to share his thoughts on the future of iOS Music. And he gives you tips on how to get started making apps and even how to make your music sound better.

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0:40 What inspired you to build apps

1:46 Is iOS Music Production ready for the mainstream?

3:34 What will it take for more people to dive in to iOS production?

4:50 Hip hop community has embraced iOS music making at the professional level

5:28 Creating official Ableton packs

6:45 MSimp reveals his Secret to Success

7:28 Advice for Creating Apps?

9:45 MSimp describes Lo-Fly Dirt & Fly Tape

12:44 Dang! Making apps is hard

14:54 Getting rich off of App Development

15:57 Working on a new app?

18:14 Desktop VSTs in your future?

21:13 Tips to make iOS Mixes sound better

22:43 Lessons learned / Advice for younger self

26:01 Advice for musicians looking to build online following

28:16 Using MSXII desktop soundpacks in BM3 & iOS

31:43 Final Thoughts

MSXII:

MSXAudio.com

Lo-Fly Dirt:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lo-fly-dirt/id1292776927?mt=8

Fly Tape:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fly-tape/id1343651192?mt=8

Thanks for watching!