Informed by innovation and the ever evolving prospects of technology, Melbourne based music producer Austin X Machine brings an unconventional approach to the electronic music realm. The music producer and DJ’s fascination with machines and making new sounds encouraged him to spend many years deeply exploring the nether regions of all types of sound gear, to understand all of their capabilities and limitations. The more machines he had, the more complex making music became. And although he has a gift for getting the most out of these machines, the finished pieces of music he created equalled ZERO. After stripping back his studio to the bare basics, his music production sprung to life. Now he navigates the healthy tension between man and machine, creating order out of chaos. Intuitive and knowledgeable, the ambitious emerging