[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":8},["ShallowReactive",2],{"_52ZiI3xGZaKQC9mFsRXjTZJkbqSZ0T17lX1mBWSBrw":3},[4],{"documentId":5,"title":6,"content":7},"aflh7xvv741f83kto5s8iysc","Flosstradamus","\u003Cdiv class=\"itemFullText  \">\u003Cdiv class=\"itemFullText  \">\u003Cdiv class=\"itemFullText  \">\u003Cscript type=\"application\u002Fjavascript\">\n  \u002F* Add range theme to main page *\u002F\n  document.body.classList.add('theme-lab');\n\u003C\u002Fscript> \u003Cspan class=\"nuke-sub-menu\">\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white\" style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center top; background-image: url('https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F01.jpg');\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"ratio-900 row align-items-top mt-6\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-6 hide-sm\">\u003Ch1>Flosstradamus:\u003Csmall class=\"d-block\">High energy trap with Pigments 6\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-black text-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center text-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 show-sm \">\u003Ch1>Flosstradamus:\u003Csmall class=\"d-block\">High energy trap with Pigments 6\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cp class=\"h3 small\">Flosstradamus, also known as Curt Cameruci, has spent two decades pioneering a bass-heavy combination of hip-hop. trap and EDM, earning a place as one of trap’s originators. From remixing club classics to shaping genre-defining anthems, his sound continues to evolve with new technology, while retaining its trademark hard-hitting energy.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>We got to sit down with Flosstradamus in the studio to learn more about his career and creative process, alongside some trance-inspired trap production with Pigments 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-10 col-12 justify-content-center mt-3\">\u003Ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \u002F 9;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube-nocookie.com\u002Fembed\u002F7Zlp656E5x0?autoplay=0&controls=0&disablekb=1&playsinline=1&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=auto&widget_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Fflosstradamus&noCookie=true&rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&color=white&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com&widgetid=1&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Fflosstradamus&aoriginsup=1&vf=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-17=\"true\" id=\"618941597\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cdiv class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F02.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" class=\"img-fluid\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F03.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3 \">\u003Ch2>From vinyl mashups to trap anthems\u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>Born and raised in Chicago, Curt first discovered DJing when his brother picked up a set of pawn-shop turntables. Unable to skateboard one summer after an ACL injury, he decided to get into records, turntablism, and early sampling. This laid the ground for a dynamic sound and career that draws upon multiple sources of inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I used to BMX bike and skateboard… that summer I just started sampling records.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cp>Influences like Beastie Boys and The Prodigy sparked an early interest in mixing obscure samples with heavy beats, evolving into a trademark blend of vocal hooks and EDM-fuelled trap experimentation.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>Over the years, Flosstradamus has continually evolved with the times, whether exploring new DAWs or integrating AI-based tools, all in the pursuit of recreating the sounds in his head.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I'm always trying to evolve… I can't pinpoint one thing because I'm evolving just as much as the tech is evolving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F04.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white bg-black section--image section--min-height\" style=\"--bg-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F05.jpg; --bg-position: center;\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-black text-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch2>20 years, and counting\u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>A career spanning 20 years has produced numerous fan-favorite releases. Standouts include the hard-hitting remix of Major Lazer’s “Original Don,” high-profile collaborations like “Mosh Pit,” “Soundclash,” and “Prison Riot,” and singles with Post Malone, Lil’ Jon, Waka Flocka Flame, and more. These tracks brought the rawness of hip-hop into the EDM world, pioneering a festival-ready version of trap that ignited dance floors worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">A lot of the milestones in my career are show-based… I've played Coachella four times as Flosstradamus.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F06.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F07.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch2>From coachella to lollapalooza\u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>Few artists can claim multiple appearances at both Coachella and Lollapalooza, but Flosstradamus crossed those off his bucket list, and then some. Headlining Lollapalooza in his hometown was a personal milestone, especially given his early days as a local DJ on smaller stages.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I headlined Lollapalooza… brought out Chance the Rapper, Post Malone, D Wade… it was a really cool moment to headline in Chicago.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>These festival sets underscore Flosstradamus’s passion for performance and the relevance of his sound to large-scale rigs. Whether dropping a surprise cameo or unleashing a high-octane remix, each show seamlessly blends fresh influences and techniques into the trap formula he helped define.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cdiv class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F08.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" class=\"img-fluid\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch2>Enter Pigments 6\u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>Flosstradamus has always leaned on technology to capture the ideas in his head quickly. Pigments 6 fits seamlessly into that workflow, combining multiple synthesis engines, visual modulation, and a powerful preset finder - all with minimal friction.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I've been using Arturia stuff since the early days… Pigment 6, the new one, it's so dope.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>From designing vintage-sounding leads to layering modern digital textures, he’s discovered that Pigments 6 offers the versatility, speed, and deep sound design architecture his sound requires both on the road or in the studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F09.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\"> \u003Cp class=\"text-center\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproducts\u002Fsoftware-instruments\u002Fpigments\u002Foverview\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"arrow small text-black\">Discover Pigments 6 →\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F10.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch3>Intuitive preset finder\u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp>Pigments 6’s preset finder gives Flosstradamus a direct line to the sounds he wants, as well as inspiring those he didn’t know he needed.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">There's a new preset browser… you can go through certain packs… use this sound find button to find similar sounds.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>By filtering for specific tags or pulling from new expansions, he can instantly locate a sonic starting point, then refine further without breaking the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch3>Sample & granular layering\u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp>A dedicated sample engine, complete with granular processing, lets Flosstradamus craft fresh, textured sounds under one roof. By combining these with Pigments’ other synth engines, he can create complex hybrid tones without stacking multiple plugins.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I use samples all the time… there's an internal sample in here as well as a granular synthesis sampler… I can even find an element, take little sections of it, and add a wavetable on top.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>This layering approach reflects his roots in sample-based hip-hop and his ear for innovative and textured sound design.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F11.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F12.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch3>Built-in vocoder & advanced effects\u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp>Among Pigments 6’s expanded effects is a built-in vocoder, letting him seamlessly weave vocal processing into any patch. This, alongside a range of new filters and modulation options, keeps the entire sound-design process centralized.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">They just added a vocoder built into Pigments… now I can just stay within one synthesizer the whole time and actually just sound design everything within that.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>For a producer who’s constantly balancing travel, collaboration, and creativity, fewer distractions mean faster results.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white bg-black section--image section--min-height section--xl\" style=\"--bg-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F14.jpg; --bg-position: center;\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"inner-small py-5\">\u003Cp class=\"h3 small text-center\">“I started on the Jupiter emulations back in the day… it was the only way for me to get that vintage sound without owning the hardware.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-black text-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Ch2>A personal connection\u003C\u002Fh2> \u003Cp>Flosstradamus has been utilising Arturia since the early days of classic synth emulation and MIDI controllers. Today, Pigments 6 brings full multi-engine power to the table, merging both old and new synthesis paradigms - where modal, granular, analog, harmonic, wavetable and sampling meet under one roof.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>After 20 years, he remains truer to his craft than ever: push sonic boundaries and never lose sight of that first spark that drove him to splice vinyl loops in a Chicago bedroom. Pigments 6 makes that process smoother than ever - enabling him to sift through thousands of presets, blend classic sounds with modern synthesis, and wrap it all up with powerful, built-in effects. This powerful, streamlined approach doesn’t just fuel his creativity; it ensures that every idea is captured and refined into a hard-hitting Flosstradamus flow. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-12 mt-3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fflosstradamus\u002F13.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"clr\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"clr\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",1784111775371]