Quickie with a DJ: Haydn Hoffman

Favorite drink? Alcohol? Virgin? I usually get a vodka Red Bull or long island when I’m out.

What do you drive? I drive a Toyota Matrix.

What kind of watch do you wear? I wear my Michael Kors Bradshaw in black or Nooka Zub Zot, also in black.

Favorite Sneakers? I’m a shoe fanatic. I just got some UNIF Hellraisers that I love. Creative Recreations are my go-to high tops. I’m also a big fan of Supra, and Bed Stu for boots.

Favorite video game? I don’t play a lot of video games or own any consoles, but I have been playing COD: Zombies on my iPad a lot lately.

First DJ you ever saw live? Where? I saw MSTRKRFT at The Glasshouse in Pomona back in 2008. Felix Cartal and Congorock opened. It made me realize I want to make electronic music, and I was introduced to Ableton Live (via watching Felix Cartal), which is what I’ve used ever since.

First album you bought? Foo Fighters – The Colour and Shape

If you had to have eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? That’s easy – bagels.

Favorite TV show? Cops.

What’s the best advice you ever got? From who? Don’t expect anything from anyone. This is especially true in the music business. It’s a reminder to work hard and create your own luck/opportunities.

Favorite piece of DJ equipment? Why? The APC40 is my favorite. Before I got one, I was using various midi controllers that never seemed to do everything I wanted with Live. The way the APC40 integrates with Live so well has really helped my sets.

What DJ do you want to:

Party With? Borgore.

DJ alongside live? Deadmau5. The guy has a really neat setup and uses Ableton Live too. Plus I love watching people use Lemurs.

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