[[Attachment:0]]If you ask AI about the extra "h" in https://www.audiotool.com/user/akridiki/ it comes up with an interesting theory:
*Alt could signify alternative perspectives, alternative music, or countercultural ideas.
***Thru **might represent going "through" something—be it emotions, struggles, or life’s journeys.
*For those unfamiliar, an altruist is someone who selflessly puts the well-being and needs of others above their own. *
Whether the artist intentionally crafted this wordplay is unclear. What is clear, however, is that he embodies the spirit of altruism—approachable, generous, and deeply connected with our community.
His music is not only alternative but also strikingly unconventional and unique. This brings us back to **"Alt." **He is on a shared journey with us, one that began **"Thru" **music four years ago and, hopefully, will continue for many more.
Because altruists are exactly what the world needs. And if they also create exceptional music like his, then the future’s looking pretty bright.
Interview:
About https://www.audiotool.com/user/akridiki//
I'm from a little fish-shaped island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea (Malta), 17 and I'm currently in my second year pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Software Development! I joined Audiotool in 2020 (absolute bonkers, I still remember the first day LOL) when I was around late-12, early-13, give or take. I love so many types of music that I can't describe here, but to put it into simple terms, I love alternative music; usually leaning on Electronic and Future Bass, not limited to though! I'm not a big pizza guy, but I'll never say no to barbeque chicken pizza 🤤🤤. (unless i'm full)
Describe the style of music you produce
I am absolutely HORRIBLE in identifying any kind of song, so I may be way off with how I describe my own music. However, i'd describe my style as varied. I think my leading genres are Synthpop, EDM, Ambience, Future Bass and Electro.
What is your musical background and when did you start making music?
I've always desired to make music since a very young age apart from programming, but sadly I never had a 'traditional' opportunity to kickstart my musical journey. I can't pin down exactly where I've started, however since I was 10 (when I got my first laptop) I've always searched "FREE MUSIC SOFTWARE [insert year]!!1!" and I've tried countless online and/or freeware DAWs: Soundation, Soundtrap, Beepbox.co, Music Maker, LMMS and probably more; which all came down to Audiotool today!
How long have you been using Audiotool, and how did you discover it?
I've been using Audiotool for 4 years now. I discovered Audiotool from a frustrated Google search: "Free Music Software 2020", and then, the great Audiotool hyperlink came up! I still remember how excited I was when I first discovered it.
What is your favorite Audiotool device and why?
Pulverisateur. I doubt I spelled that right. Alas, despite it's simplicity, it has that ⭐Audiotool sound⭐ which I just can't get over, I LOVE IT.
What is your favorite trick in AT/What technique do you always use?
Unconventional, but I love messing with the base frequency. When I'm not feeling a song, I usually switch from 440 to 400, 380 or 410. That usually changes EVERYTHING, and it's inspired me in so many ways!
Have you ever had a writer's block? If so, how did you deal with it and what do you recommend to your colleagues
Agh, my worst nightmare. Truthfully I haven't discovered a good way to deal with it, however, out of being upset about it, I usually mess with random sounds. It doesn't matter how bad the sound sounds, but sometimes it can sound good enough to just spark something in my head to create something.
If that doesn't work, I'll watch a children's film from the 1960s or something like The Sound Of Music. I love old children's movies, and they usually spawn intense inspiration in me! So, I'd just watch a film of your interest. Maybe a kind of film that you love so much where if you could, you'd act in it; Ideally musical films. Subjective, but might help! :)
What has helped you the most on Audiotool to improve and widen your musical horizon?
The community itself is what shaped me to what I am today, and it is still impacting me today (positively!). I am ever so grateful to everyone that has been with me from the start, and a big shoutout to Cal Lycus. That man has patience, and taught me almost everything I know today.
Alas, I'm also inspired by several artists, such as acloudyskye. It's emberrassing how many times I've put his song on repeat to just decipher what he has done, and the countless remixes LOL
What do you like most about Audiotool? Is there anything you would like to suggest?
I love it's essence and the sense of community within it. As cliche as this sounds, it's almost like another family to me. I love how friendly it is towards new producers (even those that NEVER touched a DAW in their lives or a musical instrument) and, the fact that it's FREE! I know I was blown away when I was 13.
I'm a total UI design freak, I would love to see new refreshed designs across all devices and even the interface of the studio and the website! Also, hint hint, feel free to take my concepts in consideration hehe... more coming soon Audiotool. >:))))
OH OH, and please consider creating the possibility of midi tracks using samples!!! I'd love to make my own voice (or my bird) into a whole melodic thing, and an LFO device!!
Your message to the community:
jekk ma tippruvax, ma tkunx taf! (if you never try, you'll never know!)
Social/Music Links
**Instagram: ** https://www.instagram.com/althruistic_/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@althruistic
Edition Audiotool: althruist
Track #1:
Runaway by https://www.audiotool.com/user/acloudyskye/
This was the first song I've remixed and dissected, and I have used its qualities in several of my songs!
https://www.audiotool.com/track/runaway-fnwfb/Track #2:
dinosaur friends by https://www.audiotool.com/user/this-is-embr/ and https://www.audiotool.com/user/heisten/
It's one of my first favourited songs, there's just something about it that makes me love Yoshi more.
https://www.audiotool.com/track/gv1pntgkyf/Track #3:
Repeater by https://www.audiotool.com/user/acloudyskye/
Another one of acloudyskye, there's just something about that sound design that makes me want to listen on repeat 105 times!
https://www.audiotool.com/track/iuvlxv9f/Track #4:
polyfiction by https://www.audiotool.com/user/xoelmusic19_gmail_com/
I discovered this when I joined, so it's a little sentimental to me. Plus, YUMMY BASS UGH!!!
https://www.audiotool.com/track/pit66himg28/Track #5:
QUERENCIA by https://www.audiotool.com/user/tomderry/
There's something so summery in this, for some reason it makes me envision a yellow house with a blue sky. Scratches an itch in my head.
https://www.audiotool.com/track/u4z5rf3e/Track #6:
Voyage by https://www.audiotool.com/user/akridiki/
This by far is the best one that describes my style. It still needs a lot more refinement, but it's the one where most of my emotion has been expressed the way I wanted it to!
https://www.audiotool.com/track/oxb34vh9xhr/
Comments (104)
being from malta is pretty cool! congrats!
Thanks for the shout out.
You earned this feature.
Totally! You've helped me shape my whole musical journey. I'm sure I've given you a headache several times, especially when i first joined the Discord when I needed help with 'Outcast'. Alas, i'm very thankful for you sticking with ke and also helping others! :)
Much appreciated btw!
tysm!! yeah i love being from here hehe
Barbecue chicken pizza is so good!!
Congrats on the feature @akridiki btw
IKRRR! ITS MY FAV!
and tysm!!! ❤️❤️
holt shit no way
youre freaking amazing, bro! CONGRATS!
Mgħid sabiħ
well deserved and great choice on the tracks! Your remix of dinosaur friends is also great btw ;)
DUDE I CHANGE THE BASE FREQUENCY TOO
Describe the style of music that https://www.audiotool.com/user/akridiki produces...-nostalgia-
This was an amazing read. I am so beyond pleased and proud to see you on this list @akridiki !! You are so talented, so interesting, and just like your bio, you are truly kind and have a wonderful personality. It's been such a pleasure working with you, talking with you, discussing music with you, and seeing you shape your ideas and grow as a musician and an artist. I think you are totally deserving of this recognition, and I'm so happy to see you get it. You are a light to the people around you. Please keep shining 💜
That part
We got the best bbq chicken pizza in the town i live in rn it's literally all we order when we go over there xD
Can confirm. @callycus is an amazing person
absolutely deserved. congrats, man!
congratzzz!!!!!!!!!!
deserved
Huge congratulations
Mahhh boiii ya did it!
notha W
is bro in the same place as his pfp
Awesome 👍
congrats buster brown
absolutely deserving
great job man
OMG ALTHRUIST ARTICLE LFG!!!! this is so deserved althruist is the most kind person on the site he’s so approachable and someone who i try to be like everyday hes a great friend and an amazing artist. althruist. you are amazing. dont ever forget that. ❤️
dont know you but good shit
what is the place called
TYSMM!!!! UR AMAZING TOO! <333
I'm not sure what mgħid is but sabiħ sounds lovely, thank you! <333
(grazzi Snad tal-opportunita! :D)
tysm naswalt!!!! means a lot coming from ya! <3
you are ⭐based⭐
dude that's such a rewarding kind of description, thank you!
Ty
awhh girl you're gonna make me shed a tear 🥹
truthfully i wouldn't be here if it weren't for you and everyone else. i am still in awe even now that i've been chosen for featured artists, it's something i still haven't fully grasped.
i am so thankful to be in contact with you, and being apart of your journey as well! it's not something i can put to words to write here. i'm ever so grateful! <3
thank you so much!! <333
thankzzz!!!!!!
thank you!!!! and btw congrats once more about your featuring as well! <3
much love!!! thank you!! <3
HECK YEAHH!!! thank you for being with me!!! <333
LOL yeah i took a few photos that place with my overalls, it's my most decent photos BAHAHAHA
which btw, i want to make those overalls my signature outfit for this whole musical journey ;)
and ty!!! <333
thanks!! :D
thank you waluigi lover! <3
much love!!! thank you so much!! :DDD
THANK YOU SO MUCH JONAS!!! i can say the exact same about you; you are the first person i have ever worked with despite not releasing anything. and i seriously hope we make something work to share with the world! you are such an incredible person yourself and you are totally deserving of everything good as well!
much love to you chonny, you have a special place in my heart! <3
we should totally hangout; thank you!! <3
yww!! (did u get the pun based cuz.. base frequency. ahaa... aahaa LOL, you still are based tho)
I got it 🤣
legitimately this is the greatest compliment i've ever gotten. this just made my whole week and nearly brought me to tears. you’re the biggest goat ever and will always. 🫶
@akridiki honestly I thought that was a typo brought on by voice to text feature, because it does that to me all the time when I say the word bass and it types "base" 🤣 but knowing it was a pun is so much better 👌
You can't take everything seriously 🤣🤣🤣
Then again, since Imma guy it's kind of my curse
much love to you man!! 🥹🥹
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :OOOOO
AWESOMEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very inspiring. Thanks
Thanks for being so passionate about Audiotool and being such a cherished member of the community. And for the great music. The base freq change is an interesting tip!! im gonna try it
YOU'RE AWESOMEEEE!
im glad it is, yw!
honestly i should be thankful to yall instead, i love Audiotool so much! it gave me space to grow and it didn't push me away when I was at my worst, so i'm extremely thankful for everything!
changing base freq is lowkey fun, DJs might hold a grudge against you (or anyone who makes song compilations) due to frequency consistency, buuuut sometimes unconventional methods lead to a broader sense of style in music ;)
Congrats
Nice job
Sabatini's bottle shop and pizzeria
tysm! <3
thank you! :D
I'll never reach heights like this but it makes me so ever joyful seeing others like you @akridiki
don't ever say that, because i was proven wrong yesterday. i used to say the exact same thing about myself, and I'm still in shock that I'm here today. i really hope that one day you'll get here and ever further! don't give up! <3
haha
althruist's signature track https://www.audiotool.com/track/oxb34vh9xhr/ unboxed https://youtube.com/shorts/tLyyyXUw4os?feature=share
AWESOMEEE!!!
based?!?!?!?
bro has made it so far congrats
tysm!!! <33
hell yea a mention about the base frequency!, likewise
396, 480, 528 I use alot)
i lowkey think it's wayy too underestimated and something frowned upon way too much; I understand that compiling it w/ other music is probably a pain but it just unlocks SO much potential in a song!!
as I mentioned in my interview, I use 440 - 400, 380, 410 AND what I didn't include is 500-560 give or take. i only started using the higher values much more recently, starting with my dinosaur friends remix xd
awesome to know there's people that share the same methods!! :)
(congrats btw) yes,i think it definitely depends on how you're tracks tend to sound initially to then mess around with the base frequency,( like if theres some section in the frequency range of your mix that's lacking). I know for me personally my mixes tend to lack in the lower end, ( just due to the fear of having a muddy mix which I should work on more) but I tend to use 396 a lot and it helps balance my mixes for sure
and I agree the only real pain is the limitation to it when using added samples to your mix, such as vox samps
thank you, and yeah i gotcha! for me i struggle to mix generally, I don't have the ear to sense issues within my music; which is the main reason why I am constantly feedback-hungry. base frequency for me changes depending on my mood, how the melody interacts with the new base frequency, how it makes me feel then, and how it would feel once I'm done with it. i never considered it a tool for fixing the lower end, it's lovely to gain new perspective for it! (might try it out for that use case actually)
yeah samples unfortunately suck with base frequency, i really hope at the very least in the new upcoming studio update, you can change the pitch of a sample in not-so-tacky ways. if the pitch could be modified with the base frequency (not sure how'd it work), that'd be even better!
agreed man, I think your mixes sound pretty great and theres always room for improvement for every artist, I know they never cease to inspire though✌🏻 keep at it
much love to ya man i appreciate it! Im really curious about ur tracks, tmr im going in a rampage to just listen to other's tracks; i hate to admit i dont do it very often lul 🥲
lol sounds good man, all love and appreciate the follow 🤙🏼⭐︎
totally!
You got talent!
tysm!!! ❤️
you are incredibly talented as well, i love your music!
BBQ pizza is insane brother
that or margherita :)
CONGRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sick! Congrats! God bless you bro, great things ahead.
tysm man! likewise! <3!
the goat
meEEeEeeEEEeeqeQEqeQeQq.... 🐐
Congrats man, on to greater heights
congrats bro!! i have some family in Valetta! god bless you and all things you do!
tysm man!! <33
Għidilhom ħellow min għandi!! <3
(do not google translate it, because google is stupid. it means "tell them hi for me" LOL)
God bless you as well, and thank you so much!
btw Valletta's a really pretty place to live in 👀👀
big W bro, congrats! :D
TYSMM
this guy is the whole community's hype man and motivation giver
so true
A bit late to the party, but congratulations on the feature ! And thanks a lot for the kind words <3
no worries!! thank you and thank you for making such awesome songs!!! <3