Maksym Aliekseienko

Maksym Aliekseienko

Histibe is a Ukrainian music producer, sound designer and creative director at Mask Movement creative label. He has been doing his own thing for the past seven years, creating exciting new electronic compositions for the new digital world which have been published on strong platforms such as JAY Z's Life+Times, UKF, DJ Mag, Dezeen, Complex, BBC - to name but a few. Histibe works in a wide spectrum of modern musical genres that can be employed in a variety of disciplines including filmmaking, advertising, video game development and other multimedia products. He has released 2 official albums, 2 EP, and over 10 sample packs and sound design work for well known brands such as Loopmasters, Samplephonics, Arturia and M-Audio. His SoundCloud music page has amassed more than 500,000 plays and his 5 official music videos amassed more than 300,000 views on Vimeo & YouTube. During the past years he collaborated with a variety of famous artist, including Joe Perez and Ivan Shopov. On top of it, he won Vimeo Stuff Pick, FWA & Webby Award Honoree. Now he's here at AskAudio ready to share his experience with the new generation of artists and other creative minds.

Articles by Histibe

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How To Avoid Bad Contracts: Advice For Musicians, Producers & Sound Designers

It can be a minefield out there when trying to negotiate the best deal for your work. Here's some invaluable advice from a producer who's seen all the tricks...

Sound Design Techniques For Demo Reels & Promo Videos

Designing sound for specific kinds of video projects requires its own unique approach. Here's how you should approach it, and some pitfalls to watch out for.

5 Tips To Help Sound Designers & Sample Makers Become Successful

Histibe is a successful sound designer with credits for projects both big and small. In this article he shares 5 priceless tips from signing tricky contracts to developing your own unique style.

How To Create Electronic Music Sample Packs

Ukraine-based producer Histibe, shares his personal experience creating a sample pack library for Loopmasters. From initial ideas to advice on finalising and promo, there's lots of useful tips here.

10 Tried & Tested Tips To Starting a Successful Music Label

Whether you're just thinking of starting a record label or have been struggling to a while, these 10 tips from Ukranian-based label manager, producer & artist, Histibe can help inspire.