About me

Martin Ruhland

About Me

Hi, I’m Martin Ruhland, the person behind Square a Saw.

I’m a software developer and music producer from Germany, and I’ve been exploring music since childhood. Early on in my life, I played piano and drums passionately, developing a deep love for rhythm and, especially, melody.

I got inspired to try music production by artists like Daft Punk and deadmau5 in 2010. A little later, in 2012, I launched my project, Square a Saw. While first experimenting with different sounds and techniques, I gradually honed my skills and developed my own unique musical style.

Here’s a fun fact: Two of my songs, “Lightning” and “Oxygen,” are even bundled as demo projects with the popular music production software FL Studio, showcasing my work to producers around the world (in FL Studio: Demo Projects -> Product Demos).

To this day, I continue to create and share my music with the world. It is a great joy and a good counterbalance to my work as a software developer. My mission? To spark a creative flame in others and urge them to explore their own artistic paths.

I’m excited for what lies ahead and can’t wait to share my upcoming songs with you. Stay tuned!

Insights into My Creative Process

Me while producing music When producing music, I immerse myself in the creative process, experimenting with different sounds and techniques to bring my musical ideas to life. I often try to find a good melodic basis for my compositions before building the rest of the track around it. For me, a song is a journey that evolves organically. Sometimes I start with a basic idea, and if it sparks inspiration, I quickly develop it further. Sometimes, I just play around with ideas, but no real song emerges. It’s all about enjoying the creative journey and letting inspiration guide me. What I love about producing is that it requires creative thinking, but also technical skills and attention to detail to finish a track successfully. This combination is what makes music production so interesting to me.

Me while drawing a song cover In addition to producing music, I started drawing my own song covers, which is a fun way to express my creativity visually and complement my musical work. For some newer songs, I also experimented with Blender, a 3D modeling and animation software, to create more dynamic and visually engaging song visualizations on my YouTube channel.

I hope this gives you a better understanding of my creative process and the passion I put into both my music and its visual representation.

Thank You

Thank you all for taking the time to learn more about me and my creative journey. But the really big thank you goes to all of you who have supported my music along the way.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me! 🫶

FAQ
When did you start making music?
I started exploring music production in 2010 and launched Square a Saw in 2012. Also have played keyboard and drums early in my childhood. But I mainly focus on electronic music production nowadays.
Where can I listen to your releases?
You can find all releases on the Songs page and on major streaming platforms.
What software do you use for music production?
I primarily use FL Studio for music production, along with various plugins and virtual instruments to create my unique sound. Most used plugin is definitely Xfer Records Serum 2. It is really versatile and fits most of my production needs. Also use and love the Fabfilter suite. For sampled instruments, I mainly use Native Instruments Kontakt. Also for sidechaining, I recently discovered Kilohearts Compactor, simple but effective!
What hardware do you use for music production?
My main Laptop for music production is a MacBook Pro (M4 Pro), which provides the performance I need. Apart from that my setup is relatively minimal. I got an Native Instruments KOMPLETE Audio 6 MK1 interface, and some Yamaha HS8 studio monitors. Also got a few MIDI controllers and other small little synths, but that’s about it.
What are your musical influences and artists that inspire you?
The most influential artists for me are artists like Daft Punk, deadmau5, Zedd, Virtual Riot, Grey and a few others who have inspired my sound and approach to music production.
What are you using for drawing song covers?
I primarily use Procreate on my iPad and an Apple Pencil for drawing my song covers.
Do you have any tips for aspiring music producers?
My advice would be to stay curious, experiment with different sounds and techniques, and never stop learning. Consistency and passion are key to developing your own unique style.
Do you do live performances?
Currently, I do not perform live. My focus is mainly on music production and creating new tracks in the studio. Although I enjoy the idea of live performances, so let’s see what the future holds.
Contact me
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