Me in my studio: Don Rimini
![Intro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/658fb11a0ed9f4d65ea6a2d208df3610-320-80.jpg)
Intro
"Hello my name is Don Rimini. I live in Paris and work as a DJ and producer. I am also now touring with a live act.
"I just released my new EP called FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). It's a kind of a fun, lowly tribute to my house music heroes, bringing some sexiness into this violent world of ours. For this EP, I didn't actually produce it at home - here are some pics of the studio where I made this EP."
![DJ space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3f2a826c2dca4fba1ab6e99118ee6131-320-80.jpg)
DJ space
"My studio is split into two parts.The first room is dedicated to my DJ things, which is my first passion. Even though I now DJ on CDs, I still love my vinyl record collection."
![Live show](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/004c56b77ab89709a4cf93595ef16291-320-80.jpg)
Live show
"You can see on the left side some of the tools I use for the live show: MacBook Pro, RME Fireface 800 and the Akai APC40 and MPD32 as spare controllers. I brought it all back to the studio between two gigs in order to improve the show. During the live performances I mostly use the Emulator DVS from Smithson Martin (not in this pic)."
![The SL MK2 Technics turntable](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/336fa71b8edcce027ecb577672813189-320-80.jpg)
The SL MK2 Technics turntable
"Ah, prehistoric stuff! The classic SL MK2 Technics. It was the first turntable that I bought when I was 14 years old. The unbreakable turntable!"
![Record collection](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b93db64f0536b35d7c632f6e43a91537-320-80.jpg)
Record collection
"I've probably collected more than 5,000 vinyl records. I was a huge compulsive crate digger. Now I collect MP3s, which are a lot easier to store! Oh, and on my to-do list is to clean the studio!"
![Bag for life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7c94c47c231316dff20ba5465633ff7d-320-80.jpg)
Bag for life
"I never leave my studio without this bag. I bought it in Japan during a tour. My whole life is often contained inside. It's the 'on tour survival kit'. So what's inside? Well... CDs, headphones, laptop, passport, basketball cap, itineraries, backstage pass, tooth brush, perfume…"
![The production room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/17c0919a688c93814165ed9d4f1bca20-320-80.jpg)
The production room
"Ok, here's the second room, dedicated to production. I only use Pro Tools for the mixing work. I prefer composing in Cubase or Ableton Live as it feels a lot easier for my creative process. I think it was the Highlight track session you can see here on the screen."
![Mix partners](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/91368432469dc3ab157623d3fd4d0423-320-80.jpg)
Mix partners
"Here are some good partners to a perfect mix: Avalon VT 737sp compressor, Empirical Labs Mono EL8 Distressor, Genelec 1031 monitors, Yamaha NS10 monitors, TC Electronic Finalizer 96K."
![Hands in the air](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8d375b94487c3b66b2ccac79544bab92-320-80.jpg)
Hands in the air
"That's how I mixed my EP. Hands up and cerebral control. Aahah! Being in the studio must always be a pleasure, should it not?"