forekast

My name is Darren, I'm in my 30s, and reside on the east coast of the US near Philadelphia.

For many years I made a living solely from music, but around 2016 I realized that I wasn't really cut out for touring lifestyle, so I made a pivot to marketing & advertising. Eventually that journey led me to working in finance. I recently left my job and am currently between careers.

Nowadays, I spend my free time working on various music projects, playing guitar, interacting on Twitch, studying financial markets, and networking.

I've been playing guitar since Fall 2004 and making electronic music since Summer 2010. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the chat.

My music can be found on my website or Bandcamp

Find my music in the following places (in order of where I update the most):

My Website - My own website has the most resources, from music, to details, to social media and so on.
Bandcamp - Updated most frequently, lots of my stuff is free on here.
Spotify - Of course, you can stream all of my music on Spotify as well.
SoundCloud - In recent years I've drifted away from SoundCloud due to their weird policies, however I still update it yearly.
MixCloud - I used to have a podcast where I'd post episodes on Mixcloud, it's long been defunct but I leave the episodes up.
HearThis - This is where I post my podcast for my Heart Pieces project, which comes out twice per year.

After a massive struggle with mental health as well as being in and out of prison all throughout my 20s and so on, I've finally taken the step towards getting true mental health help.

In 2023 I was formally diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder among a few other things, but that being the primary affliction.

As a result, I'm medicated properly and currently attend many hours of therapy each week as well as putting focus on my well-being.

All of this to say that I'm eager to discuss anything you may be going through, and I consider this to be a safe space. My DMs are always open on socials as well.

I also offer an anger management course that I made that teaches the system I created to deal with anger in a healthy way. Feel free to ask about that.

Q: What music projects are you currently involved with?
A: I just released my 2nd EP under my 'heart pieces' project in August 2025. In Oct 2023, I released my debut album with my new band project, Makeshift Clouds. I'm finishing up the next full-length Makeshift Clouds record due out sometime in Spring/Summer 2026.

Q: Do you have a set schedule for streaming? What kind of content?
A: I'm doing a 90-day stream challenge. So regularly each week. Follow and turn notifications on to be in the know.

Q: What kind of gear do you use?
A: Check the 3 panels in this about section for details on my gear. Trying to fund the purchase of a Traktor Kontrol S5.

The best way to support me is to follow me on here (Twitch) so that you can see when I'm streaming content that you may be interested in.

If you want to donate to help me fund a new DJ controller (looking to get a Traktor Kontrol S5) then you can donate by clicking here. (All donations are not required but are non-refundable after being made).

If you'd like to stay up to date with me on social media, you can follow me on Instagram where I'm hoping to start posting more clip videos of synths, and cool music gear pictures. You can also follow me on Twitter to see some of my thoughts about music and random subjects.

Lastly, if you want to know when new music comes out IMMEDIATELY, then head over to my Bandcamp and download any of the free albums. Put your email address in, and I'll email you ONLY when I have a new release.

ELECTRIC GUITARS:

• 2015 PRS SE Custom 24 (E Standard Tuning)
• 2019 PRS CE24 Limited Run Purple Burst (Dropped D)
• 2019 ESP LTD EC1000 Fully Custom (Dropped D)
• 2021 AIO Wolf W400 (E Standard)
• 2005 Schecter C-1 Elite (Dropped D Tuning)
• 2003 G&L Tribute Legacy SSS (E Standard Tuning)
• 2018 G&L Tribute ASAT Classic SH (E Standard Tuning)
• 2014 Hagstrom Viking Deluxe (E Standard)
• 2005 Epiphone G-400 (E Flat Standard Tuning)
• 1987 BC Rich Warlock Platinum (Dropped C [CGCFAd] Tuning)
• 2015 ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe (Dropped C [CGCFAd] Tuning)
• 2017 Squier Telecaster Affinity (Open A add4 Tuning DAEAC#E)
• 2019 Ibanez S61AL (Dropped D)
• Schecter Reaper 7 (BEADGBe 7 String Standard Tuning)

BASS GUITARS:

• Ibanez Gio Soundgear GSR206 Bass (BEADGb Tuning)
• Yamaha TRBX174 Bass (E Standard Tuning EADG)

ACOUSTIC GUITARS:

• 2017 Jameson Acoustic Electric (D Standard)

HARDWARE INSTRUMENTS:

• Korg Volca Keys
• Korg Volca FM
• Korg Volca Sample
• Korg Monotron Delay
• Korg Kaoss Pad 3
• AudioThingies MicroMonsta V1
• Behringer Model-D

SOFTWARE INSTRUMENTS:

• Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.5
• Xfer Serum 1 & 2
• LennarDigital Sylenth1
• Sonic Academy Kick 1 & 2
• Native Instruments Massive 1.1.5 & X
• reFX Nexus 2
• ToonTrack EZ Drummer 2
• Solemn Tones Odin II & Loki Bass II

MIDI GEAR:

• Arturia KeyStep 37
• Behringer X Touch Mini
• Novation Launchpad
• Korg padKontrol

AUDIO INTERFACES:

• Behringer UMC1820
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen)

OTHER GEAR:

• Tascam PortaStudio 414 MK2
• MIDIPlus 4x4
• Traktor Kontrol S2

HARDWARE EFFECTS:

• Zoom G11 (Guitar Multi FX)
• Alesis QuadraVerb (Rack)
• Zoom MS-70CDR
• Zoom MS-50G
• Specular Reverb 3
• EHX Big Muff Nano Pi (Pedal)
• Digitech Drop Pedal

SOFTWARE EFFECTS:

• Sound Toys Bundle
• BIAS FX 2 (Guitar)
• Valhalla Bundle
• Sonalksis Bundle
• FabFilter 3 Bundle
• u-He Satin
• Image-Line Maximus
• Waves Diamond Bundle
• illformed Glitch 2
• Izotope Vinyl
• KyleBeats Drip
• Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines