PM:  Is there a meaning behind the name "Smiletron"?

Smiletron: No reason! Just sounds good together. After five or six years you're kinda stuck with the name you've got. Haha

PM: What got you into beat making?

Smiletron: I've been writing music my whole life, but around 4 years ago I got into Logic and haven't looked back.3. I use Apple's Logic pretty much exclusively for the ESX24 sampler and Ultrabeat drum sampler. I also use Plogue Chipsounds, an emulator/synthesis deal for old hardware.

PM: What type of equipment / software do you use to make your beats?

Smiletron: I use Apple's Logic pretty much exclusively for the ESX24 sampler and Ultrabeat drum sampler. I also use Plogue Chipsounds, an emulator/synthesis deal for old hardware.

PM:  What is musically inspiring to you recently?Smiletron: Musically inspiring... Well, the greatest journey that can be undertaken is the journey into one's soul, and that's what my music is. An understanding of myself and the universe and the happenings of life.PM: Do you have a plan for your music? if so what is it?Smiletron: I plan to keep moving forward. Past that, it's all chance.

Catch Smiletron Performing Thursday April 11, 2013 at 123 Pleasant St Morgantown WV for “That 808 Life”