This is Decktonic — electronic musician & DJ known for dirty, bass-heavy, lo-fi electro & dubstep party music from the future. Booking / Remixes / Licensing: montoya.christian[at]gmail.com. View my EPK on Sonicbids
NEWS NEWS NEWS
FEZ REMIXES FEZ REMIXES FEZ REMIXES FREE DOWNLOAD.
Stream the mix I did for The CURIOS Show on Datafruits.fm.
My new EP "All My Robot Friends" is now out on Noise Channel Records! Download it for the low price of $0.
I made a dubstep remix for a new artist "RPM" and you can get it on Beatport, iTunes, Amazon MP3, etc. Check out the whole EP on Beatport or visit Amazon if you just want my remix.
Thanks to everyone that came out and supported me at my most recent shows in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Make sure to like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter to find out about upcoming shows!
Track Spotlight
*I also have demos available upon request and I am always looking for labels... if you are interested, contact me: montoya.christian [at] gmail.com
DJ sets
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FEZ Remixes FEZ was developed by Polytron, and is available on Xbox Live Arcade. Disasterpeace made an excellent soundtrack for the game. I made a couple remixes. |
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All My Robot Friends (EP) Even more, even heavier, KORG DS10 dance music. |
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RPM - Venom Love (Decktonic Remix) My version of RPM's track is an adventure in dubstep. |
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Dark Mode (EP) 100% KORG DS10 dance music, 100% bass. |
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Dirty (Single) My heavy electro house / dubstep track was included on the first 44 Caliber Recordings compilation. |
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Japanese Wallpaper - war (Decktonic Remix) A chillwave glo-fi beach house remix I did for this excellent ambient/IDM EP. |
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Bright Primate - Fanfare (Decktonic Remix) I took this chip-rock track in a more danceable direction. Alongside remixes by MisfitChris, i am [noun] and Smiletron. |
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Legend of Zeldub (EP) I decided to try my hand at some dubstep. |
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Midnight (Single/EP) "Decktonic's first single on MK837 Records is a tasty retro electro track ready for the dancefloor. Includes remixes from DJ Salty Flavor, Reid K and Deeflash." — MK837 |
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Stereo Effects (Single) Decktonic takes a step back from the dancefloor for another experimental ambient track. This one is based on two KORG DS10 samples and three Ableton Live instruments, with some interesting effects applied. |
Open Mic @ 8static, Philadelphia, July 2010 |
Open Mic @ 8static, Philadelphia, June 2010 |
DJing @ dbar, Princeton, June 2010 |
Live in New York City, January 2011 |
w/ a fan @ 8static, Philadelphia, July 2010 |
First live show in New York City, January 7th, 2011.
Playing "Bassfisher" live for a small crowd at Bleeps Over Brooklyn on July 4th, 2010.
Mentions
Also included alongside the aforementioned three songs is a fairly rad remix of ‘War’, by a producer under the name of Decktonic, turning the track into an almost danceable four minutes of minimalistic techno.
— Sunny Cellars, March 10, 2012
Princeton, New Jersey-based DJ and producer Christian Montoya (love and tonic records) produces music on the DS-10 that's drier and more exposed, as he programs intricate bass music on the unprocessed Nintendo cart. Christian works as a game designer by day, and channels some of the DS-10's game music and so-called "chip music" heritage. The results, though, are a perfect marriage of game chip-waveform rawness, nude bass and synth and percussion sounds, and carefully-concocted grooves. For anyone concerned that game systems could hinder moving your butt out of the seat, this album is required listening. It's utterly stripped-bare dance goodness — and it turns out the DS bass sounds fantastic.
— Peter Kirn, Create Digital Music, February 6, 2012
New York’s Decktonic plays up the chiptune parts
— The Deli New England, January 19, 2012
Expect a lot of drums and bass...
— Ugo Capeto, December 10, 2011
The Decktonic remix is quite excellent...
— Dannel Jurado, September 15, 2011
Goron Mode is a lazy, more tribal offering featuring plenty of "womp womps" and bass-y moans, while Zora Mode is held together by a strong, driving kick drum, pixel explosions and distorted arpeggios. Both are a lot of fun to listen to, and although they aren't anything extremely complex, the production is great and the song progression keeps things interesting.
— The Get Downnn, July 30, 2011
[Dance Machine] rocks your electro-socks off.
— Recent Music Heroes, June 11, 2011
While listening to these [remixes] I found myself nodding my head and tapping my feet...if this was playing at a club I'd for sure be dancing like a diva.
— You Are Welcome, January 8, 2011
Producer Christian Montoya (aka: Decktonic) releases solid tracks on a consistent basis, and the quality of his releases only continue to improve.
— The Get Downnn, January 6, 2011
Keep your eyes out for this guy folks, he’s super talented and possesses a unique sound.
— The Get Downnn, November 1, 2010
Great, down tempo electronica is pretty hit or miss (if we’re wrong in this statement, feel free to call us out). And to capture a specific mood through drum kits synth loops and an array of other effects isn’t an easy feat.
Enter Decktonic (aka: Christian Montoya), a NY-based producer and DJ with a great ear for music and the ability to lay down flawless beats. His self described weapon of choice is the KORG DS10, and the way the tracks sound, provide proof of that.
— The Get Downnn, June 9, 2010
Features
- WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
- January 3, 2012 - Acid
- WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
- December 20, 2011 - Remote Live Set & Interview!
- WFMO Boston 91.5 FM
- November 24, 2011 - Hot
- WFMO Boston 91.5 FM
- November 8, 2011 - Fanfare (Decktonic Remix)
- WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
- September 13, 2011 - war (Decktonic Remix)
- 'Bringing Down The House' Mix
- by Byzanite on Mixcloud - My First Fakebit
- The "I Got My Decks Back" Mix
- by Byzanite on Mixcloud - Dirty & Nightlife (Decktonic Remix)
- NLFM Podcast Episode 7
- July 19, 2010 - Bassfisher
- New Release: Decktonic - Midnight
- MK837 Records -- debuted on RadioU Fusion and featured in Deeflash's February podcast episode
- The Chipmusic Hour, 99.8fm KCC Live in the UK
- 27 January 2011, Decktonic - Dance Machine
Past Shows
| March 31, 2012 10 PM |
Live show @ Sprinkle Kingdom opening for Cheapshot, Mo0n.tOne, Pixel8ter and Ghost Craters. |
Philadelphia, PA | |
| February 27, 2012 8 PM |
Live show @ CNB: Username w/ NickelPUNK, Glenntai, robotsexmusic and Da Pantz |
Brooklyn Fireproof East | |
| February 13, 2012 8 PM |
Live show @ RETURN OF BOSTON 8BIT w/ Cathode Rays, Br1ght Pr1mate, Radio Scotvoid and [i am noun] Boston debut |
Great Scott, Boston, MA | |
| Oct. 5, 2011 9 PM |
DJ set @ Brain Wave Guest DJ for resident Little Star Dweller |
Angels & Kings NYC 500 E 11th St Manhattan |
Free, 21+ |
| August 30, 2011 6:00 PM |
DJ Set @ someone's basement w/ Manni Festo, The Nick Patel Experience, A VS. B and Bahpld! |
Montclair, NJ | Free, all ages |
| August 21, 2011 4:30 PM |
Radio Set @ BBOX Radio | Dekalb Market Brooklyn, NY |
Free, all ages |
| June 8, 2011 9:00 PM |
Live show @ Angels & Kings NYC opening for Da Pantz & rhinostrich |
Angels & Kings 500 East 11 St New York, NY |
free, 21+ |
| February 19, 2011 8:00 PM |
Live show @ 8static opening for minusbaby (NYC) & crashfaster (SF) Philadelphia debut |
Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave Philadelphia, PA |
$8, all ages |
| February 5, 2011 11:30 PM - 4 AM |
DJ set @ Cin-M-Art 43 w/ BadAsimo | 43 Murray St New York, NY |
$10, 21+ |
| January 7, 2011 10:30 PM |
Live show @ Cin-M-Art 43 First live show, New York debut |
43 Murray St New York, NY |
$10, 21+ |
Booking (DJ or live), remixes, licensing, etc: montoya.christian[at]gmail.com
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I also run two netlabels, Love and Tonic Records & Dual Mode Records. Visit them for free music.
