Hi, I'm Luke. I make worlds with brushes and sound.


FAQ

About Me

General info:

• My name is Luke
• I currently live in the Netherlands
• I speak English, Dutch and a little bit of German

How did you get your name?

Honestly, I don't really know. I believe it started out as a nickname and thought it sounded pretty fun, I've since grown pretty fond of it and don't have any plans to change it.

Do you play any instruments?

Yes, I've been playing piano since I was a kid, I can also play drums a little bit. I don't have much experience on any other instruments.

How did you get into music?

Playing games and just sheer curiosity. So, one day I looked up how electronic music was made and ended up getting a demo of FL Studio, which I thought was great fun. A couple of months later I bought the Fruity Edition of FL Studio and that's where I started producing a little more seriously.

How did your music evolve over time?

I started producing music with FL Studio in mid to late 2017, I was really into mainstream EDM (Electronic Dance Music) at the time, so sorts of House. I continued making this kind of music until late 2018, where I got more into Bass-heavy sub-genres like Future Bass, Drum and Bass, Electro and Dubstep.Around mid 2019 I started to improve at sound design and had my first collaborations. A while later, I started listening to film scores. Naturally, I wondered if I could make that too and so I got into orchestral and cinematic music.Moving into 2020 I published my first orchestral track. Around May 2020 I started to value the importance of mixing much more, and focused a lot on that. I also got my first decent orchestral sample library at the time and realised how much I still had to learn when it comes to orchestral music, so I got to learning. Moving on I wrote some far better sounding electronic songs (e.g. Aliens, Earth (Reborn) and Woof) and bought two professional sample libraries; BBC Symphony Orchestra Core and Olympus Elements. With my newly acquired sample libraries and better composing abilities I got to work on Kirby Super Star Ultra Reimagined, remixing the songs from one of my favourite childhood games into modern orchestral versions.2021 was all about exploration for me, diving into unknown grounds and trying out new unusual combinations. I got into big band and jazz, made a rock song and improved on other areas such as workflow and consistently getting ideas. As of now I am trying to refine the genres I like the most and preparing for studying composition for media.

Which games do you play?

I don't play games that much, but my favourite games are Hollow Knight, Celeste, Just Shapes & Beats and Planet Coaster (I occasionally play Minecraft too, not a lot though).

What is the LukeMans Universe?

The LukeMans Universe is a music-based animation series where a representation of me and my friends explore an expansive fantasy world.


Hardware and Software

Hardware:

CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 5600
RAM - 32GB DDR4
GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Storage - 2TB SSD - 4TB HDD
Headphones - Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro
Audio Interface - Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1
MIDI Controller - Novation Launchkey 61 MK3
Screen - Acer Nitro VG220Q
Drawing Tablet - Huion New 1060 Plus

Software:

DAW:
• Studio One 6
• FL Studio 21
Main Sample Libraries:
• Cinematic Studio Strings (Cinematic Studio Series)
• Cinematic Studio Solo Strings (Cinematic Studio Series)
• Cinematic Studio Brass (Cinematic Studio Series)
• BBC Symphony Orchestra Core (Spitfire Audio)
• Noire (Native Instruments)
• Shreddage 3 Hydra (Impact Soundworks)
Full List Here
Synths:
• Serum
• Vital
• Harmor
• Sytrus
Other Instruments:
• Kontakt 6
• Reaktor 6
Effects:
• Ozone 10 Standard
• Neutron 3 Elements
• PhoenixVerb
• Trash 2
• OTT
Other software:
• Krita
• Blender
• DaVinci Resolve
• Inkscape


Music and Songwriting

What is your favourite song that you've made yourself?

Probably still working on it.

Can I use your music?

Anything showcasing levels using my tracks in rhythm games (e.g. Geometry Dash, Project Arrhythmia, Beat Saber) is fine. You don’t have to worry about anything. However, if you have a different project, contact me and we can discuss the details.

When do you release new tracks?

Depends on how busy I am, but I try to put out one every month, usually on Friday at 8:00 PM CET.

Who does your artwork and visuals?

I do almost all of it myself, I've started doing digital painting at the end of 2019 and have some experience in (motion) graphics. It is sort of a second thing I really enjoy next to music.

Who are your favourite artists?

Probably OVERWERK, Mick Gordon and Two Steps From Hell.

What do you think of certain artists / composers?

• Hans Zimmer - Bwaaaaaaa.
• Michael Giacchino - He really wrote some Incredible music.
• Howard Shore - This man somehow managed to make people walking past a rock epic.
• Tokyo Machine - Why is every song in CAPS.
• Savant - His music is all over the place but quite good.
• Boom Kitty - The same basses since 2013™.
• Au5 - Sounds like his PC melted or something.
• Creo - Saxophones.
• MDK - Should do more collabs with Teminite.
• Bossfight - Biggest genre shift in music history, ngl.
• Spaze - Unique and pretty good.
• Panda Eyes - Can't get over his nostalgia from the late 90s.
• Teminite - Should do more collabs with MDK.
• Noisestorm - Crabs.

(Note: most of this is a joke and shouldn't be taken seriously, these artists make amazing music)

STORE

Merch

Digital Products


COMMISSIONS

Artwork

Logos

Motion Graphics

Music

Buyer Instructions

Please provide some information when you commission an artwork (i.g. mood, colours, specific objects, landmarks, orientation, etc.) or a piece of music (Genre, mood, track length, etc.) If possible you can provide reference tracks/artworks too. This is not required, but it usually results in quicker deliveries.

Terms and Conditions

What I offer:

I primary draw environments, so please do not commission character art. As for music, I write mainly orchestral pieces and electronic tracks.

Delivery Times:

Can vary, of course I try to deliver as fast as possible! (Usually within 2-7 days). But, keep in mind that more expensive commissions generally take longer to finish (1-3 weeks). When contacting me with your commission I will give you an estimate of how long it will take.

Copyright and usage:

The client can use the product for personal or commercial use without restrictions, on the condition that I remain the rights to the product as well (e.g. put it in my portfolio). If you wish to have exclusive ownership of the product, you can order so in the add-ons.

Revisions and Refunds:

Commissions get 3 revisions, I might consider more though we will have to negotiate that. If you are really dissatisfied with your commission, you can ask for a refund and I'll gladly give you your money back.

Pricing

Commission TypePrice
Music - Loop€15
Music - Full Track€50
Artwork - Simple€15
Artwork - Detailed€50
Other - Logo€10
Other - Motion Graphics€25

You can contact me first if you have any questions since commissions are an upfront pay on Ko-fi.

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 12-30-2022

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SAMple Libraries

Orchestral:
Cinematic Studio Strings
Cinematic Studio Solo Strings
Cinematic Studio Brass
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core
Tableau Solo Strings
Majestic Horn
Choirs:
Olympus Elements
Originals Epic Choir
Aurora Choir
Pianos:
Noire
Una Corda
The Gentleman
The Grandeur
The Maverick
The Giant
Guitars and Bass:
Shreddage 3 Hydra
Shreddage 3 Stratus Free
Shreddage 3 Precision Free
Electric Sunburst
Electric Mint
Strummed Acoustic
Prime Bass
Drums and Percussion:
Epic Percussion 2
Pacific - Percussion Freebie
Studio Drummer
World Instruments:
Spotlight Collection: Cuba
Spotlight Collection: West Africa
Spotlight Collection: Middle East
Spotlight Collection: India
Rarities: Bamboo Xaxophone
Rarities: Koto
Rarities: Khim
La Fisarmonica
Yangqin
• Irish Harp