IamA - I'm a female electronic music composer from Uruguay who been all over the world and would love you to AMA!

Do you always lead with your female gender as the primary element of importance when defining yourself?

Well no. But its very important for me and in my home country is very hard to be a female and a musician. Specially with my type of music. Thanks for the ask!

Well no. But its very important for me and in my home country is very hard to be a female and a musician. Specially with my type of music. Thanks for the ask!

Where did you try the most interesting food that you actually enjoyed?

In Spain! I love Spanish food :) Thanks for asking.

What kind of food was it?

Tortilla de Papas! (potato tortilla) . Its different than regular us tortillas, spanish ones are completely made of chopped potatoes and eggs, they are awesome!!!

Since I was a young age

And how old are you now?

I'm in my early 20's. Very young age still, but by I very young age I mean I started travelling around South America when I was 5 years old :)

Are there traditional styles native to Uruguay like Argentina has tango and Brazil has samba (and forro and choro and...)? Do you incorporate any of it into your music?

Hello, I'm afraid I don't use many styles similar to my native ones, but sometimes when I make electronic dance music I try to add drums like candombe and salsa. Thanks for asking! :)

Hi! What are your favourite synths? Do you have a preference for analogue or digital in general?

My favourite synth is the Korg MS 20 mini (awesome for its price) Jesus, there is no analog synth I don't like. I love everything about them. I quite like the volca series by korg aswell. And I love and is my weapon of choice when I play live my Novation xio synth! I can go on and on talking about synths and drum machines. But hey, digitals are good as well! Haha. Thanks for asking!

Now that you've traveled many places, how does your home country compare? What do you miss most about it when you are away?

I miss the simplicity of everything in Uruguay. You ALWAYS have something going on near you, you always meet people you know anywhere. You can walk 20 minutes and you're on the seaside from almost every part of town. I love that really, and also its not a cliche saying that people here are really warm and nice! Thanks for asking :)

Which country offered the most influence for you?

Well, I must say England, despite my last time there wasn't the best. Its the culture that influenciated me most in the world. Their music, books & history are just unique. Thanks for asking!

Hi Lila! Did you first play some instruments? How did you learn basic theory of music? Things like notes, rythms etc. Did you have that already when you found out you liked synths?

Hey. No I actually know ZERO music theory! But I play by ear. And I didnt . I started improvising with synths and then learning about it! Thanks for your question!

Hey. No I actually know ZERO music theory! But I play by ear. And I didnt . I started improvising with synths and then learning about it! Thanks for your question!

What types of electronic music genres do you make and play?

I play lots of future funk and plunderphonics. In the past some synth pop and glitch! Thanks for your question!

I play lots of future funk and plunderphonics. In the past some synth pop and glitch! Thanks for your question!

Have you had the chance to meet anyone from the major names in electronic music, like Depeche Mode or Kraftwerk? If not, do you want to?

Hey! Well Ive seen many live electronic bands but never met them in person! I would love to meet Brian Eno or any Kraftwerk member. Or more contemporary Blank Banshee or Vektroid! Thanks for the question!

Hey! Well Ive seen many live electronic bands but never met them in person! I would love to meet Brian Eno or any Kraftwerk member. Or more contemporary Blank Banshee or Vektroid! Thanks for the question!

Is there any commercial electronic music artist that you like?(Not stupid EDM and retarded things called "drops". Personally I like deadmau5.) :)

I like Vektroid, Blank Banshee, Hot Sugar, Daniel Lopatin, and many more! Deadmau5 is good but not my kind of music really! Thanks for your question.

Are you influenced by any guitar music?

YES! I love guitar music. I love post punk and alternative rock. One of my favourite bands ever is Joy Division!

YES! I love guitar music. I love post punk and alternative rock. One of my favourite bands ever is Joy Division!

Which country do you enjoy most?

The border between Argentina and Chile! The Andes mountains there are AMAZING!!!

The border between Argentina and Chile! The Andes mountains there are AMAZING!!!

How did you get started?

When I was very young I decided that I would go to Europe for my 15th birthday instead of making a big party like girls usually do here. When I was there discovered as many underground bands as I could and as soon as I got here bought my first keyboard and started playing music! Thanks for your question.

Who has been the best guy/girl to have sex with in all your travels around the world?

Haha weird question but of course my actual boyfriend. He has been my longest relationship. Yesterday I just got back from a trip to Buenos Aires and provincia in Argentina with him :) Thanks for asking!

Listened to a few tracks. Are you actually playing any of the music in them? I can't tell. It seems like its all computer generated or samples.

Lately I been into plunderphonics and vaporwave. I use tons of samples but add lots of synths. In my soundcloud you can find also lots of completely music made by me. Also with my vocals. Kindest regards!

Lately I been into plunderphonics and vaporwave. I use tons of samples but add lots of synths. In my soundcloud you can find also lots of completely music made by me. Also with my vocals. Kindest regards!

How long do you think it will take for me to make electronic music using some simple iOS apps such as Music Studio and Garage Band? I'm getting into electronic music making myself, but I don't have money to buy any professional equipment, nor do I have any space in my house to place them in. :P I've seen many people make incredible songs using simple apps such as these. One person made a really good sounding orchestral tune in only 8 minutes.

For the record, I aim for mostly orchestral music and SOME techno music, and (don't laugh at me, but...) I have no experience with music making. I'm just starting out. =)

Hey! Well garage band is awesome! Also you should try audacity or FL studio to start! They are simple and awesome. Professional gear isnt always necessary to be honest! I wish you the best with your upcoming music! Thanks for the ask!

Hey! Well garage band is awesome! Also you should try audacity or FL studio to start! They are simple and awesome. Professional gear isnt always necessary to be honest! I wish you the best with your upcoming music! Thanks for the ask!

Anthony Bourdain was in Uruguay and ate at this awesome looking grilled meats in the Merato (sp)? Have you eaten there? Was it as delicious as it looked?

Ohh asado (grilled meat) its a tipical food here and I love it! But never eaten there unfortunately! Thanks for your question.

Ohh asado (grilled meat) its a tipical food here and I love it! But never eaten there unfortunately! Thanks for your question.

What is your favorite DJ software to use when on touring?

A very simple one. Virtual dj ! Thanks for your question.

A very simple one. Virtual dj ! Thanks for your question.

Helli Lila, as an producer of electronic music using an actual instrument, have you ever listened to/heard of the group Goldfish from South Africa? They are a electronic duo who actually use and play instruments live during their sets. One plays the saxophone and flute while the other plays the keyboard and double bass. They like to poke fun of the electronic industry and how a majority of it tends to shy away from playing actual instruments.

Oh! Never listened to them. But sounds awesome. I will sure give them a listen.