I like to bend standard musical conventions and make music that’s different and a bit wild. I switch up timings, keys, and modes as often as possible. I play aggressively, emotionally, and “strangely”, but I try to keep the music melodic. 

Most of my music is guitar-centric and usually has a strong rock/metal vibe, but I also explore other genres: Techno, EDM, Jazz, Ambient, Classical, and Cinematic. You can find and use my music on all social media platforms. Search “Dan Campbell ~ Riffster” to find and use a song for your post or video. Streaming and using my music is a great (and free) way to support my passion.

As far as gear, here’s all the stuff I’ve spent way too much money on: Neural DSP (plug-ins), STL (ToneHub), Ownhammer (IRs – they slap), Toontrack (Superior Drummer & EZbass), Eventide (plug-ins), Line 6 Amp Farm (Yes, I can’t help myself), Native Instruments (too many to list), Output Arcade (technically NI), 1980’s Dunlop Cry Baby (My precious), Digitech Whammy (I prefer a fixed bridge, hence the janky dive-bombs), iZotope (Ozone, Neutron, RX and Velvet), FabFilter (when I need to get surgical) and a hive of other random VSTs like Glitch, Endorphine, etc… 

A KEY plugin that makes my music possible is Jam Origin (not sponsored). I rarely use a keyboard. Most of the sounds and textures are played on my guitar via Jam Origin. The tracking is amazing. No idea how they did it, but their plugin changed how I compose music. 

I also incorporated AI (Suno) into my workflow. It’s a time-saving tool for music production. I don’t like 100% AI music, or rather, I don’t think it’s as interesting as hearing what a human being clawed out of their soul, but it can be useful. You can get the full details (here).