For London-based producer, songwriter, and artist Lauren Faith, making music is an act of transmission, getting an idea into the world as quickly and authentically as possible. It's an approach that’s guided her throughout her creative journey, from early-life piano experimentation to producing tracks for global artists.
We joined Lauren in her studio to learn more about her process, and to see how she integrates V Collection into her workflow, where the right instruments are key to capturing that initial spark before it fades.
Behind the scenes
Music has been a constant for Lauren since childhood, starting playing the piano aged four. This foundation evolved into a career in songwriting and production, a space where she feels most at home. Her entry into the industry was serendipitous to say the least: uploading demos to SoundCloud led to a message from Craig David’s manager. This opened the door to a session with David and producer Tre Jean-Marie, where they sifted through a folder of 50 beats from Kaytranada.
That session yielded two songs: “Got It Good” and “Sink or Swim.” “That was my first big cut and my first entrance point as a songwriter,” she says. An 18-date arena tour opening for Craig David followed, and the experience solidified her true passion. Since then, her focus has been on production, leading to further milestones including a K-pop song “The Chase” she wrote and produced that raised to fame in Korea.
Production and being behind the scenes and songwriting is more what I want to do than be like the front face.
Chasing the spark
For Lauren, the creative process is all about chasing that fleeting, magical moment and the initial spark of an idea. It’s a distinct sensation and insight that tells her she’s landed on something special. This pursuit dictates her entire workflow, a pragmatic, no-fuss system designed to honour the immediacy of inspiration.
I feel like sometimes when you're creating with speed, I think that's when you land on those things because it's like a vessel.
This is about closing the distance between thought and sound, translating the feeling before hesitation or self-judgement can creep in. For Lauren, efficiency means keeping the spirit of the idea; it’s a way of letting an idea evolve without overthinking, capturing it in its most potent, unfiltered state. In that sense, it's a race against the clock, moving from chords to bass to the next layer as soon as she hears it in her head, so the momentum of the idea is preserved.
The right tools for the job
This kind of workflow is where Arturia’s V Collection becomes indispensable. For an artist who travels frequently, having a comprehensive suite of instruments on her laptop is a game-changer. But it’s more than convenience; it’s about sonic integrity on the move. Having tools that deliver the right sound quickly allows her to stay in the flow, shaping ideas as fast as they arrive.
What I love about the V collection is just the accessibility to all the great sounding synths... you can do it when you're in the airport or on the plane.
Building the sound
This workflow is brought to life in two projects while we were in the studio.
Session 1: soul-infused groove
The first track opens on a classic harmonic bed: a Wurli V progression underpinned by a fat, confident Prophet V bass. Some layering is added with a pulled-back CP-70 V, giving some depth without crowding the midrange. From there, Refract is applied to widen and focus key layers and some glistening tones from Pure Lo-Fi are introduced on top. This is carried along with a warm CS-80 V pad filling the stereo field, as well as a Clavinet V line threading through the middle - simple parts treated and layered amounting to a lively, coherent aesthetic.
Session 2: deep ambient trap
The second sketch pivots into deeper, bass-driven territory. A solid analog-style bass foundation sets the mood, with a distant CP-70 V floating above, pushed into 3D with Refract and a touch of delay. The MS-20 V runs through Refract again, blooming mono lead notes into full harmonic chords, while Motions adds that distinctive “wow” contour and noise swelling that punches through the mix. CS-80 V and Pure Lofi tones are used to lift the emotion and are muted where they take up too much, leaving a slow-moving, atmospheric trap space where every element earns its place. External touches like FilterFreak add subtle movement to the top end, keeping the whole sketch breathing.
A personal connection
This method of starting with strong core sounds and then twisting them into something new is central to Lauren’s creative code. It’s a process of rapid discovery, guided by instinct and enabled by tools that deliver inspiration on demand, allowing her to move from a blank session to a fully-formed idea while staying in that precious state of flow. It’s a rhythm honed over time, fuelling Lauren’s transition from breakout songwriter to in-demand producer and composer.