Tag Archives: Trance

Always Save Your Music! Learn From My Mistake!


Hey guys! Wanted to post a very personal and very heartbreaking warning here, especially for new producers: ALWAYS save your music in a minimum of three different places. Use external hard drives, USB sticks, another computer; basically anything that can … Continue reading

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How To Create Growls With Sytrus in FL Studio


Today I teach you guys how to create growls with Sytrus, a subtractive synthesizer that comes standard with FL Studio. Many producers tend to overlook the power that this synthesizer has because: 1. They think it is inferior to more … Continue reading

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How to Mix and Master Electronic Music From Home!


In my everlasting search for the next big breakthrough in teaching electronic music tips and tricks, I have found it. An EDM artist by the name of Kid Zero has made a tutorial on how to mix and master your … Continue reading

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My Progress in EDM: Then and Now


In case you didn’t know, today is the last day of the semester. Technically, I don’t have to continue this blog, but I’ve enjoyed making this blog so much that I am continuing with my blog. I have learned a … Continue reading

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Dubstep, Drumstep, and DnB


A few years ago, if you asked people about dubstep or DnB, most people would give you a raised eyebrow and think you were making up words. Now, you can hear it being referred to whenever someone makes a half-time … Continue reading

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The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Mixing on Headphones


Headphones have taken on a large role in our society today, ranging from huge, bulky headphones to ear buds that can be hidden from sight. While headphones are great for listening to music, they are not the best option for … Continue reading

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The Structure, Elements, and Origins of Trance Music


Trance music is a type of dance/electronic music that started in the early 1990’s in Germany. It is usually between 110 and 150 beats per minute (BPM’s) and is characterized by a four-on-the-floor beat with synths and hi-hats between the … Continue reading

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Mixing and Sidechain Compression Tutorial


  I finally got my screen recording software to work, so I was finally able to make a video on mixing and sidechain comnpression. Since I am only able to record 15 minutes of video, I tried to cover as … Continue reading

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Compression: What is it used for?


In the world of electronic music, we know that the best kind of music is one kind of volume: LOUD. But, if you want your music to have depth and volume differences without clipping, then you may want to use … Continue reading

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Tips on How to Create Better Mixes


In the world of producing music, there is nothing more satisfying than creating a good, clean-sounding mix. It helps exponentially to create a tight mix because it makes mastering (this will be left for another day) a track that much … Continue reading

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