Not really sure, if there has been a change in the chord progression, but if I was to guess on a change in synths, I would definately bet that the JP8080/JP8000 was one of the most use synths back in 00 whereas the Virus probably is the leader today. And these synths definately have a different character. I would call the JP8000 more "warm" and the Virus more "airy", so this might explain something...

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the notation hasn't changed much at all honestly... but synths & ESPECIALLY fx, have just become amazing in the last 24mos...

hmm, thats does make sense

It's probably become more airy because of the modern obsession with completely filling out the frequency spectrum, resulting in a lot of white noise, supersaws, and other top-heavy sounds being used. That literally creates an "airy" sound - white noise is often used to simulate a "wind" effect. When the sound is drenched in reverb, as it usually is, that adds to the effect.

I wouldn't say that chord progressions have significantly changed since 2001. If you go back to 95-96 you'll definitely see a huge difference; somewhere in mid-99 was the turning point and trance hasn't changed much since then, except for the higher spectral saturation.

Well, that and the vast amount of ASOT ersatz trance made by legions of lazy amateurs, which shot up around 2003-2004 because of cookie-cutter tools and lower barrier to entry (easier to produce without expensive hardware). Those all tend to follow the same lame I-IV-V-I or I-V-I progression, so maybe that's what you mean?

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Can you explain that progression your talking about? Progression/arrangement is hardest part for me might be helpfull..

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Originally posted by mysticalninja Can you explain that progression your talking about? Progression/arrangement is hardest part for me might be helpfull..

It is a common progression.

On this page you can find the chords spelled out:

http://www.haitisurf.com/spelledoutchords.shtml

So the example of I-IV-V-I would in the key of C be:

CEG, FAC, GBD, CEG.

You can play the same progression in different keys by using the table on the page.

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Oh, for making melody progressions. That part is cake for me. nm.

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yeah i see what you mean, it almost seems drowned out in white noise. is it me or has trance just switched to perfection over melody?

thats an interesting one RivalMan

EDIT: RivalMan, what trance are you talking about, because Im listening to the sets from ETN.fm and their chords are all over the place. Maybe thats hight quality trance ....

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Originally posted by erq is it me or has trance just switched to perfection over melody?

Happened a long ago.

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Originally posted by erq . is it me or has trance just switched to perfection over melody?

Yes and I for one would like to see it switch back again.

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Originally posted by Jason_R Yes and I for one would like to see it switch back again.

mee too =]