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| quote: | Originally posted by n3lly
However to me, Trance is a but more simple. Not in a bad way, but i think it has more of a linear flow compared to other genres. Introducing too many sources can sometimes ruin it for me. Compared to other genres where you can layer tonnes of inputs on top of each other.
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Nonesense. The reason I think ableton lends itself well to other genres such as minimal, tech or funky house, is that those types of music can be very basic in terms of their layers and instruments, often just rely on loops. Very complex melodies and loops can just get lost when not properly balanced with or against each other, and trance consitst often of long evolving melodies and loops.
A lot of people think that Trance is simple becuase we are exposed in the mainstream to a lot formulaic rubbish, that just have elements that build on such predictable bases. good trance is incredibly layered and requires serious attention paid to the balancing of elements, to provide flow.
A interesting point to highlight this is I've noted a few people saying they find it near impossible to mix older trance with modern trance in Ableton, saying the "beats sound different somehow" or the melodies don't layer when trying to bring in older trance in new trance tracks. I think this is indicative of older types of trance being less forumlaic (in all preduction respects) and therefore harder to combine with music of a different strain.
| quote: | Originally posted by n3lly
Get a good mixer though. Too many people skimp on the mixer.
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this is great advice - a lot of people blow loads of cash on decks, a laptop etc. but the mixer is probably the one part of my setup I am most concerned with when doing a mix.
That's why I hunted for mine for 3 years!
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