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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J I find it a bit strange, then, that you didn't single out any of the three Petar Dundov productions in this mix, given that he's completely obsessed with analogue gear (http://noisey.vice.com/blog/petar-d...h-analogue-gear). Call me a cynic, but the whole discourse about sound quality and fidelity is full of audio equivalents of the placebo effect.

Sure, in a certain way. The idea of this gigantic difference in "warm" and "cold" between analogue and digital is bogus. However, what I've realized when I started making some tracks myself and getting a bit into the technical side is that "analogue" or "digital" sound really come down to the processing and production process and not the sound source itself. With very sharp, exact EQ cuts and digital processing you can make the fattest analogue synth sound like a pristine plug in. So Petar Dundov might have a studio full of analogue gear but he can still make them sound quite clinical. And vice versa, with the right plugins and approach you can make a sound in the box that's basically indistinguishable from a hardware studio. In that context, I still think that "analogue" and "digital" as broad categories exist, not in the literal sense but rather as different approaches on how to treat sound.

So what i'm trying to say is that I like the sound of the "analogue" way of working and in the end I don't care if it's a packed studio or a bunch of plugins, both can reach that warm, round quality.

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J However, being on a bus you must have listened to this on your headphones, which I think doesn't do some of these tracks full justice. Most of this set alternates between the keys of Dmin and Fmaj. Fmaj is a key I find is used by a lot of psy trance and drum 'n bass producers - genres based around really heavy basslines. The whole 40 minute section from the Chems through to Guy J is all in this key. I stuck this mix on at our pre-party on NYE and it blew the fucking roof off! I didn't realise myself how big some of these tunes sound. On headphones the transition from Dreams -> Daytona sounds like it kills a lot of energy, but when played loud the heaviness of the bass carries more of the energy across. .

Listened again in the car today. Same review of that section. Soz pal.

Did enjoy the rest of it though, liked the first half even more on the second visit

Hey man, listened to this. No technical notes or anything, since this isn't really my area of expertise. It was quite nice, although there were a few tracks that I didn't care for, or that I found rather boring. The set was structured nicely, despite there being a few dull sections.

Favorite tracks for me were Denis A - Black Sun (Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z Remix) and Carl Craig - At Les (Christian Smith's Tronic Treatment). Least favorite was Terranova & Stereo MCs - Tell Me Why (Danny Daze Remix).

Sorry for the lack of detail, but there isn't much here for me to critique. Nicely crafted, nicely executed, good programming. Well done.

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Cheers Nick, appreciate you giving it a spin.

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Mixes:
> Maximum Elevation [Progressive House]
> DI.FM 26th Anniversary Guest Mix [Progressive House]
> Live @ Dance:Love:Hub London, 11.10.2025
> Higher Peaks [Progressive House]
> Dance:Love:Hub Afterparty (The Return) 23.11.24

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Had this on a few times now, listened to it in its entirety all three times. Good stuff. Nothing really to comment on Jack... just some solid tech/prog in here. Hope you weren't expecting a big review from me Been a tad busy over here with the move and all.

I've listened to this a whole bunch lately and I can't get enough! The stretch from Analogue Side to Dreams has gotta be my favorite... the warm, funky bassline of Analogue Slide, the Petar Dundov remix conjuring memories of mid 2000's Bedrock, the bleak soundscapes of Deserted...

Even pimped this to people on my FB wall...

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Nice one brother! A bit of cross-platform pimping is always appreciated.

I don't think I've ever had a mix where one particular section is so unanimously agreed to be the killer.

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Mixes:
> Maximum Elevation [Progressive House]
> DI.FM 26th Anniversary Guest Mix [Progressive House]
> Live @ Dance:Love:Hub London, 11.10.2025
> Higher Peaks [Progressive House]
> Dance:Love:Hub Afterparty (The Return) 23.11.24

Like these sets? Come see me play live at Kibosh in Manchester: https://www.instagram.com/kibosh.mcr/

Much has been said about your Pressure Point set already, Jack - therefore, I´ll try to not repeat things and stick to "new insights" in my little review here, as promised.

I´ve been listening to this set repeatedly in the last weeks, in different situations (living room, car, train...). I not only hugely enjoyed it, but I thought I´d discovered something "new" everytime I listened.

First of all, I like your way of seamless (key) mixing, technically perfect and yet "soulful" and not too predictable.

What strikes me most about your set, however, is not only the track choice, but most importantly the programming. When I first started listening, I wasn´t sure how you planned to build up the vibe as the opening track first appeared quite, say, techy/peaktime to me. But when I kept listening, and especially when I listened to your set for the 2nd/3rd time, I realized that it is the multiple mood changes that make this set unique! I felt that you switched several times from a rather tech house/peaktime/banging-it-out mood to a rather emotional/melodic vibe. And this exactly makes it interesting to listen to your set again and again - for me, you broke up with the classic "building it up slowly"-approach (which always brings the risk of creating dull moments), resulting in a varied and entertaining set. I particularly liked the closing with that awesome Chymera track.

This set will stay on my phone for a long time, for sure.
Thanks for the music and keep up the good work Cheers

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Thanks for the review mate. I got a little bored with the whole "building it up slowly" style of programming a while ago (not that I've got anything against hearing sets with that structure, of course). I found I was really enjoying hearing DJs in clubs who play quite a tough, relentless groove and then dip into something really spine-tingling and lush for a couple of tracks. I've been trying to copy it at home - I guess I'd call it "banging it then blissing it".

I was listening to your latest mix A New Hope recently, but I haven't had chance to get all the way through in one listen yet. Once I do I'll give it a bump.

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Mixes:
> Maximum Elevation [Progressive House]
> DI.FM 26th Anniversary Guest Mix [Progressive House]
> Live @ Dance:Love:Hub London, 11.10.2025
> Higher Peaks [Progressive House]
> Dance:Love:Hub Afterparty (The Return) 23.11.24

Like these sets? Come see me play live at Kibosh in Manchester: https://www.instagram.com/kibosh.mcr/

I just gave this little mix a play. Very great stuff, haven't heard anything like this ever before I must say. Can't even describe the words for this mix, it's just so groovy, symphonic, a chilling epicness, mixed with pleasurable unpredictability and refreshing surprises.

just getting this today, haven't been around much as of late.

as per usual excellent mix.

as others have said, i think the real strength of your mixes are track selection and programming.

in an age when tunes are so disposable it takes someone with the taste and care for making a good mix to do it justice. every tune has it's own character and yet they blend together cohesively to form that "journey".

it's what most people don't do when they just string together beauport's top ten. add on top of that the fact that we seem to share pretty similar tastes (or is it me adopting your tastes? lol either way i'm sold) makes these mixes great to jam.

keep 'em coming.