Otra Vez (Long Play)

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Dj Gaston - Otra Vez (Long Play)

Dum Dada

Soprasound - Dum Dada

Producing my best house track so far in Ableton Live was a turning point in my journey as a producer. The goal from the beginning was not to overcomplicate things, but to focus on groove, atmosphere, and emotion. I wanted the track to feel warm, laid-back, and immersive—something that slowly pulls the listener in rather than demanding attention right away.

The process started with a simple drum groove. In Ableton, I built the foundation using a clean kick with a soft low end, paired with a shuffled hi-hat pattern to create movement. Subtle swing was essential, so I spent time adjusting the groove pool and MIDI timing until the rhythm felt natural and human. Once the drums were locked in, everything else was built around that pulse.

For the bassline, I kept it minimal and deep. I used a simple synth patch, focusing more on filtering and automation than on complex sound design. Automating the cutoff and resonance over time helped the bass breathe and evolve, which gave the track a sense of progression without adding unnecessary elements. Sidechain compression to the kick was carefully dialed in to keep the low end clean and bouncy.

Chords and textures played a huge role in defining the mood. I layered soft house chords with subtle pads, using reverb and delay to create space and depth. Ableton’s automation lanes were key here—slow filter sweeps, reverb sends, and volume fades helped the track feel alive and constantly moving. Small details, like background noise and vinyl-style textures, added character and warmth.

Arrangement was all about patience. Instead of big drops, I focused on gradual changes and smooth transitions. Elements were introduced and removed slowly, keeping the listener engaged without breaking the chill vibe. Ableton’s Session View helped me experiment freely with ideas before committing to the final arrangement in Arrangement View.

The final stage was mixing and polishing. I kept the mix clean by cutting unnecessary frequencies and leaving space for each element. Light bus compression and subtle saturation helped glue everything together without sacrificing dynamics. In the end, the track felt balanced, emotional, and true to my vision.



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Delivering Traxsource LIVE! with a mix that is best served cold this week is The Revenge, with the Scottish maestro dropping a sublime selection of sounds from the likes of Jay Shepheard, Ron &amp; Neil, Simian Mobile Disco, Lancelot plus many more.

Our very own John ‘Julius' Knight also joins the party with the hottest house music on the planet, featuring exclusive cuts from Kings of Tomorrow &amp; Random Soul, Art Of Tones, Sonny Fodera and Golf Clap, plus the Essential 10-Year Anniversary Mix of Claude VonStroke’s legendary ‘Who's Afraid of Detroit?’ available now on Dirtybird.

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• Weekend Weapons (May 27th): http://www.traxsource.com/title/633014
ft. Claude Vonstroke, Kings Of Tomorrow &amp; Random Soul, Pillowtalk, The Layabouts, Material, Sebastian Davidson &amp; more.

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HOUR 1 - RESIDENT -  JOHN JULIUS KNIGHT TRACKLISTING: MAY 27TH, 2016

01. Escort - Actor Out Of Work (JKriv Remix) Escort Records (EXCL Out Now)
02. Art Of Tones - I Just Can’t (Get over It) Local Talk (EXCL Jun 10th)
03. Tapesh - Control (Original Mix) W&amp;O Street Tracks (Jun 3rd)
04. Sonny Fodera featuring Shannon Saunders - Over This (Club Mix) Defected (Unknown)
05. Kings Of Tomorrow &amp; Random Soul - Please (Sandy Rivera &amp; Random Soul’s Classic Mix) deepvisionz (EXCL Out Now)
06. MESA - After Party (Original) KONNEQT (EXCL Jun 17th)
07. Black Loops - Cassette 2 (COEO Remix) Toy Tonics (EXCL Jun 6th)

<< ESSENTIAL TRACK OF THE WEEK >>
08. Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid of Detroit? (10 Year Anniversary Mix) Dirtybird (Out Now)

09. Man Without A Clue, Alias Rhythm - What We Had To Do (Extended Mix) Armada Deep (May 31st)
10. Sean McCabe &amp; Groove Assassin - Heat (Sean's Baby Dub) Things May Change! (EXCL Out Now)
11. Lee Walker - Freak Like Me (Armand Van Helden Remix) Defected (Out Now)
12. Nico Mendez, Enzo Siffredi, Little By Little  - Baro Rhythm (Little Enzo Remix) Wired (EXCL Out Now)
13. Small Black - Boys Life (Soul Clap Remix) (Unknown) 
14. Zoo Brazil - Underwears (Sante Sansone Remix) Lapsus Music (Out Now)
15. Todd Terry, Stuart Ojelay - Leaving Me Again (Sebb Junior Remix) Inhouse (Jun 3rd)
16. Demuir - Buttery Curves - Guesthouse (EXCL Out Now)
17. Golf Clap, Mike Millrain - Forget The Past (Original Mix) Country Club Disco (EXCL Jun 3rd)
18. Seven Grand Housing Authority, Eric Kupper, Kenny Summit - I Wanna Go Higher (Proper Remix) Good For You Records (EXCL Jun 3rd)

HOUR 2 - GUEST - THE REVENGE TRACKLISTING: MAY 27TH, 2016

01. Jay Shepheard - Rhubarb Wire [Retrofit]
02. Dr Dunks - Zoo-Ma-City [Endless Flight]
03. Ron &amp; Neil - Tears [Futureboogie]
04. The Revenge - Conkers [Dirt Crew Recordings]
05. Simian Mobile Disco &amp; Roman Flugel - Ikizukuri [Delicacies]
06. Sterling Void &amp; Paris Brightledge - It’s All Right (Acapella) [D.J. International Records]
07. Mark Henning - Soul Catcher [Swing Recordings]
08. Anton Pieete - Jupiter Blue [Rejected]
09. Lancelot - 7AM In The Afternoon [Toytonics]
10. Emilie Nana - Music (Manoo’s Nanadub) [Compost]
11. Quarion - Takin No Shorts [Toolroom]
12. Kids In The Streets feat. Chez Damier  - Keep On Turning (Motorcitysoul Vocal Dub) [Stir15]

FORTHCOMING GUESTS ON TRAXSOURCE LIVE!
Golf Clap (Jun 3rd) / Art Of Tones (Jun 10th) 


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Traxsource LIVE! #68 with The Revenge

HOUSE MUSIC FROM 90@CLUB DEI NOVE NOVE  PARTY TIME (06.08.2016) #2 Dj Marcellino & Davide Ruberto

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Soul Session Presents..Summer Closing Day Party 
celebrating Excedo: 12 Years of Souldynamic
Date: Saturday September 29th 2019 
At: Egg LDN, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, N7 9AX

Line Up: Excedo: 12 Years Of Souldynamic, Dennis Valentine, David Bailey, Martin Lodge, Anthony Ranz, Boogie, Chewy with hosts Lloyd Life & Snoops.
Percussion: Paul 'Fistfunk'

Times: 12pm Midday-11pm 
Tickets: Advance tickets from £12; 2nd release £15 and Final release £20. www.wearesoulsession.com

Free Download

002. Souldynamic

Originally aired on April 13th, 2020.

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The Legendary Radio Show (01-08-2020) - Guest Ridney

Black Legend played:
Love Regenerator x Steve Lacy - Live Without Your Love (Vocal Extended) [Columbia Records] 00:30
Low Steppa feat. Reigns - Weekend Love (Extended Mix) 06:27
Black Legend Project - For You Black Legend (Black Legend Classic Mix) [Simma Black] 12:23
Greg N Grandi - Love Explosion  (ErotiK Remix) 18:03
Mark Knight feat Chenai, Mr V - Tonight (Original Mix) [Toolroom] 22:15
Boris - The Mamba [Brobot Records] 27:09
Jay Vegas & Ridney - Trompeta (Extended) 32:21
Thierry Tomas - Teacher 37:40
Nash La Musica feat. Aphendulwa - Drums Of War (Kenny Summit's Tool Remix) 41:29
ROOG & JOHAN S - YOU GOT ME WORKING (EXTENDED MIX) 46:12
Sem Thomasson feat. Sparre - Final Call (Sinner & James Extended Remix) [Axtone] 49:29
Dj Dove, Rowetta - Hear Me Now (MAYSA Dub Remix) 55:09

Ridney played:
Ridney ft. Josh Hubi - Give U No More
Ridney ft. Natalie Wood - Dont Wanna Let You Go [SOSURE]
Ridney - Thank U
Kevin McKay - Crazy About You (Ridney Rework) [SOSURE]
Ridney vs. Shakedown - Chopped That Sucker At Night 
Ridney vs. Julie McKnight - Home Sweetest Home (Fav's Summer Edit) 
Ridney vs. David Penn - Nobody Gonna Come Back 
James Talk & Ridney - Sunrise (Soulmagic Mashup Remix) 
Ridney & Inaya Day & Richard Earnshaw - Gotta Have (Glen Horsborough Remix) [LET THERE BE HOUSE]
Roy Davis Jr. ft. Noize & Kay Fox - Enjoy The Ride (James Talk & Ridney Remix) [DEFECTED]
Artful & Ridney ft. Terri Walker - Missing You (Ridney Re-Work) [EXTRA DRY]
Ridney vs. Roisto - ID
Ridney & Andy Joyce - Reachin' [NEWSTATE]

The Legendary Radio Show (01-08-2020) - Guest Ridney

ENDLESS SUMMER 202

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Sotano Radio Show Presented By Keef Sotano - EP06

2nd new House Classics DJ mix: "Remixed House Classics 2". 
Picking up where the 1st one left off, featuring remixes, re-fixes and re-edits of some BIG House Classics. 🔥🔥
Includes tracks and remixes from Inner City, Marshall Jefferson, Ultra Nate, Grant Nelson, David Penn, Low Steppa, Harry Romero, Solardo and more. 🎧🎶
Play, listen, like, share and enjoy! 💃🏻🕺🏻

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Danny Marx Remixed House Classics #2

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