I've had so much love for desert techno since I first found the four on the floor in my varsity days, I quickly found my desert techno playlist growing way bigger than my other techno playlists... and so my love grew and grew, yet this is the first set that I've actually recorded.

I got a little carried away with some of my current favourites at the end but the overall groove has the beautiful desert tech energy and flow.

With love, from Zatara and The Stereo Kid.

Desert Tech Mega Mix

It came to pass in those days that a young man named Florian lived in the quiet valleys of Austria. He was a dreamer, searching for a sound that could touch the soul.

One day, while visiting a friend, he beheld a wondrous device — a minstrel’s button box (DJ controller), its lights sparkling like the stars. In that moment, he recognized his path. Two days later, he acquired such a tool for himself and diligently practiced its use. Yet soon, he asked himself, “Why should I only play the works of others? I want to create my own soundscapes!”

Fate led him to a wise master of Psytrance, who instructed him in the magical workshop of Cubase. Florian became passionate about the craft of music production and soon discovered an even more powerful tool: Ableton Live. With great zeal, he combined his knowledge and refined his melodies through long nights, until he became a master of his art.

As Nero Effecta, he created a unique sound: New School G-Prog, blended with melodic Psytek and psychedelic effects. Those who listened to his works were transported to magical soundscapes. His name echoed far beyond the mountains, and his art touched hearts across the lands.

And so, Nero Effecta lives on to this day, creating new melodies and dreaming further in the realm of music.

I love groovy techno ;)

and sharks with lazers!