Plug-in Boutique have released VirtualCZ - a new plug-in inspired by an iconic series of digital synthesisers made in the 1980s.  
VirtualCZ uses Phase Distortion - which is similar to FM Synthesis but easier to program. It can make great pads, leads, bass, percussion and RAVE ORGAN sounds that will fit into a wide variety of genres. Many people fondly remember the CZ synths and they have become retro-classics that are highly sought after, having been used on countless techno, house, rave and synth-pop records in the late 80s and early 90s. Lots of artists still use them today for their unique sounds.
The synthesis engine of the original hardware is modelled in the plug-in which can load and transmit CZ SYSEX patches, but the plug-in goes beyond the hardware to offer new sound possibilities and usability features. It’s much more fun to edit, since all the important synthesis parameters have their own control. It includes things not found on the originals such as switchable envelope generators (ADSR or 8-Stage MSEG) and Unison modes.
Developed by Oli Larkin (www.olilarkin.co.uk) with graphics by Philippe Decuyper (www.eareckon.com), VirtualCZ will ship with a library of great presets offering both retro and modern sounds by Plug-in Boutique's sound designers and artists.
VirtualCZ comes in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX plug-in formats plus Standalone app for Mac and PC. 

VirtualCZ is available to purchase now exclusively from www.pluginboutique.com for £59 / $99.

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Ali Renault - Nawce Blizzard EP
BUY LINK: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/ali-renault-nawce-blizzard/847977-01/
https://alirenault.bandcamp.com/
Release date: 15 october 2021
Label: Vivod
https://soundcloud.com/ali-renault

Vivod label boss Ali Renault serves up this rather moody ep in memory of his late friend, Pete Mangalore of Human Shield fame. The five tracker kicks off with Northdown Acid, a brooding sprawl with elements of Italo and acid combined to beautiful effect. The amusingly titled Imminent Salad follows with its jacking strut groove, laden with lush pads. Peter Summoning breaks up the ep with its simple ambient suggestion. On the flip things get going again with slo mo stomper Forbidden Mind before title track Nawce Blizzard closes with it’s electro style hypnosis. Finally we’re left with an infinite cat purring locked groove to send you to sleep. Great ep from start to finish. All copies come with a free Peter plectrum and vivod sticker. Only 280 for the world so don’t miss out!

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PREMIERE : Ali Renault - Northdown Acid

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ZeroBox (version 1.0) - Out of the Box

Into the Void

Tavella Winter Mixtape #1 is a mixtape of original songs made in Berlin of winter 2021/22, inspired by interspecies capabilities to crack open and evolve into something new. All songs written, recorded & mixed by Angelica Tavella. The first 4.35 minutes (no checks no balances) mixed with Jeremy Black. xx

Tavella Winter Mixtape #1

Italo-Trance 2: The Electric Boogaloo! 
Just kiddin'. In celebration of 9K Youtube subscribers and, since you liked the first one so much, here's my second #ItaloTrance mix. I still enjoy this "genre" so much and lately I've been listening and playing it on parties much more than synthwave, so I plan to continue doing these, for now :)

Featuring tracks by @parissior @barko @iamtallac @mildperil @starion @francisco65815 @austhermusic @mrbutterflies @mat_brandski @tjor00 @betamaxx @fm-attack @atmossmusic @amarcordmusic @ubreblanca @southofmouth @cursesforever @cyrkmusic @cyda_music @derkin-413275977 @leitstrahl @pantheradiscoclub @damon-jee @softcrash-music

DISCLAIMER: #ItaloTrance is not an actual genre name, although I've seen some artists/labels using #ItaloTrance tag to promote their releases. But, in a world where the boundaries between various electronic music genres are becoming less clear every year, where there's a "new" electronic music genre every couple of years or less, I think that #ItaloTrance is something that we deserve and need. Even if not an actual genre name (yet?), #ItaloTrance is definitely a feeling!

Pash Bridges - A Guide To Italo-Trance Part II

https://soundcloud.com/statek

Plug-in Boutique have released VirtualCZ - a new plug-in inspired by an iconic series of digital synthesisers made in the 1980s.  
VirtualCZ uses Phase Distortion - which is similar to FM Synthesis but easier to program. It can make great pads, leads, bass, percussion and RAVE ORGAN sounds that will fit into a wide variety of genres. Many people fondly remember the CZ synths and they have become retro-classics that are highly sought after, having been used on countless techno, house, rave and synth-pop records in the late 80s and early 90s. Lots of artists still use them today for their unique sounds.
The synthesis engine of the original hardware is modelled in the plug-in which can load and transmit CZ SYSEX patches, but the plug-in goes beyond the hardware to offer new sound possibilities and usability features. It’s much more fun to edit, since all the important synthesis parameters have their own control. It includes things not found on the originals such as switchable envelope generators (ADSR or 8-Stage MSEG) and Unison modes.
Developed by Oli Larkin (www.olilarkin.co.uk) with graphics by Philippe Decuyper (www.eareckon.com), VirtualCZ will ship with a library of great presets offering both retro and modern sounds by Plug-in Boutique's sound designers and artists.
VirtualCZ comes in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX plug-in formats plus Standalone app for Mac and PC. 

VirtualCZ is available to purchase now exclusively from www.pluginboutique.com for £59 / $99.

Statek - VirtualCZ Demo

Andre Touhey - VirtualCZ Demo

Dom Kane - VirtualCZ Demo

https://soundcloud.com/tr20
https://soundcloud.com/kyubu/
https://www.facebook.com/tr20music
https://twitter.com/tr20music


Plug-in Boutique have released VirtualCZ - a new plug-in inspired by an iconic series of digital synthesisers made in the 1980s.  
VirtualCZ uses Phase Distortion - which is similar to FM Synthesis but easier to program. It can make great pads, leads, bass, percussion and RAVE ORGAN sounds that will fit into a wide variety of genres. Many people fondly remember the CZ synths and they have become retro-classics that are highly sought after, having been used on countless techno, house, rave and synth-pop records in the late 80s and early 90s. Lots of artists still use them today for their unique sounds.
The synthesis engine of the original hardware is modelled in the plug-in which can load and transmit CZ SYSEX patches, but the plug-in goes beyond the hardware to offer new sound possibilities and usability features. It’s much more fun to edit, since all the important synthesis parameters have their own control. It includes things not found on the originals such as switchable envelope generators (ADSR or 8-Stage MSEG) and Unison modes.
Developed by Oli Larkin (www.olilarkin.co.uk) with graphics by Philippe Decuyper (www.eareckon.com), VirtualCZ will ship with a library of great presets offering both retro and modern sounds by Plug-in Boutique's sound designers and artists.
VirtualCZ comes in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX plug-in formats plus Standalone app for Mac and PC. 

VirtualCZ is available to purchase now exclusively from www.pluginboutique.com for £59 / $99.

TR20 - Virtual CheeZ - VirtualCZ Demo

Don Solaris - VirtualCZ Demo 3

Hi NRG proggy pumpers and techno flecked trance, recorded live at House Calls Area Code series for the On the Hhunt takeover.

Live at Area Code x On The Hhunt

Electrick Dragon - See You In Berlin

Saturday 24th May 2025 was SEVEN's first label takeover at the icon HÖR Berlin Bathroom.

Carmen Electro kicked off the evening with her first ever online streamed House set. All vinyl, beautiful selection and mixing as always.

@sevenberlin
@carmenelectr0

Video version of this mix is online on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@seven.berlin

SEVEN x HÖR Berlin 2025: Carmen Electro plays House

kasio synth - synth strings

A spoken introduction to my own introduction to psychedelic trance in Tokyo in 1994, the first of several podcasts that will explore the underground scene as it was evolving at the time and my experiences at this formative events and with some of the key producers and performers. This first episode discusses the two first times I heard this genre of music and the profound impression these experiences had ... Yet to come is how that interest continued to deepen and key musical insights within my first year of attending events.

Image of the Genki batik, painted by Sachi Dawanima

DJ Solitare - Goa Trance Formation (Trance History Vol. 1)

This is my retro set with my own special made tracks for my live sets to spice it up. Enjoy

1. Phenomena (2019 Live Version)
2. Gnocchi Original (2019 Live Version)
3. Andalgalornis (2019 Live Version)
4. Steps to the stars Original (2019 Live Version)
5. Concorde Transportation Mix (2019 Live Version)
6. Nrg Beings (2019 Live Version)
7. Mind Bender Original
8. Green Man (2019 Live Version)
9. Planet Mars (2019 Live Version)
10.Labyrinth (2019 Live Version)
11.Croctopus (2019 Live Version)

Miranda - Retro Goa Set Remade Tracks 90 Min

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