Musics I love

@justinstrauss1

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Justin Strauss @ The Lot Radio 03 - 18 - 2021

Mix for Aaron Paar's Stomping Grounds Radio show on Dublab. Aired 3-22-21, late pandemic steelo.

Thomas Cox - Sprung 2021 Mixxx

Back on Lyl Radio after a short summer break.
My partner in crime @saint-james is taking care of the second part of the show with a special Latin & Jazz Fusion set!

@lyl_radio - September 2021

Mellow Madness w/ Clémentine & Saint-James 14.09.21

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @goodthingman

TASCAM SD-20M

RRFM • Goodthingman • 16-09-2021

Marcel Vogel... IsBurning #88

as if

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.



Fading Pictures

Dust Circuit - Minimal Techno

Shades of Sound

Joe Morris l Shades of Sound Vol. 13

DEEPSYSTEMS TWITCH STREAM 21/11/20
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Club Lonely resident, Soo Wavey fam, and all-around Houz' Boy Jeremy Castillo plays house the way it's meant to be heard – loud. With a nod to the classic midwestern house sound, the SF native beats up the dance floor with everything from call-and-response ghetto traxx to pure jacking mayhem, NJ garage, and even a little latin freestyle. Wherever he's at, you'll find him behind the decks dropping fog machine floor fillerz for the heads and the freaks.

Jeremy Castillo | Fault Radio DJ Set at Aurora Alimentari (January 30, 2021)

The music sounds better without you. 

Here is where everybody puts all the cool clubs and record labels and whatever else to show how much everybody likes them. I’m not doing that shit. 

QEDrecordings dot com is where to find me and my music exclusively forever.

Thomas Cox - Sprung 2021 Mixxx

QED Bossman