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Prepare to be captivated by ISAA's 'Diva EP' on Realism93. 'Diva' seduces with its sultry vocals, strong bassline, and glitchy allure, while 'Trippi'n' adds infectious synth hits for some serious added flair. ISAA's EP is a must-listen, showcasing his unique style in the tech music genre.

ISAA - Trippi'n (Original Mix) [OUT NOW]

Jordano Roosevelt - This Is A Bomb

Marian @ Colapso - Club Vibe,Curitiba (15.06.2024)

Mixed Methods & Roland Clark - It Started In Chicago (DONT BLINK Remix)

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Chmploo: Sample Pack // VOL 2 [OUT NOW]

Set gravado na terceira edição da The Truth em Curitiba/PR - Brasil na data 12/04/2025

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Slow Motion Heartbeat

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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DJ Ashes - You Don't Know

About time I got around to it, but here it is. Tech The Halls w/ Gizmo 2016. Some of my favourite tunes doing the rounds this year. Let me know what you think! <3

Gizmo xx

Song List:
 ~ Too Strong - Scuba & Cuartero
 ~ Grey - Kolsch
 ~ A Little Love - Nathan Barato
 ~ Tease Magazine - Patrick Toppings
 ~ Up and Down - Shiba San
 ~ Work - Luuk Van Dijk
 ~ Boom Boom - Cut Snake
 ~ Don't Do that - Landis LaPlace
 ~ Fake - Jesse Perez
 ~ Sheeple - Green Velvet & Pork and Fitch
 ~ Def - Latnum
 ~ Hood Habit - Blame Mate
 ~ Dance The Disco - Solardo
 ~ Pan Pot - Carl Cox Remix
 ~ Hullahoop - Billy Kenny & Maximono
 ~ Strawz - Mat.Joe
 ~ Binary Code - Oli Furness
 ~ Projection - Dosem
 ~ Say Yeah - Pirupa
 ~ Psycho Girlfriend - Solardo

Tech The Halls ep.1

Volume 58 of the Mixology Mixtape series by one of our good DJ/Producer friends.. ALISHA!  

Have a listen ya'll

TRACK LIST:
1. Intro  
2. Leftwing & Cody - Sub Syndrome 
3. Ovidi Aldert - Re Connection (Max Chapman remix)  
4. ALISHA - Gimme The Beat  
5. Francesco Dinoia - Unidentified  
6. eNAHS - Erotic Fever  
7. Solardo - The Aztecs  
8. Harry Lee - Ron Hardy 
9. De La Swing - No Rules (Max Chapman remix)  
10. Jacky - Apache  
11. Brett Gould - Rise Up  
12. Green Velvet, Prok - Sheeple  
13. eNAHS - Streets of rage  
14. Sidney Charles - So Deep  
15. NAL - Through this

Mixology MixTape Vol. 58 - ALISHA

Perfect to get your weekend started with some underground tech house!

Strictly Tech // Jamie Miller // 003

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