After 25+ years producing trance in Ableton, I started coaching Logic Pro students. Five patterns I see in every switcher — plus the live 1-on-1 fix with Makoom.
Category: Production Guides
Why Your Trance Drums Feel Lifeless (And The Layering Trick That Saves Them)
You’ve got a kick that sounds great in solo. Punchy, tight, full sub. Then you put it in
The Phase Problem Secretly Destroying Your Layered Sounds
You stacked two saws to fatten up your lead. You doubled your kick with a sub layer for
The 8-Bar Build That Makes Your Drops Hit Twice as Hard
The drop isn’t where the magic happens in trance. The 8 bars before the drop is. If your
Why Your Pads Sound Amateur (And the 3-Step Fix)
3 quick moves that turn lifeless pads into wide, lush textures — reverb control, subtle movement, and smart EQ. From a 25+ year trance producer.
5 Ableton Shortcuts I Use Every Single Session
You know what kills creative flow faster than anything? Reaching for the mouse. I've been producing trance for
The Air Band Boost: Why Professionals Shine (And Your Highs Don’t Yet)
The Air Band Boost: Why Professional Tracks Sparkle (And Yours Don’t Yet) You’ve high-passed everything, your mix sounds
How to Make Trance Like a Pro: Advanced Production Techniques (2026)
How to Make Trance Like a Pro: Advanced Production Techniques (2026) By ReOrder Updated March 2026 10 min
Best Trance Production Courses 2026: Honest Reviews & Comparison
Best Trance Production Courses 2026: Honest Reviews & Comparison By ReOrder · Updated March 2026 · 12 min
How to Make Trance in FL Studio: Complete Setup & Production Guide (2026)
How to Make Trance in FL Studio: Complete Setup & Production Guide (2026) By ReOrder Updated March 2026
How to Make Trance in Ableton Live: Setup, Workflow & Tips (2026)
How to Make Trance in Ableton Live: Setup, Workflow & Tips (2026) By ReOrder Updated March 2026 8
How to Make Trance Music: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026)
How to Make Trance Music: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026) By ReOrder · Updated March 2026 · 15
Why Your Trance Pads Sound Hollow (And How to Fix It)
Creating Lush, Evolving Trance Pads That Don’t Phase Out Making these pads is a bit tricky – if
Sidechain Explained
The Complete Guide to Sidechain Compression in Trance: Beyond the Basic Pump Most trance producers think sidechain compression
From Empty Room to First Mix: How I Tamed a New Room Fast (and Cheap)
Hey guys—quick life update first. I’ve been a little quiet on YouTube and email because we moved from
