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MELODIC TECHNO BODZIN, VOORN AND KÖLSCH FROM START TO FINISHED TRACK • A minimal beat at a moderate tempo, soft booming bass and dreamy melodies … the concept for a typical melodic techno track could look like this or similar. Sure, the reality looks much more complex, but in principle, simple structures and goosebump moments have higher priority in this sound than heavy drops and intricate arrangements. In the following special, we will show you how to compose suitable melodies, create supporting basslines and combine all the elements to an exciting arrangement.

Hands-on: Yotto - Observer Finding magic melodies • Undoubtedly, Observer is characterized by its ravishing and stirring melodies, which seem to come from a single source, but are diverse. But how do you create such interesting constructs and which synths do you use? We will clarify that in a moment …

Step by step: An arrangement for melodic techno • Techno is for dancing. So it‘s no wonder that the arrangements are straight forward and give the audience rousing highs and lows on the floor.

Hands On: Inspiration from well-known hooklines New ideas through remixing • In pop, hip-hop and club music, classics are often remixed or covered and given a modern sound. The remake benefits from the recognition value of the original. Another way to give your tracks a familiar, yet fresh sound is to take inspiration from the hooklines of popular songs. In our workshop we’ll create our own hookline taking the distinctive synth riff from „Kernkraft 400“ by Zombie Nation as source.

Nine tips for melodic techno • There are numerous noteworthy tricks and tricks, but no fixed rules. Anything that grooves and keeps the dancing crowd moving is allowed. With this in mind, we have collected 9 tips from everyday studio life that should inspire you in your productions.

Alternative approach: XronoMorph Create hypnotic hooklines • Admittedly, the title of this article suggests a certain similarity to David Copperfield. “Master of Polyrhythm“ might be more appropriate, but a lot more cumbersome. However, XronoMorph cannot deny a connection to magic and voodoo, because its more or less automatic melodies and grooves are truly magical, mystical - and special. Let‘s go on a journey of discovery …

Storyteller on the way to the top • He cannot be pigeonholed and is a true free spirit. Nevertheless, Grandson is extremely successful with his eclectic mix of electronic music, hip-hop, RnB and alternative rock. Millions of streams and clicks speak for themselves. He hits a nerve. In the midst of the boom, after several singles and EPs, his debut album „Death Of An Optimist“ was released, which packs the unpredictability into a contemporary sound and should appeal to listeners across all genres. The musician spoke to us on the day of the American presidential election about his philosophy, advantages and disadvantages of bedroom studios and large studio complexes, as well as his songwriting sessions with other artists.

Discovered: Gidge Wild Beauty • Until now, the work of Swedish duo Gidge has revolved around explorations of...