Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, 
The process of music creation has largely been a combination of composing and mixing Music Production - Improve Your Sound - The rise in popularity of work-from-home studios has significantly impacted the music production landscape in recent years, driven by the increasing availability of tools and technology. This growth has led to the emergence of mobile recording rigs, making it possible to record full band performances anywhere. While one might anticipate a wealth of high-quality music,… tracks. With the advent of synthesizers, or “synths,” in the 1970s and 80s, sounds that were once thought impossible to create using traditional instruments became achievable. However, early producers used synths primarily to manipulate pre-recorded tracks rather than to create original music based on the sounds they could produce. In the late 1970s, French composer Jean-Michel Jarre revolutionized this practice by using synths to create the entire Oxygene album, giving birth to the “electronica” sound.
This new sound, which garnered significant praise among European musicians, eventually gained recognition in the United States through the “new wave” movement of the 1980s. Artists like Gary Numan and Devo added their unique styles to the genre. Over two decades, the sound gradually evolved, but there remained a co-dependency between humans and machines in music production.
This dynamic began to change in the early 1990s with the emergence of trance music Trance Music - Free Flowing Electronica - Have you ever found yourself dancing in a club, utterly absorbed in the melody, feeling as if the trance music is flowing through you and guiding your body's movements? This is an experience I've had numerous times during carefree nights at local techno clubs I've often wondered which type of techno generates this unforgettable sensation… on the global stage, originating from the German club scene. As a fusion of house and techno, trance provided bands like The Disco Biscuits with an audience for their music, which was considered a trend. However, the success of the largely instrumental genre was constrained by the need for well-equipped studios.
The new millennium brought further innovation as home computers and music production software shifted production out of the studio. A pioneering example is Ableton, a company founded in 1999 in Germany, the birthplace of trance. In 2001, Ableton introduced its first version of Ableton Live, a unique software designed for both traditional studio production and live performances. Ableton Live templates enable DJs and artists to adapt their playlists on the fly with minimal equipment, promoting mobility. Now in its eighth version, the company continues to thrive.
From synthesizers to Ableton Live templates, it seems that trance music is here to stay!
Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME
