Live Electronic Music Tutorials With Mikas

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Get useful insight on how electronic music is produced with our Live Electronic Music Tutorials. We are building complete songs from scratch, step by step in real time with you! Composing melodies, laying down the bass, engineering the sounds, programming and mixing the drum beats and using advanced techniques to achieve professional results. Experience the complete music production process, uncut, unedited, untouched. All Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU

  1. 2d ago

    How to Make Progressive Trance Like Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren | Live Electronic Music #375

    How to make progressive trance like Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren from scratch, in real time, in Logic Pro X. This is a special episode. Massive thanks to the Focusrite Group, Adam Audio and Novation for hooking up the studio with a brand new setup that I'm running for the very first time on camera. New Adam Audio A8H monitors, Adam Audio H200 headphones, a Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 and a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface. The difference on the mixes was immediate, so I put it all to work building an old school flavored progressive trance track at 130 BPM, the kind of uplifting, Anjunabeats style progressive trance I fell in love with back in 2001.In Live Electronic Music Tutorial 375 we start from the drums, add a side chained chord stab, hunt for the right bass, layer an Anjuna pad melody, drop arps, and bring in piano and Serum 2 for the big moment. If you want to learn how to produce progressive trance, uplifting trance or melodic trance with a classic yet modern edge, this episode walks you through the whole flow live.🎧 Inspired by: Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren (also: Anjunabeats, Andrew Bayer)🎛️ Made with: Logic Pro X, Serum 2, Drum Machine Designer🎹 Grab the template used in this episode for just $10:https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/progressive-trance-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-375-12-1784804254Open it in Logic Pro and reverse engineer every drum, bass, pad and arp I build here.GEAR USED IN THIS EPISODE🔊 Adam Audio A8H monitors: https://www.adam-audio.com/en/a-series/a8h/🎧 Adam Audio H200 headphones: https://www.adam-audio.com/en/headphones/h200/🎹 Novation Launchkey 61 MK4: https://us.novationmusic.com/products/launchkey-61🎛️ Focusrite Scarlett 18i20: https://us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-18i20🎁 Novation Playm): https://downloads.novationmusic.com/novation/launchkey-mk4In this progressive trance production tutorial you will learn how to:Start a track from the drums and build a solid foundation firstTune your kick and snare in key with Drum Machine DesignerProgram simple, effective progressive trance drum grooves and fillsTrigger clean chords and side chain them for that pumping trance feelShop for and shape the right bass under the chordsLayer an Anjuna style pad as a lead melodyAdd arps for movement and dimensionBring in piano and Serum 2 for the big emotional payoffKeep it loose and human instead of rigidly quantizedCHAPTERS (times approximate, adjust to your final upload)00:00 Intro and the new Focusrite / Adam Audio / Novation gear03:00 Starting progressive trance at 130 BPM04:00 Building the drums (kick and snare in key)07:00 Hats, claps and a groovy perc10:00 Triggering chords with Play and side chaining14:00 Shopping for the bass20:00 Layering the pad under the bass23:00 The Anjuna pad lead melody27:00 Adding arps for dimension33:00 Naming and organizing the session36:00 Piano and Serum 2 for the big moment41:00 Wrap up and what happens nextLINKS🎛️ Templates and sound packs: https://www.logictemplates.com🌐 We Make Dance Music: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com🚀 The wmdm.io platform: https://wmdm.io#ProgressiveTrance #AboveAndBeyond #ArminVanBuuren #Anjunabeats #AndrewBayer #LogicProX #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusicTutorial #LiveElectronicMusic #AdamAudio #Novation #FocusriteMay the Songs Be With You!

  2. Sep 26

    How to Make Dreamy Ambient Downtempo Like Tycho & Boards of Canada | Live Electronic Music #374

    How to make dreamy ambient downtempo like Tycho and Boards of Canada from scratch, in real time, in Logic Pro X. In this Live Electronic Music Tutorial (episode 374) I build a deep, hypnotic ambient downtempo track at 102 BPM, starting from a single evolving pad and layering glassy keys, fat slow drums, sub bass, trippy arps, processed vocals and a long reverb tail. If you want to produce relaxing ambient music, chillout, lo-fi downtempo or cinematic electronic music that actually pulls you in instead of sitting in the background, this episode walks you through the whole feel and flow.🎹 Grab the template used in this episode: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/dreamy-ambient-downtempo-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-374-12-1782392067🎧 Inspired by: Tycho, Boards of Canada (also: Bonobo, Jon Hopkins)🎛️ Made with: Logic Pro X, AlchemyOpen it in Logic Pro and reverse engineer every pad, bus and drum layer I build here.In this ambient downtempo production tutorial you will learn how to:Start a track from one evolving pad and let it set the moodLayer glassy keys and a long reverb tail for depthBuild a fat, meaty downtempo drum groove under slow ambient chordsLayer kicks, snares, rims and shakers for an organic, human feelUse bus sends (delay, reverb) so every element speaks to each otherAdd a trippy arp and a wide lead for movementPull vocals straight into your DAW with the WMDM Bridge and pitch shift them in contextKeep it all loose and musical instead of perfectly quantizedThis is the kind of deep ambient and downtempo I love making: slow, emotional, a little weird, and built live so you can follow every decision as it happens.CHAPTERS (times approximate, adjust to your final upload)00:00 Intro and today's ambient downtempo idea01:30 Starting with an evolving pad (Alchemy "Alone")03:00 Glassy keys and a long reverb tail06:00 Building the low end and bass08:00 Laying down the downtempo drum groove12:00 Layering kick, snare and rim percussion18:00 Shakers and trippy hats21:00 Bringing the bass back with comp and distortion23:00 Dropping a trippy arp in the back26:00 The WMDM Bridge: pulling in vocals30:00 Pitching and processing the vocal sample33:00 Searching for the lead synth37:00 Final mix and vibe check39:00 Wrap upLINKS🎛️ Templates and sound packs: https://www.logictemplates.com🌐 We Make Dance Music: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com#AmbientDowntempo #Tycho #BoardsOfCanada #Bonobo #JonHopkins #LogicProX #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusicTutorial #LiveElectronicMusicMay the Sounds Be With You!

  3. Sep 19

    How to Make Organic Deep House Like Nora En Pure & Lee Burridge | Live Electronic Music #373

    Organic deep house like Nora En Pure and Lee Burridge, in Logic Pro X, built live from scratch at 122 BPM in D. Episode 373 of Live Electronic Music Tutorials With Mikas leans into the looser, more fluid side of deep house — inspired by what Sultan + Shepard and Andrew Bayer have been doing with the genre lately. Less beat-centric, more about letting the elements breathe.🎧 Inspired by: Nora En Pure, Lee Burridge (also: All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep, Sébastien Léger)🎛️ Made with: Logic Pro X, Alchemy, Sylenth1 Grab the finished template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/oranic-house-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-373-12-177 9870943 Fresh for spring 2026 and built to be studied, remixed, rearranged and reimagined. Every WMDM template carries 25+ years of composition, mixing and arrangement experience tuned for electronic music that works on and off the dancefloor. WHAT'S INSIDE - 14 Synth Channels (2x Sylenth1, 12x Alchemy) - 10 MIDI Drum Channels - Full mastering chain on the main output - 122 BPM, key of D, 3:00 reference arrangement - 10 MIDI Drum Channels - Full mastering chain on the main output - 122 BPM, key of D, 3:00 reference arrangement IN THIS EPISODE - Reworking a heavier beat into something looser and more organic by mixing back the hats, ride and shakers - Building the groove around a rounded bass instead of the kick - Layering a Sasha-esque drone pad for atmosphere and an answering phrase with a lo-fi tail - Adding a deadmau5-style pluck pattern to push the energy - Designing a vocal-like Alchemy choir patch to top the arrangement - Live talk on Superbooth Berlin 2026, Focal headphones, and where deep house is heading Browse every genre we make templates for: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/genres Sell your own templates and sample packs on WMDM: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/join Production, mixing and mastering services: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/music-production-services CONNECT - Site: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wemakedancemusic/ - X: https://x.com/wemakedancemus If you made it to Superbooth this year, drop a comment below. Next year we're going with a booth, so come say hi. Until next time, may the sounds be with you.#OrganicHouse #NoraEnPure #LeeBurridge #AllDayIDream #Anjunadeep #LogicProX #MusicProduction #ElectronicMusicTutorial #LiveElectronicMusic

  4. Jun 23

    I Make Creative Techno Live From Scratch in Logic Pro | | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #372

    In this episode I build a full creative techno track completely from scratch in Logic Pro — no samples, no shortcuts. 125 BPM, key of E, and a conscious decision to push past what "normal" techno sounds like. Expect irregular snare placements, synthesized percussion, side-chained bass layers, trippy soundscapes, and an evolving Jupiter-style pad.This is part one of the production process: laying down every element and locking in the creative vision. Arrangement, mixing, and final touches follow in upcoming episodes.🎹 Download the Logic Pro template from this episode here:👉 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/creative-melodic-techno-logic-pro-x-template-12-1774007069💻 Over 7,000 templates from 500+ producers available at:👉 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/─────────────────────────────────────⏱ TIMESTAMPS─────────────────────────────────────0:00 – Intro: What is "creative techno"?0:41 – Session setup: 125 BPM, Logic Pro, Drum Synth Designer1:33 – Kick drum design from scratch (decay, shape, saturation)5:22 – Snare design & irregular pattern placement6:24 – Adding delay & effects to the snare7:02 – Open hi-hat design9:13 – Cowbell, clicks & percussive textures10:22 – Bit crusher on delay send — going trippy11:43 – Brassy swell element for tension14:36 – Bass pattern design + side chain compression17:07 – Exploring & layering bass variations in Alchemy18:46 – Bell element for hypnotic, call-and-response feel20:39 – High pitch pad / atmospheric soundscape22:55 – Side chain on the soundscape pad24:46 – Second bass layer for visceral, chest-hitting impact29:52 – Full groove playback & review30:31 – Adding an evolving Jupiter-style pad (two chords)34:03 – Wrap up + template link─────────────────────────────────────🎧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE─────────────────────────────────────- How to design a kick drum from scratch using Logic's Drum Synth Designer- Creative snare placement techniques to break predictability in techno- Using delay, bit crusher & saturation as sound design tools — not just effects- Side chain compression for punchy bass and breathing soundscapes- Layering bass lines in Alchemy for depth and movement- Building hypnotic, call-and-response percussion elements- Creating atmospheric high-pitch pads and trippy soundscapes- How to think about contrast and arrangement as you build elements─────────────────────────────────────🔧 TOOLS USED─────────────────────────────────────DAW: Logic ProInstruments: Drum Synth Designer, AlchemyFX: Delay, Bit Crusher, Saturation, Side Chain Compressor, EQ, Reverb─────────────────────────────────────#techno #logicpro #electronicmusic #musicproduction #technotutorial #drumsynthdesigner #alchemy #liveproduction #fromscratch #musicproducer #technoproduction #synthdesign #bassdesign #sidechain #creativetechno

  5. Jun 9

    I make Drum and Bass - Beats + Synths From Scratch - Live Electronic Music Tutorial 371

    Episode 371 – Making Drum & Bass From Scratch (Real-Time Production)In this episode, I build a drum and bass track from the ground up in real time — starting with custom percussions I designed from scratch (no loops!), a chunky sidechain bass, and layering in leads, pads, riffs, and textures until the whole thing comes together.I walk through my creative process including sidechain compression from the kick, sound selection in Alchemy, building wobble and grit into the bass layers, and arranging a bridge section for vocals. If you want to learn how to produce DnB with full control over every element, this one's for you.🎵 Listen to the final track & get the project template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/drum-bass-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-371-12-1771139165🎧 Royalty-free version also available on our site!Topics covered:– Building drum & bass percussions from scratch using UltraBeat– Sidechain compression techniques for punchy bass– Layering leads, pads, and textural elements– Real-time arrangement and creative workflow tipsMay the sounds be with you 🙌#DrumAndBass #DnB #MusicProduction #LogicProX #ElectronicMusic #DnBProduction #SidechainCompression #BeatMaking #MusicTutorial #ProducerLife #DanceMusic #WeMakeDanceMusic #LiveProduction #MusicFromScratch #Alchemy #UltraBeat #BassMusic #LiquidDnB #MusicProducer #HomeStudio

  6. May 26

    I make a fresh Melodic Breakbeat Track for the Holidays | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #370

    🎵 MELODIC BREAKBEAT LOGIC PRO X TEMPLATE - LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTIONWatch me create a professional melodic breakbeat in Logic Pro X in REAL TIME! In this episode, I build a complete track using the EP 370 - Progressive Breakbeats template, taking you through every step from initial beat arrangement to final polish. Whether you're a beginner exploring breakbeat production or an advanced producer refining your craft, you'll discover proven techniques for creating groove-heavy, radio-ready electronic music.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction – Building Melodic Breakbeats in Real Time1:20 Starting Point – Simple, Punchy Elements Foundation1:55 Filter Automation Techniques – Adding Movement to Synth Layers5:30 Arrangement & Build Strategies – Creating Dynamic Progression9:00 Organic Synth Layering – Depth Without Mud9:58 Brassy Hit Elements – Adding Punch & Character13:15 Track Development – Building Energy & Interest16:00 Bridge Section Magic – Unexpected Transitions17:25 Contrast Creation – Softer Moments for Impact19:24 Introduction Refinement – Setting the Perfect Hook22:36 Final Thoughts – Template Overview & Production Insights🎹 IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN:✓ How to layer multiple synths without creating a muddy mix✓ Advanced drum programming techniques for complex breakbeats✓ Real-time filter automation for dynamic synth movement✓ Professional arrangement strategies to build energy✓ Mixing and EQ techniques for clarity across all elements✓ How to create contrast and maintain listener interest✓ Bridge building and section transitions that work✓ 25 years of breakbeat production experience distilled into one session🎯 THE EP 370 - PROGRESSIVE BREAKBEATS TEMPLATE INCLUDES:• 11 MIDI Synth Channels (funky baseline, multiple layers, trippy lead)• 13 MIDI Drum Channels (complex, genre-advanced beat programming)• 2 Loop/Fill Drum Channels (smooth transitions & variations)• Pre-configured routing & effects for instant usability• Professional organization for quick customization• Tempo: 125 BPM | Duration: 3:07 | Key: E Major🛒 GET THE TEMPLATE:Ready to create your own breakbeat masterpieces? Download the complete EP 370 - Progressive Breakbeats template and get full access to production-ready channels, mixing techniques, and arrangement inspiration:→ https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/melodic-breakbeat-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-370📚 DIVE DEEPER:Download our free tutorial to learn the detailed techniques used in this production. Discover how to properly create, mix, and arrange breakbeat tracks with professional results.💡 WHO IS THIS FOR?This video and template are perfect for:- Breakbeat and progressive house producers- Logic Pro X users learning advanced production techniques- Electronic music producers exploring new arrangement methods- Anyone wanting to understand professional mixing and synth layering- Producers seeking industry-standard production workflow🎧 TAGS: #LogicProX #BreakbeatProduction #ElectronicMusic #MusicProduction #TemplateLogicPro #ProgressiveHouse #SynthProduction #MusicTutorial #ProducerLife #BeatMaking---**About This Channel:**We make dance music education accessible and inspiring. Whether you're just starting your production journey or refining your professional skills, our templates and tutorials combine proven techniques with modern electronic music trends.**Questions?** Leave a comment below – we love hearing from our community!**Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS** to stay updated with new production tutorials, template releases, and breakbeat techniques.

  7. May 12

    Making my Melodic template into a fresh progressive banger | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #369

    In this episode, I'm taking one of my favorite original tracks and transforming it into a groovy progressive house masterpiece! Using industry-standard virtual synths like Arturia, Serum, and Sylenth 1, I'll show you how to remix and reimagine your own music by increasing the BPM from 118 to 128 and completely restructuring the track with a fresh progressive house energy.The original track "Mikas - You are Only Bound By What You Believe in" featured meticulously crafted and mixed driving percussions, but I felt it had serious potential as a progressive house anthem. In this live tutorial, I'll demonstrate my complete workflow for taking an existing template and giving it new life—from clearing out MIDI elements and designing a powerful new bass to layering synth melodies and adding evolving effects that make this track absolutely pump!Whether you're a Logic Pro X user looking to master template-based production, an aspiring progressive house producer, or someone interested in music remixing techniques, this tutorial walks you through every step of the creative process. You'll learn professional mixing, arrangement strategies, and how to use legendary synths like Sylenth 1 to create the thick, warm tones that define modern progressive house music.**What You'll Learn:**- How to effectively reuse and modify previous music templates- Techniques for increasing BPM and adapting tracks to new genres- Recording and layering bass sequences in Logic Pro X- Creating counter-melodies and musical accents with synthesizers- Professional mixing and arrangement techniques for progressive house- Working with Arturia, Serum, and Sylenth 1 for rich synth sounds- Building evolving effect layers for dynamic progression**TIMESTAMPS:**0:00 Introduction & Reusing Templates from Previous Tracks0:31 Story: Submitting Music to Anjunadeep1:28 Listening to the Original Track - Mikas "You are Only Bound By What You Believe in"4:46 Starting Fresh: Deleting MIDI & Keeping Sylenth 15:12 Working with Logic Pro X Templates6:20 Recording Deep Toms Sequence10:20 Recording & Editing Bass Keys15:07 Layering & Exploring Bass Sounds18:11 Recording Counter-Melody Pad in MIDI24:00 Adding Synth Polyphony for Musical Accents28:00 Creating an Evolving Effect Layer31:08 Mixing & Arranging All Parts32:27 Final Thoughts**GET THE TEMPLATE:**Download the Progressive Banger Logic Pro X Template used in this tutorial: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/progressive-banger-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-369This template includes all the elements demonstrated in the video and is ready to customize with your own sounds and ideas!---**About This Series:**This is Episode 369 of our Live Electronic Music Production Tutorial series, where we dive deep into real-world music production workflows. Whether you're creating progressive house, techno, or any electronic music genre, these tutorials provide actionable insights and professional techniques you can apply to your own music today.If you're interested in learning music production, sound design, and professional mixing—or if you're already producing and looking to level up your progressive house tracks—subscribe for weekly tutorials and production tips.May the sounds be with you! 🎵---#ProgressiveHouse #LogicProX #ElectronicMusicProduction #MusicProductionTutorial #SynthTutorial #DanceMusic #MusicProduction #LiveProduction #Serum #Arturia #Sylenth1 #MusicRemix #HouseMusicProduction #ProducerTutorial #EDMProduction #MusicTutorial #VirtualInstruments #SoundDesign #MusicMixing #ProgressiveHouseMastery #BeginnerMusicProduction #AdvancedProduction #TemplateBasedProduction #MusicTechno #DJTutorial #StudioTutorial #ProAudio

  8. Apr 25

    My Progressive House Production Process + Free Template | Live Electronic Music 368

    Dive into my complete Progressive House production process in this live session! I'll share insider tricks to craft a killer track that's ready to dominate the dance floor. We focus on percussion mastery—building a punchy kick with mono/stereo splitting, tightening with compression, layering high hats, snares, toms, and shakers with sidechain and delay for that irresistible bounce.Whether you're a beginner or pro, this tutorial covers drum synthesis, saturation, groove-building, and bass patterning with a Moog-style preset. Elevate your electronic music game and make tracks that ignite clubs! FREE Logic Pro X Template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/free-logic-pro-x-progressive-house-template-live-electronic-music-36 Browse 2400+ Logic Pro X Templates: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/Formats/logic-pro-templates/If you enjoyed this, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more production tips, and drop a comment: What's your go-to percussion trick?Chapters: 0:00 Intro & What to Expect 3:00 Kick from Drum Synth 4:09 Kick Calibration (Decay, Saturation) 5:50 Mono/Stereo Kick Split for Sub Power 7:50 Compressor for Tight Kick 8:30 Main High Hats 9:25 909 Grainy Snare 9:50 Root of Dance Music Grooves 12:00 Classic Low Toms 13:30 Mid Toms for Spice 16:20 Shakers with Delay & Sidechain 22:08 Block Hits & Key Effects 24:50 Prog House Bass Pattern (Moog Preset) 27:05 Bass Split (Harmonics vs Low End) 30:07 Final Thoughts & Free Template#ProgressiveHouse #MusicProduction #FreeTemplate #LogicProX #ElectronicMusic #AbletonAlternative #DanceMusicTutorial #PercussionMixing

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Get useful insight on how electronic music is produced with our Live Electronic Music Tutorials. We are building complete songs from scratch, step by step in real time with you! Composing melodies, laying down the bass, engineering the sounds, programming and mixing the drum beats and using advanced techniques to achieve professional results. Experience the complete music production process, uncut, unedited, untouched. All Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU

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