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Exist in Sound
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Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of

I think my first project on Ableton was the one I was most proud- it didn’t get signed to a label and was nowhere near that level jand is in data storage now waiting for the day I go back to it- but it was the first track I had managed to complete in over 15 years which felt like a milestone- I will return back to it at some point and effectively remix my own track.

What's the biggest misconception about Producing?

I think that would probably be that it’s just pushing a mouse around and anyone could do it given a computer with some software. Music production can be far more technical than a casual listener might think, but it’s not just about piecing together the right sounds and samples it has to have soul and emotion. That’s the element I try to achieve with every production.

How would you describe your style?

Energetic, euphoric and uplifting trance

What type of music do you usually Produce?

I produce Trance currently, although in the past I have produced Happy Hardcore, Jungle and UK Hardcore.

Analog or digital and why?

I am purely digital, mainly due to a lack of studio space but also as someone who tried and failed repeatedly in the past to get hardware to work I don’t have a rose tinted glasses approach to hardware other producers might have- when you’ve lost weekends of your life trying to get an old Akai sampler to work unsuccessfully you tend to love the accessibility of modern digital technology! You can get some fantastic results out of digital, but I do also understand people wanting tangible hardware and the tonality you get from that, but for me I think I will be digital all the way. It’s whatever works for people in their producing space and I think the VST’s are light years ahead of where they were 15 years ago.

What do you like most about Electronic music?

I love the variation, the fact there are so many different styles and I listen to a variety of different genres depending on my mood from ambient to Trance to Hardstyle and DNB. The things that tie them together for me are emotion and euphoria- I grew up listening to the Prodigy in my bedroom and progressed to early hardcore and jungle music, and when the scene diverged I went the way of the big pianos and pads as that’s what I want from music.

How long have you been making music?

I started making music back in the mid 1990’s making Happy Hardcore and Jungle music on an Atari ST running Cubase with an Akai S950 sampler and a Yamaha SY85 synth- this was just a case of making demos to put onto my DJ mix tapes. This progressed to dabbling in hard house and UK Hardcore in the mid 2000’s but very much as an occasional hobby. After a break of around 14 years I decided around a year ago to revisit my production aspirations but by now I had long ago fallen in love with Trance music and wanted to express myself through that music form.

What's your typical work process?

I work around the melody first and foremost- I will have an idea for a chord progression and my inspirations can come from a variety of areas, in particular film scores or older tracks from various parts of the rave scene. Once I have the chord progression I will work on the melody and get it to a draft level. Then it gets put to the middle of the track and I will work from the intro out, again getting the track to a draft level before I will leave it for a week or so. When I come back to the track after a week if I still really like it I will then flesh it out, refine and polish areas and work on the ear candy elements and the transitions. I will have 2 or 3 tracks in various stages like this at any one time. I’ve found it’s about maximising time but also maximising the creative energy- if you spend too much time on relatively small technical elements at the start it can stifle your creativity- effectively I have separated the track workflow into creative/technical/polishing/mixing

Tell us about your studio setup.

I have a very basic setup running Ableton Live 12 on Windows Desktop with everything being digital based. My go-to synths are Spire,Sylenth and Serum but I try to restrict myself to only using plugins if they will elevate or benefit the track. Sample wise I use combinations of Splice and Metta and Glydes packs but I am conscious that that is the sample route of a lot of producers so try to find slightly more obscure elements or rework and effect if possible.

Can you share one production tip?

If I was to share one tip it would be don’t get obsessed by the next new software…it’s too easy to think that you always are one plugin away from perfection (and I am guilty of that) but learning what you have inside out is a better way to approach your setup.

Also as an extra tip- try to resist the urge to layer 5 or 6 lead synths- it’s so tempting but if you get decent source sounds and work them hard you can get what you need rather than just layering substandard presets on top of each other.

What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

From a fan perspective I am very much into the tracks and production values of artists such as Daxson and Allen Watts- slightly different styles but both make melodies that give me goosebumps. I would love to make a track that evokes such a response from people, that raw euphoria that I think transcends musical tastes and styles and taps into parts of our brains we don’t often access. On a more personal level I am a big fan of Luke Bond and have been part of his Discord community this year- a fantastic producer and sound designer who changed my view on production workflow and how to level up my productions. Through his Discord group I met an American producer called Kevin Cornine who has been a big inspiration and support to me- check out his releases for some slabs of goosebump Trance!

Where can we find out more about you and your music?

Soundcloud is:

https://on.soundcloud.com/mJooqP4wyXC21RXNF0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transcending902

BIO:

"Transcending is a UK-based trance producer and artist dedicated to creating emotionally driven, high-impact music designed for the dancefloor and the soul. Drawing inspiration from artists like Allen Watts, Metta & Glyde, and Daxson, his sound merges modern production clarity with timeless trance energy.

Known for his tightly engineered grooves, rich mid bass layers, and euphoric lead stacks, Transcending delivers tracks that balance emotion with power. Every element — from sweeping pads to punchy snare fills — is crafted with intention and professional precision.

With a focus on clean, futuristic sound design and a minimalist aesthetic, Transcending’s productions stand out for their clarity, energy, and musicality. Whether in the studio or performing live, his mission remains the same: to elevate the listener through pure, uplifting trance.

Currently preparing for new releases and expanding his sonic footprint, Transcending is part of the next wave of melodic trance artists ready to make a lasting impact."