SampleRadar has released a collection of free trance samples, royalty free:

The samples are split intro instrumental categories: Basslines, Drums, Explosions, Leads, Pads and Trance Piano. The Drums folder features both loops and single hits.

All the samples are supplied as 24-bit WAV files so can be imported directly into your DAW of choice. Because they’re royalty-free, you’re welcome to use them in your music in any way you like – all we ask is that you don’t re-distribute them.

The trance samples are supplied in a zip file, so you’ll need to extract them before you can see them. Enjoy!

The samples were originally released in Computer Music magazine.

Download at MusicRadar.com.

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In this short interview, prior to a performance with Ferry Corsten, BT explains why he’s not a DJ, discusses his influences and talks about some of the crazy stuff he did with electronics when he was a kid.

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This isn’t much of a jam – just a short teaser from the progressive trance side of BT (Brian Transeau), as he preps a performance of Flaming June with Ferry Corsten.

The reason we’re including it with our Sunday Synth Jams is to bring BT’s new Vimeo channel, BTv, to your attention. No word on how he plans to use it, but it’s something for fans to check out.

TrackItDown has announced the winners in the 2009 Trance Awards, and there aren’t a lot of surprises.

Top DJs include Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren and Tiësto.

Best producers? Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren and Tiësto.

Check out the winners below – and then leave a comment and let us know who you think should have won.

The 2009 Trance Awards

Best DJ

1. Paul Van Dyk
2. Armin Van Buuren
3. Tiësto

Best Producer

1. Paul Van Dyk
2. Armin Van Buuren
3. Tiësto

Best Label

1. Armada
2. Vandit
3. Anjunabeats

Best Remixer

1. Tiësto
2. Gareth Emery
3. Paul Van Dyk

Best New Face

1. Claudia Cazacu
2. Mat Zo
3. Ashley Wallbridge

Best Club

1. Judgement Sundays @ Eden
2. Cream @ Amnesia
3. Armada @ Amnesia

Best Event

1. Global Gathering
2. Trance Energy
3. Nature One

Best Website

1. Trance.nu
2. Afterhours.fm
3. Trackitdown.net

Best Resident

1. Armin Van Buuren @ Armada Ibiza
2. Tiësto @ Privilege Ibiza
3. Paul Van Dyk @ Cream Ibiza

Best Album

1. Armin Van Buuren – Imagine
2. Paul Van Dyk – Volume
3. A State Of Trance 2009

Best Radio Show

1. A State Of Trance – Armin Van Buuren
2. Trance Around The World – Above & Beyond
3. Club Life – Tiësto

Best Track

1. Paul Van Dyk Feat Johnny McDaid – Home
2. Paul Van Dyk – For An Angel 2009
3. Dash Berlin – Man On the Run

This Epic Dance Track synth jam is performed on the Axis 49 controller, which may be a little mind-blowing for anyone that’s not familiar with alternate key layouts.

via guitarDouchebaggery:

The European in me wrote this song last weekend, you’ll see what I mean LOLwell, at least I’ve used an uncommon scale, it’s in D# Ionian sharp 5yes, this is an AXiS 49, a harmonic table MIDI controller by c-thru musicwww.c-thru-music.com

Tiësto Power Mix

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Originally uploaded by adamjackson1984

Brian Transeau performs a laptop symphony in front of a iPhone Developers at Yahoo! Campus in Sunnyvale California on July 31st, 2009.

The sold out conference saw attendees from all over the world (500 in total).

More at Flickr!

The video for Techno Flamenco, an original composition written and performed by Ricardo Griego.

This synth jam captures a live trance performance by DJ Flo, Out Of the darkness into The Light.

via LiveDJFlo:

Believe it or not this is 100% LIVE: But if you don’t believe – have a look at my piano videos! Please also watch my other synthesizer LIVE recordings! If you want to know where you can see me performing LIVE just click on my icon! If you want me to play at your event please contact me!

Trance Emotions Sample Pack

This pack contains: 370 Samples sorted in categories – Kicks, Claps, Hihats, Crashes, Rides, Snares, Percussions, Basses, Synths, Effects

The file is compressed as a .rar file.

Download link (Hotfile)

via LorDBassePL

Enjoy this pack

The SEBA remix of Face to Face, to be released on kirstyhawkshaw.co.uk/store on June the 7th.

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Here’s a treat for BT fans – the new video for his latest single, Rose Of Jericho, from his upcoming album to be released on Black Hole Recordings.

BT seems to be revisiting his progressive trance past with this track, which may be just what a lot of fans are looking for.

Visuals by Scott Pagano. Details on the release below.

Here BT’s press release for Rose of Jericho:

TRANCE PIONEER BT MAKES HIS LONG-AWAITED RETURN WITH THE RELEASE OF HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE “ROSE OF JERICHO”

THREE REMIXES TO BE RELEASED VIA BEATPORT ON JUNE 9; ANOTHER THREE REMIXES TO FOLLOW ON JUNE 23

BT TEASES FANS WITH NEWS OF AN INNOVATIVE NEW IPHONE APPLICATION

Three full years since the release of his critically acclaimed experimental album This Binary Universe, BT makes his highly anticipated return to dancefloors everywhere June 9. On Tuesday, BT unveils his brand new single, “The Rose Of Jericho,” from his forthcoming full-length album due in fall. The composer, technologist and widely renowned pioneer of trance music will be rolling out three remixes of Jericho, exclusively on Beatport. Mixes include: BT’s Dues ex Machina Album Mix, Sultan and Ned Shepard Remix and Robbie Rivera New Juicy Music Mix.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve written music that I could feature in one of my Laptop Symphony sets. Not only is this track a floor-filling monster, it really features my current electronic music inspirations – minimal beats with big strong melodic and harmonic content. This track rips the A** off a dance floor. I’ve played it from Korea to Brazil, and it’s the biggest track I’ve had to play out for years.”

In other bleeding edge news, BT and his software company, Sonik Architects, are preparing to launch an innovative new iPhone application that is unlike anything else on the market. More news on this application to follow soon.

BT, born Brian Transeau, is much more than a DJ. By consistently balancing creative and memorable songwriting, sonic innovation and the latest technology for a cutting-edge yet organic sound, BT has become one of the most revolutionary artists and sought after producers on the scene. His multifaceted career ranges from scoring Pixar films, composing intricate scores with eighty-piece orchestras for films like The Fast and the Furious, remixing classics for Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos and Seal, and crafting perfect pop hooks for *NSYNC.

Fans can expect to hear more remixes of “The Rose of Jericho” on Beatport June 23 when BT releases three more remixes: Adam K and Soha, Virtual Vault and Robbie Rivera Juicy Miami After Hours Remixes. All six remixes can be found on iTunes and everywhere on June 30.

June 9th release:
1. Rose of Jericho (BT’s Deus ex Machina Album Mix)
2. Rose of Jericho (Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix)
3. Rose of Jericho (Robbie Rivera New Juicy Music Mix)

June 23rd release:
1. Rose of Jericho (Adam K & Soha Remix)
2. Rose of Jericho (Virtual Vault Remix)
3. Rose of Jericho (Robbie Rivera Juicy Miami After Hours Remix)

More music from BT’s new album to come!!

via BlackHoleRecordings

Moog Modular Trancewave 2 features sounds and images of the Moog Modular software synth.

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New State Digital has announced that the $1.99 Paul van Dyk iPhone DJ app PvD (App Store link) is now available:

PvD DJ App features:

• BPM Counter: Tap the screen to get the beats per minute
• Frequency Analyser: Displays a frequency graph of the audio input in real time
• Noise Levels: Gives readout of the sound intensity levels
• Seismic Reader: Uses accelerometers to detect tremors and vibrations
• Virtual Glow Stick: Never be with out a glow stick again
• Torch: A handy torch with a strobe effect
• Itinerary Manager: Flight times, hotel details or who put you on the guest list …and much more!

That “Never be without a glow stick again” may haunt Paul van Dyk…..

NOTE: iPod Touch users will need to connect a microphone headset to use audio-driven features.

The Chase, club version, from Midnight Express.

via mik300z:

I made this track on a 22 year old 8 track sequencer, 4 synths and recorded directly onto a cd. No software used.Instruments/equipment used: (all Hardware) Ensoniq ESQ 1-Midi controller, sequencer (8 tracks )JUNO G- strings and drums JUNO 106-bassline (run through zoom effects unit for delay) JUNO 6 – melody Microkorg – melody

Paul van Dyk gives Trance Energy’s flummoxed interviewer an earful, calling most of today’s vocal trance “really cheesy shit music”.

“To be really honest a lot of the stuff, when we started in the early 1990s and then suddenly it was called trance there was a deeper feel to it,” said van Dyk, “and a lot of the music that is being called trance these days is actually really cheesy shit music.”

via Beatportal

If Koyaanisqatsi had been set to trance music, it might have looked something like this- Art of Trance’s Swarm.

The video is full of some just incredible footage and the music seems like it’s animating the animals or pushing them to greater heights.

Let me know what you think in the comments!

via Zimaphrame:

Art Of Trance ‘Swarm’ Platipus Records 2009

Available soon

This is a bit of an oldie (2001) – but it still sounds good – PPK’s Resurrection.

via pimenov:

PPK “Resurection” released by Perfecto Records in November 2001 and reached number 3 in UK Singles Chart. Directed by Nik 3D.

This is an interview with DJ and trance/dance music producer Paul Van Dyk from the Winter Music Conference, via Armani Exchange A|X Music Lounge.

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