In this masterclass, Brazilian artist Nicolas Vogler, known for his groovy and hypnotic techno sets, shares his streamlined workflow and production techniques He emphasises the importance of sound selection and processing in techno, advocating for a ‘less is more’ approach to create impactful tracks.

Nicolas provides effective time management tips, focusing on arrangement and workflow to enhance productivity. He reveals his ‘secret sauce’ for building techno and demonstrates efficient sample handling methods to accelerate your production process.

Transitioning to mixing and mastering, Nicolas discusses optimal mixdown levels for electronic music, offering an extremely helpful tip to achieve balanced mixes. He explains the significance of setting up a proper mix bus or master channel and guides you through the process, ensuring your tracks are polished and professional. This session is invaluable for producers seeking to refine their techno production skills with insights from a seasoned artist.

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What will one learn in this webinar?

Workflow & Process

• Sound choice and processing for techno (understanding why less is more)
• Effective time management (arrangement and workflow tip)
• The secret sauce to building techno or any genre
• How to work with samples in a faster way you will never look back

Mixing & Mastering

• Which level should we mix our tracks to? A brief talk about electronic music mixdown levels (plus an EXTREMELY helpful tip)
• Setting up a proper mix bus/master channel and why you should do it.

About Nicolas Vogler

Nicolas Vogler is a Brazilian techno DJ, producer & mastering engineer. 

Strongly inspired by the dirty and energetic sound of the 90s, Brazilian-based artist Nicolas Vogler began his music career by DJing at underground events in his home country, developing over the years an extensive collection of tracks that reflect his keen research and unique musical identity.

Through his typical funky, fast, and introspective sound, Nicolas started releasing his tracks through his own personal label NCLS which quickly gained notoriety and attracted support from renowned DJs worldwide. 

Today, Nicolas has a discography that revolves around just over 150 tracks, 30 albums, and 50 mixtapes signed on notorious labels and collectives of the global techno scene, such as Mutual Rytm, Planet Rhythm, Suara, Syxt Berlin, Malör Records, Orphic Amsterdam, Frenzy and Reclaim Your City.

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Nicolas Vogler’s release on SHDW & Obscure Shape’s ‘Mutual Rytm’ Imprint:

Nicolas Vogler’s stream of releases on his own label ‘NCLS’

What’s included in this webinar?

• Recorded video for unlimited re-watching