Renowned Italian DJ, producer, and trance visionary Giuseppe Ottaviani proudly unveils ‘Eight,’ the highly anticipated debut album under his innovative new alias, OTTAGON. Out today on Armada Music, the 12-track project marks a bold exploration into the fusion of trance and melodic techno, offering fans a fresh sonic experience grounded in cutting-edge performance and heartfelt production.
First teased at Dreamstate SoCal 2024, ‘Eight’ brings to life the music Ottaviani performed using an ambitious and visually striking live setup: eight Novation MIDI keyboards arranged in an octagon shape—an inspiration that gave birth to both the OTTAGON name and concept, and later to the name of the album. The show made its Dreamstate Europe debut in 2025, marking the second time this unique show has been performed live.
Driven by a passion to evolve artistically, OTTAGON represents Ottaviani’s boldest venture yet—blurring genre boundaries while staying true to the spirit of live electronic music.
“This project is all about exploring deeper connections between trance and melodic techno and offering fans something fresh and exciting,” says Giuseppe. “I’m hugely proud and excited to share with the world.”
Whether it’s the immersive stage experience or the emotive authenticity of the tracks, OTTAGON promises a new era for one of trance’s most beloved figures.
OTTAGON – ‘Eight’ is available now via Armada Music.
Tracklist for ‘Eight’:
Dust (feat. Lake Silver)
Find You
We Are Free
The One (feat. Lilly Ahlberg)
Follow Your Heart
Right Now (feat. SGNLS)
Who We Are
The Kraken
Everything You Need
The Rhythm
Are We Dreaming
Without You (feat. Adriana Stone)
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Giuseppe Ottaviani's "Ottagon Eight," released under Armada Music, is a thrilling testament to his mastery within the trance genre, offering not just an auditory journey but also an insight into advanced production techniques and meticulous sound design. Starting strong with "Dust" featuring Lake Silver, Ottaviani sets an atmospheric tone—ethereal vocals intertwined with rich, layered synths achieved through complex sidechain compression techniques and reverb automation, enhancing the track's spacious feel. The track employs lush pads processed with granular synthesis, creating evolving textures that build anticipation. "Find You" and "We Are Free" continue the euphoric energy, showcasing expertly crafted hooks. Here, Ottaviani leverages subtractive synthesis with virtual analog synthesizers, fine-tuning oscillators for warm, resonant leads. The basslines are meticulously side-chained to the kick, ensuring a dynamic low-end punch that drives the tracks' rhythmic energy. Standout collaborations like "The One" with Lilly Ahlberg and "Without You" featuring Adriana Stone add heartfelt dimensions. Ottaviani’s vocal processing shines here, using parallel compression and multi-band EQ to retain clarity while blending emotive lyrics seamlessly into rich harmonic backdrops. Vocal chops are subtly integrated, adding rhythmic interest without overwhelming the melodic flow. Tracks such as "Follow Your Heart" and "Right Now" (featuring SGNLS) embody Ottaviani's signature uplifting trance vibe. These compositions feature soaring melodies crafted using MIDI layering, arpeggiators, and intricate automation curves to maintain dynamic progression. The use of delay effects with tempo-synced feedback loops enhances the spatial depth, creating an immersive listening experience. Instrumental gems like "The Kraken" and "The Rhythm" highlight his prowess in pure trance production. Ottaviani employs advanced sound design techniques like frequency modulation (FM synthesis) and wave-shaping to sculpt intricate soundscapes. The driving rhythms are reinforced by precision drum programming, utilizing layered kick drums and high-frequency transient shapers to maintain rhythmic crispness. "Are We Dreaming" serves as a reflective interlude, featuring dreamy sequences crafted through ambient soundscaping techniques, such as granular texture manipulation and field recordings subtly mixed with soft pads and reverb-drenched plucks, evoking deep introspection. Closing with "Everything You Need," Ottaviani ensures the album ends on a high note. The track combines all elements of his technical prowess—rich harmonic layering, dynamic automation, and masterful mixing techniques that balance energy and emotion flawlessly."Ottagon Eight" is not just a collection of tracks but a cohesive narrative showcasing Giuseppe Ottaviani's evolution as an artist. His innovative production techniques reaffirm his position as a trance music titan within the Armada Music roster, blending technical excellence with emotive storytelling. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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About Giuseppe Ottaviani
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Characterizing trance music’s energy in both approach and output, Italy’s Giuseppe Ottaviani has long been recognized as one of the genre’s most respected and prolific merchants. From his earliest studio work (as the engine behind esteemed group NU NRG), through to his latter-day output under his own name, he has established himself as a benchmark for preeminent trance.
Over the last decade his trailblazing Giuseppe Ottaviani Live!, Giuseppe Ottaviani Live 2.0 and Live 3.0 evolutions have redefined what a DJ does. In doing so, he’s put countless hands in the air and feet on the floor at some of the world’s best-known electronic music festivals.
With 4 studio albums and countless productions and remixes Giuseppe’s remains both contemporary and omnipresent in the scene continuing to win trance hearts and minds all over the globe.
Connect with Giuseppe Ottaviani:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuseppeottaviani/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giuseppeottaviani/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giuseppeottaviani
YouTube: youtube.com/giuseppeottaviani
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
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