Argentinian producer Ezequiel Arias teams up with LA-based Durante for their new single ‘Dream Controller’.
A staple in their DJ sets in recent months, ‘Dream Controller’ has become a highly sought-after Progressive House track, earning early support from artists including Hernan Cattaneo, Fur Coat, Eelke Kleijn, and Undercatt.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Ezequiel Arias and Durante join forces to craft the stunning progressive house gem “Dream Controller,” a prime-time floor weapon brimming with technical mastery and meticulous production. From the very first bars, the track showcases a tight, bouncy groove underpinned by a perfectly layered low-end: the sub bass is clean yet weighty, while the mid-bass drives the rhythmic pulse with a rich, analog warmth. Crisp, dynamic percussion elements are carefully positioned in the stereo field, giving the mix a spacious and energetic character that instantly commands attention. The central synth theme is a study in progressive nuance—bright, hypnotic, and evolving. Arias and Durante employ a variety of sound design techniques, alternating between lush, filtered plucks and darker, moodier riffs to create tension and release. Throughout the arrangement, you can hear expert automation of filters, stereo panning, and subtle modulation effects, ensuring that no section feels static. The breakdown is a technical highlight: stripping back to atmospheric textures and the haunting melodic motif, it slowly rebuilds intensity through risers, reverb swells, and delayed FX tails, culminating in a dynamic peak that feels both cinematic and club-ready. From a production standpoint, “Dream Controller” demonstrates why progressive house thrives on detail and evolution. The track leverages carefully chosen presets, layered synth patches, and precise EQ sculpting to achieve clarity at high volumes, making it a powerful tool for DJs in large venues. Its hypnotic progression, combined with its tight mixdown and impactful mastering, ensures it translates seamlessly to any professional sound system. For the modern progressive house arsenal, this track is essential. It exemplifies the balance of groove, melody, and atmosphere that defines the genre, while providing the energy and versatility needed to move a peak-time crowd. In the hands of any skilled DJ, “Dream Controller” isn’t just a track—it’s a weapon capable of elevating a set to unforgettable heights. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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