Armada University once again delivers unforgettable sessions during ADE 2024. We are pleased that these sessions are now available online for those who were unable to attend ADE in person. If you are interested in the music industry or music education, we highly recommend watching these inspiring sessions by Lilly Palmer, Maxim Lany, Skytech, and Dj Yuki.
Armada University Masterclass ADE 2024 - Lilly Palmer
Armada University Masterclass ADE 2024 - Maxim Lany
1) Cosmic Gate x Maxim Lany - The Drums (Original Mix)
2) Cosmic Gate x Maxim Lany - The Drums (Extended Mix)
A first release holds a special place in an artist’s heart, but it’s also one (paradox-alert!) that they return to on rarer occasions. Case in point Cosmic Gate and their 1999 debut, ‘The Drums’ – a track thunderbolt they’ve not touched hands to since its first release.
Notably, it’s also rarely been given remix blessing either, with close to a decade and a half elapsing since Markus Schulz primed one for CG’s ‘Back 2 The Future’ album. So, when Maxim Lany reached out to Nic and Bossi to propose a rework of ‘The Drums’, it turned into a healthy back-and-forth on what direction it’d go in. Maxim’s remix game is of course way tight, with his work already gracing the discogs of Anjunadeep. Zerothree, REALM and others. With discussion concluded, green lights given, and stems received, the Ghent born-and-based DJ/producer began conjuring up some of his studio magic!
What Maxim’s arrived with though probably qualifies less as a remix in the classic sense and more as a ‘translation’ of ‘The Drums’. It retains all the spirit, essence and floor oomph of CG’s original, but pares back its harder, angular edges, recoding them as leaner, sleeker, more progressive sonics. Maxim and Cosmic Gate ‘double debuted’ ‘The Drums’ as part of their Tomorrowland 2024 sets, with its ‘Booming’ reaction giving the invested parties all the ‘mission-accomplished’ news they needed!
“Come With Me To The Cosmic Gate” introduced us both to ‘The Drums’ and CG themselves, and now Maxim Lany’s rewinding us back to where it all began! ‘The Drums’ beat deep today - find them wherever good music is streamed or sold!
Dimitris Kechagias Review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Cosmic Gate x Maxim Lany - The Drums [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When Cosmic Gate emerged in the 90s, their sound was revolutionary and visionary. It blended hard trance with heavy bass and raw percussion, accompanied by ethereal melodies and mysterious, cool spoken vocals. Now, in 2024, the ever-innovative artist Maxim Lany breathes new life into the classic “The Drums.” He transforms it into a hypnotic sci-fi techno masterpiece, featuring the captivating female spoken vocals that evoke the 90s rave classic’s vibe and resonate with the current dancefloor’s energy. Maxim possesses the extraordinary ability to infuse his creations with pure gold, making them irresistible to international dance ambassadors. While his sound is distinct, it remains deeply rooted in the original’s essence. #PureGold Love IT![/content]
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Out now on Anjunabeats: Kasablanca - Lucid Audio Remixed
Celebrated melodic techno duo Kasablanca release the remix package of their second EP on Anjunabeats, ‘Lucid Audio’.
Kasablanca exploded onto the scene in summer 2020 with their collaboration with Lane 8, ‘Run’. What followed was a dream run: their debut album ‘Human Learning’, a Juno Award-nominated collaboration with Bob Moses in ‘Afterglow’, and joining us at Anjunabeats to release the ‘Immunity EP’, as well as remixing Above & Beyond’s ‘Black Room Boy’ as part of the ‘10 Years of Group Therapy’ celebrations.
This year, the duo completed their ‘Am I Dreaming?’ tour, which took them to eight sold-out venues across North America, plus festival appearances in Brazil and India. Their live show (best described as Justice meets Queen meets Stephan Bodzin) is more comparable to a full-on performance like a rock show than a typical clubbing experience, replete with Prince-esque swagger and an extensive rig of analogue synthesizers on stage. They recently supported Above & Beyond at their sold-out Printworks London takeover, and will soon join our Anjunafamily pilgrimage to the Gorge for Group Therapy Weekender.
‘Lucid Audio’ earned support from the likes of Massano, Oliver Heldens, Don Diablo, Armin van Buuren, Vintage Culture, James Hype, R3HAB, Lane 8, and Benny Benassi, racking up over 3.5M total worldwide streams to date. Stellar remixes of tracks from the EP soon followed: Korolova’s take on ‘Am I Dreaming?’ featured in Spotify’s New Music Friday Dance and Mint Canada playlists; Øostil’s rework of ‘Am I Dreaming?’ saw spins from David Guetta, Cosmic Gate, Gabriel & Dresden, Gitman and beyond.
New additions to the remix package include melodic house producer Dokho’s twist on ‘Dream About You’, Belgian artist Maxim Lany’s rework of 'Crucible', and rising talent CVMRN’s take on 'In Sequence'.
This October, Kasablanca are set to return to Red Rocks Amphitheater with Above & Beyond and embark on a 16-date tour across North America. Tickets on sale now:
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Kasablanca is forward thinking production and DJ duo with impressive back catalogue and releases in the most authoritative labels. Lucid Audio was an exceptional EP that is now is Remixed from the most happening artists. Firstly Maxim Lany takes Crucible in his dark driving melodic techno meets trance and prog house territory packed with metallic futuristic basslines, energetic kicks and punchy percussion along with big distorted dystopian synths. The result is a hypnotic transcending version that has huge dancefloor potential. Dokho version of ‘Dream About You' is dreamy sugar sweet chilling melodic house version with early morning Ibiza sunrise moments like the warm piano chords and tropical house touches at the back of your head. CVMRN goes for the most upfront version with fat techno kicks, driving moody basslines, thumping drums, big synthy layers throughout and the cool Underworld style vocal that recalls Born Slippy. Superb remixes that push the originals to the next level ready for the big room stages of the autumn/winter 2023 and beyond. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Armada University is teaming up with ADE LAB to host a full day of music production paradise at Club Lynk & Co (Rokin 75) on Friday, October 20. Check below for the full program and details on how to attend.
MASTERCLASSES
11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Maxim Lany
Kicking off Armada University’s ADE 2023 program is Belgian DJ and producer Maxim Lany, who’s currently putting the final touches to a one-of-a-kind EP created through real-time audio editing in a studio jam session with The Plugins. Together with Paul, the band’s head engineer, he will share the technology and process behind one of the EP’s tracks, leading up to a special remix competition event that will start immediately after.
No signup required for entry.
Max attendance: 40 pers.
12. 15 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. Carly Wilford
A champion of female producer talent worldwide, U.K. house starlet Carly Wilford joins Armada University’s ADE 2023 program to teach and inspire the new wave of dance music talent. Having had multiple releases on Armada Music across 2023, she transfers her extensive knowledge of both music production and the dance music scene as a whole over an hour’s worth of tips, tricks and invaluable insights.
No signup required for entry.
Max attendance: 40 pers.
1.30 p.m. - 2.15 p.m. Armin van Buuren
An artist extraordinaire for the past twenty-plus years, Armin van Buuren has a career many aspiring producers strive for. In his masterclass, he offers a unique look into his work ethic and production process. Expect groundbreaking insights and super-handy tips and tricks from one of the foremost icons and flagbearers of electronic music.
To attend this masterclass, please register at ADE’s main desk at Het Groene Paleis (Rokin 65).
Max attendance: 40 pers.
2.45 p.m. - 3.45 p.m. Eelke Kleijn
An accomplished producer in and beyond dance music, Eelke Kleijn is still on everyone’s lips following the phenomenal success of club hit ‘Transmission’, its follow-up ‘Time Machine’ and all other masterful productions that bear his audial stamp. With his masterclass, the Dutch multi-discipline composer allows for an exclusive look into his production process and how he shapes his records into dance floor favorites.
No signup is required for entry.
Max attendance: 40 pers.
4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Enamour
Hailing from the United States, Enamour is among the select few able to blend genres such as deep house, progressive house and dark techno into a sound truly all his own. Boasting numerous releases on well-respected labels such as Anjunadeep, Get Physical, Armada Electronic Elements, Last Night on Earth and Eelke Kleijn’s DAYS like NIGHTS, he knows how to create melodically expressive soundscapes dance music’s top labels can’t say no to.
No signup required for entry.
Max attendance: 40 pers.
LIVE REMIX COMPETITION 12.00 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
Following his opening masterclass, Maxim Lany and Armada University are hosting an on-the-spot remix competition for all producer talent. The Belgian DJ and producer will provide the stems of one of the tracks from the one-of-a-kind EP discussed in his masterclass, inviting producers to build a quality remix under the supervision of Maxim Lany and Armada Music A&Rs. The #1, #2 and #3 of the competition will win some amazing prizes.
To attend the live remix competition, please register at ADE’s main desk at Het Groene Paleis (Rokin 65).
Max attendance: 10 pers.
11.00 am. 16.00 p.m. INTERACTIVE PUSH 3 SHOWCASE BY ABLETON
In between the masterclasses, Ableton gives you the chance to play around with the Ableton Push 3, the latest and greatest in their series of acclaimed MIDI controllers. With help from an Ableton Certified Trainer, you get to explore the vast possibilities of the new controller to upgrade your setup.
Belgian artist Maxim Lany’s ‘Gravity’ receives an official remix by Israeli producer Adam Sellouk on Armada Electronic Elements. Building tension with spoken vocals and brooding percussion, the cut moves across peaks and drops with thunderous bass and mighty instrumentals. Supported by a long list of industry heavyweights, including Tale of Us, Gordo, Cassian, ARTBAT and Korolova, the remix is an essential record that leaves a lasting impression on its audiences.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item] [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] [item value="10"] Maxim Lany - Gravity (Adam Sellouk Remix)[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Maxim Lany one of the finest artists with his own unique style and superb productions. His very large anthem Gravity gets the Adam Sellouk remix treatment who does an exceptional version with chunky wonky basslines, pumping drums, sharp and to the point kicks, distorted synths, dark atmosphere and exceptional application of the brilliant vocal that adds the right context and visualize in a way the beats and the melodies. Packed with many tricks and twists with certain psychedelic infusions to it Adam takes the original in his own train of thoughts and as it seems he arrives safely in a train station near you! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
The first single taken from Armada Electronic Elements' 'Schematic of ADSR' album, Maxim Lany and Corren Cavini's debut collaboration showcases two different signature styles uniting as one. Deeply atmospheric and irresistibly groovy, this track is a sonic journey listeners will get 'Lost' in.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [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] [item value="10"]Maxim Lany & Corren Cavini - Lost [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Maxim Lany & Corren Cavini collaborate for the exceptional deep dreamy melodic house meets deep melodic techno track Lost. Deep haunting pulsating basslines merged with techy kicks and nice percussion while on top electronic synthy layers are added to build the hypnotic atmosphere plus some very nice strange and mysterious vocal distorted samples in the background create the perfect atmosphere along with melodramatic and sad strings to make the emotional impact even larger. Full of warm textures and complexity in the sound design this track is a proof of Maxim Lany and Corren Cavini talent and their ability to tell a nice story with sounds perfect to dance or listen at home. The package includes the fantastic chillin Atmospheric Journey version as well. The perfect after clubbing material for sure. #PureGold Love it[/content][/review]
A fixture in all of his recent sets, 'Gravity' has got be among Maxim Lany's most captivating cuts yet. Pulling listeners in with suspenseful pads, atmospheric sound effects, subtle melodic changes and a deep kick-bass combo, this track makes for a mesmerizing sonic journey from start to finish.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Maxim Lany returns with Gravity and he does what he knows best as he composes and produces a brilliant melodic progressive masterpiece with techno and trance elements combined with pounding dark moody deep basslines, chunky groovy kicks, epic synthy themes, superb atmospheric and cinematic effects along with whispering vocals that illustrate the message of the track, It has superb cool sound that simply manages to carry you away with closed eyes dancing on the dancefloor as you slowly loose any connection with the ground and you even win gravity. Hypnotic, mesmerizing, magical with some nasty dirtiness inside for sure. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
