FaderPro Illyus Barrientos From Idea to Anthem: D.A.N.C.E [TUTORiAL]

Illyus Barrientos are no strangers to the FaderPro family - and once again, they're delivering the goods. In this exclusive course, they show you how they went from an initial idea to the anthem that became their biggest record to date, "D.A.N.C.E" - released on Toolroom and championed by every major house name on the planet.

With their signature in-your-face energy, infectious synths, and perfectly crafted vocals, Illyus Barrientos take you behind the scenes of how this dance floor hit came to life. You'll see exactly how each element was created, layered, and refined to turn a great idea into an instant club smash.

Across 6 focused chapters, they reveal the complete journey: from the spark of inspiration to building the drums, bass, and vocals, all the way to the fine-tuned mix. Along the way, you'll learn how to:

Keep your track fresh and exciting by making every 8 bars pop

Avoid monotony with clever “call & response” moments

Nail the all-important kick-and-bass relationship for a powerful mix

These are the same techniques that have taken Illyus Barrientos to releases on Defected, Toolroom, and Nervous, and onto the decks at Fabric, Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa and even the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix with Pete Tong.

You'll discover:

How to get a groove started fast
The inside secrets behind a hit record
Arrangement and mixing techniques to keep your creative flow alive
Why quality always beats quantity in the studio
If house, tech house, deep house, or simply great dance music is your thing, this course delivers high-impact learning in a fraction of the time. Forget spending 10+ hours in the studio for one idea - Illyus Barrientos will show you how to make your best music faster, smarter, and better.

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