EDM Production

My Production Journey

Music production started as a curiosity and became a passion. I was drawn to electronic music for its infinite possibilities — the ability to create entire worlds of sound from nothing more than software and imagination.

Producing from Otley might seem an unlikely base for electronic music, but there's something about making art in a quiet market town that sharpens your creativity. I'm largely self-taught, learning through experimentation, online tutorials, and the generous electronic music community.

Sound & Style

My productions tend towards melodic, atmospheric territory — think melodic techno, progressive house, and ambient electronica. I'm drawn to tracks that tell a story through sound, building tension and release over time.

Living in Otley has deeply influenced my sound. Field recordings from the River Wharfe, the birdsong around Otley Chevin, and the textures of the Yorkshire landscape find their way into my music alongside synthesised elements. There's something uniquely inspiring about the contrast between the natural world outside and the digital world of production.

My Studio Setup in Otley

Production Techniques

I write about techniques I'm learning and experimenting with, including:

• Sound design fundamentals with wavetable synthesis
• Creating evolving pads and textures
• Arrangement and song structure
• Mixing and mastering for streaming platforms
• Incorporating field recordings from Otley and Wharfedale
• Creative use of effects chains

Listen

Tracks and works in progress will be shared here as they're ready. Stay tuned for embedded audio players featuring productions made in Otley.

Learning Resources

• Ableton's Learning Music — free interactive course
• YouTube: You Suck at Producing, Andrew Huang
• Splice — samples and community
• KVR Audio — plugin reviews and news
• Leeds and Yorkshire electronic music scene — local events and networking