Progressive Trance Environment by 36db

Overview & Inspiration

This Environment transforms the way you approach Progressive Trance production—delivering the layered synths, driving grooves, and euphoric builds that define the genre’s most memorable moments.

Step into the world of Progressive Trance with a powerful Ableton Live 12.2 template inspired by Marsh, Dosem, Christoph, Lane 8, Yotto, Above & Beyond, and the iconic Anjuna/Armada sound. This comprehensive Environment gives you all the tools to produce standout Progressive Trance tracks from scratch.

Featuring 3 custom Live sets, a bespoke Drum Rack, 205 custom presets, 33 MIDI clips, and fully modular racks built with Analog, Sampler, Poli, and Operator, it’s a complete, drag-and-drop production toolkit—no third-party plug-ins required.

All elements are Push 3 ready, pre-mapped for hands-on studio control and live performance. The modular design of all 36db products lets you drag, drop, mix, and match seamlessly between any session you’re working on, making this the ultimate production and remix tool.

Features & Highlights

Live 12.2 Advanced Features – This Environment leverages Live 12’s enhanced rack capabilities with 16 macros and snapshot presets for deeper control, multiple presets within each rack, and even more complex mapping. Live 12 has also introduced new effects and Max for Live devices, all updated and integrated throughout this Environment.

Push 3 Ready – Full integration with Push 3 Controller and Push 3 Standalone mode gives you tactile control over every parameter. Perform live in the studio, at hybrid DJ gigs, or as part of a complete live show.

205 Custom Presets – 90 Instrument Rack presets, 110 Effects Rack presets, and 5 processing presets. Every preset is mapped for deep, intuitive control and rapid sound shaping with 16 macros.

Three Live Sets for Complete Flexibility – A full Environment with template arrangement, a Drum Rack with patterns, and individual drum tracks for granular control. Multiple entry points for different workflows and learning styles.

Professional Synth Architecture – Nine custom instrument racks built with Ableton’s Analog, Sampler, Poli, and Operator. Each rack includes color-coded macro tips and multiple presets to unlock classic Progressive Trance tones—from soaring leads to lush pads to driving basses.

Custom Drum Rack and Processing – One meticulously crafted Drum Rack featuring 16 custom drum sounds and percussion samples. Drums are also provided as individual tracks with MIDI, plus a custom drum channel strip for surgical control over your rhythm section.

Musical Foundation – 33 MIDI clips provide authentic Progressive Trance patterns, grooves, and melodic progressions. Use them as-is or deconstruct them to understand the genre’s euphoric, evolving nature.

Textural Elements – 14 custom EFX samples and 2 vocal samples add atmosphere, emotion, and movement to your productions, providing those essential human touches that elevate tracks from good to unforgettable.

FX Arsenal – Six custom Effects Racks with presets, five custom return channel racks with presets, and a custom master channel strip. This is how the pros create space, movement, and those sweeping, euphoric builds that define Progressive Trance.

How to Use

Load the full Environment to see a complete Progressive Trance track structure. Study the arrangement, layering techniques, and automation. Watch how the pros build tension, create euphoric peaks, and maintain energy throughout extended arrangements.

The Drum Rack with Patterns set provides instant access to authentic Progressive Trance rhythms, while the Individual Drum Tracks set lets you dive deep into processing and layering techniques.

Every Instrument Rack contains tips and insights—open the info tab at the bottom left of the clip viewer and highlight the rack. Color-coded tutorials explain what each macro achieves. Flip through presets to discover new sounds instantly, or hit the randomize button for creative inspiration and fresh starting points.

The modular design means you can extract any element—drag instruments, FX chains, or MIDI clips into your own projects. Use parts from this Environment in other 36db Environments or your own productions.

Ideal For

• Progressive Trance producers seeking a comprehensive production environment
• Artists who want hands-on control with Push 3 in the studio or on stage
• Producers learning advanced arrangement, layering, and build techniques
• Live performers who need a reliable, expressive system for hybrid DJ sets
• Sound designers exploring the sonic territory of Marsh, Lane 8, Yotto, Above & Beyond, and the Anjuna/Armada sound

What’s Included

• 3 Live Sets (Full Environment, Drum Rack with Patterns, Individual Drum Tracks)
• 205 custom presets (90 Instrument, 110 Effects, 5 Processing)
• 16 macros for instruments and effects racks
• 1 custom Drum Rack featuring 16 custom drum sounds and percussion samples
• 9 custom synths using Ableton’s Analog, Sampler, Poli, and Operator
• 33 MIDI clips
• 14 custom EFX samples
• 2 vocal samples
• 6 custom Effects Racks with presets
• 5 custom Effects Return Racks with presets
• 1 custom drum channel strip with presets
• 1 master channel strip
• Drums as individual tracks with MIDI

Requirements

• Ableton Live 12.2 Suite or newer (requires Live 12.2 or higher)
• All additional library content that comes with Ableton Live Suite installed
• Compatible with Mac and Windows
• Works with Ableton Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone

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