FaderPro Martin Ikin / Secrets of Tech House

Watch & learn the insider secrets of how Martin Ikin crafts his unique and hugely popular sound that's dominating the Tech House scene.

Martin Ikin has dominated the sound of Tech House over the past 18 months.

In this production tutorial, Martin outlines the secrets of his production process that have seen such huge success. Watch him build a track from start to finish, understanding how he crafts his unique and hugely popular sound.

Martin has a huge depth of experience in the scene. A DJ/producer since 1991, he has released music under a raft of different aliases, alongside building a career as a renowned studio engineer. A trained jazz pianist, his musicality sets him apart from many Tech House artists, as does his use of analogue synths throughout his music.

In recent times, his releases for the likes of Repopulate Mars, Catch & Release, Ultra, El Row, Sola and Toolroom have truly dominated Beatport. He was the best-selling artist on the platform in 2020, seeing DJ support from A-list artists across the board.

In this course, Martin covers everything from dynamic and tight percussion grooves, through to his iconic and legendary bass sound, to making genre-appropriate vocals in Tech House. You’ll learn insider knowledge and secrets as he builds a track from scratch. The final bonus chapter features an interview with Mark Knight, where Martin discusses his career journey in the scene.

DAW: Logic Pro
Total runtime: 2hrs 14mins