789ten Dubvision Progressive House Techniques V 2 Tutorial Zipl Better May 2026
Unlike standard YouTube tutorials that often focus on isolated music theory or mixing tips, this course captures a start-to-finish workflow. You aren't just learning how to sidechain a kick; you are learning how Dubvision approaches the emotional arc of a track. They demonstrate how to balance the "hands-in-the-air" energy of festival progressive with the intricate musicality that defines the genre.
Title:
Modern Progressive House Production: An Analytical Framework Based on DubVision-Style Techniques
Abstract
Brief summary of key techniques: sidechain compression, super saw layering, white noise risers, drop structure, and bassline processing.
1. Introduction
2. Sound Design
3. Rhythm & Arrangement
4. Mixing & Effects
5. Conclusion
Unlock cleaner mixes, bigger drops, and emotional builds with this step-by-step Progressive House tutorial inspired by DubVision-style aesthetics. Version 2 focuses on improved arrangement, sound design, and mixing techniques to help you create a polished, modern progressive house track. Follow the sections below in order and apply the example settings as starting points — trust your ears and tweak to taste. Unlike standard YouTube tutorials that often focus on
| Section | Length | Key Elements | |---------|--------|---------------| | Intro | 32 bars | Kick + filtered "Zipl" bass + arp (dry) | | Break 1 | 16 bars | Vocal chop, pads enter, bass drops out | | Build | 8 bars | Inverted riser, snare pitch-down, "better" chop | | Drop 1 | 32 bars | Full supersaw V2, reese-stab bass, shaker groove | | Breakdown | 16 bars | Piano (2nd inversion chords) + reverse reverb | | Build 2 | 8 bars | White noise up + arp 16th triplets | | Drop 2 | 48 bars | Drop 1 + extra chord layer + open hat every 4th bar | | Outro | 24 bars | Filter everything out, leave only kick + arp delay tail |
If you are looking to move beyond basic "EDM bangers" and want to understand the arrangement, sound design, and emotional storytelling required for Beatport-charting Progressive House, Dubvision Progressive House Techniques V2 is an essential resource.
It is less about "click this button" and more about "think like an artist," making it a perennial favorite in the 789ten catalog.
Most tutorials tell you to "glue" your kick and bass with a compressor. DubVision does the opposite in V2. You have the samples
(Adjust lengths to taste; keep energy peaks limited to two or three major moments.)
You have the samples, you have the presets, but your drop sounds like a mosquito in a jar. Here is the fix from the V2 tutorial:
Problem 1: The Zipl is too harsh.
Problem 2: The Zipl clashes with the Snare. you have the presets
Problem 3: The "Zipl Better" loop sounds out of key.