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High Standard Mixing of your tracks.

The price is €130 per project (up to 25 tracks). If there are more, we’ll discuss the cost additionally.

You’ll need to send me the stems of all tracks. If any instrument has reverb, I’ll need two versions: the original track with reverb and a separate dry version without it.

I can also add extra sounds if appropriate. Once the mix is ready, I’ll send you the final version of your track in WAV format at -6dB (premaster). If you also want mastering, the total price will be €150.

I’ll send you the first version for approval. If you’d like any changes, just let me know — I’ll make one or two rounds of revisions.

Proper mastering for your techno.

You’ll need to send me the premaster version of your mix in WAV format at -6 dB, 24 bit, 44100 hz. I’ll process it to achieve a balanced, polished, and industry-standard sound that will translate well across all playback systems.

I’ll deliver the final master in WAV format (and MP3 if needed). You’ll also receive one or two rounds of revisions to make sure you’re fully satisfied.

The price for mastering alone is €40 per track.

Track Feedback Service
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I will carefully listen to your music and provide constructive insights on sound design, arrangement, mixdown, and overall track flow. The goal is to help you identify strengths, uncover hidden potential, and highlight areas for improvement — so you can take your productions to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced producer, this feedback will give you a clear direction for refining your sound.

€35 per track

Eng/Rus
Private, Online (Zoom)

In this course, I guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a track. You will master Ableton Live, learn how to synthesize unique sounds and process them effectively, and go through the entire process of mixing and arranging your track. In general 20 classes. The class duration is 1 hour.

1. Introduction to Ableton Live
Learn the fundamentals of Ableton Live — its interface, layout, and core functions. We’ll explore the sound and effects library, the Arrangement and Session Views, and the structure of audio and MIDI tracks. You’ll understand how to create rhythms and melodies, shape sounds, and develop the story of your track. Key rhythmic concepts such as bars, beats, and polyrhythms are introduced.

2. Automation and Modulation
Understand what automation and modulation are, why they’re essential for dynamic music production, and how to apply different types of modulation effectively within your projects.

3. The Physics of Sound
Dive into the science behind sound. Learn about the frequency spectrum, sound waves, mono vs. stereo, sound dynamics, timbre formation, and how different frequency zones shape the overall sound.

4. Audio and MIDI Effects
Discover the difference between audio and MIDI effects, how to use them, and explore the most common types of effects used in modern music production.

5. Synthesis Fundamentals and Synth Architecture
Learn how a basic subtractive synthesizer works using Analog as an example. Explore the main types of synthesis through Ableton’s built-in synths — Analog, Wavetable, Simpler, and Operator.

6. Groove Creation – Part 1: Kick and Bass Foundations
Build a strong rhythmic foundation for your track. Learn the principles of groove, rhythmic repetition, and accent placement, as well as how to balance the kick and bass in the frequency spectrum.

7. Groove Creation – Part 2: Processing Kick and Bass
Set up effective processing chains for kick and bass. Learn how to work with channel effects, group processing, and send effects to enhance rhythm and depth.

8. Creating Lead Sounds – Part 1: Synthesis Techniques
Using Wavetable as an example, learn how to shape sounds directly within the synthesizer and build creative effect chains to achieve unique tonal textures.

9. Creating Lead Sounds – Part 2: Wavetable, Simpler, and Operator
Practical techniques for designing and layering lead instruments using Ableton’s key synths — Wavetable, Simpler, and Operator.

10. Low-Frequency Percussion
Techniques for creating low-end percussive elements that add movement and drive to your groove.

11. High-Frequency Percussion
Learn how to craft hi-hats, shakers, claps, and rides that bring color, texture, and energy to your rhythm section.

12. Drones and Atmospheric Layers
Techniques for designing ambient textures and background layers that create mood and spatial depth in your track.

13. Mixing Fundamentals and Reference Analysis
Learn how to analyze reference tracks for frequency balance, loudness, and arrangement. Use references as a guide to improve your own mix decisions.

14. EQ Techniques for Low-End Instruments
Equalization strategies for kick, bass, and low percussion to achieve clarity and punch in the low-frequency range.

15. EQ Techniques for Mid and High-Frequency Instruments
Learn how to EQ lead sounds, mid and high percussion, and atmospheric layers for a balanced and open mix.

16. Creating Space and Depth in a Mix
Explore techniques for positioning instruments in the stereo field using panning, widening, and depth control to create a three-dimensional sound.

17. Dynamics: Compression and Limiting
Master the use of compressors and limiters to control dynamics and increase perceived loudness without losing musicality.

18. Track Arrangement and Breaking the Loop
Learn how to move beyond an 8-bar loop and build a full track structure. Understand the logic of arrangement and how to develop your musical ideas into a complete composition.

19. Mastering and Release Preparation
Prepare your track for release — learn the basics of mastering, export settings, and delivery formats for labels and streaming platforms.

20. Feedback and Project Review
Work one-on-one with the instructor on your own track. Receive personalized feedback, fix technical issues, develop your creative ideas, and refine your final production.

Eng only
Private, Online (Zoom)

In this course I create a track online from scratch all the way to the final mastering version in just 6 classes (1 hour). The course covers:

• Project setup
• Sound design
• Demonstrations of advanced techniques in sound design and processing
• Full track arrangement
• Mixing and mastering

Eng/Rus
Private, Online (Zoom)

Prepare your tracks for a label release. This course consists of a minimum of 3 sessions (1 hour) and focuses on:

• Correcting errors in sound selection, arrangement, and mixing
• Preparing demo and pre-master versions for labels
• Guidance on label selection and how to approach them

Eng/Rus
Private, Online (Zoom)

Get personalized feedback on any aspect of techno production, including sound design, DJing, live performances, and working with labels.

1,5 hours in Zoom

Sample Pack Vol. 1 is a unique collection for techno producers crafted by Lidvall.

Inside, you’ll find 9 different types of sounds, including Kick, Bass, Lead, Percussion, Drone, Hi-Hat, Texture, Ride, and Full Groove (Kick + Bass) in WAV format with perfect quality. In total, there are 77 highly useful samples for your production—everything you need to create a track.

The samples are taken from Lidvall’s tracks released in 2023 on labels such as Faut Section, Edit Select, Mind Trip, and others.

Dive into the next level of techno production with Sample Pack Vol. 2, expertly designed by Lidvall for producers who crave that raw, groovy edge. This pack includes 5 unique sketches filled with a wide variety of sounds, making it easier than ever to create dynamic, floor-shaking tracks. For your convenience, all sounds are neatly categorized, so you can quickly find the perfect elements to elevate your productions.
Whether you’re building from scratch or enhancing your existing tracks, this pack delivers the essentials to make your techno sound stand out.

Pack Contents:

• Kick Loops: Powerful, punchy kicks that set the foundation and keep the beat driving.
• Bass Loops: Deep, throbbing basslines designed to add intensity and depth to your music.
• Lead Loops: Catchy synth hooks that capture the listener’s ear and stand out in your mix.
• Low Percussion Loops: Energize your low-end with rhythmic elements that add movement and groove.
• Hi-Hat Loops: A versatile selection of crisp hi-hats, rides and shakers to add brightness and complexity to your beats.
• Texture Loops: Enhance your tracks with engaging FX and rhythmic textures that bring extra character and flair.
• Drone Loops: Create dark, immersive soundscapes with deep, atmospheric drone loops.

60 High-Quality, 24-Bit WAV Files: Ready to drag and drop into any DAW, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and more.

Make it groovy!

Get ready to ignite the dancefloor with “Hypnotic Vault vol. 1” the ultimate sample pack expertly crafted for Sinee platform by Lidvall for techno producers who crave raw, driving, and groovy sounds. Packed with cutting-edge percussion loops, thumping kicks, and mind-bending synths, this collection is your way to creating powerful tracks that captivate listeners from start to finish.

What’s Inside:

- 10 Kick Loops: Hard-hitting kicks that drive the rhythm forward.
- 10 Bass Loops: Dark and pulsating basslines to add weight to your tracks.
- 15 Lead Loops: These synths act like hooks, instantly grabbing the listener’s attention.
- 15 Low percussion Loops: Add dynamic energy to your lows.
- 15 Hi-hat loops: With a range of sharp shakers and hi-hats you can add way more colour to the groove.
- 10 Texture loops: Add some spice to your track with dynamic FX and rhythmic sounds.
- 10 Drone loops: Dark and deep atmosphere to your sound.


Key Features:

• BPM-Labeled loops: Easily mix and match to create your unique sound.
• 85 High-Quality, 24-Bit WAV Files: Ready to drag and drop into any DAW, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and more.

Grab now and unleash the raw power of techno in your music production!

In this comprehensive video tutorial, you will learn how to craft and process kick and bass elements specifically for techno music production. This step-by-step guide covers everything from rhythm creation to advanced processing techniques, ensuring that your low-end sounds powerful, balanced, and dynamic.

For your convenience, this tutorial is divided into 7 short videos for easier learning. In total, you have 40 minutes of clear and effective information.

Key sections include:

1. Creating Rhythm: Understand the fundamental patterns that drive techno music. You’ll learn how to design a groove that sets the tone for the track by crafting the effective rhythm for your kick and bass.
2. Creating Balance: Discover how to achieve a clean and cohesive mix by balancing the kick and bass. The tutorial explores gain staging and volume management to ensure both elements complement each other.
3. Processing Kick and Bass Channels: Learn the essential tools and effects used to shape and enhance your kick and bass. You’ll dive into EQ, compression, and saturation to give your low-end the punch and depth it needs for techno.
4. Parallel and Group Processing: Take your sound to the next level by applying parallel compression and group processing. The tutorial demonstrates how these techniques can add weight and cohesion to your kick and bass, providing more control over the overall sound.
5. Creating Bassline with Wavetable: Explore the Wavetable synthesizer to design a springy and driving bassline. You’ll be guided through choosing waveforms, modulation, and filter settings.
6. Notes Correction: Learn tips for correcting timing errors to lock in the groove with the kick for a tighter, more polished sound.
7. Creating Rumble: Finish off with a crucial element in techno – the rumble. You’ll discover how to create that deep, atmospheric rumble that sits under the kick, adding a layer of texture and depth to the low-end.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to create, process, and perfect the kick and bass for a powerful techno track. This is a must-watch for producers looking to elevate their low-end game!

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn essential techniques for crafting deep, punchy low percussion sounds that bring energy to your techno tracks. We’ll cover how to design groovy rhythms and add color to low-end percussive elements to give your beats depth and power. This guide is perfect for techno producers looking to add weight and groove to their rhythm sections.

What’s Included:
• Video tutorial: a step-by-step guide
• Processing effects rack for Ableton Live 11
• Processing effects rack for Ableton Live 12

Introducing the release of the “Expert” Ableton Live 12 TEMPLATE project, designed for producers looking to take their tracks to the next level! Focus entirely on your creativity without the hassle of repetitive tasks. This template includes everything you need to start producing high-quality music right away, with detailed arrangements and pre-set channels for instruments and sound processing.
What’s included in “Expert”:
• 3 detailed arrangements with automations, inspired by tracks from top artists.
• Pre-mixed audio tracks with advanced processing including saturation, EQing, compression and offering multiple options to suit your style.
• MIDI tracks duplicating all audio tracks, allowing you to create custom sounds from scratch.
• 9 return tracks: Reverb for lows, Delay, Standard Reverb, Saturation for highs, Parallel Saturation, Phasing, plus three additional returns: Parallel Compression, Saturation for extra highs and Low percussion
• Master channel processing including EQ, saturation, and dynamic control for a professional finish.
Boost your production quality and streamline your workflow with this fully equipped, advanced template!

Introducing the latest release, the “Interested” Ableton Live 12 TEMPLATE project – the ideal foundation for your next musical creations! Skip the repetitive setup tasks and dive directly into the creative process. This template features a fully arranged project with pre-configured channels for instruments and sound processing, allowing you to focus solely on making music.

What’s included in “Interested”:

• 3 expertly crafted arrangements with automations, inspired by popular tracks from renowned artists.
• Pre-mixed audio tracks with advanced processing, including EQ, saturation, and compression.
• MIDI tracks mirroring all audio tracks, enabling you to create custom sounds from scratch.
• 6 return tracks: Reverb for lows, Delay, Standard Reverb, Saturation for highs, plus two new returns: Parallel Saturation and Phasing.
• Master channel processing with EQ and dynamic control for a polished sound.

Elevate your music production with this advanced template, designed to enhance your workflow and creative output!

Introducing the newest release, the “Beginner” Ableton Live 12 TEMPLATE project – a perfect starting point for your upcoming tracks! Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks and focus purely on the creative process. This template includes a detailed arrangement and pre-set channels for instruments and sound processing, so you can jump straight into making music.

What’s included in “Beginner”:

• 3 professional arrangements, inspired by tracks from well-known artists.
• A set of pre-mixed audio tracks with automations ready to use.
• 4 return tracks: Reverb for lows, Delay, Standard Reverb, and Saturation for highs.
• A master channel with standard processing.
Unlock your creativity with this ready-to-use template and streamline your workflow today!

With Anunnaki Burial Chambers EP, THEGOD01 lands on SMUTA delivering a fierce, ritualistic techno journey shaped by ancient mythologies and paleoastronautic narratives. The three tracks (Anunnaki Burial Chambers, Enki’s Temple, Black Throne of Nergal and Gates of Kur) explore dense sonic textures and relentless rhythms, evoking long-lost civilizations, buried chambers, and the lingering presence of non-human intelligences.

Each track stands as a cryptic chapter part ritual, part excavation that is immersing the listener in a world where techno becomes a vehicle for decoding forgotten knowledge and unlocking the codes of the past.
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released August 11, 2025

P.A.ǝ.Z is a rising talent from Colombia, delivering his latest release on Smuta. Without a doubt, his work makes a strong contribution to the evolution of techno music. With an innovative sound and unpredictable musical transformations, P.A.ǝ.Z brings a unique and personal approach to music creation.

released June 2, 2025

Time Loop is a fresh release on SMUTA, from Barcelona-based producer Alexey Dunchyk. Over the past year, he has made a name for himself with appearances on Mord, MindTrip, and New rhythmic.

Now, he delivers three striking examples of his signature style—textured, modern techno that walks the line between raw and groovy. With rich arrangements and unexpected twists, these tracks are a perfect way to break the monotony of your mix.

released February 25, 2025

Collective 1 is a compilation featuring tracks by various artists, showcasing the talents of students from the music school under the guidance of label head Lidvall. This fresh wave of creativity brings a distinctive sound that perfectly embodies the label’s vision.

released January 29, 2025

Argentina-based artist Bruno Caro presents his latest solo EP for SMUTA. With over 15 years of experience as a producer and musician, he has masterfully crafted a distinctive and unique sound, with each track offering richly textured and diverse sonic landscapes. One of the most remarkable aspects of this release is its organic feel—while listening, you might think it wasn’t made using programmed sequences. Instead, it sounds like the work of an improvising live band. The sound is constantly shifting and evolving.

Label head Lidvall complements this concept with a remix of one of the tracks, showcasing a rhythmically deconstructed take on the original version.

released November 25, 2024

The third release of SMUTA comes from Lidvall again. As always, it’s a dance floor oriented sound, but this time it represents a new level in his production journey. It’s still the straightforward, hypnotic Techno you know, but now with an added twist of funky and breakbeat elements. You’ll find a more springy low end with dynamic bass lines, playful hi-hats, and sharp, cutting snares that drive the rhythm forward. The soundscape is enriched with mind-blowing polyrhythmic structures, creating a multi-layered experience that challenges expectations and keeps the energy high. This release is all about pushing boundaries, delivering a fresh yet familiar vibe that’s sure to captivate and move the crowd.
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released September 23, 2024

Martyn Playfrd delivers his new work for Smuta. Galogamma EP includes four original tracks and one remix from the label owner Lidvall and showcase quintessence of perfect groove and intelligent atmosphere, straight power and unpredictable intricate solutions. All you need to get into the fresh and futuristic sound. Welcome onboard!
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released July 15, 2024

The very first release of the SMUTA label from its founder - Lidvall. Stomp Arena EP consist of six tracks showcasing the author's vision of creating modern techno music. All the stuff of this release was made only for the dance floor and will be enjoyed by both representatives of the underground and the mainstream. Fat textured mechanical sound, that's how you can describe the sound of this work.
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released March 11, 2024