DJ Phobos (Alex Swan)
NEWS
New Release - Storm - a punchy Drum n Bass track with an airy touch.
New release - Beyond Andromeda - A 2008 remix of the killer track that started my trance making days back from when i was 14.
New release - Helens world chillout mix, smooth floaty pads and a gorgeous piano straight from the m3
New release - Helens world, a very floaty relaxing tune. Dec 07
New track released - The Journey, a big uplifting tune, august 07
New track released - Shadow. Composed, mixed and mastered by Alex Swan, august 2007
New release - Beyond Andromeda - A 2008 remix of the killer track that started my trance making days back from when i was 14.
New release - Helens world chillout mix, smooth floaty pads and a gorgeous piano straight from the m3
New release - Helens world, a very floaty relaxing tune. Dec 07
New track released - The Journey, a big uplifting tune, august 07
New track released - Shadow. Composed, mixed and mastered by Alex Swan, august 2007
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Dj Phobos has been my djing and trance production name for many years now. Ive produced quite a range of material, although have always had a strong affinity for trance.
Why this name?
It was fitting for uplifting floaty trance.
Do you play live?
Ive span records at many parties and raves.. its more of a hobby atm. With my new M3 though, i may consider playing out more using karma etc, but trance producing is a very fussy intricate creation process, and i think this would be very hard to capture that integrity live.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Now everyone is a dj
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
yes
Band History:
Alex Swan began producing electronic music from the age of 13 with the aid of his first X5D synthesiser. After a year he released his first debut CD 'Xtreme Synthesis'. This comprised of mainly ambient electronic and new age tracks, largely experimental in its sound. His style began to evolve over the years, and his home studio grew. He began to become interested in trance after discovering various artists such as armin van buuren and BT. This inspiration also encouraged him to begin djing at the age of 17, which also gave a vital insight into what made a sucessful trance anthem. He has subsequently aimed to produce tracks up to this standard. Technically he has come a long way since, but he has always tried to ensure each and every track is original in its sound and sphere.
Your influences?
Armin van buuren, Ferry Corsten, Above and Beyond, Smith & Pledger, Super 8, Sean Tyas.
Equipment used:
For producing:
Korg M3(not used yet), korg z1, Behringer plastic toy mixer, Roland VariOS(rarely used). Cubase with various plugins used. Wavelab for mastering. Korg karma featured in previous tracks, although i no longer own this.
Korg M3(not used yet), korg z1, Behringer plastic toy mixer, Roland VariOS(rarely used). Cubase with various plugins used. Wavelab for mastering. Korg karma featured in previous tracks, although i no longer own this.
Anything else...?
Hope you all enjoy the tunes. Generally my policy is to allow the radio edits free for downloading. However if your a dj and you need full club mixes, you can buy the full tracks for next to nothing here.
Feel free to leave feedback on the message board :)
Feel free to leave feedback on the message board :)