Make 'Insomnia' by Faithless with 100% Accuracy

US EDM Tips in-depth tutorial aims high 20/02/25

Faithless Insomnia lit up the dance floors in the late 90s and still is of the most anthemic electronic tracks... probably ever. Here we have a superb breakdown of how to replicate it, with what EDM Tips is calling 100% Accuracy. As ever he leaves no stone unturned in this in depth guide, with numerous pieces of advice applicable to many genres of music. Here's more:

In this tutorial, I delve deep into a timeless classic - Insomnia by @faithlesssound - breaking apart their techniques and (trying my best!) to recreate it in @Ableton Live. Full respect and thanks to @SisterBlissOfficial, Maxi Jazz (R.I.P) and Rollo for creating this hit. It's been lighting up dance floors and bringing people together for almost 3 decades. It was also a great experience for me to see them perform at the @isleofwightfest many years ago.

You can get the Ableton Live project file here: https://bit.ly/4el94J1

Here is the original track:

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About the author [midierror]: midierror is co-founder of Potato Audio, he makes nifty Max For Live devices, award-winning Sample Packs and hosts the 'midierror meets...' interview series speaking with all kinds of people working in sound & music.

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