Artist profiles

Meet the artists behind the MAG sound.

A curated roster of producers, sound designers and educators behind the sounds, MIDI, templates and training available through MAG Signature Sound.

Trance producers / One Forty Music

Metta & Glyde

A UK-based duo behind modern, emotional and high-energy trance productions.

Artist focus

Trance productionMelodiesSample packsMastering

MAG contribution

Core MAG Signature Sound creators

Biography

Metta & Glyde are a UK-based duo who are frontrunners within the modern wave of trance. Their signature sound, an ultra-modern take on energetic classic trance, is rocking the planet, making them one of the most sought-after acts on the global scene. Hailed by Sean Tyas as "The modern-day Alphazone", their no-nonsense, emotional yet high-energy style captures the imagination and translates perfectly to the trance floor. Topping the Beatport trance chart has already been achieved three times through tracks 'Renaissance' and 'Storm' on FSOE and FSOE Fables, and also with their remix of ‘The Oasis’ by Talla 2XLC on That’s Trance. A collaboration with their mentor Sean Tyas 'The Unfamiliar' on Surgikal plus many more successful releases keeps this production juggernaut rolling out tracks and remixes on labels such as FSOE, VII, Skullduggery, Regenerate, FSOE Fables, Nocturnal Knights, Find Your Harmony, Amsterdam Trance, and their own label, One Forty, to name a few.

The Beatport Top 10 is a regular hang out for this awesome twosome, collaborating with artists such as Sean Tyas and Ferry Tayle, plus remixing Talla 2XLC 'The World In My Eyes', David Gravell & Corti Organ 'Bliss', Sean Tyas & Darren Porter 'The Potion' has propelled the Metta & Glyde name worldwide. Regular features on multiple compilations and featured guest mixes and streams for heavyweights Aly & Fila, Andrew Rayel, Dreamstate, and Luminosity, have further helped build this exciting duo into a fan's favourite.

Metta & Glyde are a must-see act and their mission to give people those special dancefloor moments and long-lasting memories is well underway.

Producer / ghost writer / melody writer

Sean Truby

A highly experienced UK producer and melody writer with a long history across trance and dance music.

Artist focus

Melody writingGhost productionTrance productionMIDI

MAG contribution

MIDI packs and production-focused content

Biography

From Newcastle (UK) Self-taught Music Producer, Ghost Writer, Melody Writer and DJ with over 16 years of experience.

The man behind thousands of Dance smashes / co-productions / melodies across the globe for himself and numerous artists.

Support from names such as Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Markus Schulz, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, Paul Van Dyk, Sean Tyas + Many More

Sean has had the pleasure of doing remixes for the likes of Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Emma Hewitt, Christina Novelli, Mauro Picotto, Gareth Emery, Lange, Mark Sherry, JES, Nervo, Dash Berlin, Sander Van Doorn, Ruben de Ronde, Kyau & Albert + many more. 

Originals, Remixes and Ghost Productions on the following labels:

Armada, Afterdark, AVA, Black Hole, Coldharbour, Damaged, Discover, Dreamstate, Flashover, FSOE, Garuda, High Voltage, Infrasonic, Kearnage, Nocturnal Knights, Perfecto, Regenerate, Subculture, Suanda, Spinnin, Vandit, ZYX plus many more.

Trance producer / High Voltage Recordings

Allen Watts

A powerful trance artist known for high-energy productions and a direct, peak-time sound.

Artist focus

Peak-time tranceLeadsDrumsEnergy

MAG contribution

Artist-led sounds and production

Biography

A true powerhouse in the trance music scene, Allen Watts. With a passion for music that dates back to the days of System F, Tiësto, and Paul Van Dyk, Allen's talent for music-making finally emerged in 2012 with his debut release 'What May Come' via Richard Durrand's Terminal 4 label.

From there, he quickly gained recognition for tracks like 'Split Second,' which was picked up by Armin van Buuren, and has since become one of the most sought-after names in Trance music. His collection of heavy-hitting tracks, such as 'Blackout,' 'Gravity,' 'Telepathy,' and more, has earned him a permanent home on Who's Afraid of 138!? (Armada) and several other leading labels in the genre.

With several successful international tours and headline gigs, Allen has cemented his place as a top performer in the trance community. He was even honored with a spot in the Top 25 of Trance Podium's Best DJ poll. And with a growing list of accolades, including remix requests from Armin van Buuren, Allen is sure to bring a powerful energy to any dancefloor.

So without further ado, please join us in giving a warm welcome to the one and only, Allen Watts.

Producer / Sound Designer

Laura May

A long-standing trance, hard trance and techno producer with roots in DJ culture.

Artist focus

TranceHard tranceTechnoDrums

MAG contribution

Sample packs and production-focused content

Biography

Laura May has been making a name for herself in the trance since 2001 when she bought her 1st set of vinyl turntables. In 2005 Laura added music production to her skillset and has been working hard in her studio ever since with her productions going from strength to strength.

Laura has played many successful gigs in her career and has relished playing alongside the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Lisa Lashes, Judge Jules, and The Tidy Boys to name a few. In November 2004 Laura won the Mixmag Bedroom Hero DJ competition.

Laura’s productions have been signed to leading labels such as Bonzai, Recoverworld,Edge One, Create, HTE, trancespired, Mindgame, HQ recordings, Nocturnal Knights and Outburst Records.

2016 showcased another side to Laura’s productions with the introduction of May-i (Laura’s techno alter-ego). May-I has also had signings to leading techno labels such as Techburst, HQN, keep on Techno, Rhythm control, Blackhole and Dolma records.

In 2022 Laura joined forces with Mickey Marr to form a new hard trance duo MayMarr. With successful productions signed to HTE and HQ, this duo has a bright future ahead.

Trance producer / Sound Designer

Artena

A UK-based trance producer with a driving sound and strong production detail.

Artist focus

Studio One templatesTrance arrangementSound designMelodies

MAG contribution

Soundsets and production-focused content

Biography

Phil Williams AKA Artena is a Uk based music Trance music producer from Stoke in the midlands.
From an early age Phil had a love affair with electronic music and by the age of 10 was taking piano lessons and turning his attention towards making music using the tech available.
In 2003 he started to take music production more seriously and trying to emulate the industry leaders.
From then he has started to carve his own driving sound and in 2008 after hearing Sean Tyas' monster hit 'Lift' he knew trance was where his heart lay.
After his first release on Bonzai in 2010 under the name James Williams Phil had a string of release culminating with a signing to Armada in 2013 on the track 'Ark'.
After this Phil took some time to out, but has come back in 2021 with a renewed passion and a drive to make the music he loves with a new alias.... What does the future hold for Artena... we cant wait to find out!

Producer / sound designer

Ryan K

A North East England producer and sound designer working across harder and uplifting trance.

Artist focus

Sound designHard tranceUplifting trancePresets

MAG contribution

Sound design and production-focused content

Biography

Ryan K is a music producer and sound designer from the North East of England, producing throughout the spectrum of the trance genre. Ryan is mostly known for his harder sound of trance but also has a signature uplifting sound as well which has gained support from DJ’s such as Paul Van Dyk, Aly & Fila, Sean Tyas, and Ferry Corsten just to name a few.

Ryan is known for his cutting edge trance and hard dance sound design, producing patch banks for the likes of Freshly Squeezed samples and MAG Signature Sound.

Ryan has tracks signed to top trance labels such as Black Hole, Outburst, Always Alive, and Abora.

Although Ryan strives to produce his own unique signature sound of trance, his inspiration comes from producers such as Sean Tyas, Will Atkinson, James Dymond amongst others.

Trance producer / Sound Designer

Angelus

A melodic and emotional trance artist with a high-energy uplifting sound.

Artist focus

Uplifting tranceVocal tranceMelodyEmotion

MAG contribution

Soundsets and production-focused content

Biography

Born in Holland, raised in Manchester, Angelus is on a path to share his vision of uplifting trance with the masses. High energy, melancholic vibes and truly uplifting sounds define his style. Some call him the new Vocal King of the modern Trance Age. Now is the time to spread positivity and embrace the sound. With releases on all the major labels, millions of streams on Spotify and support from every big name Trance Dj, Angelus’ sound is one of Melody, harmony and emotion. Alongside hosting the weekly Nocturnal Knights Radio Show and international headline gigs, Angelus is bringing his sound to Trance fans all over the world.

Trance producers / sound designer

Harshil Kamdar

A young trance producer with releases and support across major trance platforms.

Artist focus

Trance productionMelodiesVocal tranceArrangement

MAG contribution

Trance resources and production-focused content

Biography

Harshil Kamdar is a 16-year-old producer born in India & based in New Jersey, USA. Having found a love of trance music from his father, who played him classics like Robert Miles' Children & Fable in his childhood, he began diving deeper into dance music and eventually started producing trance music. After sending some ideas to German trance legend Ronski Speed, they ended up collaborating on 3 tracks, which all landed up on top-tier labels. His debut track Bäng, released on Andy Moor's label AVA White, gathered support from many radio shows, namely Armin van Buuren's A State Of Trance & Andrew Rayel's Find Your Harmony. This gave the then-15-year-old producer a huge jumpstart, and his next two releases were bigger than ever, both being played by Armin & Ruben on A State Of Trance.

The first track, Never Fade Away, was a vocal trance collaboration with producer Tim Lighterz & Ukrainian vocalist Alaera, which got signed on Digital Society. The second one, Venice, was a very special tune, as it was Harshil's first-ever solo track. It got picked up by John O'Callaghan's legendary label Subculture, which instantly put the producer's name on the ones to watch. Following this, Harshil started to seek out a way to fulfill his longtime goal, to get onto Armin van Buuren's label Armada Music. Armada, being the biggest dance record label in the world, wasn't an easy label to release on, and Harshil knew that. But, after help from his mentor Nicholas Gunn, who helped introduce him to the Armada team, and sending constant demos for more than a year, he finally had the chance to remix a classic trance tune from the 2000s: Chemical Love by K90. As soon as he sent in his first version of the remix, The A&Rs loved it. It soon saw a release on Armada Captivating, which led to support from DJs like Armin van Buuren, who played it twice on his A State Of Trance radio show, Andrew Rayel, who played it on his radio show 'Find Your Harmony', and many more...

After conquering his dream of releasing on Armada, Harshil's goal now lies in releasing consistently on the big labels, and with releases lined up almost every month for 2022 & 2023, he can't wait to show you his best releases to date.

Trance producers / sound designer

Ed Sánchez

A Mexican trance producer with uplifting melodies, driving beats and euphoric atmospheres.

Artist focus

Uplifting tranceMelodiesDriving beatsAtmosphere

MAG contribution

Soundsets and production-focused content

Biography

Ed Sánchez, a remarkable Mexican Trance producer, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Tlaxcala, Mexico. With an unwavering passion for music, Ed has made an impact on the global Trance scene. His exceptional talent and dedication have earned him a place among renowned labels such as One Forty, Reason II Rise, Yeiskomp Records, Edge One, Aerodynamica Music, Last State Records, and Kinected Recordings.

Ed's music has resonated with audiences far and wide, receiving immense support from acclaimed producers such as Metta & Glyde, Andrew Rayel, Dj Phalanx, Steve Dekay, Yoshi & Razner, Artento Divini, Grande Piano, Last Soldier, and many more. With each release, Ed Sanchez creates a captivating sonic journey characterized by uplifting melodies, driving beats, and euphoric atmospheres.

At MAG Signature Sound, we are pleased to feature Ed Sánchez's extraordinary works as part of our collection. Through his music, Ed inspires aspiring producers and seasoned artists alike, pushing boundaries and igniting the passion for Trance within their hearts.

Artist contributions

Sounds, melodies and resources from the roster.

Each artist profile connects back to practical production resources — from sample packs and MIDI to templates, tutorials and services built around real studio workflows.

Sample packs

01

Studio-built sounds.

Professional drum, bass, synth, atmosphere and FX content shaped around the sound of modern trance production.

Connected artists

Metta & Glyde, Laura May, Ryan K

MIDI & melodies

02

Ideas you can build from.

Melodic MIDI, chord ideas and artist-written phrases for producers who want stronger musical starting points.

Connected artists

Metta & Glyde, Sean Truby, Harshil Kamdar

Templates & tutorials

03

Learn the workflow.

Artist-led project files, walkthroughs and production systems showing how finished records are built from the inside.

Connected artists

Metta & Glyde, Artena

Soundsets & tools

04

Production-ready detail.

Presets, sound design and creative tools designed to speed up workflow while keeping the final result polished.

Connected artists

Ryan K, Ed Sánchez, Angelus

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