Takeover Event
An Exclusive Classic Balearic Trance Takeover Event
Oct 2nd - Oct 30th (Midnight PT) 2025
- Info
- Chat
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Live Show Winners Reveal
- Remix Comp
Details
We’re back with a brand new Sonic Academy Takeover, and this time we’re rewinding to the golden era of Classic Balearic Trance — think sun-soaked pads, dreamy melodies, and emotional breakdowns that defined the sound from 1997 to 2000.
We’re diving into everything that made that era so special—from lush atmospheres and euphoric chord progressions to rolling basslines and silky-smooth transitions.
The Masterclass
To help bring the magic of this iconic sound to life, we’ve enlisted two mega, incredibly handsome, and charismatic trance legends who have left their mark on this era with a few trance classics.
This exclusive Masterclass will guide you through building a full Balearic trance anthem from scratch. From that first kick and bass to those iconic, emotional breakdowns and shimmering tops, you’ll see how it all comes together with pro-level mixing and mastering tips throughout.
Whether you're reliving your trance roots or discovering it for the first time, this is your chance to master one of the most loved genres of all time.
The Walkthrough
We deconstruct one of the biggest records of this time and show you exactly how it was put together and how you can use the techniques used back then to make your current productions stand out.
The Remix Competition
This is your shot to take what you've learned and flip it into something fresh. Remix the featured track for a chance to win a cash prize and get your version released on Sonic Academy Records!
You’ll get access to all the stems and resources—just bring your creativity. Balearic vibes, big rewards.
Exclusive Content
We’ve also put together a killer set of tools to help you capture that classic sound:
A brand new ANA 2 Balearic Trance Preset Pack inspired by the synths of the era
A new Kick 3 Preset Pack tuned for the warm, driving low-end that defined classic trance
And an epic DNA Classic Balearic Trance Sample Pack stacked with the best of loops, one-shots, and builds from that era.
Everything you need to make authentic tracks that feel like the golden days of Ibiza.
It’s Time To Enrol!
Don’t miss out—get exclusive behind-the-scenes production insights, live sessions, and chat with us and other producers on Discord throughout the event.
Whether you're here for nostalgia or inspiration, this takeover is going to be special.
👉 Enrol now to stay in the loop for content drops, events, and maybe even some cheeky discount codes. Let’s bring back the trance.
Takeover Courses
Live Shows
New Products
Spotify Playlist
Classic Balearic Trance Masterclass with Chris and Phil
Phil and Chris build a new track from scratch, completely unplanned, and restricting themselves as much as possible to how it was 'back in the day'. Watch the masterclass, download the parts, and start your own remix!
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Classic Balearic Trance tech Tips With Protoculture
Deep dive even further into the world of Classic Balearic Trance with these amazing tips from Protoculture
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Cafe Del Mar Reconstruction + Liveshow
Live Show
Join Phil and Chris as they reveal how Phil remade this iconic track. Also, we will have the first of our live shows, where we review your submitted remixes and suggest ways to improve them!
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The Inside track
Join Chris as he chats with some of the biggest-name artists from the time. Join Chris as he chats with Chicane, Thrillseekers, and Steve from Space Brothers, Lustral, and Ascension!
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Find out how has taken first place in the remix competition
Join Chris and Phil on 30th Oct at 7pm for the winners reveal party!