Will Rees – Ableton Live 12 Trance Template (138 BPM | Uplifting / High Energy)
Buy here - https://payhip.com/b/SkP1Q
This is a full uplifting trance template I’ve built in Ableton Live 12 Suite, using only stock plugins — no third-party VSTs.
The track sits at 138 BPM and captures that high-energy, peak-time sound I’m known for — driving basslines, euphoric leads, tight percussion, and spacious atmospheres. It’s fully arranged and mixed, with a complete mastering chain included so you can hear it at full power straight out of the box.
I’ve made heavy use of Ableton’s built-in synths like:
Wavetable – for the main lead, pads, and textures
Operator – for bass and supporting synth layers
Analog, Sampler, and Drum Rack – all dialled in to give you that polished trance sound
Mastering Chain (All Stock Plugins):
EQ Eight – for shaping and cleaning the mix
Glue Compressor – for tight dynamics
Saturator – to add a bit of edge and colour
Limiter – for loudness control
Perfect for:
Learning how to structure and arrange a full trance track
Understanding how to mix and master using only stock tools
Sparking new ideas or building your own track from a pro-level foundation
While weekly releases of third-party plugins can be very useful, over my years of teaching, I’ve found that as we chase the next best thing, truly understanding how stock plugins work—and using them to their full potential—can be just as effective. This solid foundation becomes especially valuable when you later work with third-party plugins.
Everything is labelled clearly, and I’ve kept the session clean so you can follow along easily. Whether you're just starting out or want to dive into how I work inside Ableton, this should give you loads of insight.
Also, you’ll also find the fully mastered WAV in the folder—feel free to include it in your sets!
This project is intended for educational purposes only.
Commercial release or distribution of this track is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized will result in legal action.
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Will Rees – Ableton Live 12 Trance Template (138 BPM | Uplifting / High Energy)
Buy here - https://payhip.com/b/SkP1Q
This is a full uplifting trance template I’ve built in Ableton Live 12 Suite, using only stock plugins — no third-party VSTs.
The track sits at 138 BPM and captures that high-energy, peak-time sound I’m known for — driving basslines, euphoric leads, tight percussion, and spacious atmospheres. It’s fully arranged and mixed, with a complete mastering chain included so you can hear it at full power straight out of the box.
I’ve made heavy use of Ableton’s built-in synths like:
Wavetable – for the main lead, pads, and textures
Operator – for bass and supporting synth layers
Analog, Sampler, and Drum Rack – all dialled in to give you that polished trance sound
Mastering Chain (All Stock Plugins):
EQ Eight – for shaping and cleaning the mix
Glue Compressor – for tight dynamics
Saturator – to add a bit of edge and colour
Limiter – for loudness control
Perfect for:
Learning how to structure and arrange a full trance track
Understanding how to mix and master using only stock tools
Sparking new ideas or building your own track from a pro-level foundation
While weekly releases of third-party plugins can be very useful, over my years of teaching, I’ve found that as we chase the next best thing, truly understanding how stock plugins work—and using them to their full potential—can be just as effective. This solid foundation becomes especially valuable when you later work with third-party plugins.
Everything is labelled clearly, and I’ve kept the session clean so you can follow along easily. Whether you're just starting out or want to dive into how I work inside Ableton, this should give you loads of insight.
Also, you’ll also find the fully mastered WAV in the folder—feel free to include it in your sets!
This project is intended for educational purposes only.
Commercial release or distribution of this track is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized will result in legal action.
1. Umek, Popof & Space 52 - Control
2. Billy Hendrix - Body Shine (Will Rees Remix)
3. Gary Beck - Submarine
4. Thick As Thieves - Stronger (Thomas Crossley Remix)
5. Olive - Your Not Alone (Argy UK Rework)
6. Greg Downey - X-Ray One
7. Slam - Bulgar
8. John O' Callaghan & Kathryn Gallagher - Mess Of A Machine (Billy Gillies Remix)
9. David Forbes - Take Me Up
10. Above & Beyond pres. OceanLab - Sky Falls Down (Paul Denton Rework)
11. Frankyeffe - Mission 2021
12. Sneijder Feat. Viktorya - Need You Here
13. Mark Sherry - Luminosty Curve (Will Rees Remix)
14. Dark Alliance - Genetic (Ed Lynam Remix)
15. Svetek - Fire In My Body
16. Sneijder - Bring The Noize
17. David Forbes & David Nimmo - That's The Way (I like It)
18. Disruptor - Exposed (Will Rees Remake)
19. Will Rees - Waking Dream
20. Will Atkinson - Rush (John O' Callaghan Remix)
21. Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (Will Rees Rework)
22. Will Rees & Connor Woodford - Starlight
23. Sebrof - Cut The Midrange
24. Egbert - Overpressure
25. Marcel Woods - Advanced (Maddix Remix)
26. Enrico Sanguiliano - Future Dust
27. Asteroid - We Are Love
28. Smith & Brown - Tardus
29. David Forbes - Octagon
30. Sam Jones - Incoming
31. Svetek - Setup
32. Tension Feat. Julie Harrington - Lost In You (Shugz Remix)
33. Charlotte De Witte - Kali
34. Shugz & Connor Woodford - No Control
35. Will Atkinson - Stimulation
36. Will Rees - Burnin' Up
37. Sean Tyas & David Elston - Raindance
38. Gary Beck - Fade Out
39. Mark Sherry - Sacrosanct
The Will Rees Podcast
Will Rees – Ableton Live 12 Trance Template (138 BPM | Uplifting / High Energy)
Buy here - https://payhip.com/b/SkP1Q
This is a full uplifting trance template I’ve built in Ableton Live 12 Suite, using only stock plugins — no third-party VSTs.
The track sits at 138 BPM and captures that high-energy, peak-time sound I’m known for — driving basslines, euphoric leads, tight percussion, and spacious atmospheres. It’s fully arranged and mixed, with a complete mastering chain included so you can hear it at full power straight out of the box.
I’ve made heavy use of Ableton’s built-in synths like:
Wavetable – for the main lead, pads, and textures
Operator – for bass and supporting synth layers
Analog, Sampler, and Drum Rack – all dialled in to give you that polished trance sound
Mastering Chain (All Stock Plugins):
EQ Eight – for shaping and cleaning the mix
Glue Compressor – for tight dynamics
Saturator – to add a bit of edge and colour
Limiter – for loudness control
Perfect for:
Learning how to structure and arrange a full trance track
Understanding how to mix and master using only stock tools
Sparking new ideas or building your own track from a pro-level foundation
While weekly releases of third-party plugins can be very useful, over my years of teaching, I’ve found that as we chase the next best thing, truly understanding how stock plugins work—and using them to their full potential—can be just as effective. This solid foundation becomes especially valuable when you later work with third-party plugins.
Everything is labelled clearly, and I’ve kept the session clean so you can follow along easily. Whether you're just starting out or want to dive into how I work inside Ableton, this should give you loads of insight.
Also, you’ll also find the fully mastered WAV in the folder—feel free to include it in your sets!
This project is intended for educational purposes only.
Commercial release or distribution of this track is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized will result in legal action.