Illyus Barrientos: Fix My Track

Illyus Barrientos

3hrs 43mins

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Illyus’ Engineering Mindset

Step inside Illyus’ engineering mindset. In this opening chapter, he breaks down the purpose of the course and highlights the common mistakes producers make when trying to take an idea from a loop to a finished record.

Building a Strong Idea (Without Overcomplicating)

Illyus builds the foundation of a House track from scratch, showing how to identify the key elements that actually matter. Instead of overloading your idea, you’ll learn how to focus on what makes it work - then shape it into a strong break and drop.

Refining & Elevating the Core Elements

With the core idea in place, Illyus refines and elevates it. Learn how to enhance key elements, shape frequencies, and bring out the character of your track before moving into arrangement.

Arranging for Impact & Finalising the Record

This is where most producers struggle. Illyus shows how to structure your track for impact - from breakdown to final drop - creating contrast, energy, and flow while keeping the identity of the record intact.

Applying the Process to a New Genre (Speed Garage)

A second track, a completely different genre. Illyus switches gears into Speed Garage, showing how the same core principles can be applied across styles - proving that strong engineering translates everywhere.

Structuring the Track for Energy & Flow

Learn how to structure your track into a full arrangement. Illyus breaks down how to build momentum, create contrast, and keep the listener engaged from start to finish.

Finalising a Club-Ready Record

Watch the track come together. Illyus applies final processing, polish, and detail to turn a solid idea into a finished, club-ready Speed Garage record.

About

R3WIRE is a modern-day DJ and producer with old-school roots, known for his high-energy sets, genre-blending style, and relentless work ethic. With a background that fuses creativity and drive, R3WIRE has captivated audiences across the globe – from intimate club shows to main stage festival performances.

Best known for lighting up major festival stages, R3WIRE has played headline sets at Ultra Europe (Main Stage), MTV Crashes Plymouth, Exit Festival Serbia, MTV Summerblast Croatia, Made Festival UK, and V Festival, among many others. His touring resume spans the UK and Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia – touching down in destinations like Ibiza, Dubai, Hong Kong, Qatar, and Kazakhstan.

As a producer, R3WIRE has delivered standout releases and remixes on respected labels including Spinnin’ Records, Stereohype, and Hood Politics. His technical prowess has also earned him mixing and mastering credits with major labels such as Sony UK, Ministry of Sound, Atlantic, and Universal. In 2020, he stepped into the role of Brand & Label Manager for James Hype’s STEREOHYPE, helping drive multiple releases to Beatport #1.

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