Armada Music reveals full ADE program with exclusive University masterclasses, intimate office parties, label showcases, and much more

Thursday, 13 October 2022
Armada Music is one of the most well-known labels to distribute electronic music and a consistent factor in the ADE program. Their Armada University is always a key part of any visit to ADE and this year is no different. The iconic dance label has put together an essential program featuring plenty of experts at their Amsterdam HQ on ADE Friday. Expect four hour-long masterclasses from Ableton certified trainers Camiel Daamen, melodic house & techno producer Maxim Lany, or trance artists ReOrder and Luke Bond!
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The first masterclass finds Daamen offer insight into sound design using MIDI effects and plenty more creative tools in Ableton Live. Maxim Lany then gets into the detail of why it is important to be open-minded when it comes to genres other than your own and demonstrates how he got the influences for one of his older tracks.

ReOrder steps up to host his masterclass on wavetable sound synthesis and shares all his knowledge on the subject so you can create your own masterpiece. Last but not least, U.K. DJ and IDMA-nominated producer Luke Bond hosts the final masterclass with real insight into some secret tips and tricks to get the most out of your creativity.

After both shifts are finished, you can get involved with two demo drops in the Armada Studios with the label's very own artists and A&Rs on hand to offer their wise feedback. A key selection of demos will get an extra thorough inspection by ReOrder and/or Luke Bond in the Armada Studios for even more personalized feedback.



The first masterclass finds Daamen offer insight into sound design using MIDI effects and plenty more creative tools in Ableton Live. Maxim Lany then gets into the detail of why it is important to be open-minded when it comes to genres other than your own and demonstrates how he got the influences for one of his older tracks.

ReOrder steps up to host his masterclass on wavetable sound synthesis and shares all his knowledge on the subject so you can create your own masterpiece. Last but not least, U.K. DJ and IDMA-nominated producer Luke Bond hosts the final masterclass with real insight into some secret tips and tricks to get the most out of your creativity.

After both shifts are finished, you can get involved with two demo drops in the Armada Studios with the label's very own artists and A&Rs on hand to offer their wise feedback. A key selection of demos will get an extra thorough inspection by ReOrder and/or Luke Bond in the Armada Studios for even more personalized feedback.



Party with Armada Music


Armada Music of course has a full schedule of events during ADE. These include the launch of Tom Staar and Kryder's new collaborative album on ADE Wednesday, which is the exclusive soundtrack of the much anticipated Web3 video game Maladroids. For those who can't attend the party at the Arcade Hotel, there will be a livestream in Decentraland and a unique rare drop of Styngr wearables for the first to attend.

On ADE Thursday, the A State of Trance ADE edition features a secret line-up in a special episode of label head Armin van Buuren’s iconic radio show, as well as eight ours of musical euphoria. Keep your eyes peeled for the full details.

Also on ADE Thursday, Electronic Elements hosts a special showcase at W Hotel. This is a free-to-attend event so make sure you arrive early as 8kays, Tensnake, Joris Delacroix, Lyke, and mOat plus many more will be playing.

On ADE Friday, the always-popular Armada Invites event returns. The label's office will once more be converted into a club and playing from 17:00 - 01:00 CET will be the likes of Goldfish, Kryder, KURA, Matt Guy, Martin Jensen, Ninetails & Brando, Sebastian Davidson and Tom Staar.

Get into a state of Armada Music:

ADE Lab 〰

Party with Armada Music


Armada Music of course has a full schedule of events during ADE. These include the launch of Tom Staar and Kryder's new collaborative album on ADE Wednesday, which is the exclusive soundtrack of the much anticipated Web3 video game Maladroids. For those who can't attend the party at the Arcade Hotel, there will be a livestream in Decentraland and a unique rare drop of Styngr wearables for the first to attend.

On ADE Thursday, the A State of Trance ADE edition features a secret line-up in a special episode of label head Armin van Buuren’s iconic radio show, as well as eight ours of musical euphoria. Keep your eyes peeled for the full details.

Also on ADE Thursday, Electronic Elements hosts a special showcase at W Hotel. This is a free-to-attend event so make sure you arrive early as 8kays, Tensnake, Joris Delacroix, Lyke, and mOat plus many more will be playing.

On ADE Friday, the always-popular Armada Invites event returns. The label's office will once more be converted into a club and playing from 17:00 - 01:00 CET will be the likes of Goldfish, Kryder, KURA, Matt Guy, Martin Jensen, Ninetails & Brando, Sebastian Davidson and Tom Staar.

Get into a state of Armada Music:

ADE Lab 〰