Helping Electronic Music Producers since 2016

Attention: Electronic Music Producers Who Want To Make Professional-Quality Tracks 

If You Know EXACTLY What You Want Your Music To Sound Like, But Can Never Quite Figure Out How To MAKE It Sound That Way…

Discover How Your Favourite Producers REALLY Make Their Tracks Sound So Good...

And Learn How To Use Their Production Secrets To Make Better Original Music.

Stop getting stuck in the loop, and have the confidence to produce professional quality music every time you start a track - WITHOUT the overwhelm, frustration and self-doubt.

If you've ever listened to a track by one of your favourite artists and thought...

"How the hell did they make it sound THAT good?"

...you're going to love this.

Because I'm going to show you a simple technique for pulling apart professional tracks, uncovering the sounds, layers, rhythms and production decisions hiding inside...

And using what you discover to make better music of your OWN.

It's called The X-Ray Technique.

And once you learn it, you'll never listen to music in quite the same way again.

No expensive new plugins.


No endless YouTube rabbit holes.


And no more blindly guessing what the professionals are doing.

A simple step-by-step system for turning the professional tracks you already love into blueprints for creating better music of your own.

One payment. Instant access. 14-day money-back guarantee.

You Know What Great Music Sounds Like. So Why Is It So Hard To Make?


Let me guess...


You've been producing electronic music for a while now.


Maybe a few months or a year.


Maybe five.


Maybe even longer.


You've learned a LOT.


You know your way around your DAW.


You understand EQ, compression, sidechaining, sound design and arrangement.


You've watched hundreds of tutorials.


You've downloaded sample packs or subscribed to Splice.


Bought plugins.


Maybe even taken a course or two.


And yet...


There's still this frustrating gap between the music you WANT to make...


And the music you're actually making.


You hear a track by one of your favourite producers.


The kick and bass sound enormous.


The synths fit together beautifully.


The groove just WORKS.


Everything sounds polished, powerful and professional.


Then you open your DAW.


And somehow...


You can't quite capture that same feeling.


You spend an hour looking for the right kick.


Another hour auditioning bass presets.


You add another synth layer.


Change the chords.


Swap the kick again.


And eventually you think you've got something pretty decent.


Until you play that professional track again.


And suddenly yours sounds like a demo.


Sound familiar?


It's incredibly frustrating.


Especially when you've already invested so much time, effort and money into getting better.


But here's something I wish I'd understood years earlier...


The Answers You're Looking For Are Already Hiding Inside The Music You Love


Think about it.


Every professionally produced track is effectively a finished blueprint.


It contains the sounds, rhythms, melodies, layers, arrangements and production decisions that make that style of music work.


The problem?


When you listen to the finished track, everything hits your ears at once.


Kick. Bass. Drums. Synths. Vocals. Effects.


Sounds layered on top of other sounds.


And it's almost impossible to hear exactly what's going on underneath.


So you listen.


You compare.


You listen again.


And you're still guessing.


But what if you could actually pull that professional track apart?


Separate the individual elements?


Reveal sounds and layers you'd never noticed before?


And understand WHY those production decisions work so well?

Well...


That's exactly what The X-Ray Technique allows you to do.


Watch What Happens When We X-Ray A Professional Track

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Suggested demonstration: Play a short section of a professional track, reveal a surprising detail using X-Ray, then demonstrate how that discovery can inform an original production.

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Pretty cool, right?


And that's just one example.


Imagine being able to do this with practically any professional track you love.


That bass sound you've been trying to recreate for months?


X-Ray it.


That enormous drop you can't quite figure out?


X-Ray it.


Those beautifully layered synths that somehow sound huge without getting muddy?


X-Ray them.


Instead of wondering what your favourite producers are doing...


You can start finding out for yourself.


And here's where things get REALLY interesting.


Your Favourite Producers Can Become Your Best Teachers


Most of us learn music production by watching tutorials.


And there's nothing wrong with that.


But there's a problem.


You can spend years collecting hundreds of different techniques without ever understanding how they fit together to create the music you actually want to make.


Meanwhile, the finished records you love are sitting right there.


Already showing you what works.


What sounds belong together.


How the drums and bass interact.


How the arrangement builds energy.


How surprisingly simple some enormous-sounding sections actually are.


And what the producer has deliberately LEFT OUT.


That's one of the biggest revelations.


Sometimes the secret isn't another plugin, another layer or another complicated production trick.


It's understanding why a few carefully chosen elements work so well together.

And once you start recognising those decisions...


You can apply the same principles to your OWN music.


Not by copying somebody else's track.


But by learning the musical language of the genre you love.

After all...


Your favourite producers reference other music, too.


They've spent years studying records, absorbing ideas and learning what makes their style of music work.


The X-Ray Technique simply gives you a more systematic way to do the same thing.


Here's How The X-Ray Technique Works

I've broken the process down into three simple steps...


Step 1 — Expose

First, I'll show you how to use level-matching, warping, metering, AI stem separation and filtering techniques to look underneath the finished record.


Instead of hearing everything at once, you can start investigating the individual elements.


The drums.


The bass.


The synths.


The vocals.


Even subtle details that are difficult to distinguish in the full mix.


You'll start noticing things you've probably heard hundreds of times without ever consciously recognising them.


Step 2 – Decode

This is where the real learning happens.


Because simply separating a track into stems doesn't automatically make you a better producer.


You need to know what to LISTEN for.


What questions to ask.


And how to interpret what you're hearing.


I'll show you how to investigate the sound selection, layering, rhythm, harmony, arrangement and mixing decisions that make a professional track work.


So instead of simply hearing an isolated bassline...


You start understanding WHY it works with the kick.


Instead of hearing three synth layers...


You start recognising what each layer contributes.


And instead of hearing a huge drop...


You begin understanding how the producer actually created that energy.


Step 3 – Create

And finally, I'll show you how to turn those discoveries into useful ideas for your own music.


Because the point isn't to become brilliant at analysing other people's tracks.


It's to become a better producer yourself.


You can take what you've learned about sound selection, layering, rhythm and arrangement...


Open your own DAW...


And start making more informed creative decisions.


Instead of beginning every track with a thousand possibilities and no clear direction...


You've got a blueprint.


Not for copying somebody else's music.


But for creating something original, with a much better understanding of what makes your favourite records sound so good.


And the best part?


Once you've learned this technique, you can keep using it.


Again and again.


On practically any professionally produced track you want to understand.


This Was One Of The Biggest Breakthroughs In My Own Production Career


My name's Will Darling.


And I've been producing electronic music for over 25 years.


But I certainly didn't start out knowing how to make professional-sounding records.


Far from it.


For years, I struggled with exactly the same frustrating gap between the music I loved and the music I was making.


I tried everything.


More tutorials.


More plugins.


More production techniques.


And although I learned plenty, something was still missing.


Eventually, I realised I needed to stop simply collecting information...


And start understanding what the producers I admired were actually DOING.

So I began studying their records in much greater detail.


Pulling them apart.


Investigating the sounds.


Analysing the arrangements.


And figuring out WHY things worked.


And that change in approach helped lead to one of the biggest breakthroughs of my career.


After years of struggling, within a 48-hour period I entered and won my first remix competition, got my first manager and landed my first paid production work.


Now, I'm not suggesting you'll learn The X-Ray Technique on Tuesday and have a record deal by Thursday.


Of course not.


But I am saying that learning how to study professional music fundamentally changed the way I approached production.


And it's a technique I've continued using and teaching ever since.


Over the years, my own music has included Grammy-shortlisted productions, Beatport Top 10 releases and support from some of the biggest DJs in electronic music. It's also allowed me to DJ around the worlds at clubs like the Ministry of Sound.

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I've also had the privilege of interviewing and learning from some of the world's most respected producers, and speaking at major electronic music industry events.

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Today, EDM Tips is followed by over 400,000 producers on YouTube (including many A-list producers), and our students' music has accumulated hundreds of millions of Spotify streams.

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But here's what matters most...


You don't need 25 years of experience to start learning from the music you love.


You just need to know how to listen to it properly.


And that's exactly why I've put this training together.


Introducing The X-Ray Technique


The simple, step-by-step system for turning your favourite professional tracks into practical blueprints for making better music of your own.


This isn't another enormous music production course.


I'm not going to give you 40 hours of random techniques and hope you eventually figure out what to do with them.


Instead, I'm going to teach you ONE incredibly useful skill.


How to see INTO the music you love, understand the decisions behind it, and apply what you discover to your own productions.


And to make that as easy as possible, I'm including some additional resources from my own production and teaching library.


Here's everything you'll get.


Here's Everything Included With The X-Ray Technique


1. The Complete X-Ray Technique Training

Your core step-by-step training


I'll guide you through the process of taking a finished professional track and uncovering the sounds, layers, rhythms and production decisions hiding inside.


You'll learn how to use warping, stem separation and filtering to investigate different elements of the music.


But more importantly, you'll learn what to listen for, what questions to ask and how to turn those discoveries into useful production ideas.


So you can stop guessing what makes professional tracks work...


And start understanding them.


2. BONUS: The X-Ray Case Study Vault

Eight real-world demonstrations showing the technique in action


Knowing how a technique works is one thing.


Seeing it used on actual music is another.


That's why I'm including eight carefully selected examples from my own X-Ray analysis library.


You'll get to watch me investigate real tracks, uncover production details and explain what we can learn from them.


So you don't just understand the theory.


You get to see how an experienced producer actually thinks and listens when analysing professional music.


And you can start developing those same skills yourself.


3. BONUS: The 12-Step Sound Design Bible

Discover how to analyse and understand individual sounds


Ever heard an incredible bass, lead or synth sound and wondered how on earth it was created?


Well, this bonus takes the X-Ray concept a step further.


Instead of analysing an entire track, you'll learn a systematic approach to investigating individual sounds.


Using my 12-Step Sound Design Bible, you'll have a framework for understanding the characteristics that make a sound what it is.


So the next time you hear an amazing sound in a professional record...


You'll have a much better idea of how to investigate it and work towards creating something similar yourself.


Rather than spending hours blindly scrolling through presets and hoping for the best.


4. BONUS: The X-Ray Producer's Checklist

Know exactly what to investigate every time you analyse a track


One of the biggest challenges when learning a new production technique is remembering what to do when you're sitting alone in front of your DAW.


That's why I'm also including a practical X-Ray checklist.


Use it to guide your analysis of drums, bass, synths, melodies, layering, arrangement and mixing.


So every time you find a track you want to learn from...


You'll have a clear process to follow.


No wondering what to listen for next.


No trying to remember everything from the training.


Just open the checklist, choose a track you love, and start investigating.


Imagine What Happens The Next Time You Sit Down To Produce


You hear a track you absolutely love.


Normally, you might listen to it a few times...


Feel inspired...


Open Ableton...


And spend the next three hours trying to make something with the same energy.


But this time, you do something different.


You X-Ray the track first.


You investigate the drums.


You listen to the bass.


You notice how the synths are layered.


You study what happens when the arrangement moves into the drop.


And suddenly...


You're not starting from scratch.


You have a clearer idea of what makes that style of music work.


You know what kinds of sounds you're looking for.


You understand how certain elements complement one another.


And when something in your own track doesn't sound right...


You have a much better idea of where to look for answers.


Back to the music.


Not another five-hour YouTube rabbit hole.


Not another plugin you probably don't need.


The music you already love becomes an almost unlimited library of production lessons.


And the more you use the technique, the more you train your ears to recognise things you previously missed.


That's a skill that can continue helping you for years.


Don't Just Take My Word For It


Here are just a few of the comments I've had from students using the X-Ray Technique...

I tried to produce for at least a year without success, but your course has helped me very much! I just wanted to say thank you...I made my first track and it's all thanks to you!

Danny Zarfati

I am now having my music released around the world on my favourite labels. Amazing...Thank you, Will!

James Theaker, UK ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am truly amazed by the progress I made in just a few days! After finishing only 33% of the course I was able to create a track in just a few hours.

Zoya Zipova, Bulgaria ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Well explained with practical examples, so that the lessons can be put into practice quickly. I like your courses very much! Everything is explained calmly and factually, I can understand your English well, and it even has a pinch of humour in it ;-) Thanks Will!

Marc Rauber

So... How Much Is It?


Think about what you've probably already spent trying to make better music.


Plugins.


Sample packs.


Courses.


Synths.


Studio equipment.


And countless hours watching tutorials.


All in pursuit of the same thing.


Making music that finally sounds the way you want it to sound.


But what if one of the most valuable learning resources you could ever have...


Is something you already listen to every single day?


Your favourite music.


The X-Ray Technique teaches you how to get far more useful information from it.


And once you've learned how, it's a skill you can use again and again.


So rather than turning this into some enormous course with an enormous price tag...


I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get started.


Today, you can get the complete X-Ray Technique training...


Plus the eight real-world case studies...


Plus the 12-Step Sound Design Bible...


Plus the X-Ray Producer's Checklist...


For one payment of just...


$27


That's it.


No subscription. No ongoing payments.


Just instant access to the complete training and resources.

One-time payment. Instant access. 14-day money-back guarantee, so The X-Ray Technique is 100% RISK FREE.

Try The X-Ray Technique On Your Favourite Track — Risk-Free


I don't want you to have to take my word for any of this.


I want you to try it yourself.


Choose a professional track you love.


Work through the training.


Use the X-Ray Technique to investigate what's happening inside.


And see what you discover.


If you decide the training isn't right for you, simply let us know within 30 days of purchasing and we'll refund your money.


No awkward questions.


No complicated hoops.


Just a straightforward money-back guarantee.


Because I want you to feel confident giving this a try.


Three Months From Now...


You'll still be listening to music.


You'll still be hearing tracks that inspire you.


And you'll probably still be sitting down at your DAW, trying to make music you're genuinely proud of.


The question is...


Will you still be wondering how your favourite producers make their tracks sound so good?


Still guessing which sounds to use?


Still adding layers and swapping presets, hoping something eventually clicks?


Or will you have spent a little time learning a technique that helps you investigate those records for yourself?


Understanding more of what you're hearing.


Making more informed production decisions.


And gradually developing the ears and instincts that make producing music so much more enjoyable.


Because the music you want to learn from is already out there.


You just need to know how to uncover what's inside it.


Stop Guessing. Start X-Raying.


Get instant access to the complete X-Ray Technique training, eight real-world demonstrations, the 12-Step Sound Design Bible and the X-Ray Producer's Checklist.

One-time payment. Instant access. 14-day money-back guarantee, so The X-Ray Technique is 100% RISK FREE.

I'll see you inside!


Will Darling
EDM Tips


Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work with my genre of electronic music?

Yes. The underlying principles of analysing sound selection, layering, rhythm, arrangement and mixing can be applied across electronic music genres, from house and techno to trance, drum and bass, melodic techno and beyond.


Do I need to be an advanced producer?

No. If you're already making music in a DAW, you can start learning from the technique. More experienced producers can also use it to investigate finer details of their favourite records.


Will I need to buy expensive plugins?

The technique is designed to work with an ordinary music production setup, with just your stock plugins, and a couple of optional, free 3rd party plugins.


Is this just about separating tracks into stems?

Not at all. Stem separation is only one small part of the process. The real value comes from knowing what to listen for, understanding what you're hearing, and applying those discoveries to your own productions.


Will this teach me to copy other producers' music?

No. The goal is to understand the production principles behind the music you love, then apply those principles creatively to your own original work.


How do I access the training?

You'll receive access instructions immediately after purchasing, so you can start learning and using the technique.


What if I decide it's not for me?

Just contact us within 14 days of purchasing and we'll refund your payment.


P.S. Think about the next professional track you listen to.


You could simply enjoy it, wonder how it was made, and move on.


Or you could X-Ray it.


Discover something you've never noticed before.


And use that discovery to make better music of your own.

One-time payment. Instant access. 14-day money-back guarantee, so The X-Ray Technique is 100% RISK FREE.

Ours students have achieved over 250,000,000 Spotify streams, and have been signed to...

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

I offer a rock-solid, 14-day 100% satisfaction guarantee, so The X-Ray Technique is 100% RISK FREE.

If you decide this course isn’t for you – for whatever reason – let me know within 14 days, and I’ll offer you a full, no questions asked refund for all your money.
If you think there’s a slight chance you’ll get value from this, you should grab it. You don’t need to guess…you can actually go through the material and decide for yourself.
I’m absolutely certain your tracks will seriously improve, and you’ll never produce in the same way again. That’s why I’m happy to offer this risk-free 14 day guarantee.

Will Darling

Music Producer and EDM Tips Founder

About the Author

My name’s Will Darling, and I’m the founder of EDM Tips. I've been producing electronic dance music and DJing for over 25 years, have produced Grammy short-listed dance music, Beatport top tens, and tracks supported by Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Tommy Trash, Lost Frequencies and many other A-list producers. I've been teaching what I've learnt for the past 10 years, and I'm here to share my knowledge and help you get to where you want to be in your music career.


If you have questions about the course, drop me an email at will@edmtips.com, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

"I’m a beginner...will I understand it?"

"I’m advanced…will I learn anything new?"

“What genres will this work for?"

“Do I need to have finished a track before taking this course?”

“What if I just make music for fun, and I’m not planning to make money from it?”

“What DAW will this work in?”


P.S. If you want to seriously up your production game, don’t miss out… PLUS, with my bullet-proof 14 day money-back guarantee, you have literally nothing to lose, and all your music production dreams to gain. It’s a no-brainer!


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