Learn tekno from
OBY ONE
Not how to use software. How to make music and play it live.
Olstad Sound System — the first Italian tekno sound system
About OBY ONE
OBY ONE (also known as OB1) is a pioneering tekno musician and the visionary force behind Outlaw and Olstad Sound — the first Italian tekno sound system, founded in 1996. He has been a central figure in the Italian and European underground tekno scene for nearly three decades.
A trained sound engineer from the Nuova Accademia di Musica Moderna (NAM) in Milan, with pre-conservatory studies, OBY ONE combines deep technical knowledge with raw underground experience. He has released vinyl productions on respected labels including Okupe, Tikal Sound, Olstad Sound, and others.
Today, through Nexsonus — his project uniting label, academy, studio, and community — he passes on his knowledge to the next generation of tekno producers and live performers.
"I don't teach software. I teach music."
The DAW is just a tool. What matters is understanding rhythm, sound design, arrangement, and how to move a dancefloor. Whether you use Reaper, Ableton, FL Studio, or Logic — the principles are the same. I work primarily in Reaper, but I adapt to whatever you use.
What you will learn
Track production
- ✓ Kick drum design: from raw 909 punches to distorted, pumping tekno kicks
- ✓ Percussion programming: tribal rhythms, syncopated snares, and rolling fills
- ✓ Acid basslines: TB-303 squelch, arpeggiators, and filter automation
- ✓ Arrangement: tension, breakdowns, drops, and DJ-friendly structures
- ✓ Mixing for sound systems: EQ, compression, saturation, and loudness
- ✓ Preparing tracks for digital release or vinyl cutting
Live set performance
- ✓ Building a live template for long sets: stems, scenes, and effect chains
- ✓ Hardware integration: drum machines, synths, MIDI controllers
- ✓ Improvisation: reading the crowd, transitions, and energy management
- ✓ Performance techniques: filter sweeps, delay throws, live resampling
- ✓ Preparing your rig for outdoor sound systems and teknivals
How it works
Who is this for?
Pricing
Ready to build your sound?
Every great producer started with a single kick drum. Let's shape yours into a track or a live set that moves the dancefloor.
