Gregor Tresher is back with False Gods, his first album in eight years, releasing November 29, 2024, on [PIAS] Électronique. Featuring 16 tracks, including collaborations with Laurent Garnier, Sven Väth, and Josh Wink, it’s a bold return for one of techno’s most influential producers. Known for bridging emotional resonance and razor-sharp production, Tresher takes listeners through an expansive journey that redefines his legacy.
This album is Tresher at his most ambitious. Inspired by the creative synergy from producing Sven Väth’s Catharsis, False Gods showcases a new embrace of collaboration while staying rooted in the sound that made him a household name. Tracks like “Ursa Minor” and “Homesick” highlight Tresher’s ability to move between dance floor euphoria and introspection, making this album essential listening for electronic music fans.
With stunning cover art by Tobias Rehberger and hard-earned insights from his decades in the industry, Tresher delivers a full-spectrum experience. Alongside the album, he’s shared a wealth of tips for aspiring producers, offering practical advice on studio workflow, creativity, and staying ahead in the industry. False Gods isn’t just an album—it’s a masterclass in pushing boundaries.
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1. Get some proper speakers or headphones.
If you can’t judge your music, you will not be able to do proper mixdowns. This comes down to the room you’re in, your setup, the position of the speakers etc. If your room is just too problematic sonically, or if you can’t listen at the appropriate volume due to neighbours, get some proper (and I mean proper) studio headphones.
You will find a good pair of studio headphones starting at about a thousand EUR, and trust me, that’s well-invested money. If both of these solutions aren’t for you and you’re not happy with the sound of your productions, find someone to do the mixdowns for you. Don’t worry; it will still be your tracks!
2. Spending time in the studio is never lost time
Even if you just play around with software or hardware or even if you’re just listening to music. Don’t let your mind fool you and tell you you’re lazy and didn’t work today. Any time spent in the studio is time well spent. You never know when inspiration is gonna hit you!
3. Keep your studio tidy.
We all have studio parties from time to time, but it’s a good idea to clean up now and then. No one will be inspired in a filthy room full of empty bottles and ashtrays – at least, I’m not. And yes, cleaning day sucks, but you will be happy working in a clean environment again. This also applies to your computer; make sure not to get too clumsy and work with a file structure you understand.
4. Do regular backups.
To do backups has become so comfortable nowadays. You basically buy a hard drive, set it up once, and it will just run in the background. There’s really no excuse for lost data any more. Start to do backups immediately!
5. Use the Autosave function in your DAW or save your projects regularly.
Nothing is more devastating than when you just had that perfect beat or melody, your software crashes, and it’s gone forever. You try to re-program it, but most of the time, something will be missing, or you won’t remember it at all.
6. If the basic musical idea isn’t good enough, don’t waste time arranging the track.
A good melody, theme or beat will keep you motivated to proceed. If you quickly grow tired of your basic musical idea for a track, move on to the next one. If you’re onto something good, your excitement will be the confirmation.
7. If you feel you are on to something, work fast.
Sometimes, the magic hits you, and you get in quite a rush in the studio. Use that! Don’t waste time tweaking your kickdrum or fine-tuning those EQ settings when that happens. Use the moment of inspiration for creation!
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
