3/31/26

Ranj Kaler: From 20 years in a Strip Club to the top of Progressive & Breaks

Everything changed in March 2020: in the midst of the lockdown, he decided to stop procrastinating, opened Ableton for the first time, and today he has over 150 releases and the support of legends like John Digweed and Hernán Cattaneo.
In this talk, we explore:
• How he overcame the fear of failure after 30 years of doubts.
• His transition from conventional DJing to melodic and emotional Breaks.
• The creative process behind his most famous remixes and bootlegs.
• His old school technique: Why he prefers native plugins and the undo button.
• His musical influences
• Advice for the new generations
• The use of AI in music production
An essential interview for producers, DJs, and any electronic music lover looking for inspiration to take the next step.

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