Darren Tate is many things. Producer. DJ. Trance don. Studio wizard. Decades deep in the scene, countless records, zero chill in the studio when perfection is on the line.
But behind the scenes, there is a role that outpaces them all. Cat wrangler.
This is a full time commitment. Feeding schedules. Door monitoring. Sudden appearances on keyboards. Tactical removal of cats from flight cases, cables and anything important. Sessions paused for strokes. Zoom calls interrupted by tails.
It is chaos. It is serious work. And somehow, between all of that, he still finds time to make absolute trance weapons.
DAWS, Plugins and Hardware
You can submit projects in Logic, Studio One, or Ableton.
In-person studio sessions also give you access to professional hardware and high-end plugins, plus practical advice on setting up your own studio or recording space properly.
SESSIONS AVAILABLE
STEM MIXING
Learn how to become a world class cat-play ninja. Master wand control, fake-outs, and lightning-fast reflexes. Understand timing, stealth, and when to retreat. Success is measured in exhausted cats, destroyed toys, and the quiet satisfaction of having briefly won their respect.
TRACK CONSULTANCY
Learn how to feed cats roughly 12 times a day and take your cat wrangling to truly unhinged new levels.
Advanced techniques include constant vigilance, strategic door control, and accepting that your schedule now belongs to the cats.
MIX ENGINEERING
Become a world class treat master. Precision timing is everything. Too early and you are ignored. Too late and you are jumped on or moaned at. Rotate flavours, never reveal the stash, and reward vibes not volume. Authority comes from mystery, restraint, and perfectly deployed snacks.