Mapped Out Radio
Friday March 7th, 2025 with Amber Long
IG vs Reality: Evolution of Electronic Music Production - Part 1

In this week's episode of Mapped Out Radio, Amber Long presents another installment of Instagram vs. Reality. In the first of a two-part series, she takes a deep dive into the evolution of electronic music production—exploring how things used to be versus where they are today. This episode examines the world of 1990s electronic music production and the drastic changes over the years. From gear and sound quality to accessibility, Amber breaks down what made the dance music of the '90s so unique and enigmatic. She kicks things off with her own insights before introducing a YouTube clip that showcases the production process of the era, seamlessly edited into a concise soundbite. The takeaway? Music and audio production in 2025 are exponentially easier than they were 30–40 years ago. While Instagram loves to showcase polished, final products, it rarely reveals the blood, sweat, and tears behind the process. This episode brings reality back into focus. YouTube video: Making electronic dance music in 1990 with budget home computer: https://youtu.be/6OaBkvwx7Hw?si=UWYqV310N28KD6_8 Mix this week is a portion from Amber Long & Bryce Walker'smost recent live mix - ALive in the Basement - Part 2 LINK: https://soundcloud.com/amberlong/amber-long-bryce-walker-alive-in-a-basement-part-2