Real Name: Manuel Le Saux
Country: Italy
Genres: Uplifting Trance, Vocal Trance, Tech Trance
Years Active: 1990s–present
Role: Trance DJ, Producer, Radio Host
Associated Acts: Ferry Tayle, Darren Porter, Daniel Kandi, Para X, Arctic Moon
Origins in Trance
Manuel Le Saux began DJing in Rome in the early 1990s, quickly gravitating toward trance as his genre of choice. His passion for uplifting and emotional trance made him one of Italy’s most recognized trance ambassadors, performing at clubs and festivals across Europe.
Career Highlights
- Discover Records Era: Signed to Discover Records, releasing powerful uplifting trance tracks that gained international recognition.
- Extrema Radio Show: Founded Extrema, a weekly trance radio show dedicated to uplifting trance, which became a respected platform for trance fans worldwide.
- Festival Appearances: Performed at major trance festivals including Luminosity Beach Festival, A State of Trance, and Dreamstate, representing the uplifting sound.
- Collaborations: Worked with artists such as Ferry Tayle, Darren Porter, and Daniel Kandi, producing euphoric tracks that became staples in uplifting trance sets.
Labels Associated
- Discover Records
- Extrema Global Music (his own imprint)
- FSOE Recordings (Future Sound of Egypt)
- Redux Recordings
- Digital Society Recordings
Signature Sound
Manuel Le Saux’s productions are defined by:
- High‑energy uplifting trance with euphoric breakdowns.
- Driving basslines paired with orchestral melodies.
- Emotional storytelling through vocal and instrumental trance.
Recognition in Trance
- Supported by Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Ferry Tayle, and Sean Tyas.
- His Extrema Radio Show has become a global hub for uplifting trance fans.
- Regular performer at Luminosity Beach Festival, cementing his reputation as a trance purist.
Legacy and Outlook
Manuel Le Saux is regarded as one of the most dedicated figures in the uplifting trance movement. Through his productions, radio show, and festival performances, he has championed the pure trance sound for decades. His influence continues to inspire both established and emerging trance artists worldwide.