Pulse: The Psytrance Journey
When the music calls for higher BPMs and tribal energy, I step into my Pulse persona. This is where I explore the faster, deeper psychedelic side of the dancefloor.
This is the official poster for my performance as Pulse at the Dhwani Festival in Parvati Valley, Kasol. Playing a morning psytrance set in the heart of the Himalayas is a spiritual experience.
Sharing the stage with psytrance legends Infected Mushroom was an absolute honor. This poster for the event at Club Soho, New Delhi, marks a huge milestone for my Pulse project.
The official promo video for the Infected Mushroom gig. I was thrilled to be booked to play a melodic psytrance set right after their performance.
Hilltop in Goa is where it all started for me in 1996. Returning to this legendary venue to play as Pulse for a Sunday day party felt like coming home.
Bringing my Pulse avatar back for a special psy set at Klub Hermis. This poster captures the dark, mystical vibe of the night.
The official logo for my psytrance alias, Pulse. This represents a different side of my musical identity, focused on tribal energy and psychedelic soundscapes.
The promo video for Dhwani Festival, a cosmic gathering in the mountains of Grahan. My morning set as Pulse was designed to be a transcendental journey through sound.
The full lineup for Dhwani Festival, featuring a host of incredible international and local psytrance artists. I was proud to be part of such a strong collection of talent.
Another version of the Dhwani Festival lineup poster, showcasing the beautiful, psychedelic artwork that defined the event's aesthetic.
The lineup poster for the Shiva Squad event at Klub Hermis, featuring Triforce from Australia. It was a night of deep, progressive psychedelic trance.
About Pulse: The Psytrance Journey
For my Pulse sets, I focus heavily on the low-end frequency response. I always request a sound check to ensure the sub-woofers can handle the 138 to 145 BPM range, so the bassline hits with the necessary punch on the floor.
Pulse is a different beast compared to my standard techno sets. While my Mashter persona is about dark progressive builds, Pulse is about full-power energy. I transition from progressive psy to full-on psytrance, keeping the tempo tight to maintain momentum.
Technically, this requires a specific approach. I look for linkable decks to ensure my mixing speed remains precise during those high-speed transitions. Since these sets are designed for rave settings and early morning mountain slots, I prioritize a dedicated sound check to tune the audio output for the galloping basslines that define the genre.
I have brought this sound to historic venues like Hilltop in Goa and into the Himalayas for the Dhwani Festival in Kasol. It is about creating a transcendental feeling, whether you are under the sun or in an intimate club environment. If you are booking this performance, expect an immersive narrative that keeps the energy locked from the first track to the last.
Mashter
I am Mashter. When I step behind the decks as Pulse, the vibe shifts to something more tribal and intense. I built this project to explore the high-energy, psychedelic side of my music library.
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