trance classifications

[Cliffm]

Another good way to group them is by Key. I have them categorized as Melodic, Vocal and Progressive. I also have smart lists that sort them by key and another one for the newer tracks.

[Wuz]

i think there is a clear distinction between trance and psy trance but thats it.
Trance you can be like, well it's good but the bassline is lacking, psytrance always has a sharp kicking bassline, ALWAYS.
if something was a bit progressive trance i'd just call it progressive, to the point that it's a bit housey then instead of calling it progressive house i'd just call it house.

this eurotrance some of you speak of, i solely classify as cheese

holy crap i'm drunk,

[Jester]

cheese

words of wisdom

[Luconia]

Sorry for reviving the ancient thread (dusting off cobwebs & stuffs from the old box) i'm bored at work, and the search tool is working efficiently!

Good idea. Also grouping by bpm and "phatness" can help, regardless of genre

A good advise, i've been doing this for the last 5 years since collecting EDM mp3s. created folders like singles (for stuffs i won't play after the 1st listen), top proggy (stuff range from 120 - 135bpm, groovy basslines...mostly progressive), uplifting (range 135 up to 140bpm with distinctive basliness & melody), hard stuff for anything above 140bpm, other genres for 'normal' music.