Mad Maxx is the solo moniker of Max Peterson, a pivotal figure in the global psychedelic trance circuit since the mid-1990s. Born in California and shaped by the European trance hubs of France and Spain, Peterson's sound is a synthesis of the San Francisco warehouse scene and the high-production standards of the Israeli and European psy-schools.
His career arc began with the influential project Biodegradable and reached significant commercial and critical heights with Sirius Isness. As Mad Maxx, he refined a 'Full-On' style characterized by high-fidelity digital synthesis, rolling triplet basslines, and a distinct use of FM synthesis for lead sounds. His work is a staple on major labels like United Beats Records and Nutek. Critically, he is respected for maintaining a consistent energy level that avoids the 'cheesiness' of commercial trance while embracing the technical complexity of modern psychedelic production. He remains a top-tier headliner for major global festivals such as Boom and Ozora, representing the bridge between the genre's 90s roots and its contemporary hi-tech evolution.
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