Vertical Mode is an Israeli psychedelic trance project formed by Moshe Keinan (Xerox) and Hanan Gorenshtien (Volcano). This collaboration represents a significant cross-generational bridge within the Israeli psy-scene, merging Keinan's foundational 'old school' expertise from the 1990s with Gorenshtien's modern, high-energy production techniques.
Their sound identity is characterized by 'Psyprog' - a fusion of progressive trance's rhythmic structure with the hallucinogenic textures of psytrance. Technically, they are known for extremely clean production, utilizing sharp digital transients and complex, interlocking synth patterns that avoid the muddy saturation common in earlier trance eras. Their career arc has seen them become staples of the international festival circuit, particularly at events like Boom and Ozora. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain a 'rolling' momentum without sacrificing the intricate 'laser-shot' sound design that defines the genre's modern peak. They occupy a central position in the 'Zenon-adjacent' and 'Iboga Records' style of high-fidelity psychedelic music.
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