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"The 28 Steps to Electronic Dance Music Production" by Melhem Maroun provides a structured, three-module workflow designed to take tracks from initial ideas to finished masters. The guide covers creation, arrangement, and mixing techniques, including kick and bassline development, structuring loops, and essential processing for a polished, radio-ready sound. More details on this production guide can be found on Goodreads. Where to find it: Visit EDMProd