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Goldie electrical hum in Ableton Live 12 with crisp transients and dusty mids (Intermediate · DJ Tools · tutorial)

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1. Lesson Overview

Goal: build a DJ Tool that nails a Goldie electrical hum in Ableton Live 12 with crisp transients and dusty mids — a loopable bed you can drop under mixes, use in transitions, or layer under breaks. We’ll create a low, harmonic electrical hum (tuned with subtle beating), add a tight transient layer so the hum has punch and click, then grit up the mid‑band so it sounds aged and dusty without stealing transient clarity. All processing uses Ableton stock devices (Wavetable / Simpler, Saturator, EQ Eight, Drum Buss / Glue Compressor, Echo, Redux, Utility, Compressor) and a simple resampling workflow so you end up with a ready-to-use DJ Tool.

2. What You Will Build

A single 8‑bar loop (or shorter loopable region) that provides:

- Solid low-hum fundamental with harmonic beating (Goldie-esque electrical texture)

- Crisp, percussive transient hits riding the hum (so it reads on club PA and on mixes)

- Dusty mid processing (tape-like grit, vinyl grain, mid-band saturation) without smearing transients

- A stereo layout safe for DJ usage (mono low-end, slightly widened mids)

A resampled audio file (wav) and a Live set with routable chains for quick customization.

3. Step-by-Step Walkthrough

(Keep this open while working — follow each step in Ableton Live 12.)

A. Session setup

1. Create a new Live Set. Set BPM to a Drum & Bass tempo you want to DJ with (e.g., 174 BPM).

2. Create two tracks: a MIDI track named “Hum” and an Audio track named “Transients”. Also create a Group called “Goldie Hum Tool” and place both inside it.

B. Build the low electrical hum (MIDI track -> Wavetable)

1. Device: Insert Wavetable on the “Hum” track.

2. MIDI: Create an 8-bar MIDI clip with one sustained note at C1 (or lower if you prefer; C1 ≈ 32.7 Hz). For 50/60Hz electrical character, tune the clip one octave up/down by ear to find the sweet spot — the harmonic relationships (beats) matter more than exact Hz.

3. Oscillators:

- Osc A: set wavetable position to a sine/rounded shape (clean fundamental).

- Osc B: enable, choose a darker saw or square and lower level to 10–25% — this injects upper harmonics (don’t overpower).

- Use slight detune on Osc B (5–15 cents) or shift its pitch a non-octave interval (e.g., +7 semitones then reduce volume) to create gentle beating between harmonics.

4. Add subtle FM: modulate A with B using a small amount (2–10%) to introduce metallic electrical buzz. Keep it subtle — you want harmonic richness, not harshness.

5. Filter: Use Wavetable’s filter in Bandpass or Low-Pass with resonance ~20–30%; set cutoff to focus mid‑low region (around 80–400 Hz) so the hum occupies low/mid ranges, not rumbling sub only.

6. LFO: slow, triangle LFO modulating filter cutoff at a very low rate (0.1–0.4 Hz) to create micro pitch/wobble that reads as “live electrical” wobble.

C. Clean up the low-end

1. Insert EQ Eight after Wavetable. High-pass gently at 25–35 Hz to protect the PA/subs. Add a very slight dip at 60–80 Hz only if you need space for a kick later.

2. Add Utility after EQ and enable “Mono” for frequencies below ~200 Hz (we’ll do this later via a separate M/S chain — keep low centered).

D. Add the crisp transient layer (Audio track -> Simpler/Drum Rack)

1. Device: Create a short transient hit. Use Simpler set to One-Shot with a short noise or click sample, or drag a tight click/snare-top sample into a Drum Rack pad.

2. Envelope: Make the amplitude envelope fast attack, decay ~40–200 ms (experiment), no sustain. This gives a crisp percussive click that will sit upfront.

3. EQ: High-pass at ~500 Hz for the click if you want it very high-frequency, or leave broader for more body. Use a narrow boost at 2–5 kHz (+3–6 dB) to emphasize the click.

4. Timing: Program transient hits on bar starts or syncopated 16th notes — whatever suits your DJ usage. Keep them sparse for a DJ Tool (e.g., one every bar or half bar).

E. Combine and preserve transient clarity

1. Group processing: Place both tracks in the “Goldie Hum Tool” group. After the group devices, insert:

- Compressor (fast attack ~0.5–3 ms, medium release, ratio 2:1–4:1) to glue layers — but set the attack slightly slower if you want the transient to punch through.

- Parallel compression: create a Return track “ParComp” with heavy compression (Glue or Compressor with high ratio, fast attack, long release) and send 15–40% from the group to it. Bring the return back in at tasteful level to add body without squashing transient peaks on the main bus.

2. Drum Buss: For the transient track only, insert Drum Buss and push “Transient” control (if you want more snap) but keep “Distortion” low. Drum Buss accentuates attack while giving character.

F. Create dusty mids (grit chain)

1. Chain order (after group): EQ Eight → Saturator → Redux → Echo (subtle) → EQ Eight (final clean).

2. EQ Eight (pre-saturator): boost mid-band where you want dust (typically 250–800 Hz) with a gentle bell (+1.5–4 dB). This focal boost will be shaped by subsequent saturation.

3. Saturator: Choose “Analog Clip” or “Soft Sine”. Drive 2–6 dB of gain; set “Dry/Wet” to taste (20–50%). Use “Color” or “Drive” to taste to create vintage warmth. This is the primary “dust” generator.

4. Redux: Add tiny bit depth reduction / sample-rate reduction (low amount — 10–20% wet or low reduction), to create grain and high-frequency aliasing that reads as dusty. Keep Redux subtle — too much destroys transients.

5. Echo (optional): Place Echo after Redux with very short delay times (10–60 ms), low feedback (5–15%), and lowpass filtered feedback. This adds slight slap and analog color; set dry/wet very low (10–25%).

6. EQ Eight (post): Clean up any honk or harshness — gentle low-pass at 10–12 kHz and gentle cut at 1.5–3 kHz if it gets messy.

G. Stereo and DJ safety

1. Use Utility to mono everything below 150–200 Hz so the deep hum is center-safe.

2. Widen mids slightly with Chorus-Ensemble or a subtle Stereo Widener on a duplicate chain and invert phase for a stereo difference signal — or simply use Utility to widen mid-high content (+10–20%).

3. Check in mono to ensure the hum stays punchy and no cancellations occur.

H. Bounce and resample for DJ usage

1. Create a new Audio track, set its input to “Resampling” (or route the group output to it).

2. Arm and record a pass of the 8-bar loop (or arrange multiple bars with automated filter moves).

3. Trim fades and normalize or clip-gain to appropriate level. Render/export as wav at 24-bit/48kHz (or your DJ standard).

4. Optional: On the exported audio, add a final limiter or soft clipper (Limiter device) to ensure peak control.

Throughout the walkthrough remember: this is precisely making a Goldie electrical hum in Ableton Live 12 with crisp transients and dusty mids — keep the hum harmonic and alive, transients short and present, and dirt focused in mids.

4. Common Mistakes

Too much low content: letting the hum dominate <40 Hz causes muddiness in clubs and weakens impact. Use a gentle high-pass at ~25–35 Hz.

Over-saturating the whole signal: heavy saturation before transients will smear attack. Put transient layer after heavy distortion or use parallel processing.
Making mid grit broadband: applying Redux or heavy distortion across the whole spectrum kills clarity. Target mids with EQ before saturation.
Stereo bass: widening the low hum will collapse mono playback on club systems. Always mono low end below ~150–200 Hz.
Loss of click on resample: If you compress or limit the group too aggressively before resampling, the click will be flattened. Keep attack settings to allow initial transient through, or use parallel compression.

5. Pro Tips

Layer two hums slightly detuned by non-integer intervals (e.g., 50 Hz and 58 Hz) to create slow beating — classic “electrical” movement without modulation LFO drama.
Use subtle sidechain to a kick when playing in a DJ set so the tool breathes with your mix (use Compressor or Auto Filter side-chained to your track’s kick).
Automate the mid-saturation drive across the loop for DJs: increase dust during transitions and pull it back for breakdowns.
Freeze+Flatten or resample multiple variations (dry, dirty, gated, low-pass) so you have DJ-ready versions for on-the-fly mixing.
Use the Echo device’s modulation and lowpass feedback to simulate tape flutter — tiny amounts go a long way.
For authenticity, lightly layer a vinyl-noise or room noise sample at very low level and highpass at 600 Hz — this creates a sense of age and space.
To retain transient clarity while adding weight, parallel saturate the mid chain: keep the unprocessed signal + add a wet, saturated copy under it.

6. Mini Practice Exercise

Create an 8-bar loop in Ableton Live 12 using only stock devices that demonstrates the three pillars:

A tuned, beating hum (use Wavetable).
A tight transient click (use Simpler or Drum Rack).
A dusty mid processing chain (EQ Eight → Saturator → Redux).

Task:

1. Build the loop and print an audio bounce.

2. Create two alternate bounces: one with the mids very dusty (drive +6 dB) and one with mids clean (drive 0 dB).

3. Compare them on club monitors or good headphones and note three audible differences (transient punch, mid clarity, perceived warmth). Adjust settings to keep transient clarity consistent across both.

7. Recap

You’ve built a Goldie electrical hum in Ableton Live 12 with crisp transients and dusty mids by combining a harmonic low oscillator (Wavetable), an upfront transient layer (Simpler/Drum Rack), and a targeted dirt chain (EQ Eight → Saturator → Redux → Echo). Keep low end mono-safe, use parallel processing to preserve attack, and resample for a DJ-friendly wav file. Use the pro tips and practice exercise to make variants for live mixing and transitions.

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Practical signal-path perspectives

Think in layers: low hum = tonal bed (frequency/motion), transient layer = clarity/attack, mid grit = texture/character. Treat each as its own mini-mix with its own gain staging before combining.
Gain staging: keep each layer peaking around -12 to -6 dBFS before group processing. That preserves headroom for saturation/parallel compression and avoids over-limiting the transient.
Order matters: EQ into saturator (targeted boost → distortion) is different from saturating and then EQ’ing. Use a pre‑saturator bell for the “dust target” and a post EQ to clean up.

Wavetable tuning tips for authentic electrical beating

Two common approaches for beating:

1. Fine detune in cents: Osc B detune 5–12 cents relative to Osc A for gentle phasing/beating that sits musical.

2. Non‑octave interval: transpose Osc B by weird intervals (e.g., +7 semitones or +11 semitones) then drop its level to ~10–20%. This produces beating between partials rather than pure frequency beating, which often sounds more “electrical”.

To get a slow audible beat-rate (0.5–3 Hz) you can:

- Slightly detune one oscillator in Hz if you want precise beat speed (use Wavetable pitch transpose in semitones + fine tune). Example: for a 50 Hz fundamental, detune one oscillator by ~0.5–2 Hz for audible beating.

- Or retain cents detune and add a tiny LFO on pitch (micro pitch wobble) to modulate perceived beating.

Use the Oscillator level balance to control how obvious the beating is — small amounts go a long way.

Transient tips to preserve punch

Keep the transient source clean and high in the spectrum (2–6 kHz) so it reads on club systems. If you want a fatter transient, layer a lower-harmonic click with a high-click and balance levels.
Use Drum Buss transient control on the transient track only — it adds snap without damaging the tonal hum.
Compressor attack vs transient: set group compressor attack slower (e.g., 2–10 ms) so the very first few ms of transient pass unchanged. If you want more glue but need attack intact, use parallel compression instead of fully crushing the group.
If the click disappears after collective processing, create a send from the transient track directly to the resample return so you can reintroduce an unprocessed click layer in the final resample.

Targeted mid grit (make the dirt work for you)

Use a narrow-ish bell (Q 0.7–1.2) in EQ Eight to isolate the mid band you want to saturate, then place Saturator after that. This prevents saturator from grinding the sub or over-bright frequencies.
Two-shelf trick: pre-saturator small high shelf cut (-1 to -2 dB above 8–10 kHz) reduces harshness being pushed into saturation; post-saturator high shelf boost (+0.5 dB) can bring back air if needed.
Redux settings example: Bit reduction small (e.g., 12–16 bits) but use dry/wet around 10–20% or push sample rate reduction slightly and keep wet low. If you want more aliasing “grain,” increase SR reduction but fix transients with a parallel clean mix.
Parallel grit chain: route Saturator/Redux into a return and blend in 15–40% — this keeps the main transients intact while underpinning the mids with character.

Stereo and DJ-safety workflow

Mono low end: always commit to Utility (Left+Right) or M/S EQ method to mono below 150–200 Hz. M/S with EQ Eight: cut stereo (side) content below 200 Hz.
Stereo imaging without phase risk: duplicate the mid/high chain, add slight detune or chorus to the duplicate, pan minimally L/R and lower level. Avoid heavy stereo widener plugins that synthesize out-of-phase information.
Mono check: toggle a Utility or use the Mono switch frequently while fine-tuning saturation/echo. Check at club levels or via small speakers to confirm no cancellations.

Macro and performance-ready Racks

Create an Instrument/Audio Effect Rack for the whole group with these macros mapped:

- Dust Amount (maps to Saturator Drive, Redux Wet, Echo Dry/Wet)

- Transient Level (maps to transient track send level and Drum Buss Transient knob)

- Low Depth (maps to Utility Mono Bass cutoff and group low-pass)

- Width (maps to Utility Width or separate stereo chain gain)

- Beat Rate (map to Wavetable LFO rate or Wavetable oscillator fine-tune)

This lets you perform quick variations on the fly (ideal for DJ tool tweakability).

Resampling, bouncing, and export best practices

Record at the project samplerate you prefer for DJ sets (44.1kHz is standard for CD, 48kHz is common for club rigs). Use 24-bit for headroom.
Leave 3–6 dB headroom in your final exported wav to avoid digital clipping on different systems. If you want loudness, do a final bounce and then apply limiting externally rather than squashing inside the set.
Bounce multiple variants: dry, dusty, gated, low-pass, and a pure transient-only stem. Name files consistently (e.g., GoldieHum_8b_Dirty_24bit_48k.wav).
For loopable DJ use, make a tiny crossfade (2–10 ms) at loop boundaries if you hear clicks; otherwise align zero crossings and ensure fades are smooth.

CPU and session management

Replace CPU-heavy Wavetable modulation with simpler automation if you want to save cycles: automate pitch or filter cutoff in the clip envelope instead of using many LFOs.
Freeze + Flatten the Wavetable track or resample intermediate stems if the set becomes heavy. Keep an “editable” copy in a saved set before freezing.
Use groups and subgroups for sends (e.g., a single “Dust Return” for all dirty chains) to reduce duplicate device instances.

Creative variations and quick ideas

Gated hum: automate a short Gate (or use clip volume automation) to create rhythmic hum patterns useful for transitions.
Chordal hum: layer two extra Wavetable voices tuned to 5th or minor 3rd for a more musical bed—keep them very low-level to avoid smearing.
Time-based motion: automate a very slow lowpass cutoff on the dusty chain to sweep the dirt in and out across a 8‑bar phrase — great for DJ build-ups.
Vinyl/room layer: add a subtle, highpassed vinyl crackle or room reverb (very low send) to create space without washing transients.
On-the-fly filtering: map a macro to a clean low-pass on the group so DJs can sweep out the high mids for smoother segues.

Troubleshooting common issues

If low hum is boomy but lacks pitch clarity: increase Wavetable filter resonance slightly and add a small bell EQ at the hum fundamental to articulate the pitch.
If transients get swallowed after saturation: insert an additional compressor with a fast attack/fast release on a parallel send rather than squashing the main bus.
If Redux causes metallic harshness: reduce wet amount, re-EQ to remove the harsh frequencies before Redux, or lower the sample-rate reduction parameter.
If loop clicks appear on export: ensure clip fade-ins/outs are set or align loop points to zero crossings. Also check any LFO or automation that restarts abruptly at loop boundary.

DJ usage & on-deck workflow

Prepare three versions per loop: Full (dusty + transients), Subbed (low hum only), and Click (transient + a little low). Load them into your decks for quick crossfades.
Add cue points at bar 1, midpoint, and end-of-loop; set a 1–2 bar introduction with reduced dust so you can bring the texture in gradually.
Use key-lock / master tempo in your DJ software when tempo-matching if you need the hum pitch preserved across tempo changes (or export pitch-shifted versions for common tempos).
For harmonic mixing, tune the hum to your common key center. Label files with key info (e.g., Cmin) so you can harmonically match when mixing.

Listening/critical comparison checklist

When auditioning variants on monitors or club systems, ask:

Does the transient cut through at club volumes? (If not, increase transient level or add a higher click layer.)
Is the mid grit adding character without masking the fundamental? (If not, reduce saturation wet or tighten EQ band.)
Does mono-check preserve the low-power? (If not, re-balance stereo chains or mono the low end earlier in the chain.)
Is there adequate headroom and consistent loudness across variations? (If not, adjust master gain and re-export.)

Quick presets and save strategy

Save your Wavetable patch as “Goldie Hum Base” with notes on tuning and detune settings.
Save an Audio Effect Rack preset called “Goldie Hum Dust Rack” with macros mapped (Dust / Transient / Width).
Export 3 quick WAVs from the set and keep them in a single folder: Dry, Dusty, ClickOnly. Keep a small TXT with BPM/key/notes so you can recall quickly in a DJ context.

Use these notes to speed up iteration, prepare multiple DJ-ready versions, and troubleshoot while preserving transient punch and mid-band character. Keep experimenting but always A/B with the dry/transient-only stems to make sure the grit is complementing — not competing with — the attack.

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Intro: This lesson walks you through building a DJ Tool in Ableton Live 12 that nails a Goldie-style electrical hum — a low, harmonic, slightly beating texture — combined with crisp percussive transients and dusty mid‑band character. We’ll use only Ableton stock devices and a simple resampling workflow so you finish with a loopable WAV and a Live set you can tweak on the fly.

Lesson goal: by the end you’ll have an 8‑bar loopable bed with a solid low-fundamental hum, tight transient hits that read on club systems, targeted mid grit that sounds aged without smearing attack, and a DJ-safe stereo layout with mono low end.

What you’ll build: a single loop that’s low and harmonic with subtle beating, a punchy transient layer, mid-focused saturation and grain, and a routable set with resampled WAVs for DJ use.

Step-by-step walkthrough — follow this in Live 12.

Session setup
Start a new Live set and set the BPM to a drum & bass tempo you like — 174 is a good starting point. Create two tracks: a MIDI track called “Hum” and an Audio or Simpler track called “Transients.” Group both into a Group named “Goldie Hum Tool.”

Build the low electrical hum (Hum track, Wavetable)
Insert Wavetable on the Hum track. Create an 8‑bar MIDI clip with one sustained note around C1 — feel free to go lower or tune by ear; the harmonic relationships matter more than exact Hz. For an electrical character you’ll want harmonic beating, so tune and balance to taste.

Oscillators:
- Osc A: pick a rounded sine-like position for a clean fundamental.
- Osc B: enable it, choose a darker saw or square and pull its level down to about 10–25% so it injects upper harmonics without dominating.
- Add slight detune on Osc B — five to fifteen cents — or transpose it by a non-octave interval (for example +7 semitones then lower the level) to make beating between partials.

Add subtle FM: use B to modulate A a small amount — around 2–10% — to introduce metallic electrical buzz. Keep this subtle: harmonic richness, not harshness.

Filter and motion:
Use Wavetable’s filter in bandpass or a low-pass with moderate resonance — aim to focus energy between roughly 80 and 400 Hz. Add a very slow triangle LFO modulating the filter cutoff at a low rate (around 0.1–0.4 Hz) to create a micro wobble that reads as live electrical motion.

Clean up the low end
After Wavetable, insert EQ Eight. High‑pass gently at about 25–35 Hz to protect subs and PA. If you need space for a kick later, a very slight dip around 60–80 Hz can help. Add Utility after EQ and plan to mono the low frequencies later — keep the low centered for DJ safety.

Add the crisp transient layer (Transients track)
Create a short transient hit using Simpler in One‑Shot mode or a Drum Rack pad with a tight click/snare-top sample. Set an amplitude envelope with a fast attack and short decay — experiment from 40 to 200 ms — and no sustain. This produces a crisp percussive click that sits up front.

EQ the click: high‑pass around 500 Hz if you want it very high, or leave broader for more body. Add a narrow boost between 2 and 5 kHz of about +3 to +6 dB to emphasize the bite. Program the hits sparsely — one per bar or every half-bar is useful for a DJ Tool.

Combine and preserve transient clarity
Place both tracks in the Goldie Hum Tool group. After the group devices add a Compressor to glue layers — use a fast-ish attack of around 0.5 to 3 ms, medium release, and a gentle ratio of 2:1 to 4:1. To keep the initial click, consider setting the attack slightly slower so the very first milliseconds get through, or use parallel compression.

Create a return called ParComp and put heavy compression on it (Glue or Compressor with higher ratio). Send 15–40% from the group to ParComp and blend it back in lightly to add body without crushing attack.

On the transient track you can use Drum Buss to push the Transient knob for extra snap — keep Distortion low so you don’t grind the hum.

Create dusty mids (the grit chain)
After the group, build a dust chain in this order: EQ Eight → Saturator → Redux → Echo (optional) → EQ Eight (final cleanup).

Pre-saturator EQ: use a gentle bell boost in the mid band where you want grit, typically 250–800 Hz, about +1.5 to +4 dB. This focuses the saturation.

Saturator: choose Analog Clip or Soft Sine. Add 2–6 dB of drive and set Dry/Wet between 20–50% to taste. This is your main dust source.

Redux: add a small amount of bit/sample-rate reduction to introduce grain and aliasing. Keep it subtle — low wet or light settings — so transients stay clear.

Echo: optional and very subtle. Short delay times around 10–60 ms, low feedback and a lowpass on feedback adds analog flavor. Dry/Wet should be low, around 10–25%.

Final EQ: tame harshness with a gentle low-pass around 10–12 kHz and remove any honky bands around 1.5–3 kHz if needed.

Stereo and DJ safety
Use Utility or an M/S technique to mono everything below 150–200 Hz so the hum stays center-safe. Widen the mids slightly with subtle chorus or a Stereo Widener on the mid/high content — small amounts only. Frequently check in mono to avoid phase cancellations.

Resample and bounce for DJ usage
Create a new Audio track set to Resampling or route the group output to it. Arm and record a clean pass of the 8‑bar loop. Trim fades and normalize or adjust clip gain. Export a WAV at 24‑bit and your desired sample rate (44.1 or 48 kHz). Optionally add a final Limiter to control peaks but leave 3–6 dB of headroom for safety.

Common mistakes to avoid
- Too much sub below 40 Hz will be muddy and weak on club systems. High‑pass gently at 25–35 Hz.
- Saturating everything before adding transients will smear attack — do grit on targeted mids or use parallel.
- Applying Redux broadly kills clarity. EQ into saturation and target a mid band.
- Widening low end causes mono collapse; always mono below ~150–200 Hz.
- Over-compressing before resampling can flatten clicks. Preserve attack with slower attack times or parallel routing.

Pro tips
- Layer two hums slightly detuned with non-integer intervals to create musical beating without obvious LFO motion.
- Sidechain to a kick in your DJ set so the tool breathes with the beat.
- Automate mid-saturation drive across the loop for transitions — more dust into build-ups, less in breakdowns.
- Resample multiple variations: dry, dirty, gated, low-pass so you have performance-ready versions.
- Add tiny amounts of vinyl or room noise high-passed at 600 Hz for age and space.
- Use an Audio Effect Rack with macros for Dust Amount, Transient Level, Low Depth, Width, and Beat Rate to perform live tweaks.

Mini practice exercise
Build an 8‑bar loop in Live 12 using only stock devices that demonstrates the three pillars: the tuned beating hum (Wavetable), a tight click (Simpler or Drum Rack), and a dusty mid chain (EQ → Saturator → Redux). Print an audio bounce. Then make two alternate bounces: one with heavy mid drive and one clean. Listen on monitors or good headphones and note three differences in transient punch, mid clarity, and perceived warmth. Adjust settings to keep the transient clarity consistent.

Recap
You’ve created a Goldie electrical hum by combining a harmonic Wavetable bed, a crisp transient layer, and a targeted dust chain. Keep the low end mono, use parallel processing to protect transient attack, and resample for DJ-ready WAVs. Save presets, bounce multiple variations, and use macros to quickly perform changes on the fly.

That’s the workflow. Open Live, follow the steps, and iterate — small changes to detune, saturation, and transient balance make the difference between a good tool and one that sits perfectly in a DJ set.

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