Since his debut in 2018 with ‘Replica‘ and especially after his flip of Virtual Self’s Particle Arts, 1788-L has been a defining force and a standard bearer for the current wave of mid-tempo producers. His newest 4-track EP, ‘SYNTHETIK’, illustrates the evolution of this high-energy genre, and incorporates vocals from Josh Pan as well as collabs with rising stars Slooze, Deathpact, and totto.　　 　　The producer behind 1788-L has preferred to keep his identity a non-factor in his project, and as such has kept up the unassuming persona of a “Synthetic Automaton”. However, this restraint does not apply to the music at all: 1788-L delivers heavy bass and hard-hitting drops. 　　The title track ‘SYNTHETIK’ is a collaborative effort with Toronto-based artist Slooze, and the introductory vocals are a perfect start-up sequence for the EP. 1788-L has been known for his metallic vocals and this string is no exception. The following progression of haunting notes is the perfect build for the first drop of the EP.