"Hit Save" is a highly regarded, unreleased progressive house track by deadmau5, originating from Twitch livestreams between 2017 and 2018, which exists in several iterations. While often featuring unauthorized vocals in fan-circulated versions, the project's evolution is believed to have culminated in the official release, "XYZ". For in-depth fan discussions regarding the 16-minute version and its development, see the thread at Reddit .
Fans could "Hit Save" on their own remixes, submitting them back to the ecosystem for a community-voted release. Virtual Studio "Snapshot" Tool: deadmau5 hit save
The clip served as an unintentional masterclass for aspiring producers. It demystified the creative process, showing that even superstar producers have moments where they simply noodle around, shrug, and decide to keep a file. "Hit Save" is a highly regarded, unreleased progressive
The next time you are deep in the flow, sculpting a bassline that you believe will change the world, remember Joel Zimmerman staring at a frozen screen in 2014. Remember the silence. Remember the groan. Context/artist style
"Hit Save" is a highly regarded, unreleased progressive synth track by deadmau5 that originated from 2017 livestreams and evolved through various versions, including "Resaved" and "Unlucky," before influencing the 2022 official release "XYZ". The track is known for its atmospheric 16-minute work-in-progress version, which remains popular among fans on platforms like SoundCloud .
: While "Hit Save" remains officially unreleased in its original form, elements of its melody and structure were eventually repurposed for the track "XYZ," which was released in June 2022 on the We Are Friends, Vol. 11 compilation. Legacy and Fan Reception
"Hit Save" is a highly regarded, unreleased progressive house track by deadmau5, originating from Twitch livestreams between 2017 and 2018, which exists in several iterations. While often featuring unauthorized vocals in fan-circulated versions, the project's evolution is believed to have culminated in the official release, "XYZ". For in-depth fan discussions regarding the 16-minute version and its development, see the thread at Reddit .
Fans could "Hit Save" on their own remixes, submitting them back to the ecosystem for a community-voted release. Virtual Studio "Snapshot" Tool:
The clip served as an unintentional masterclass for aspiring producers. It demystified the creative process, showing that even superstar producers have moments where they simply noodle around, shrug, and decide to keep a file.
The next time you are deep in the flow, sculpting a bassline that you believe will change the world, remember Joel Zimmerman staring at a frozen screen in 2014. Remember the silence. Remember the groan.
"Hit Save" is a highly regarded, unreleased progressive synth track by deadmau5 that originated from 2017 livestreams and evolved through various versions, including "Resaved" and "Unlucky," before influencing the 2022 official release "XYZ". The track is known for its atmospheric 16-minute work-in-progress version, which remains popular among fans on platforms like SoundCloud .
: While "Hit Save" remains officially unreleased in its original form, elements of its melody and structure were eventually repurposed for the track "XYZ," which was released in June 2022 on the We Are Friends, Vol. 11 compilation. Legacy and Fan Reception

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