A State Of Trance 2012 [patched] -

In the vast, sprawling timeline of electronic dance music, few franchises have maintained the longevity and influence of Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance (ASOT). For over two decades, the radio show has served as the heartbeat of the trance community, dictating trends, breaking new artists, and providing the soundtrack to millions of lives. However, amidst the thousands of episodes and hundreds of events, the year 2012 stands out as a distinct, almost mythical era.

: A dedicated stage at the Ultra Music Festival on March 25th. a state of trance 2012

While the two-CD compilation is physical history, the A State of Trance 2012 (often released as a continuous 2-hour mix on YouTube and Spotify) deserves its own mention. Every December, fans waited with bated breath for Armin to condense hundreds of tracks into a 60-90 minute mashup frenzy. In the vast, sprawling timeline of electronic dance

The classic 138 BPM+ sound was being challenged by a slower, groovier, more progressive tempo (128-132 BPM). This was the era of "big room trance." Purists argued it was a sellout; progressives argued it was evolution. Armin van Buuren, ever the diplomat, did not pick a side. Instead, he curated a double-disc album that bridged the gap. : A dedicated stage at the Ultra Music

The year 2012 was marked by the rise of "big room" trance and more polished production. Notable tracks from the ASOT Top 20 of 2012 include:

A State of Trance 2012 is a time capsule. It captures the moment when trance was forced to either evolve or be left behind. Armin van Buuren chose evolution—not by abandoning melody, but by amplifying power. For fans who came of age during the EDM boom, this album is a nostalgic trip back to laser-filled arenas and hands-in-the-air moments. For purists, it represents the beginning of trance's "big room" era.