Tech Trance
Tech Trance is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.
Typical BPM
135-150
Mood
Energetic
Era
1990s
Rhythm
Typically features a 4/4 time signature with a strong, driving beat. Often incorporates complex percussion patterns and syncopated rhythms derived from techno, layered with trance's signature melodic elements.
About
Tech Trance is a subgenre of trance music that blends elements of techno and trance. It typically features a driving, energetic sound with a focus on rhythmic elements and atmospheric textures.
History
Tech Trance emerged in the late 1990s as producers began experimenting with combining the harder, more industrial sounds of techno with the melodic and atmospheric elements of trance. Early pioneers include artists like Oliver Lieb and Thomas Schumacher, who helped define the genre's sound. It gained popularity in the early 2000s and continues to be a relevant subgenre within the electronic music scene.