Techno: BPM, keys and energy

Techno, born in Detroit in the mid-1980s, relies on repetition, rhythm and texture rather than vocals. Its tempo range is wider than people think: from productions close to house all the way to fast late-night sets.

Median tempo

138 BPM

Typical range

129.4 to 150 BPM

Tracks analyzed

302

Vocal tracks

28%

Most common key

6A

Most common energy

energetic

Tempo distribution

4% of tracks were read by the analysis at double, half or two-thirds of their perceived tempo. They're counted here at their perceived tempo. Why?

Most common keys

88% of tracks are in minor (A keys), compared with 87% across the whole catalog.

• 6A G minor13%
• 1A A♭ minor (G♯ minor)12%
• 4A F minor12%
• 8A A minor11%
• 7A D minor7%
• 11A F♯ minor6.3%
• 9A E minor6.3%
• 2A E♭ minor6%

Track energy

• very laid-back9.3%
• laid-back12%
• moderate17%
• energetic52%
• intense9.6%

Tracks to listen to

1. Annihilation (Extended Mix)Kream, Korolova130 BPM7A
2. Thank You (Not So Bad) (Not So Bad) (Extended)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Tiësto & W&W Ft. Dido150 BPM1A
3. No Mercy (Original Mix) (Dirty)Armin Van Buuren, Adam Beyer135.1 BPM4A
4. Move 2 The Groove (Original Mix)Lusu134.1 BPM1A
5. We Do What We Want (Datsko Remix) (Extended Mix) (Clean)Alan Fitzpatrick145 BPM3A
6. Self-Destruction (Extended Mix) (Extended Mix)Aerea145 BPM2A
7. Bass Is Pumpin (Extended Mix) (Extended Mix)Diffrent139.9 BPM10A
8. Go Deep (Extended Mix)Sabura, Gizmo (De), Mac (De)132 BPM2A
9. Lights Out (Extended Mix) (Clean)Jay Hardway135.9 BPM6A
10. Transmission (Extended Mix) (Clean)Olly James, Maddix, Hannah Laing142 BPM12A
11. Formula Loca (Radio Edit)Space 92, Malena Narvay140.1 BPM4B
12. Dance4Life (Original Mix)Jay Lumen138 BPM4A

Techno on Nocti Pool (302 tracks)

Genres with a similar tempo

• UK Garage 136.2 BPM
• Trance 140.1 BPM
• Dubstep 140.3 BPM
• Psy Trance 144.8 BPM

Figures calculated from the Nocti Pool catalog as of October 14, 2026.