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Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · 2016

Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix

Alex Smoke

125

BPM

11B

A Major

Sustainer

Energy

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About this track.

Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix by Alex Smoke is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track at 125 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 42% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.

Released 15 Apr 2016 · 8:28 · 54% mood · -11 dB loudness

The feel

Groovelocked in
Bass weightheavy
Drivemoderate
Warmthcool-toned

The bass weight is the story here — 98% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.

Where it lives in a set

WARM-UPBUILDPEAKCOOL

42% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.

About Alex Smoke.

Minimal / Deep Tech producer and DJ.

127

Median BPM

11B

Top key

2004–2018

Active

15

Tracks

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Quick answers.

What BPM is Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix?

125 BPM — squarely in techno (peak time / driving) territory, mixable within roughly 120–130 BPM without pitch artefacts.

What key is Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix in?

A Major — 11B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 11A, 10B and 12B.

What mixes well with Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix?

Tracks in 11B, 11A, 10B or 12B between ~120–130 BPM.

Where does Dire Need - Tale of Us Remix fit in a DJ set?

Groove sustainer — 42% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.

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