Substance

David Forbes

BPM140 Key4BA♭ MajorEnergyPeak timeTrance (Main Floor)

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6:39·Released 2018·

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Substance

David Forbes

1404B

Trance (Main Floor)

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Panoramic - Extended Mix

John Askew

140 BPM·5A·Trance (Main Floor)

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Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, vibe stays consistent, close groove match — seamless blend

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The Path - Conor Holohan Extended Remix

XiJaro & Pitch

140 BPM·4B·Trance (Main Floor)

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Same key (4b), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Dog With Six Dix - Extended Mix

Will Atkinson, Gary Maguire

138 BPM·4B·Trance (Main Floor)

-2 BPMSame keyRelated artistPopular

Same key (4b), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Played-A-Live - Extended Rework

Steve Dekay

138 BPM·4B·Trance (Main Floor)

-2 BPMSame keyRelated artist

Same key (4b), energy eases (-8%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Pebble Beach - John Askew Extended Remix

John O'Callaghan

140 BPM·5A·Trance (Main Floor)

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Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, energy eases (-7%), warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

Substance by David Forbes is a bass-heavy Trance (Main Floor) track at 140 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 100% energy, it delivers peak-time intensity.

Harmonic Context

At 4B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 140 BPM, this Trance (Main Floor) track is built for peak time — high intensity, full commitment.

Energy Profile

With 100% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy100%

Drive59%

Groove51%

Brightness41%

Bass Weight83%

Tempo140 BPM

Key4B

Major · 8

6:39

Duration

48%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

David Forbes

David Forbes is a trance producer and DJ known for his work in main floor electronic music. His productions combine driving rhythmic elements with melodic sensibilities characteristic of the trance genre.

Median BPM: 140
Top key: 4B · A♭ Major
Active: 2008–2026
Tracks: 95

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