Against the Grain

Dustin Zahn

BPM126 Key11BA MajorEnergyBuilderTechno (Peak Time / Driving)

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5:33·Released 2014·

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Against the Grain

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About This Track

Against the Grain by Dustin Zahn is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track at 126 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 69% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 11B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 126 BPM, this Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 69% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy69%

Drive63%

Groove76%

Brightness54%

Bass Weight100%

Tempo126 BPM

Key11B

Major · 9

5:33

Duration

49%

Mood

-7 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Dustin Zahn

Dustin Zahn is a techno producer and DJ known for driving, peak-time sound design rooted in Detroit and minimal techno traditions. His work emphasizes hypnotic rhythms and industrial textures across vinyl and digital…

Median BPM: 128
Top key: 8A · A Minor
Tracks: 16

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