Minimal / Deep Tech · 2006
Quicksand
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About this track.
Quicksand by Marcel Dettmann is a bass-forward, groove-locked Minimal / Deep Tech track at 125 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 35% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 27 Nov 2006 · 8:53 · 49% mood · -17 dB loudness
The feel
The groove is the story here — 88% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
35% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
About Marcel Dettmann.
Marcel Dettmann is a techno producer and DJ known for deep, hypnotic soundscapes rooted in raw electronic composition. His work emphasizes stripped-down rhythmic structures and immersive atmospherics within the techno…
126
Median BPM
4A
Top key
2006–2025
Active
33
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is Quicksand?
125 BPM — squarely in minimal / deep tech territory, mixable within roughly 120–130 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Quicksand in?
A♭ Major — 4B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 4A, 3B and 5B.
What mixes well with Quicksand?
Tracks in 4B, 4A, 3B or 5B between ~120–130 BPM.
Where does Quicksand fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 35% energy with strong groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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