I Like It Harder

Matt EssLucas Wirth

BPM132 Key8AA MinorEnergyBuilderTechno (Peak Time / Driving)

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6:41·Released 2019·

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I Like It Harder

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About This Track

I Like It Harder by Matt Ess, Lucas Wirth is a bass-heavy Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track at 132 BPM with high drive and subtle groove. At 58% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 8A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 132 BPM, this Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 58% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy58%

Drive66%

Groove25%

Brightness53%

Bass Weight86%

Tempo132 BPM

Key8A

Minor · 9

6:41

Duration

39%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Matt Ess

Matt Ess is a techno producer working in peak-time and driving styles. His work emphasizes hypnotic, propulsive rhythms characteristic of contemporary techno production.

Median BPM: 132
Top key: 11B · A Major
Tracks: 5

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